Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft
Fall is in the air, and that means pumpkin everything! Check out this easy and fun paper plate craft that kids will love. This project is perfect for a classroom, scout meeting, or home daycare. Get creative with the colors and designs to make each one unique. Let’s get started!
It’s that time of year again! Pumpkins are everywhere and kids are excited to carve them into spooky Halloween decorations. But what do you do if your children want to make a pumpkin craft but don’t have any carving tools? No problem! This easy paper plate craft is perfect for little hands and can be customized to fit any theme. So grab some orange plates and get crafting!
Supplies Needed To Make a Pumpkin Paper Plate
- Large white paper plate
- Orange craft paint
- Brown construction paper
- Green construction paper
- Green ribbon
- Glue (or hot glue gun)
- Paintbrush
- scissors
- Optional: strong tape
How to Make a Pumpkin Out of a Paper Plate
Paint the paper plate orange. Set aside to dry. Once dry, apply another coat if desired. Set aside to dry completely.
Cut a brown stem out of the brown construction paper.
Cut a green leaf out of the green construction paper.
Turn the paper plate over to the back and glue the stem on. Allow to dry.
Turn the paper plate over to the front and glue the leaf next to the stem.
Cut the ribbon into a 4-6 inch piece.
Turn the paper plate to the back and glue the ribbon to the back. Once dry, you can use a strong piece of tape to make sure the ribbon stays secure on the paper plate. Use the scissor technique to curl the ribbon.
Display the pumpkin paper plate craft!
Fall is a season for pumpkin everything! If you are looking for a fun paper plate craft to do with your kids, then this pumpkin-themed project is perfect. It is simple enough for younger children to complete, but can also be made more challenging for older kids. Plus, it is a great way to use up any extra Halloween decorations you might have lying around. So get started!
Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft
If you are looking for a fun paper plate craft to do with your kids, then this pumpkin paper plate craft is perfect. It is simple enough for younger children to complete.
Materials
- Large white paper plate
- Orange craft paint
- Brown construction paper
- Green construction paper
- Green ribbon
- Glue (or hot glue gun)
- Paintbrush
- scissors
- Optional: strong tape
Instructions
- Paint the paper plate orange. Set aside to dry.
- Once dry, apply another coat if desired. Set aside to dry completely.
- Cut a brown stem out of the brown construction paper.
- Cut a green leaf out of the green construction paper.
- Turn the paper plate over to the back and glue the stem on. Allow to dry.
- Turn the paper plate over to the front and glue the leaf next to the stem.
- Cut the ribbon into a 4-6 inch piece.
- Turn the paper plate to the back and glue the ribbon to the back.
- Once dry, you can use a strong piece of tape to make sure the ribbon stays secure on the paper plate.
- Use the scissor technique to curl the ribbon.
- Display the pumpkin paper plate craft!
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