Snowman Lacing Cards

Tidbit times shares an easy idea for a lacing card using a paper plate.  You can just draw on the snowman face as well for a simplified version. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://tidbittimes.wordpress.com/2012/01/29/start-sadie-and-the-snowman/

Toilet Paper Roll Turkey

Thifty crafty girl uses toilet paper rolls and paper plates, paint and paper to create cute turkeys for Thanksgiving.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thriftycraftygirl.com/2011/11/24-days-of-thanksgiving-obligatory-kids.html

 

All kids network's version uses cut out paper feathers and a glued on paper beak and feet.  They use googly eyes but drawn on eyes would work as well.

Get the instructions here:

http://allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/thanksgiving/toilet-paper-roll-turkey.asp

A pinterest page dresses up the turkeys with rather fanciful bow ties. 

Mess for less uses glitter.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.messforless.net/2011/11/paper-roll-turkey.html

Paper Plate Spiral Snake

DLTK kids has a cute idea for making a snake out of a paper plate and markers and even provides a template so that you can cut the snake out perfectly.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the template here:

http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/mspiralsnake.htm

Tissue Paper Pumpkin

Activity village shares an easy pumpkin craft for halloween using tissue paper and a paper plate and glue.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/paper_plate_pumpkin.htm

Smashed peas and carrots has a tissue paper pumpkin sun catcher.

Get the instructions here:
http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/10/tissue-paper-pumpkins-tutorial.html 

Two daloo gives kids a bunch of different kinds of tissue paper with patterns.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.two-daloo.com/halloween-play-jack-olantern-collage/

Paper Plate Pumpkins

All free crafts shares a simple idea to make a jack-o-lantern out of an orange paper plate.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/halloween/pumpkins/plate.shtml

Fantastic fun and learning uses two plates and has the kids lace them together.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fantasticfunandlearning.com/pumpkin-craft-and-name-activity.html

Cindy derosier makes a similar version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/10/paper-plate-pumpkin.html

Be brave keep going cuts a hole out of the plate to make a wreath.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bebravekeepgoing.com/2010/10/pumpkin-paper-plate-craft-for-kids.html

She knows cuts up orange tissue paper and glues it on.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845477/4-easy-thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids

Paper Plate Spider Web

Rhyme time shares an easy halloween craft for younger kids involving a paper plate, a marker or crayon and a piece of yarn to make a spider web.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://rhymetime4kids.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/very-busy-spider.html

Huppie mama adds a cute pipe cleaner spider on her versions.

Get the instructions here:

http://huppiemama.com/preschool-sewing-spider-web-craft-for-halloween/ 

Learn create love has a preschool version having the kids paint the plate black and sticks on a paper spider.  

Get the instructions here:

http://learncreatelove.com/?p=8128

Jinxy kids uses a black plate.

Get the instructions here:

http://jinxykids.com/halloween-craft-fun-make-a-paper-plate-spiderweb/