Rainbow Door Hanger

A paper plate is cut into a rainbow with a pot of gold underneath with jump start.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jumpstart.com/common/pot-of-gold

Tutus tea parties uses the whole plate.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.tutusteaparties.com/2014/02/Pot-of-Gold-Paper-Plate-Craft.html

Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask

A paper plate forms the base for this leprechaun mask from learning and teaching with preschoolers.  She adds a construction paper beard and hat to complete the ensemble.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/02/leaping-leprechauns.html

Paper Plate Leprechaun

Paper plates turn into super cute leprechauns with this fun and easy St. Patrick's Day craft for kids.

Construction paper, markers and a paper plate turn into a happy leprechaun with all kids network.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/st-patricks-day/paper-plate-leprechaun.asp

Busy bee crafts uses construction paper for the whole craft.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Paper-Plate-Leprechaun.html 

She knows uses orange pom poms for the beard.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951903/st-patricks-day-crafts-for-kids 

A night owl blog uses tissue paper for her leprechaun's beard.

Get the instructions here:
http://anightowlblog.com/2014/03/leprechaun-kid-crafts.html

Chinese New Year Drums

Good for any Chinese New Year, crafts and art for children turn paper plates into Chinese drums to celebrate. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsandartforchildren.blogspot.com/2012/01/chinese-new-year-party-crafts-for-kids.html

Note, the tutorial does not include a download for the Chinese symbol for good luck or fortune.

The images can be found at the Chinese character store:
http://chinesecalligraphystore.com/free-chinese-symbols/chinese-symbols-for-good-luck.html

Kids activity blog uses a stencil and red pencil for their version.

Get the instructions here:

Paper Plate Flowers

 

Colorful fluffy paper plates turn into really cute flowers embellished with silk flower petals, cotton, stickers, buttons and more courtesy of females corner.  She also adds construction paper leaves and wooden stick stems.

Good for ages 3 and up.

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Brooks child care uses tissue paper petals and has the kids glue them on the outside of the plate to make their flowers.

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Jamie from frogs and snails and puppy dog tails cuts the plate to make the flower petals. She then paints it with water colors and glues it to a green paper stem.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://frogsandsnailsandpuppydogtail.com/watercolor-paper-plate-flower-craft/

 

Paper crafts for children uses paper towel rolls to make a 3D version.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.papercraftsforchildren.com/2011/08/21/giant-spring-flower/

Paper Plate Polar Bear Mask

I heart crafty things turns a paper plate into a polar bear mask using torn white tissue paper for fur and an empty fruit cup for the nose.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2012/01/polar-bear-masks.html

Red Poppy Veteran's Day Craft

DLTK holidays has a simple craft to honor veterans using a paper plate, red and black paint or markers or craryons and a scissors to cut out the shape.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/remembrance/mplatepoppy.htm 

That artist woman paints newspaper red, cuts it into a flower and puts poppy seeds in the middle.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2008/11/how-to-make-paper-poppies.html

Paper Plate Lanterns

Paper plates turn into spooky lanterns with this neat tutorial from chinet.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mychinet.com/halloween

Paper Plate Apples

Super mom moments takes a paper plate and some paint and turns them into partially eaten apples.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.supermommoments.com/2012/08/easy-apple-craft/

Paper Apple Mosaic

Jenwa posts an easy way for kids to create an apple using a paper plate, torn red construction paper and a paper leaf and stem.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://jennwa.blogspot.com/2008/09/paper-plate-apple-craft.html

Nature Sun Catchers

Hands on as we grow turns paper plates and contact paper into sun catchers by adding pretty items from nature such as leaves, flower petals and twigs. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://handsonaswegrow.com/craft-for-toddlers-nature-collage-suncatcher/

Twig and toadstools uses an embroidery hoop and arranges the flowers in a geometrical format.  

Get the instructions here:
http://twigandtoadstool.blogspot.com/2014/03/mandala-sun-catchers.html 

 Cbc makes what they call a stained glass version using melted crayon shavings to make the effect.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cbc.ca/parents/2014/03/nature-craft-for-kids-rainbow-stained-glass-suncatchers.html

Paper Plate UFOs

Crayola turns paper plates into flying saucers using ribbon and geometrical patterns.  They even include game ideas on their site.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crayola.com/things-to-do/crafts-landing/flying-saucer-fling.aspx

Crafts by amanda makes hers silver using jewel stickers for the windows.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/01/paper-plate-flying-saucer.html

Paper Plate Tambourine

Easy preschool crafts turns paper plates into a tambourine using markers, yarn, tissue paper and popcorn seeds to make the noise.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/2012/06/paper-plate-tambourineshaker-music.html

 

All kids network adds jingle bells to their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/music/tambourine-craft.asp

Education.com uses yarn as well but makes longer ties.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Paper_Plate_Tambourines/

La maison de loulou uses cardboard and wood star beads for her mister emotional tamborin.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.lamaisondeloulou.com/blog/2013/09/18/5-minutes-diy-mister-emotional-tambourin/

Alien Port Hole Window

Plaid shows how to turn paper plates into a port hole and imagine an alien space scene with black paint, alien paper cut outs, tin foil and pipe cleaners.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/ProjectDetail.aspx?projectID=3697

Cindy derosier uses paint and shows a moon.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2015/06/paper-plate-spacecraft.html

Sunflower Kids Craft

Parents.com shares a sunflower paper plate craft which also uses a popsicle stick, cut out paper leaves, glue and black beans.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.parents.com/holiday/thanksgiving/crafts/adorable-thankful-crafts/?page=18#page=19

Crafty morning uses a toothbrush and yellow paint to create the sunflower petals adding a brown circle center and a painted green stem.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/make-a-sunflower-craft-using-a-toothbrush/

Cindy derosier uses brown yarn to make her sunflower center.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2015/07/paper-plate-sunflower.html

Paper Plate Animal Masks

Preschool play book shares a simple way for kids to create a mask using a paper plate and a popsicle stick and other items such as yarn or cotton balls and paper for decoration.  She shows a lion and a lamb versions. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.preschoolplaybook.com/2009/03/lion-and-lamb-mask.html

Woven Paper Plates

Teacher vision shares how to make use yarn to make a pretty woven paper plate.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/botr/botr_031_33-33.pdf

Little Chick Easter Basket

All kids network shows how you can take a paper plate and turn it into a little chick Easter basket using yellow marker, construction paper cut outs, yarn and glue.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/birds/baby-chick-basket.asp

DIY Frisbee

Crafts by amanda has a cute idea for a craft turned activity using paper plates and markers to make paper plate frisbees.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/06/paper-plate-frisbees.html

Willow day colors in plastic lids with markers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/09/recycled-kaleidoscope-frisbees.html

Paper Plate Lacing Cards

Joyful mamas place has an inventive way to create lacing cards for kids.  It involves a little set up though of cutting notches out of a paper plate and threading the plate with yard for the kids to sew through, but makes a great fine motor activity.  She suggests using a wooden needle but you could also just add some nailpolish to the yarn's end to make it more like a shoe string. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://joyfulmamasplace.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-steps-in-sewing-paper-plate.html