Bubble Blowing Puppet

uncoated paper plate markers yarn for hair scissors white glue small pink balloon Use the markers to draw a face on the paper plate. Cut bits of yarn to glue around the face for hair. Poke a small hole through the center of the mouth. Slip the end of the pink balloon through the hole […]

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Star Studded Door Hanger

Show your patriotic spirit by making this sparkling welcome hanger for your door. Easy to put together and so pretty to look at! 2 miniature paper plates Star-shaped foam stamp Red acrylic paint Red and blue glitter glue Gold alphabet stickers Patriotic star garland White craft glue White yarn Scissors Cut a piece of yarn […]

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Turkey Table Decoration

    Brown paper bag Cardboard Paper plates Stapler Glue Colored paper Decorations (such as glitter and stickers) Red balloon Craft eyes   Cut feather shapes out of the construction paper. You can make a stencil out of the cardboard to make it easier to ensure all the feathers are the same size and shape. […]

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Paper Plate Turkey Craft for Kids

Two dinner-sized paper plates, paint, scissors, colored paper, and googly eyes.   To make the turkey’s body roll one paper plate into a cone shape and staple it closed. Cut the bottom off the wide end of the cone so that it is even all the way around. Fold the pointed end of the cone […]

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Embellished Paper Plate Crown and Matching Purse

  A little glitter, a halved paper plate and doily and some pink paint = Royal Magic! Upgrade this classic children’s craft with some glitter, iridescent ribbon, a doily, and petal pink paint.   To make the paper plate purse, you’ll need:   1 paper plate (stronger sturdier models work better!) Scissors Hole Punch (use […]

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Making Masks

You don’t have to wait until Halloween to have fun with homemade masks! • tempera paints • water  • paintbrush  • hole punch  • safety scissors   • glue  • paper plates  • yarn  • markers  • glitter  Talk with your child about her favorite animals and explain that she can make an animal mask. She can refer to a picture of a real animal […]

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Paper Plate Spiders

  I have made these spiders for several 3rd grade class parties, but I am sure they would work for a variety of ages. The kids enjoy the activity and they turn out pretty cute. Once they are made, treats can be put inside the pocket and sent home with the kids. Items Needed: black […]

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