8 DIY Christmas Paper Plate Craft Project Ideas For Kids
DIY Christmas Paper Plate Craft Projects
Calling all young crafters that want to get involved in Christmas decorating!
If you’ve got sugar-high young ones that want to help, put them to work by choosing from this list of 8 DIY Christmas Paper Plate Craft Project Ideas For Kids.
These are all kid-friendly and fun to work on so that Mom and Dad can get back to work on whatever it is they are doing with their young ones fully entertained.
If you want to start simple, why not make a snowman?
You just need colored paper and some pom poms, and you can allow them to create a wonderful snowman face of their very own to put on display in their room.
Another similar option is a reindeer with antlers and a pom pom nose.
You’ll want to let them pain or color their plate brown themselves, too, so that they can see the project coming together!
For something a bit more complex to the eye, you can help them create a Santa on the plate and show them how to attach the fluff on his hat and the curls of his beard and mustache.
This is great for something with a bit more texture.
Help them create their very own Advent wreath by cutting a hole in the middle of the plate and putting the paper flame on their candles.
It’s a fun way to bring this classic tradition into their arts and crafts world.
For something decorative for the tree, you can show them how to make paper plate Christmas crafts that look like little glass bulbs!
These can use bingo dobbers, markers, and anything else to create that perfectly shaped round ornament for them to hang up in the window.
You can also try out the cone-shaped Christmas tree with pom poms. These are great for dressing up side tables.
Or, go fancy and create a plate-focused Nativity scene! For the young one that just wants to go wild, put them to work with a plain white plate and red and green tissue paper or construction paper.
It’s an abstract ornament, after all!
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See More DIY Christmas Paper Plate Crafts Below
If you’re enjoying these Christmas paper plate crafts and you want to try them out for yourself, scroll down below to look at each photo and the description. This will help you and your young one choose what is going to be best for you to work on together.
These are all free and designed for young hands and creative thinkers, so you won’t have to worry about getting in over your head. When you’ve got just the right craft, click on the link, and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page to get to work. No need to log in or sign up; just click and go!
If you want to spread some holiday cheer, let the designer know what you thought of their pattern by leaving a comment.
Paper Plate Christmas Tree Kids Craft
This colorful Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft is easy and fun to make. This works with different materials you have on hand to create your own version.
Designer: Terri of Creative Family Fun
Materials Used:
- Paper plate (1 per tree)
- Clear tape
- Green paint
- Glue (either school glue, PVA glue, or Tacky Glue)
- Multicolored pom poms
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Plate Rudolph Craft
A fun Christmas Craft inspired by the story, song, and movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for kids to make this holiday season.
Designer: Terri through Rainy Day Mum
Materials Used:
- Paper plate
- Brown Construction paper
- Brown and black craft paint
- Red Pipe Cleaner
- Glue
- Tape
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Plate Santa Claus
This Paper Plate Santa Claus has a cute curled paper beard that kids love to make. A great Christmas craft to try at home or in a preschool setting.
Designer: Unspecified through Arty Crafty Kids
Materials Used:
- Paper Plate
- Kid-friendly paint
- Cotton Wool White Paper
- PVA Glue
- Scissors/paper cutter
- Paintbrush
- Pencil (for curling)
Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Plate Christmas Ornament
This gorgeous Paper Plate Christmas Ornament is a perfect addition to your colorful-themed Christmas tree.
Designer: Stacey Gibbon of Glued To My Crafts Blog
Materials Used:
- Large Paper Plate – one per ornament craft
- Colored Tissue Paper
- White School Glue
- Cardstock Paper
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Loose Craft Glitter/Glitter Glue
Completion Time: 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Plate Baubles – Giant Christmas Decorations
These Paper Plate Baubles are simple, mess-free, and perfect for some Christmas crafting with children.
Designer: Jen Walshaw of Mum In The Mad House
Materials Used:
- Large Paper Plates
- Small Paper Plates
- Tissue Paper Confetti Dots
- Bostik Blu Stick
- Silver Glitter Foam
- Ribbon
- Scissors
Completion Time: 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Christmas Nativity Crafts with Paper Plate
A perfect way to tell the Christmas story, this Christmas Nativity Crafts will be a fun exercise for kids while learning and being creative at one time.
Designer: Unspecified through Easy Crafts For Kids
Materials Used:
- Colored craft papers
- Craft glue
- Pencil
- Popsicle sticks
- Scissors
Completion Time: 1 hour
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Plate Snowman
This Snowman craft is an excellent winter activity for kids to enjoy that needs only minimal art materials.
Designer: Katie of Made To Be A Momma
Materials Used:
- White paper plates
- Googly eyes
- Large pink buttons
- Black magic marker Glue Gun ( adults only) or Glue Stick
- Black, orange, green, and white construction paper or cardstock
- Blue pipe cleaner Blue pom poms
- Small red pom poms
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Paper Plate Advent Wreath Craft
This easy Advent Wreath Craft is best for children and toddlers who love to create Christmas crafts and listen to Christmas stories.
Designer: Maria and Rob of Crazy Together
Materials Used:
- Paper Plate
- Paint
- Glue
- Ziploc Bag
Completion Time: 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
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