Paper Plate Projects

The next time you are in the mood for a cheap and easy craft project, why not make a craft using paper plates? I have many paper plate crafts posted, for paper plates and also styrofoam and plastic plates. Here are my top picks for paper plate crafts. If you have a favorite craft made using a plate of any sort, make sure you take a moment to...

A fun way to count down the days until Christmas. Make this advent wreath using hand prints.

A fun way to count down the days until Christmas. Make this advent calendar that looks like Santa's face.

Find out how to use a tin can to make a treat cup that looks like a bat.

Follow these instructions and you can make a a bunny shaped Easter basket using a paper plate.

Instructions to make a puppet that looks like a bee sitting on a flower.

Ruth aka ARCHHOST shares these instructions for making red and white noise makers using paper plates.

Make a flower using an old cd, a paper plate, a sock, and a few other supplies.

Encourage your kids to play with their food while making colorful rainbow pictures.

Use this fun craft to help kids learn how to read a clock and about different times of day.

Instructions to make a echidna finger puppet out of a paper plate.

Make this elephant puppet out of a paper plate.

A visitor named Mary Lou shares these instructions for building a scarecrow using recycled items.

Create a fun fish bowl picture using a paper plate and a few other supplies - submitted by Bear.

These instructions will show you how to make a home-made flying saucer from 2 paper plates.

Find out how to create this cute turkey craft using a footprint, a few handprints, and a paper plate.

Instructions for making a football player craft out of a paper plate.

Instructions to make a simple Christmas wreath using garland and paper plates.

Instructions to make a special mobile, submitted by Helen Mataki.

Enjoy this fun hand print craft. This is great for a Summer project or use it to brighten your spirits on a gloomy day!

Follow these instructions to make a special hand print wall hanging gift for someone special.

Instructions to make a happy earth picture using a paper plate and a few other supplies.

This unique handprint craft idea was submitted by Cindy of St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

Follow these instructions and make an adorable lamb's face using a paper plate.

Instructions to make a leprechaun hat from a paper plate and cup.

Follow these instructions and make an adorable lion's face using a paper plate.

Instructions for making a festive, Mardi Gras noise maker out of paper plates.

Instructions for making New Year Noise Maker out of paper plates.

Make a fun outer space costume using paper bags - Submitted by ADRIENN SVRAKA.

Instructions to make a bird using 2 paper plates.

Instructions for making a butterfly using a paper plate, a toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies.

Follow these directions, shared by Mary from Illinois, to make yourself a unique Easter bonnet using a paper plate.

Jan Hennings explains how she transformed ordinary paper plates into extraordinary embellishments.

Instructions for making a Frog using two paper plates and a few other supplies.

Liz from Virginia explains how you can create lovely heart-shaped cards out of paper plates.

Find out how you can create lovely hearts out of paper plates.

Find out how to create a heart-shaped pocket using a few paper plates. This is perfect for collecting Saint Valentine's Day cards and/or holding treats.

Find out how to create a fun mask using a paper plate and a few other supplies.

This fun paper plate noise maker is a perfect addition to any marching band and makes for a fun addition to a party.

Instructions for making paper plate tamborines to play music.

A fun and easy Thanksgiving craft project!

Make your very own pilgrim hat using a paper plate.

Instructions for making a Valentine mailbox that looks like a pokeball. A great way to gather your Valentine's day cards.

Use these free directions to create a wreath ornament using a paper plate and popcorn. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.

Make a small rainbow and a pot of gold. A great craft for St. Patricks day!

Instructions to make an Angel using a toilet tissue roll and a few other supplies.

Christine explains how to make great works of art using a Salad Spinner!

Create a Santa Claus mask using a paper plate.

Natalie Ryson explains how you can transform a couple of paper plates into a fun spinner game.

Make a simple pumpkin using a paper plate.

Find out how to create this fun and unique hat using a paper plate that looks like a plate full of spaghetti and meatballs.

Make a silly snake using a paper plate. An easy craft for everyone.

Instructions to make a sunflower using a paper plate and real sunflower seeds.

Make a Thanksgiving collage picture using a paper plate.

Make this paper plate puppet with teeth, submitted by Bear.

Make Top Hat from a paper plate. Just like Abraham Lincolns!

This crafting video will show you how you can transform a paper plate into a fun pumpkin mask.

Make a craft that looks like a slice of watermelon using a paper plate and real watermelon seeds. A fun craft for Summer!

Make this witches hat using poster board and a paper plate.

Make this adorable lady bug out of painted paper plates, scraps of fabric and some felt.

This super easy owl craft is great for young children, even the youngest of little ones can help if a grown up cuts out the pieces for them!

This is a good craft for a group of kids to make.