Paper plate crafts have been around for decades. I remember making some back in the first grade! Paper plates are inexpensive for us frugal families, and a package of them will last a long time for many happy afternoons of making paper plate crafts.
Today I’m sharing some of the paper plate crafts my children have made over the past two years. There will be more to come in the future as well. To see more information about any of these crafts, click on the link or on the photo. This will take you to the original blog post.
We get a lot of dreary days here in Northern Ireland. I suppose it’s the price to pay for the emerald hills. To help us lighten the mood, the children made this cheery paper plate sunshine with my mom over the webcam.

This vibrant paper plate rainbow and pot of gold is another fun craft Mom did with the kids over the webcam. It sure is a great way for them to connect and keep them ‘close’ when there are years between ‘real life’ visits.

Continuing with the theme of Nana-cam crafts, these fierce little paper plate dinosaurs gave the kids hours of playtime fun.
I love the way these cute little rocking chicks turned out! This is a great craft for spring.
And speaking of spring, this paper plate bunny mask will keep your little ones hopping about getting some exercise indoors when the weather is less than great outdoors.
These paper plate spaceships were inspired by the book Aliens in Underpants Save The World.
One of our very first crafts on the blog were these paper plate snowmen. Everytime the kids see them on here they ask to make them again! There are any number of ways to personalise them, and they’re great for toddlers, preschoolers and the younger grades as well.

If you’ve enjoyed seeing these paper plate crafts, please head over to explore our cardboard crafts page for more great ideas!
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Jill says
Great ideas for creating something cute from a paper plate!
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Crystal McClean says
Thank you, Jill. And thanks for hosting a great party π
Lisa @ The Wellness Wife says
Thanks for putting this together. Paper plate crafts are so perfect for easy, quick crafting fun.
Crystal McClean says
I think we do more crafts with paper plates than eating! Happy crafting π
Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says
I love paper plate crafts! Pinned it! Thanks for sharing… think we will do the rabbit first!
Crystal McClean says
That’s my favourite π Have a hoppin’ good time!
Carolyn Wilhelm says
I never realized paper plates could make such lovely project! Very clever and fun! Thanks!
Crystal McClean says
You’ll never be bored as long as you have a few paper plates in the house!
Heather says
These are great ideas! I guess there is no end to things you can do with paper plates!
Crystal McClean says
Life wouldn’t be the same without them π Have a great summer!