DIY Santa Decoration Using Paper Plates

DIY Santa Decoration Using Paper Plates

Creating a Unique Paper Plate Santa Craft for Kids

A fun and creative holiday activity for children is crafting a paper plate Santa using cardstock, adhesive hologram paper, and other materials. Here's a step-by-step guide to create this unique Santa craft:

Materials Needed

• 1 Paper Plate
• Red Cardstock (for Santa's hat)
• White Cardstock (for the beard)
• Adhesive Hologram Paper (for decorations or the belt)
• Construction Paper (for the trim on the hat, red nose, and other details)
• Scissors
• Glue
• String or Yarn
• Cotton Balls (optional for the beard)
• Markers or Crayons

Instructions

Step 1: Create Santa's Hat

1. Cut a piece of red cardstock into a semi-circle or a hat shape.
2. Attach the red cardstock to the top of the paper plate using glue to create Santa's hat.

Step 2: Decorate the Hat

1. Cut a small band of white construction paper for the trim.
2. Glue the white trim around the edge of the hat.
3. Draw a buckle on the front of the hat, or cut a small piece of adhesive hologram paper to create a shiny buckle.

Step 3: Create Santa's Beard

1. Cut out a beard shape from white cardstock.
2. Attach the beard to the bottom of the paper plate using glue.
3. If desired, use cotton balls for a more textured beard, and glue them onto the cardstock beard.

Step 4: Add Facial Features

1. Draw on a nose and mouth using markers.
2. Cut out a small red nose from construction paper and glue it on.
3. Use markers to draw eyebrows and add other facial details.

Step 5: Add Additional Details

1. Cut out a belt from adhesive hologram paper.
2. Glue the belt around the middle of the paper plate to create a shiny belt.
3. Add any other details like buttons or a buckle using markers or small pieces of cardstock.

Step 6: Create the Mask

1. Punch two holes on either side of the paper plate, just below the eyes, to create holes for the string.
2. Attach a string or yarn to each hole to secure the mask when worn.
3. Ensure the string is long enough to tie around the head.

Step 7: Allow It to Dry and Enjoy

1. Let all the glue dry completely.
2. Once dry, the mask is ready to wear or decorate.

This craft combines creativity with fun materials, making it an engaging activity for kids during the holiday season. The paper plate Santa craft is featured in the book "50 Christmas Crafts for Little Kids."

In this craft, kids can enhance their home-and-garden decorations by incorporating a unique paper plate Santa into their lifestyle for the holiday season. The paper plate Santa craft, as detailed in the guide, creates a festive and engaging decoration for kids to wear or display around the house.

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