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Christmas is such a special time, full of nostalgic crafting! This paper plate Christmas wreath is an easy craft that kids can help with and display proudly on their door, window, or anywhere they want to hang it! You can make this really with any child by adjusting the steps and helping as needed.
I love how versatile paper plate crafts for kids can be. This project only needs paint, tissue paper or pom poms, glue and a paper plate. You can use paint or markers and it can be customized with other colors too. This would look adorable on a bulletin board filled with a different wreath made by each kid in class or would be a fun take home craft too. If you’re wanting to make it even more decorative try adding some candy canes, angels or Christmas lights!
Why kids love paper plate crafts
I love projects with classic, easy-to-find supplies like popsicle sticks, toilet paper rolls, and paper plates. There is something nostalgic and timeless about them. Kids can get creative and love seeing what they can turn into too!
- Easy to find supplies are everything! Easy to find, easy to make, easy on parents and easy for kids.
- The best kind of kids projects are things you already have in your home, or can easily grab on your next grocery store trip.
- If you mess up it’s very easy and possible to start over.
Supplies for your Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
- Paper plates
- Scissors (remember to do the cutting if your child isn’t ready to yet.)
- Tissue paper squares- you can get squares or cut up a large piece of tissue paper.
- Markers, crayons or paint
- School glue
Making Your Wreath
Begin by painting or coloring your plate green. Allow time to dry. If you’re wanting this to be a faster craft you can use markers, crayons or colored pencils. You could also pre-paint plates too and have them ready for the kid to pick from. Cut out the center of the plate to make a wreath shape.
Start putting dots of glue on the plate and add balled up pieces of tissue paper. These look like little berries on your plate!
Finish by cutting out a bow (or using a ribbon) and glueing the bow onto the plate. If you’re going to hang your wreath you can use a hole punch and yarn to hang it on your door.
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Tips for Making a Wreath from a Paper Plate:
- Use leftover scraps of paper from other projects.
- You can use balled up paper, pom poms or stickers for your berries too!
- If you’re making this with a younger child who can’t cut with scissors yet, it may be helpful to prep the tissue paper and paper bow.
- If you have a kiddo who will want to craft right away, you can even pre-paint the plate so that they can start assembling without having to wait for the paint to dry.
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Get the How-To
Supplies
- 1 paper plate
- 2 tbsp green paint (or markers)
- 8-10 pieces tissue pape squares
- 1 bottle school glue (glue sticks)
- 1 piece cardstock (in red or desired color)
Instructions
- Begin by painting or coloring your plate green. Allow time to dry. If you're wanting this to be a faster craft you can use markers, crayons or colored pencils. You could also pre-paint plates too and have them ready for the kid to pick from.
- Cut out the center of the plate to make a wreath shape.
- Start putting dots of glue on the plate and add balled up pieces of tissue paper. These look like little berries on your plate! You can use balled up paper, pom poms or stickers for your berries too!
- Finish by cutting out a bow (or using a ribbon) and glueing the bow onto the plate. If you're going to hang your wreath you can use a hole punch and yarn to hang it on your door.