Summer Crafts With Paper Plates

During the summer, when kids’ imaginations run wild, paper plates are perfect for all sorts of arts and activities. Using paper plates, try these simple yet entertaining summer arts and crafts:

Making a Sunflower Paper Plate Art:

• To make a paper plate sun, paint the outside edge yellow.
• Make sun rays by cutting triangles out of yellow construction paper.
• Glue the sun rays all the way around the plate’s edge.
• In the middle of the plate, place a smiling face to stand in for the sun.

Fan for Fruit on a Paper Plate:

• Transform a paper plate into a tropical fruit by painting it in the shape of an orange, pineapple, or watermelon.
• Make a fan out of the paper plate by folding it accordion-style when the paint has dried.
• To grasp and wave the fan, attach a wooden craft stick to the base of the plate.

Paper Plate Aquarium for Fish:

Utilize fish stickers or cut out fish shapes from colored construction paper.

Make the paper plate look like water and bubbles by decorating it with stickers, sequins, or glitter that have an undersea theme.

Use tape or adhesive to secure the fish to the dish.

Use green construction paper to decorate, if desired, with seaweed or coral.

Recycled Paper Flower Bouquet:

To make a wreath, cut out the middle of a paper plate.

Use colored construction paper to cut out flower forms, or you may use silk flowers.

Put stickers, glitter, or markers on the flowers to make them seem special.

Attach the flowers to the wreath by glueing them around its perimeter.

Papier mâché masques:

Half a paper plate.

In order to make a mask, decorate half of the plate. Feathers, paint, sequins, markers, or anything else you can imagine will do.

To make the mask more wearable or holdable, fasten a craft stick or thread to its sides.

Discs made of paper plates:

Make a design on the underside of a paper plate using paint, stickers, or markers.

Turn the plate over and bend the sides inward to make a lip around it once the decorations are dry.

Join the edges by taping or stapleing them.

A frisbee that is ideal for playing in the fresh air is now at your fingertips.

An Introduction to Paper Plate Jellyfish:

Get creative and paint the underside of a paper plate whichever colour you like.

After the paint has dried, attach colourful strips of crepe or tissue paper to the plate’s underside to make tentacles.

Decorate the top of the dish with googly eyes or sketch them on.

In addition to being fun, these projects help kids practise their fine motor skills and unleash their imaginations. Have a great time making things!

Using paper plates for summer arts and crafts

Now we’ll get into the specifics of how to make each craft:

Making a Sunflower Paper Plate Art:

This recipe calls for a paper plate, some yellow paint, a paintbrush, some yellow construction paper, some scissors, and paste.

Instructions:

Apply a coat of yellow paint around the edge of the paper plate and set aside to dry.

For the sun’s rays, use the yellow construction paper to cut out triangles.

After the paint has dried, attach the sun rays around the plate’s edge.

Use markers or cutouts of faces from craft paper and glue them onto the plate to create a cheerful face in the middle.

Fan for Fruit on a Paper Plate:

Supplies: a paper plate, some kind of paint or markers, a craft stick, some scissors, and glue.

Instructions:

Decorate the paper plate with a fruit pattern of your choice (orange, watermelon, pineapple, etc.).

Make a fan form out of the paper plate by folding it into an accordion after the paint has dried.

Turn the fan into a handle by attaching a craft stick to its base.

Paper Plate Aquarium for Fish:

Supplies: a paper plate, glue, colored stickers (fish or otherwise), and whatever embellishments you like (such as sequins, glitter, or stickers).

Instructions:

Adorn the paper plate with embellishments that evoke the ocean, such as bubbles and water.

Utilize fish stickers or cut out fish shapes from colored construction paper.

Secure the fish to the embellished platter.

Slice some green construction paper into shapes and glue them onto the plate for an optional touch of seaweed or coral.

Recycled Paper Flower Bouquet:

Supplies needed: paper plate, various colored construction paper, markers, and glue.

Instructions:

Shape the paper plate into a wreath by cutting out its centre.

For the flowers, use colored construction paper to cut out shapes.

Apply markers or other embellishments to the flower forms to make them more visually appealing.

Attach the flowers to the wreath by glueing them around its perimeter.

Papier mâché masques:

Tools: a paper plate, some markers, some paint, some stickers, some craft sticks or string, some scissors, and some glue.

Instructions:

Half a paper plate.

Use paint, stickers, markers, or any other kind of decoration to decorate half of the plate so it looks like a mask.

Make a wearable mask by glueing or taping a craft stick to one side of it or by punching holes in the mask and tying string through them.

Discs made of paper plates:

In this kit you will find a paper plate, stickers, markers, scissors, tape, and a stapler.

Instructions:

Use stickers, markers, or paint to decorate the underside of the paper plate.

Make a lip around the plate by folding in the edges once the decorations are finished.

Join the edges by taping or stapleing them.

An Introduction to Paper Plate Jellyfish:

Equipment needed: paper plate, paint, brush, tissue paper or crepe paper in a variety of colours, glue, googly eyes or markers.

Instructions:

After the paint has dried, paint the underside of the paper plate with a color of your choosing.

When the adhesive has dried, attach colorful crepe or tissue paper strips to the plate’s underside to make tentacles.

The jellyfish isn’t complete without googly eyes or top-side drawn eyes.

In addition to being fun to do, these activities are great for inspiring originality and imagination. Make something beautiful!

Summer arts and crafts using paper plates as décor

Some fun summertime crafts you may make using paper plates are as follows:

Creative Accents for the Wall:

Make a string or ribbon wall hanging out of paper plate crafts like suns, flowers, or fish. To make any space seem more lively and cheery, arrange them in a pattern.

Festive Table Decorations:

Make flower wreaths or fruit fans out of paper plates and use them as summer table centerpieces. You can make a cheerful and colorful display by placing them on the table or on a decorated tray.

Winter Décor:

Craft a huge paper plate wreath adorned with summer-themed embellishments such as butterflies, sunflowers, or beach scenes. Add a little summertime joy to your guest greetings by hanging it on the entrance door.

Arrangements of flowers:

Make a summery garland by stringing together paper plate crafts like fish or fruit shapes. For a more whimsical and fun look, hang it from a mantle, a staircase, or a window.

Décor for the Outside:

Patios, porches, and gazebos can be adorned with paper plate crafts. To make outdoor events more lively and pleasant, you can attach them to fences or hang them from trees.

Decorations for a Party:

Decorate your summer celebration with paper plate crafts. Guests can use them as table settings, as decorations to hang from the ceiling, or even as take-home party favors.

Table Numbers:

Make paper plate crafts in the shape of marine creatures or flower rings to adorn summer-themed place settings with serviette rings. Enhance your dining experience with these one-of-a-kind serviette rings, meticulously crafted by hand.

Display Items for the Windows:

Make stunning reflections in the sunshine by hanging paper plate crafts from windows. If you want to decorate your windows in a colorful and whimsical way, try sun catchers or something influenced by stained glass.

Pendant Lights:

Hang paper plate crafts from a wire hoop or a wooden dowel to make a summer-themed mobile. For a whimsical and beautiful touch in a bedroom or playroom, hang it from the ceiling.

Images Set Against:

Photoshoots in the summer will be more lively and colorful if you set up paper plate crafts against a plain wall. To make it more summery, you can include beach balls, umbrellas, and sunglasses as props.

If you’re looking for some fresh ways to decorate your home for summer, try these crafts fashioned from paper plates. Bring a little bit of sunshine into your home with this delightful summer accent!