If your kids love classic Disney characters, they’ll have a great time making this Minnie and Mickey Mouse paper plate craft! It’s a super simple and fun project that’s perfect for little hands. Whether you need a Disney craft for kids or something fun for a family movie night, this one’s an easy win.

Follow the step-by-step guide below or check out our quick video tutorial to see how easy it is. And if you’re looking for more paper plate crafts, we’ve got plenty of fun ideas to try!

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Mickey Mouse Craft

You only need a few basic supplies, so it’s budget-friendly and low-mess. Just grab the kids, set out the materials, and get ready to make something magical!

Need a pro tip for this family-friendly craft? We discovered that coated paper plates use much less paint, making them less messy and conserving supplies for your next rainy day project.

Supplies

Paper plate
Black paint
Colored card stock
Markers
Scissors
Glue stick
Tape (optional)
Minnie & Mickey Mouse template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

Click here to see our favorite kids’ craft supplies.

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring Minnie & Mickey Mouse to life!

hands holding Mickey Mouse craft template

First, guide your child to paint one whole paper plate black. Paint two other paper plates black in the center of the plate only (just outside the center circle line). Let dry completely. Glue the black nose just slightly below the curved nose line.

hands gluing paper nose onto Mickey's face

Next, help your child to place Mickey’s eyes on his face, with the bottoms of the eyes on the curved nose line.

hands gluing paper eyes onto Mickey face

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Use the black marker to outline each of Mickey’s eyes.

hands outlining Mickey's eyes with black marker

Finish Mickey’s mouth by using the light pink marker to draw in his tongue. Next, use the dark pink marker to fill in the rest of his mouth.

Cover the backside of Mickey’s face with glue and position it in the middle of the black paper plate.

hands gluing mickey face onto black paper plate

Finally, encourage your child to use the tape or glue stick to glue Mickey’s ears to the top, and backside of the paper plate.

hands taping Mickey Mouse ears to back of paper plate Mickey

While you’re here, check out our book crafts There are so many fun ideas!

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Children’s Disney Books

First, we always like to start every new theme with books! They’re a simple activity that can help children develop a larger vocabulary, help them to focus, and develop a lifelong love of reading!

Disney’s Frozen 2: Everyone loves Frozen and now kids can read this Little Golden Book at home! It’s a top rated Disney book and it doesn’t give away the ending if you haven’t seen the movie.

Disney Pixar’s My First Bedtime Storybook: This book is exactly what it says – fun stories to read the kids for bedtime! Parents will love that they’re short stories and children will love the characters!

Where’s Woody: Now the toys are playing hide and go seek, but is Woody too good to be found? Kids love this short lift-a-flap book!

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Kids’ Disney Crafts

Paper Plate Forky Craft – Paint can be such a hassle. You have to open the bottle, find a brush, mix the colors…and then hope that your kiddo doesn’t make a huge mess. But who has time for all that? This easy Forky family-friendly craft requires no paint, and it’s perfect for kids of all ages.

You only need a paper plate, some construction paper, scissors, and glue.

Baby Yoda Tissue Paper Craft – Star Wars fans rejoice! This Baby Yoda tissue paper craft is not only adorable, but it’s also the perfect DIY project to help your little ones work on their fine motor skills. All you need is some tissue paper, scissors, and glue, and you’re ready to make some art!

A collage of four Disney and Star Wars-themed crafts features various handmade projects. The crafts include Forky-inspired paper plate faces, a textured Baby Yoda craft with "May the 4th Be With You" text, green alien headbands from Toy Story, and Buzz Lightyear paper crafts designed to resemble his space suit and helmet.

DIY Toy Story Alien Headband Craft – This project is perfect for little ones who love the movie Toy Story, and it’s a great way to keep them entertained on a rainy day. Best of all, it’s a completely do-it-yourself project requiring nothing more than paper, scissors, and glue.

So grab your materials and let’s get started!

Try this Minnie & Mickey Mouse Paper Bag Puppet

Buzz Lightyear Craft – Toy Story is one of the most popular movies of all time, and Buzz Lightyear is one of the most iconic characters in the franchise. This paper activity is a great way for kids to bring Buzz to life!

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Disney Activities For Kids

If your children love to color, add in these Disney color by number worksheets. They keep little hands busy while sneaking in some learning by helping with number recognition and fine motor skills. It’s a great way to mix creativity and early education!

Do your kids love Winnie the Pooh? He’s one of our favorite Disney characters! That’s part of why we love these free Winnie the Pooh printable puppets. Kids can cut them out and put on a puppet show, making this the perfect preschool craft idea or homeschool activity.

A collage of four Disney-themed crafts and activities features colorful handmade projects. The images include Mickey and Minnie Mouse "color by number" worksheets, Winnie the Pooh character magnets featuring Eeyore, Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger, and a collection of Disney-themed autograph cards with vibrant designs and signatures.

Are you planning a trip to the parks? You’ll want to grab this free printable DIY Disney autograph book before you go. It’s a fun way to collect signatures from their favorite characters at the parks. When you get home, it doubles as a keepsake. It would even make cute decorations for a Disney-themed birthday.

minnie mouse paper plate craft with mickey mouse in background

Grab these free Disney nature Bears activity sheets from 3 Boys and a Dog. They’re packed with fun facts and wildlife puzzles. It’s an awesome choice for an easy homeschool nature lesson or an activity with kids who love animals.

Alien Handprint Card From Toy Story 4

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

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4.75 from 16 votes

Mickey Mouse Paper Plate Craft

Author: Sam

Prep Time: 5

Active Time: 10

Drying Time 10

Total Time: 25

Make this cute and easy Mickey Mouse paper plate craft with the kids!

Equipment

Scissors

Materials

▢ Paper plates
▢ Black paint
▢ Colored card stock in cream, black and red
▢ Markers in black, pink and dark pink
▢ Glue stick
▢ Tape optional
▢ Minnie & Mickey Mouse template download form located at the end of the post

Instructions

Download the Mickey and Minnie Mouse template, print and cut out the pieces.
Begin by painting one whole paper plate black. Paint two other paper plates black in the center of the plate only (just outside the center circle line). Let dry completely. Glue the black nose just slightly below the curved nose line.
Place Mickey’s eyes on his face, with the bottoms of the eyes on the curved nose line.
Use the black marker to outline each of Mickey’s eyes.
Finish Mickey’s mouth by using the light pink marker to draw in his tongue. Next, use the dark pink marker to fill in the rest of his mouth.
Cover the backside of Mickey’s face with glue and position it in the middle of the black paper plate. Glue down.
Finish off by using the tape or glue stick to glue Mickey’s ears to the top, and backside of the paper plate.

Video

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Minnie & Mickey Mouse Template

photograph of found of Simple Everyday Mom, Sam

Meet Sam

Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.

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4.75 from 16 votes (15 ratings without comment)

89 Comments

Christina Watterson says:

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Would love Minnie template please

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Deb says:

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Love making these crafts with my 2 year old granddaughter!

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  Oh, yay! I’m happy to hear that!
Amanda says:

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Love this craft💕

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  Thanks ◡̈
Rhonda says:

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would love micky and minnie so cute

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Zhiane says:

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Very nice. Thank you

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  No problem ◡̈
Susan says:

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Love your site…looking g forward to making so much for my Mickey Mouse 95th birthday party.😃

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  Thanks! That sounds like a lot of fun!!
Lorraine says:

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cute

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  Thanks!
Amy says:

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minnie and mickey paper plate template please

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  Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Dani says:

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I want to make one for my residents at work

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  Great! If you’re looking for the template, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
  . This template will make sure you have everything you need for your weekly meal plan and grocery list. Just enter your information to have it sent directly to your inbox! Thanks for being part of the Simple Everyday Mom community and I hope this freebie helps you out in the kitchen! Enjoy! 🙂
Elinore says:

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How do I download it?

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  Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
Mimi says:

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Thank you! It really give ideas for me and my student:)

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  Glad to hear that! You’re welcome!
Jo Jones says:

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Love this. Can’t wait to try it.

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  Thanks! Hope you guys have fun!
Kelly says:

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Thank u

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  You’re welcome!
Sue says:

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Looks amazing! Thank you ?

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  You’re welcome! And thank you!
Harmony Rekoumis says:

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Thank you! So cute!

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  You’re welcome!