Paper Plate Elf Craft For Kids

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It’s simple, fun, and cheap to make since it only uses a few common supplies like paper, tape, and glue.

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Instructions

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2. Paint two paper plates in the skin-colored paint and let dry completely.

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3. Glue the eyebrows towards the top of the center circle of the paper plate.

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4. Position the eyes below the eyebrows and glue in place. If you're making a girl elf, use a black marker to draw on two eyelashes.

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5. Place the pink nose in the middle of the paper plate and glue in place.

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Paper Plate Elf Craft For Kids

[Free Template]

It’s simple, fun, and cheap to make since it only uses a few common supplies like paper, tape, and glue.

Tools

– Paper plate – Skin colored acrylic paint – Colored card stock (in yellow, green, red, brown, pink & black) – White card stock – Glue stick – Tape – Paper plate elf template

Materials

– Scissors – Paintbrush

Instructions

1. Download the paper plate elf template, print and cut out the pieces.

2. Paint two paper plates in the skin-colored paint and let dry completely.

3. Glue the eyebrows towards the top of the center circle of the paper plate.

4. Position the eyes below the eyebrows and glue in place. If you're making a girl elf, use a black marker to draw on two eyelashes.

5. Place the pink nose in the middle of the paper plate and glue in place.

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