Paper Plate Santa Craft For Kids [FREE Template]

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How about making this cute and fun paper plate Santa craft for kids?!

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to glue the bottom of Santa’s hat to the red base.

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Next, help your child glue the hat puff to the tip of the hat.

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Place the cream face piece at the top of the center circle of the paper plate and glue it in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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