Gingerbread House Paper Plate Craft For Kids
This cheerful printable craft turns a simple paper plate into a charming gingerbread-house keepsake where kids paint, cut, and glue elements while honing fine-motor skills and creativity.
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[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id="TXcVJ0cL" upload-date="2023-12-20T00:00:00.000Z" name="Paper Plate Gingerbread House Craft For Kids" description="'Tis the season for festive family traditions! Decorating classic gingerbread houses is a beloved activity, so try this less messy, customizable paper plate gingerbread house craft with the kids.
This festive craft is fantastic for kids to practice fine motor skills wielding their paint brushes and scissors. Kids can transform an everyday paper plate into an adorable holiday decoration. It'll be a jolly good time and a chance for the little ones to showcase their creative sides."]
Materials
- Paper Plate
- Brown Paint
- Paint Brush
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Gingerbread House Template
Instructions
- Download the gingerbread house template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Paint the paper plate with 1-2 thin coats of brown paint. Let the plate dry completely, then cut off a small portion of the top of the paper plate so it's straight instead of round. This will be the bottom of the house.
- Position the paper plate with the cut side down. Begin by gluing the door to the middle and bottom of the paper plate.
- Glue the Christmas tree on the left side of the door.
- Attach the snow to the bottom part of both sides of the gingerbread house.
- Place the window on the right side of the paper plate, just near the door. Then attach the snow on top of it.
- Place the star decoration just above the door, then glue it down.
- Take the sprinkle-covered roof and glue it to the top of the paper plate.
- Finish the gingerbread house by placing the candy on the peak of the roof.