Download the paper plate lion, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by painting the paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of orange paint. Let it dry completely before moving on.

Once the plate is dry, use a black marker to draw thick lines from the outside of the paper plate to the middle of the paper plate.

Take the eyes and glue them below each of the eyebrows.

Next, take the mouth and glue it in the middle of the face, just overlapping the bottom of the eyes.

Place the nose at the top of the mouth line and glue it in place.

Glue the cheeks on both sides of the mouth.

Optionally, use the black marker to draw the whiskers on both sides of the nose.

Finish up by gluing the face to the middle of the paper plate mane.