Plates & Platters

crayola supplies

• Markers

household supplies

• Party Express paper plates

Why

Give your home or picnic a creative flair! The whole family will enjoy these custom-designed decorative plates.

Steps

1. 1. On plain paper plates, color with Crayola® Washable Markers. Draw summer pictures, your favorite picnic activities, bright colors, or whatever you like. Scribble designs are just fine!
2. 2. Use your plates to decorate your kitchen or bedroom walls.  Hang them from trees at a picnic. Or use little plates for family reunion place cards!

When & Where

"My younger daughter made plates for her birthday party invitations.  The circle is such an appealing shape to fill with color."
-   Sabitri P. mom of  3- and 5-year -olds.

"We always take markers on picnics.  The kids draw and play games on the paper table coverings and plates for hours of fun."
-   Annah P. mom of 3-year-old.

Interesting Info

Picnics of long ago often were formal affairs with chairs, crystal, and fine china. Servants often came along to serve the food. Today people enjoy tailgate picnics out of the trunks of their cars.

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