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Paper Plate Alien

An otherworldly paper plate craft! Fly off into the universe with this alien space craft using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 1

    Flip plate upside-down and cut into alien spaceship shape.

  • Step 2

    Sketch alien on plate with pencil, keeping above plate rim.

  • Step 3

    Color in alien with permanent markers.

  • Step 4

    Glue wiggle eyes to face.

  • Step 5

    Color paper plate rim with metallic markers to create outer spaceship.

  • Step 6

    Add sparkly accents with glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours, then it’s time to fly high!

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