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Paper Plate Ice Skater Stick Puppet

Plate & skate! Have an ice day & craft at home with this DIY paper plate craft for kids.

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

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Cardstock
  • Craft Knife
  • Craft Stick
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Photo of Child

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cover plate in paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Squeeze glitter glue onto plate and spread with paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Ask an adult to cut wave pattern in paper plate with craft knife.

  • Step 4

    Sketch skater’s body on plain cardstock with pencil.

  • Step 5

    Outline and color body with markers. Cut out.

  • Step 6

    Cut out child’s face from photo. Glue to body.

  • Step 7

    Sketch and cut out Bright Pop Cardstock winter accessories. Glue to body.

  • Step 8

    Glue skater to craft stick.

  • Step 9

    Sketch and cut out construction paper trees and snowman, leaving small tab at bottom.

  • Step 10

    Add details to trees and snowman with glitter glue and markers.

  • Step 11

    Fold bottom tabs and glue to paper plate. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 12

    Gently place craft stick in wave pattern and glide your skater across the ice!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.

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