Paper Plate Ice Skater Stick Puppet
![Paper_Plate_Ice_Skater_Stick_Puppet_Poster_frame](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/Paper_Plate_Ice_Skater_Stick_Puppet_Poster_frame.jpg?h=900&la=en&w=1600)
Plate & skate! Have an ice day & craft at home with this DIY paper plate craft for kids.
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Craft Knife
- Photo of Child
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Pencil
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Bright Pop! Cardstock
- Paper Plate
- Cardstock
- Craft Stick
- Tools: Paint, Glitter Glue, Markers, Glue, Construction Paper
- Theme: Winter
- Age: 6+, 8+, Tween+
Steps:
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-01](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-01.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Cover plate in paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-02](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-02.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Squeeze glitter glue onto plate and spread with paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-03](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-03.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Ask an adult to cut wave pattern in paper plate with craft knife.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-04](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-04.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Sketch skater’s body on plain cardstock with pencil.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-05](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-05.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Outline and color body with markers. Cut out.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-06](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-06.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Cut out child’s face from photo. Glue to body.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-07](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-07.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Sketch and cut out Bright Pop Cardstock winter accessories. Glue to body.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-08](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-08.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Glue skater to craft stick.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-09](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-09.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
9 Sketch and cut out construction paper trees and snowman, leaving small tab at bottom.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-10](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-10.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
10 Add details to trees and snowman with glitter glue and markers.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-11](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-11.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
11 Fold bottom tabs and glue to paper plate. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
![Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-12](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Paper-Plate-Ice-Skater-Stick-Puppet_Step-12.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
12 Gently place craft stick in wave pattern and glide your skater across the ice!
CIY Staff Tips:
- This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.