Sloth Paper Plate Animal
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Poster Frame](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Poster-Frame/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Poster-Frame-FINAL.jpg?h=900&la=en&w=1600)
Let's hang out! Create an adorable sloth with this paper plate craft at home using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Colored Pencils
- Paper Plates
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Pencil
- Crayola Markers
- Upcycled Cardboard
- Tools: Paint, Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Markers
- Theme: Trending, Rainy Day Crafts
- Age: 6+, 8+, Tween+
Steps:
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 01](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-01.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Turn 2 paper plates upside-down and paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 02](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-02.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Plate 1: Cut out center of plate. Cut rim of plate into 4 equal sections.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 03](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-03.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Plate 2: Cut plate in half. Set top half aside for future projects.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 04](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-04.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Glue center of Plate 1 to edge of Plate 2 to create sloth’s head and body.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 05](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-05.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Trim rims of Plate 1 into long, rounded arms.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 06](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-06.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Glue 2 arms to front of body and 2 arms to back of body. Let all glue steps dry 30 min.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 07](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-07.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Sketch and cut out construction paper face.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 08](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-08.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Draw facial features with colored pencils and markers.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 09](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-09.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
9 Glue face to head.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 10](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-10.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
10 Cut piece of upcycled cardboard into a branch shape. Glue between front and back legs.
![Sloth Paper Plate Animal_Step 11](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Sloth-Paper-Plate-Animal_Step-11.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
11 Glue construction paper leaves to branch. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours, then you can both hang out!
CIY Staff Tips:
- Save the leftover plate pieces in steps 3 and 5 and upcycle them in a new craft or project!