Dinosaur Paper Plate Animals

A roaring and soaring good time! Create this dinosaur paper plate craft at home using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

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

Dinosaurs

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Construction Paper
Glitter Glue
Glue
Markers
Paint
Paint Brushes
Clothespin(s)
Paper Plate(s)
Pencil(s)

Steps

Step 1

Paint an upside-down plate and 2 clothespins. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Using plate as guide, sketch dinosaur scales on cardstock. Cut out.
Step 3

Sketch and cut out construction paper head and tail.
Step 4

Flip plate right-side up. Glue scales, head, and tail to plate.
Step 5

Add glue to rim of plate. Fold in half and press down to secure. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 6

Clip clothespins to bottom of plate to create legs.
Step 7

Draw facial features with markers.
Step 8

Add sparkly accents with glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours, then have a dino good time!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Is your dino the king or queen of the cretaceous period? Add a cardstock crown!
Study other types of dinosaurs and create more prehistoric paper plates.

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