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Penguin Paper Plate Animal

Waddle you craft at home? This penguin craft is a cool idea! Make our penguin paper plate craft using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

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

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Supplies/Tools Directions

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Permanent Markers

Steps

  • Step 1

    Flip paper plate upside-down and paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Flip paper plate right-side up. Fold sides of plate inward and angled. Glue to secure.

  • Step 3

    Fold top of paper plate down. Glue to secure.

  • Step 4

    Sketch and cut out construction paper beak, feet, and eyes. Glue to plate.

  • Step 5

    Cut out cardstock skirt and glue to plate. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 6

    Cut small slits in skirt to create fringe.

  • Step 7

    Draw pupils and other details with markers for one cool penguin!

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