Crafts for kids don’t have to be expensive or complicated. With just a few basic supplies, you can complete three simple paper plate crafts with your child. Check out Octavia and Vicky for pictures of the completed crafts.

Paper Plate Basket
Your child can use this creation to play pretend in a variety of ways. It’s super easy to make. You need:

• 2 paper plates
• Scissors
• Stapler
• Decorations, such as stickers and markers

To make this paper plate craft:

• Cut a semi-circle of the same size out of each plate, leaving the outer edge intact for a handle.
• With each plate facing inward, line up the cut-outs and staple the plates together around the rim.
• Decorate the basket with stickers and markers. Load up the basket and be on your way!

Paper Plate Puppet
Hand puppets come in many shapes and sizes, and you can construct a quick, easy one with your child using the following supplies:

• 2 paper plates
• Scissors
• 1 colored ribbon
• Markers or stickers
• Tape

To make this paper plate craft:

• Fold one paper plate in half so the back of the plate faces inward.
• Cut the second paper plate in half.
• Staple the cut pieces of paper plate to the folded plate to create an oven-mitt type puppet.
• Draw or stick some eyes onto the puppet.
• Cut a length of ribbon and curl it with the scissors. Tape it inside the mouth to create a tongue.

Paper Plate Shaker
Make an inexpensive musical instrument with these simple supplies:

• 2 paper plates
• Decorations, such as stickers and markers
• Rice or dried beans
• Stapler
• Ribbon

To make this paper plate craft:

• Decorate the backs of each paper plate with stickers and markers.
• Place a handful of rice or dried beans on one plate.
• Set the other paper plate on top and face down to leave a pouch for the rice or beans to shake around.
• Staple the plates together, inserting lengths of ribbon and stapling them in place as you go.

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