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Paper Plate Candy Corn Wreath Craft

October 3, 2019

Are you searching for a great Halloween party craft for kids? Look no further – this is it! Kids will LOVE making this paper plate candy corn wreath craft, and you’ll love how easy and inexpensive it is to put together. It’s a sweet Halloween craft project that’s wonderful for kids of all ages.

Would you ever think to turn paper plates into candy corn? Kind of crazy, right? But we actually used our paper plate candy corn to make two other projects, too! You might also want to check out our Candy Corn Counting Game (also a great Halloween party game!), and our Candy Corn Garland!

To get started on making this candy corn wreath (or any of our other candy corn projects), first read this post on How to Make Paper Plate Candy Corn.

After you’ve made the candy corn pieces for the wreath, you’ll be ready to go with this part of the project!

Here are the supplies you’ll need to make the wreath:

Candy corn pieces made from the How to Make Paper Plate Candy Corn tutorial
Another paper plate (we used a black paper plate for contrast)
Glue
Ribbon (we used three types of ribbon in three colors to add some contrast)

Now, get ready to make a cute Halloween wreath!

Begin by cutting the center circle out of the paper plate.

Next, create a bow with craft ribbon, and glue that to the top of the paper plate.

Our bow is not fancy – it’s just three types of ribbon knotted together! You can make the bow as simple or fancy as you like!

Finally, glue the paper plate candy corn pieces all around the open part of the paper plate. If you need to trim some of the candy corn pieces to get them to fit, that is totally fine! The candy corn will still look great!

Because this is a Halloween craft for kids, we used school glue to make this candy corn wreath. That required us to set the wreath aside to dry. If you’re short on time or want the glue to dry faster, you could use a glue stick or a hot glue gun (with adult supervision and/or operation, of course!).

Kids will love bringing their candy corn wreaths home and displaying them proudly on the door or anywhere else in the home!

This Halloween paper plate craft is definitely sweet, don’t you think?

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Paper Plate Candy Corn Garland: Easy DIY Halloween Decoration

September 26, 2019

Halloween is such a fun holiday to decorate for, but since you can’t leave the decorations out for too long, it doesn’t make sense to spend a lot of money on them. That’s why this cheap paper plate candy corn garland is the perfect DIY Halloween decoration! It costs hardly anything to put together, and it’s super cute!

This candy corn banner is a great Halloween decor craft to get the kids involved in, too! There are parts that are really easy for them to handle.

Begin by following the tutorial for the easy paper plate candy corn craft. This part of the project goes really quickly and is so easy!

Once you’ve finished making the candy corn banner pieces by following that tutorial, you’ll need to gather the following additional supplies:

Hole punch
Twine or string
Decorative ribbon
Optional: Scotch tape

In each of the candy corn pieces you wish to use, punch two holes about 1.5″ apart.

Once all of the holes are punched, thread the twine or string through each of the holes.

Once the candy corn garland pieces are spaced where you like them, you may want to place clear tape over the string on the back side of the candy corn pieces. This will help keep the spacing just right!

Next, tie decorative ribbon in between the paper plate candy corn pieces. We used contrasting black and white ribbon for a Halloween touch, and natural raffia to add a dash of fall feel to our candy corn banner.

This is one sweet candy corn paper plate craft!

Hang your candy corn garland on your mantel, over a window, or in a classroom for a class Halloween party! It will add a festive touch anywhere you put it!

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Candy Corn Crafts: How to Make Paper Plate Candy Corn

September 25, 2019

Like it or not, candy corn is ubiquitous in the fall! The sugary staple with its festive orange, yellow, and white stripes is practically synonymous with fall and Halloween. Because of that, candy corn crafts are always popular. Let us show you how to make paper plate candy corn, which you can use for super cute Halloween crafts, decor, and games!

We promise that making this candy corn craft won’t cause any cavities, either! 🙂

Supplies Needed to Make Paper Plate Candy Corn

These are the supplies we used to make the project as shown in this post. Feel free to improvise with other supplies you already have on hand!

Dinner size white paper plate (x2)
Yellow and orange craft paint
Paint brush
Scissors

How to Make Candy Corn from Paper Plates

Are you ready to see just how easy it is to make LOTS of candy corn with just one plate?

Step One

Squeeze a bit of yellow craft paint onto a paper plate. The paper plate will serve as your paint palette! Then, use the paint brush to paint a ring of yellow paint around the other paper plate.

Our yellow ring of paint extended from the outer edge of the paper plate to the inner circle.

Step Two

Now, add a bit of orange craft paint to the paper plate paint palette. Add a ring of orange paint underneath the ring of yellow paint – making sure to leave a white circle in the middle of the paper plate.

Step Three

Let the paint dry completely. If you apply a thin layer of craft paint, this won’t take too long.

TIP: if you’re pressed for time or making these candy corn crafts at a Halloween party or in a classroom setting, consider using markers or oil pastels instead! That will speed up the craft since drying time is eliminated.

Step Four

Once the paint is dry, begin cutting the paper plate into triangle shapes, just like a pie.

For our candy corn craft, we ended up with six triangles, but you could have more if you cut the triangles at a narrower angle.

Step Five

Next, carefully round the pointed edge of the candy corn with the scissors.

And then do the same to the top corners (the yellow part).

With that, your paper plate candy corn is complete!

It might sound “corny”, but we just love this Halloween candy craft – don’t you?

15 Fall Paper Plate Crafts: Easy Fall Crafts for Kids!

September 6, 2019

Are you looking for easy fall crafts for kids – maybe for preschool learners, daycare, boredom busters, or class parties? Well look no further! These fifteen fall paper plate crafts are JUST what you need! Quick, cute, and totally fall-themed, you just might want to make all of them!

To get the full project instructions for any of these great fall craft ideas for kids, simply click the project title for each post below. You’ll go right to the original blog post with all the info you need!

Changing Leaf Craft from No Toy Gifts

This paper plate craft is one of our favorites! Children will love watching the leaves change color as they spin from season to season!

Paper Plate Lacing Pumpkin from Kids Craft Room

What a great way to practice those fine motor skills! This lacing pumpkin fall craft is so smart!

Paper Plate Turkey Wreath from I Heart Crafty Things

Gobble gobble! This fun fall craft for kids will have them feeling so happy as they prepare for Thanksgiving or learn about the letter “T.”

Paper Plate Apple Craft from Paper Plate Fun

This apple craft is so fun because it opens and closes! Kids just love interactive crafts, and this one is no exception. See what’s inside and outside an apple, and welcome the fall apple picking season with this cute project.

Paper Plate Sunflower Craft from Happy Hooligans

Sunflowers provide so many learning opportunities for young children, so making this paper plate sunflower with them is sure to open the door to lots of interesting conversations. Plus, the mixed media aspect of this project makes it extra fun for sensory learners!

Paper Plate Leaf Wreath from Glitter on a Dime

Fake leaves or real leaves will make a darling paper plate leaf wreath! Children will proudly display their fun fall craft at home and enjoy the beauty of nature at the same time!

Colorful Paper Plate Owl Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun

Whoooo doesn’t love a cute paper plate animal craft? (Get it?!?) This darling paper plate owl is sure to make kids smile, and the best part is that Andreja has a helpful video showing you just how to make this cute kids craft.

Paper Plate Acorn Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect

Don’t worry – this adorable acorn craft won’t hit you on the head! This fall craft idea is easy and fun, making it a win!

Paper Plate Scarecrow Shaker by Paper Plate Fun

Scare those crows away with a scarecrow craft that doubles as a tambourine or musical instrument! This fall kids craft kills two birds with one stone and is a darling way to document the season.

Paper Plate Bird Feeder by Happy Hooligans

Don’t let the birds go hungry this fall! Instead, use a paper plate to make them a cute bird feeder. Then, let the kids watch in wonder as the birds feast right before their eyes.

Lifecycle of a Pumpkin Craft by Carrots are Orange

Take the typical paper plate pumpkin craft a step further and learn all about how pumpkins develop and grow over time! This fantastic fall craft for kids is one not to miss! You can download the free corresponding printables right in the post.

Movable Leaves Autumn Tree Craft by Crafts on Sea

This easy fall craft for kids is extra fun because it has an interactive component! Check the post to learn how to make the leaves fall from the tree. Kids will get a kick out of this!

Fall Tree Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

The leaves are changing outside, and inside, too! Make a pretty paper plate fall tree craft and help children learn all about the changing leaves.

Leaf Suncatcher by Messy Little Monster

This beautiful nature-inspired craft for kids will add beauty to any space all season long!

Yarn Pumpkin Craft by Glued to My Crafts Blog

What a great way to use up that leftover yarn from your knitting project gone wrong. 🙂 (Oh wait, is that just us who has that problem?) This yarn pumpkin craft is such a simple fall craft for kids, and one that’s definitely good for young children.

We hope you enjoyed these cute fall crafts for kids. Paper plate crafts are our favorite things, so make sure to check out our other paper plate kids crafts, too!

Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft: Make a Scarecrow Shaker Instrument!

August 30, 2019

When you think of fall symbols, the scarecrow is likely to come to mind. Standing tall in the fields as an icon of agriculture, the scarecrow has become a staple in fall decor and crafts, too! Because of that, making a paper plate scarecrow shaker with children is a perfect project for the fall season. (Oh, and P.S., our moveable paper plate apple craft is also a fantastic fall craft!)

Not only do kids have fun creating their scarecrows, but they have fun playing them as instruments, too! A double-duty project is always a win in our book! So let us show you how to make this easy fall craft for kids.

Supplies Needed to Make a Scarecrow Shaker

As with all projects on Paper Plate Fun, the supplies listed are the ones we used to create this project. Feel free to substitute supplies for things you already have on hand!

Two paper plates
Dry pasta, beans, or beads
Scissors
Glue
Yellow construction paper
Construction paper in the color of your choice
Red and black marker
Pom pom
Optional: leaf cutout
Optional: patterned scrapbook paper

How to Make a Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft

This project is very simple and comes together quickly! It’s a great fall craft that can be modified to fit the ages of the children making it, too. This is a wonderful preschool scarecrow craft!

Step One

First, place a small amount of dry pasta (or dry beans or beads) on a paper plate. The pasta is what shakes around and makes the beautiful music (wink wink), once this craft project is complete.

Step Two

Place a thin line of glue on the inside edge of another paper plate, and press the two plates together.

Step Three

Set the paper plate instrument aside to dry. While it’s drying, cut a hat shape out of a piece of construction paper. Depending on the ages of the children making this project, it may be helpful to draw the hat shape for them, or to have it cut out ahead of time.

Embellish the construction paper hat with “patches” of patterned paper and a fall leaf or flower.

Step Four

Now it’s time to create the scarecrow’s hair! Cut strips of yellow construction paper in varying widths and lengths to make his or her straw hair. (A fun alternative for the scarecrow’s hair would be to use dollar store raffia cut up! That looks like real straw.)

Step Five

Glue the strips of yellow construction paper onto the paper plates, making sure to place the “hair” wildly, like a real scarecrow!

Step Six

Now, glue the hat on top of the hair.

Step Seven

Finally, draw the scarecrow’s mouth and eyes, and add a cute little pom pom nose for a fun touch.

Once the glue has totally dried, this scarecrow is ready to SHAKE! Shake it like a tambourine and scare all those crows away!

Make sure to check out our Paper Plate Kids Crafts Gallery for more fun paper plate craft projects!

Moveable Paper Plate Apple Craft for Kids

August 19, 2019

It’s just about time for the apple trees to bear their beautiful fruit and help us welcome the fall season! This constant makes for great lesson planning for preschool and early elementary classrooms, and parents and teachers are always looking for new fall apple crafts and projects for their children. This moveable paper plate apple craft is sure to be a hit, because it puts a spin on the old paper plate apple craft! The moveable parts let children get a peek at what’s inside an apple!

This project works wonderfully as a preschool apple craft or as an apple craft for toddlers. They have so much fun opening and closing the apple!

Supplies Needed for this Fall Apple Craft

As with all projects on Paper Plate Fun, these supplies are the ones we used for the project as shown in this post. We encourage you to modify the supplies to fit your needs or what you have on hand!

Two dessert size paper plates
Red paint
Paint stamper or dauber
Black marker
Popsicle stick
Green pipe cleaner
Glue
Brads
Scissors

How to Make a Paper Plate Apple Craft

Since this project uses paint, we suggest covering your work surface prior to getting started!

Step One

Begin by flipping one paper plate over and stamping the entire plate with red paint. Then, with it right side up, stamp red paint along the outer edge of the other paper plate.

Set the paper plates aside to dry.

Step Two

Once the paint has dried, cut the fully-painted paper plate in half.

Step Three

Use the black marker to draw seeds on the unpainted portion of the other paper plate.

Step Four

Wrap a green pipe cleaner around a popsicle stick to form the apple’s stem and leaf. Glue the popsicle stick to the back of the paper plate that has the seeds drawn on it.

Step Five

Now for the fun part: getting this apple craft ready to move! Gently poke a brad through both sides of the bottom lip of the paper plate that was cut in half. Then, align the bottom of each side of that paper plate with the bottom of the full paper plate, and press the brads through that paper plate, too. Press the brad’s legs outward to fasten the apple pieces together.

With that, this paper plate apple craft is complete!

For added fun, craft a little worm out of construction paper and glue it to the inside of the plate, too. We didn’t do that in fear that it might cause the kids not to eat their fruit anymore! 🙂

Making an apple craft that lets kids see the inside and the outside of the apple enhances the learning opportunities, as it opens a pathway for discussion about the parts of an apple, the life cycle of an apple and apple tree, and more!

Let us know in the comments if your kids or students enjoy this project!

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