We have a lot of fun crafts for kids on About a Mom, and I recently came to the realization that we have a lot of paper plate crafts. I’m a huge fan of simple craft projects that don’t cost a lot of money, and these paper plate crafts certainly fit the bill. In fact,…
Emoji Halloween Paper Plate Crafts
Emoji are all the rage these days. I’ve got some super fun emoji Halloween paper plate crafts to share with you. These are made using basic craft supplies and are a fun activity for the weekend, with Halloween just a few days away. Included are instructions for a pumpkin emoji, vampire emoji, mummy emoji and…
Simple Jack and Sally Halloween Craft
Halloween is right around the corner. I have already started watching my favorite Halloween movies. That includes: The Nightmare Before Christmas. This has been one of my favorite movies for as long as I can remember. It has become such a cult classic over the years and that means that these days, you can find…
Truffula Trees Craft inspired by ‘The Lorax’
Did you know Dr. Seuss’ birthday is on March 2? We are big lovers of Dr. Seuss at our house. One of our favorite Dr. Seuss books is The Lorax which inspired me to share this fun and simple Truffula Trees craft with you. You may also like this Ultimate List of Dr. Seuss Activities,…
Yarn Apple Craft for Kids
Our preschooler has great gross motor skills. She can ride her bike ride, swim, play sports, and do gymnastics. These are all things she loves and asks to do often. Getting her to sit down and work on fine motor skills is not as easy. She loved cutting the yarn to make the Yarn Heart…
Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft | Summer Fun Series
Summer fun can be as simple as pulling out some craft paints and paper plates. This fun paper plate jellyfish craft uses basic craft supplies and items found in your kitchen. It’s oh-so fun and will provide hours of indoor fun on a hot summer afternoon. For the second year in a row I am…
Dot Art Paper Plate Turtle
“That is NOT a turtle!” This is what my 5 year-old shouted upon seeing a desert tortoise at the zoo when we last visited. He was shocked to see that a “turtle” could get so big! I explained to him that there is a difference between a tortoise and a turtle. I shared with him…
Paper Plate Beach Ball Craft
For us summer is all about spending time at the pool or lake, especially as temperatures climb into the 100s and beyond. It also means lots of fun summer themed crafts like this beach ball craft. This beach ball craft is a fun, colorful summer craft that is really easy and inexpensive to make with…
Fun Paper Plate Tie Craft for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is fast approaching and this fun Paper Plate Tie Craft is the perfect homemade Father’s Day gift for preschool kids to make. This simple Father’s Day craft project comes together quickly, in under 30 minutes. When my son was younger, he was obsessed with mimicking his Dad. What a fun way for younger…
Pape Plate Snail Craft for Kids
Spring and summer bring lots of sunshine, blooming plants, and lots of little critters. Gardeners won’t think too highly of snails in the coming months, but many kids find them fun and fascinating from their slimy body to their hard shell. We’re turning their fascination into a fun snail craft! Supplies for Snail Craft: Small dessert sized…