Easy Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Crafts for Kids
Paper plate christmas wreaths are very popular christmas crafts for kids to make during the festive season. They are fairly easy to make and still allows the kids to express their creativity.
Paper plate christmas wreaths are paper crafts generally suitable for kids all ages depending on the type of wreath you want to make.
It generally involves cutting a hole in the middle of the paper plate and decorating either in the form of gluing or painting.
Materials used for Paper Plate Christmas Wreaths.
- Paper plate. Make sure it is the type that has the feel of paper and not foam plastic. Foam plastic paper plates doesn’t is not very adhesive
- Adhesive. Glue stick, PVA glue, glue gun can be used depending on the type of materials to be stuck on the plate. Glue stick is the safest for kids to use.
- Paper of all kinds can be used to cover your plate ranging from normal craft paper to tissue paper. You may also use foam shapes, gems, leaves etc
- Scissors or circle cutter is needed to cut a whole in the middle of the plate. A hole punch is also very handy to cut out different shapes.
- Decorate with gem stones, pom poms, paper shapes, buttons etc.
Things to consider when making paper plate christmas wreaths.
- You might want to cut the hole in the plates yourself if making christmas wreath for toddlers. Supervision may be required for some of the older kids when using scissors.
- Check if any of the kids maybe allergic to any of the materials to be used in making the craft. If you are going the messy route for example, are any of the kids allergic to pea glue.
- Make sure the paper plate christmas wreath craft is age appropriate. Simple hand painting on paper plate is suitable for toddlers.
- Try to make the craft enjoyable and stimulating for the kids. Hand painting on paper plate may not be as enjoyable for 8 year olds as it will be for toddlers.
- Have all the materials to hand and use protective material on furniture or surfaces to be used.
Whether you are looking for christmas wreath for preschoolers or even older kids, you are sure to find a fun and creative paper plate craft in this list.
Christmas Wreath with paper rolls
Paper strips are glued into rolls and are used to cover the paper plate. A paper strip long enough to cover the middle of the plate is then used to glue a centre piece like a star (as pictured) or an Angel. Tutorial here
Turkey Christmas Wreath
Another divergence from green and red colours. The paper plate is painted brown with yellow and orange rolled paper strips glued to it. Pear shaped paper cutout is googly eyed to make a turkey Christmas wreath. Theresourcefulmama.com
Snowflake Wreath
Christmas comes during the winter season, so snowflakes are a common sight. Why not a wreath without the traditional green and red colours. The kids will have fun making this one too. 3dinosaurs.com
Tissue paper christmas wreath for preschoolers
Here is another one for preschoolers and kindergarteners. This is made with tissue paper cut into squares and glued on. Theresourcefulmama.com
Handprint Wreath
This christmas wreath is a quick, easy and pretty looking craft. The paper plate is covered entirely in handprint cutout and decorated with Pom Pom and gem stones. thebestideasforkids
Paper Plate Christmas Wreath – Paper Strips
With this craft, there cutting, painting and decorating. The big green paper strips and red mini pom poms creates a Christmas wreath is eye popping and also easy to make. iheartcraftythings
Easy Christmas Wreath for toddlers
If you are looking for a christmas wreath craft for toddlers, look no further. Plates, paints and pom poms – and glitter too. Funlittles.com
Yarn Wrapped Paper Plate Christmas Wreath
This paper plate christmas wreath is loosely wrapped with yarn and decorated with stickers and all sorts of embellishments. Lots of painting, gluing and wrapping to be done. The kids can express themselves creatively by choosing what to decorate with and how to decorate. Thepinterestparents.com
Toddler decorated christmas wreath
Cut the plate and let colour and stick objects on to the plate. Buttons, paper shapes, stickers or even seeds. Chicklink.com
Winter Paper Plate Wreath
Beautiful colour patterns are made with crayons or markers with snowflakes stuck on. Nice touch with the drawn on patterns instead fully colouring the plate. Glitteronadime
Holiday Bow Wreath
This is as simple as they come. The only activity here is probably the gluing of the bows so this is perfect for toddlers. Thechirpingmoms
Paper Plate Wreath Craft
This is a beautiful paper plate christmas wreath kids can make and will look good enough to hang on your front door. It is colourful and it can be made with just different coloured paper and glue. Crafty Morning