Showing posts with label paper plate crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper plate crafts. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Paper Plate Crafts- Photo Frame

paper plate craft
Crafting with your children should be an essential part of your daily life. You might not find the time to craft every day, but try at least to create few simple projects with them at least twice a week this will help develop their creativity and imagination and you will be teaching them many needed skills.
How to be super mom posts many kids crafts to help you find many ideas for free. Paper plate crafts are easy, affordable and they don't require many supplies therefore every super mom on a low budget will be able to make them. Children are always looking for something new, especially the current  young generation who gets bored very easily so you should always refer to our blog for new and different ideas.

Supplies Needed
  • 1 White paper plate
  • 6*4"picture for your loved one
  • pink crepe paper
  • Red and yellow acrylic paint
  • Paint brush
  • Pink marker
  • Scisors
  • Glue
  • Ribbon
  • Stapler

Directions
  1. Cut the the border of the plate in v shapes forming the petal of the flower.
  2. Cut the picture in a circular shape similar to the center of the plate
  3. Paint the flower in yellow
  4. Before it dries, start applying the red to half of the petals creating the effects you see in the picture.
  5. Cut two large leaves, draw the leaf texture with a pink marker
  6. Glue the picture in the center of the dried painted flower
  7. Glue the leaves to the back of the flower


Friday, April 26, 2013

Kids Crafts: Paper Plate Elephant

paper plate crafts
Kids crafts are a great way to amuse your child while teaching him a bunch of new skills. With nothing more than a paper plate and paint create this beautiful elephant kids craft. Summer is near and you will need a lot of summer activity ideas to entertain your loved ones and crafting is one of them that is why How to be Super Mom has posted a large number of easy to make kids crafts for you to enjoy.

Supplied Needed
  • 1x white paper plater
  • 1x white card board
  • 2x googly eyes
  • Blue marker
  • Black marker
  • Blue paint
  • Pink paint
  • Brush
  • Glue
  • Scissors

Directions
elephante ears template
  • Draw the ears and trunk on the white card board.
  • Cut them out.
  • The face of the elephant will be the back of the plate so place the plate on the table front down. 
  • Glue the trunk on the middle of the paper plate.
  • Glue the ears on the front side of the plate so they will pop out from behind the face.
  • Paint the whole thing in blue leaving ear lobes white.
  • Paint the ear lobes in pink.
  • Allow to dry.
  • Glue the googly eyes in place.
  • Mark the trunk with the blue marker.
  • Draw the mouth with black marker.
A super mom is always able to coordinate between her needs and her children's. Give your kids all the time they need without neglecting yourself. Therefore, try the crafts How to be super mom is posting since they don't require more than twenty minutes to be created.
Paper plate crafts are fun low cost activities, enjoy them with us!


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Kids Crafts- Paper Plate Fish

paper plate fish
An easy to make paper plate fish is offered to you by How to be Super Mom. Our goal is to help every supermom spend the best she could with her children while creating beautiful crafts which will help every kid gain many important skills. The Internet is loaded with kids crafts, but what we create on our blog is easy, fast and creative which is suitable for busy mothers.

Supplies Needed
  • 1x paper plate
  • 1x googly eye
  • red construction paper
  • yellow construction paper
  • glue
  • scissors

Directions
  1. Draw a triangle on the back of the plate.
  2. Cut it out and glue it as the tail.
  3. Tare little piece of construction paper glue them for decoration.
  4. Place the googly eye in its place and your fish is done.

It's a piece of cake isn't? and it is suitable for every age, fun and you will feel good for taking some time out of your hectic super mom day to share a good moment with your child.
Kids crafts are very diversified, you can find a series of low cost crafts on our blog that you can create without having to spend a fortune.
Life is pretty so enjoy it with your children and be proud to be a super mom!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Kids Crafts: Paper Plate Lady Bug




paper plate lady bug


Crafting is very important since it opens the way for our children to become creative and have a wider imagination. Cutting, gluing, coloring and using different materials to create innovative shapes help the kids master their gestures and manual skills. A super mom is always searching for new activities to help her kids improve themselves, and crafting is the best activity you and your children could enjoy together.
How to be Super Mom is constantly posting new kids crafts to help mothers around the world spend quality time with their loved ones.

Supplies Needed
  • 2 paper plates
  • 1 black construction paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • 2 googly eyes
  • Pink paint
  • Brush

Directions
  • Start by painting the back side of each plate in pink, set aside to dry.
  • Cut out a 5 cm diameter circle for the head, and 8 small circles for the wing dots.
  • Once dried, cut one of the plates in half.
  • Glue one wing towards the left, and the other toward the right.
  • Glue the dots on the wings, place the head in its place.
  • Add the googly eyes and your paper plate lady bug is ready; you can use it for your spring decoration.
  • Enjoy!

Spring weather boosts our energy; the activities outdoor are much more enjoyable than the indoor winter activities and this kids craft is something that your loved ones will enjoy making in the backyard while surrounded with many beautiful flowers.



Saturday, March 30, 2013

Kids Crafts: How to be Super Mom Paper Plate Easter Craft

kids crafts
Who said that toddlers can't craft? This is a very easy project that you and your toddler can make together for Easter. You can still add few more details to make this kids craft enjoyable for older children.

Supplies Needed
  • 1x small paper plate
  • 1x large paper plate
  • 1 googly eye
  • 1x red construction paper
  • 1 puncher
  • glue
  • Punching sponge
  • Yellow paint
  • Paint brush

Directions
  • Start by helping your toddler paint the plates, he will learn how to hold and handle a paint brush by himself.
  • Give him a hand by drawing beak and two legs and teach him how to punch them out. 
  • Glue the plates like seen in the picture.
  • Add the beak, legs and eye.
  • Your toddler will be very proud to show his work to all the family.

Being a super mom requires a lot of strength and effort. Craft with your children to enjoy quality time with them. How to be Super Mom will always provide you with the best kids crafts there is.




How to be Super Mom Kids Crafts - Paper Plate Turkey

kids crafts
Feeling like a super mom is a state of mind. When a mother manages to finish all her chores and duties and still find the time and energy to enjoy her children she will definitely feel amazing. If a mother works hard it is to provide her family with the best, and your kids are what matters the most. Try offering them the chance to improve their skills and learning abilities by creating with them these beautiful and simple kids crafts provided by How to be Super Mom.

Paper plate crafts are based on affordable supplies in order to allow every super mom to craft with her children without spending a fortune. Left over paper plates from birthdays or holidays could do the trick. Whether you were looking for thanksgiving crafts or animal crafts this turkey will be convenient.

Supplies Needed

  • 1x Paper plate
  • 1x yellow construction paper
  • 1x red construction paper
  • 2x Googly eyes
  • Brown paint
  • Paint brush
  • Glue
  • Scissors
Directions
  • Cut the paper plate in half.
  • Draw 5 feathers on the yellow construction paper.
  • Cut them out and repeat the process using the red construction paper.
  • Glue the feathers making sure to alternate the colors.
  • Cut out a yellow triangle for the beak.
  • Cut out a red oval and glue it under the beak.
  • Glue the goolgy eyes in place.

Your turkey is now ready. You can either hide it in a box reserved for your kids crafts or add it to the thanksgiving decoration. Enjoy our free paper plate crafts super moms!