Paper Plate Thankful Wreath Craft for Kids
This paper plate thankful wreath is such a sweet Thanksgiving craft for kids! A painted paper plate ring gets a pile of colorful leaves, and kids write something they're thankful for on each one. A little banner across the front finishes it off.
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Materials for This Paper Plate Thankful Wreath Craft
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How to Make a Paper Plate Thankful Wreath Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Lay out everything from the list above ahead of time, it makes the actual crafting go a lot smoother.
Step 2: Paint the Plate
Paint the outside of the plate orange and let it dry, adding a second coat if needed.
Step 3: Cut Out the Center
Cut out the circular center of the plate to leave just the wreath-shaped ring.
Step 4: Trace the Leaves
Print the leaf patterns, then trace several leaves onto each of your cardstock colors, orange, yellow, green, burgundy, and tan, for a good variety.
Step 5: Cut Them All Out
Cut out all the leaves.
Step 6: Add Leaf Veins
Outline and add veins to each leaf using a marker that matches its color.
Step 7: Write What You're Thankful For
On each leaf, write one thing you're thankful for with the black marker, a nice one to turn into a group project if more than one kid's crafting.
Step 8: Attach the Leaves
Glue the leaves around the wreath ring, overlapping slightly as you go.
Step 9: Cut the Banner
Print the banner pattern, trace it onto ivory cardstock, and cut it out.
Step 10: Letter the Banner
Outline the banner with a brown marker and write “Thankful for” across it, or swap in “Grateful for,” “I am Thankful,” or “I am Grateful,” whatever fits.
Step 11: Attach the Banner
Finish by gluing the banner to the center of the wreath.
All done!
Your thankful wreath is ready to hang!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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