Cheetah Paper Plate Craft
Got a kid who’s got energy for days and a love for all things wild? Same. That’s why this cheetah paper plate craft is a lifesaver. It’s quick to set up, fun to make, and leaves you with a goofy little jungle cat that your kid will be obsessed with.
You don’t need a ton of fancy stuff, just a paper plate, some paint, and the patience to let them go wild with glue. It’s the perfect mix of “Yay, I'm learning!” and “Oops, I got marker on the dog.”
Let’s make a cheetah, yeah?
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Materials Needed for This Paper Plate Cheetah Craft
How to Make This Cheetah Paper Plate Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Paint the Plate
Paint the paper plate yellow and let it dry completely.
Step 3: Cut the Ears
Cut out the large yellow ears and the smaller brown inner ear shapes from the template.
Step 4: Layer the Ears
Glue the brown inner ears on top of the yellow ears.
Step 5: Attach the Ears
Glue both ears behind the top of the painted plate.
Step 6: Cut the Eyes
Cut out the large white eyes and black pupils.
Step 7: Assemble the Eyes
Glue the pupils onto the white eyes.
Step 8: Attach the Eyes
Attach both finished eyes to the front of the plate.
Step 9: Cut the Spots
Cut out brown spots.
Step 10: Add the Spots
Add the brown cheetah spots around the face.
Step 11: Cut the Nose and Eyebrows
Cut out the black nose shape and brown eyebrows.
Step 12: Add the Nose and Eyebrows
Add the nose and eyebrows to the cheetah’s face.
Step 13: Draw the Mouth and Whiskers
Use a black marker to draw a curved mouth under the nose.
Add little dots around the mouth to suggest whiskers.
All done!
Your speedy cheetah is ready to show off!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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