Gingerbread Paper Plate Craft

Nothing says Christmas quite like gingerbread! While this gingerbread paper plate craft isn’t edible, it’s just as sweet. Kids will love turning a plain paper plate into a cheerful gingerbread face with rosy cheeks, icing trim, and a holly berry bow. This easy Christmas craft is perfect for holiday decorating, classrooms, or a cozy afternoon at home.
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How to Make a Gingerbread Paper Plate Craft

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies including a paper plate, brown and pink paint, paintbrush, sponge dabber, construction paper, googly eyes, red pom poms, scissors, glue, a pencil, and a black marker.

Step 2: Paint the Plate Brown
Paint the entire paper plate brown and set it aside to dry.

Step 3: Draw the Icing
Use a pencil to draw a wavy outline on white paper that looks like icing trim.

Step 4: Cut Out the Icing
Cut out the wavy icing shape with scissors.

Step 5: Add the Icing Trim
Glue the icing trim around the edge of the painted brown paper plate.

Step 6: Add the Eyes
Glue two large googly eyes near the top of the plate.

Step 7: Add Rosy Cheeks
Dip a sponge dabber in pink paint and press it onto the plate to make rosy cheeks.

Step 8: Trace the Holly Leaves
Trace holly leaf shapes onto green construction paper using a template.

Step 9: Cut Out the Leaves
Cut out the holly leaves with scissors.

Step 10: Add Leaf Details
Use a black marker to outline the holly leaves and add veins for detail.

Step 11: Attach the Holly
Glue the holly leaves to the bottom of the gingerbread face.

Step 12: Add the Berries and Smile
Glue red pom poms in the center of the leaves to look like berries.
Draw a simple smile under the googly eyes using a black marker.
All done!
Let your gingerbread craft dry completely before displaying!

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