Rainbow Paper Plate Craft
Sometimes you just need a little color to brighten the day, and this rainbow paper plate craft is the perfect cure for gray skies. With paint, googly eyes, and fluffy paper clouds, kids can create a cheerful rainbow buddy that’s as fun to make as it is to display. Whether you’re celebrating spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or just diving into a weather unit, this craft is bursting with happy vibes.
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Step-by-Step Rainbow Paper Plate Craft Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies, including a paper plate, paint, googly eyes, cardstock, scissors, and glue.
Step 2: Cut the Plate in Half
Cut the paper plate in half to create the base for your rainbow.
Step 3: Sketch the Clouds
Sketch cloud shapes on white cardstock using a pencil.
Step 4: Cut Out the Clouds
Cut out the clouds carefully with scissors.
Step 5: Paint the Rainbow
Paint rainbow stripes across the curved edge of the plate, starting with red and working through orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Let the paint dry.
Step 6: Cut Out the Center
Cut out the center arch of the rainbow to give it a fun open shape.
Step 7: Add Cheeks and Eyes
Use a sponge dauber and pink paint to add two rosy cheeks to the rainbow’s face.
Glue on two googly eyes above the cheeks.
Step 8: Draw the Smile and Outline the Clouds
Draw a smiling mouth with a black marker under the eyes.
Outline the clouds with a black marker for extra detail.
Step 9: Attach the Clouds
Glue the clouds to each end of the rainbow.
All done!
Let everything dry completely, then display your happy rainbow!
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If this craft made your day a little brighter, I’d love for you to share it. Pin it to your favorite kids’ craft board or send it to a friend who could use a rainbow in their classroom. Every share keeps the creativity flowing!
