Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft
Winter crafts have a way of taking over our whole house this time of year…and honestly, this polar bear paper plate craft ended up being one of our favorites. It’s simple, it’s cute, and it hits that perfect balance of “quick to set up” and “wow, they’re actually focused.”
We made ours on a snowy afternoon when everyone was a little stir-crazy, and it turned into this fun little moment of talking about Arctic animals, big bear paws, and why polar bears basically wear built-in snow camo. Plus, my kid took full creative control of the cheeks, which was…an adventure.
If you’re looking for an easy winter craft that feels cozy, kid-led, and doesn’t require digging through twelve bins of supplies this polar bear is ready for crafting. Let’s make one!
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Materials for Your Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft
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How to Make This Paper Plate Polar Bear Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all of your supplies.
Step 2: Trace the Polar Bear Patterns
Download and print the polar bear patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace the nose once onto black cardstock. Trace the muzzle once and the outer ears twice once onto white cardstock. Trace the inner ears twice onto pink cardstock with a pencil. You could also use colored craft foam, construction paper, or craft felt for this project.
Step 3: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out the polar bear patterns with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Step 4: Draw the Fur Details
Using a black marker, outline the muzzle and outer ears with a jagged line to represent the polar bear’s fur.
Step 5: Assemble the Face
Attach the inner ears to the outer ears and the nose to the muzzle with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the muzzle to the inside of the paper plate, and the ears to the top right and top left sides. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Step 6: Add the Eyes
Attach two wiggle eyes to the polar bear’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 7: Stamp On Pink Cheeks
To finish, create cheeks by dipping a round sponge dabber in pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on either side of the polar bear’s nose. Let paint dry.
All done!
Hang your finished polar bear on display!
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If you enjoyed making this little polar bear, I’d love for you to share it! Pin it to your favorite craft board or pass it along to a parent or teacher who could use a simple winter activity. Every share helps more families find easy, creative projects their kids will actually enjoy.
