Mickey Mouse Paper Plate Craft
When it comes to Disney crafts, nothing beats the classic charm of Mickey Mouse. This Mickey Mouse paper plate craft is simple, colorful, and instantly recognizable with his bold red shorts, black ears, and bright yellow buttons. It’s an easy project for preschoolers and up, and perfect for a Disney movie night, birthday party, or just a rainy afternoon when a little magic is needed.
This craft pairs beautifully with our Minnie Mouse paper plate craft, so you can make both and have a matching set!
What You’ll Need for This Mickey Mouse Craft
Gather your supplies before you start so the fun can roll smoothly:
- Paper plates
- Red acrylic paint
- Black acrylic paint
- Yellow construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Sponge dauber
- Black marker
- Glue gun or school glue
How to Make a Mickey Mouse Paper Plate Craft
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Mickey Mouse Paper Plate Craft
Kids will love making this Mickey Mouse paper plate craft with just paint, paper, and a few simple supplies. A fun and easy Disney-inspired activity for preschool and up.
Materials
- Paper plates
- Red acrylic paint
- Black acrylic paint
- Yellow construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Pencil
- Black marker
- Glue gun or school glue
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Gather your supplies, including paper plates, red and black paint, yellow and black construction paper, scissors, glue, and a marker.
- Paint the bottom half of your paper plate red and let it dry.
- Paint the top half of the paper plate black to create Mickey’s body.
- Use a circle template to trace large circles onto black construction paper for Mickey’s ears.
- Cut out the black circles with scissors.
- Trace and cut two circles from yellow construction paper to create Mickey’s iconic buttons.
- Use a black marker to draw button details on the yellow circles.
- Glue the black circles to the top back of the paper plate to form Mickey’s ears.
- Glue the yellow paper buttons onto the red half of the paper plate.
- Let everything dry and admire your finished Mickey Mouse paper plate craft.
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Why Kids Will Love This Mickey Craft
This project is quick, recognizable, and ties in beautifully with any Disney theme.
- Simple but magical – Kids don’t need many supplies to bring Mickey to life.
- Fine motor practice – Cutting circles and gluing pieces helps strengthen little hands.
- Disney fun at home – Perfect for adding a craft to a Mickey-themed birthday party or a Disney movie night.
- Customizable – Try adding Minnie Mouse by gluing on a paper bow or using polka-dot ribbon.
This is one of those crafts that kids will be proud to hang up or keep around for play. And honestly, it’s hard not to smile when you see Mickey’s cheerful design come together.
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