Paper Plate Goat Craft for Kids
This paper plate goat craft turns a couple of basic craft supplies into one seriously cute barnyard friend. The layered paper plates give the goat’s face and muzzle a little extra shape, while the floppy ears, curved horns, rosy cheeks, and oversized googly eyes bring the whole thing to life. It’s simple enough for kids to make, but has just enough detail to feel extra special when it’s finished.
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Materials for This Paper Plate Goat Craft
Here's what's going into this one, nothing fancy, just the basics done well.
Print-ready templates and step-by-step instructions.
Less prep, more crafting.
How to Make a Paper Plate Goat Craft
Now the fun part, here's how it all fits together.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Round up everything from the list above before you sit down, it saves a trip mid-project.
Step 2: Paint the First Plate Tan
Paint the outside of one plate tan and let it dry.
Step 3: Paint the Second Plate Ivory
Paint the outside of a second plate ivory and let it dry.
Step 4: Trace the Muzzle
Print the patterns and trace the nose and muzzle shape onto the ivory plate.
Step 5: Cut Out the Muzzle
Cut along the traced lines to free the muzzle shape.
Step 6: Attach the Muzzle
Glue the ivory muzzle piece onto the tan head plate.
Step 7: Trace the Horns, Ears, and Tufts
Trace two horns onto gray cardstock, two outer ears plus a hair tuft and chin tuft onto tan cardstock, and two inner ears onto pink cardstock.
Step 8: Cut Out the Horns, Ears, and Tufts
Cut out every traced piece.
Step 9: Fold the Ears
Glue the inner ears onto the outer ears, then draw a fold line across each ear with the marker. That single crease line is a small touch that makes the ears look a lot more finished.
Step 10: Attach the Ears, Eyes, and Tufts
Glue the ears to the top corners of the head, the wiggle eyes above the bridge of the nose, and the hair and chin tufts into place.
Step 11: Stamp On Cheeks
Stamp pink cheeks on the muzzle with the sponge dabber and let dry.
Step 12: Add the Final Details
Finish with a heart-shaped nose and a mouth drawn with the black marker.
All done!
And then hang your finished goat up on display!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
Grab the Paper Plate Goat Craftivity
Getting horns that curve just right instead of looking like two random triangles is where the Paper Plate Goat Craftivity earns its keep, muzzle, horn, and ear patterns pre-drawn plus a mini step-by-step guide.
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That layered face, floppy ears, and little horns make this goat too cute not to share. Send this paper plate goat craft to a friend who loves an easy kids’ craft with plenty of personality.
