Paper Plate He Is Risen Easter Craft for Kids

This paper plate He Is Risen craft is a beautiful and meaningful Easter activity for Christian families and classrooms. A paper plate becomes a breathtaking sunrise scene with three navy blue crosses on a hill, celebrating the resurrection story in a simple and creative way kids will treasure.

Final graphic showing the craft with the words “He is Risen Paper Plate Craft” on a green background.

Materials for This Paper Plate He Is Risen Craft

Before you start, gather a few simple supplies for this paper plate He Is Risen craft. Most items can be found at the Dollar Store, making this a wonderful budget-friendly religious Easter craft for kids.

Supplies

Paper plates (2)
Acrylic craft paint – light blue, lavender, pink, orange, yellow
Glue gun and glue sticks
Cardstock – navy blue or black
Regular craft sticks
Glue stick
Paintbrush, large
Scissors
Pencil
Patterns

Once your supplies are ready, it's time to create this beautiful Easter sunrise scene!

How to Make a Paper Plate He Is Risen Craft

This paper plate He Is Risen craft comes together with painting, cutting, and gluing. Follow the steps below to make your meaningful Easter craft.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Gather all the supplies for this paper plate He Is Risen craft. Having everything ready before you begin makes the process smooth and peaceful.

White paper plate with acrylic paint bottles, brush, scissors, glue gun, and black paper on a wood surface.

Step 2: Paint the Sunrise Sky

Squeeze lines of acrylic craft paint across the inside of a paper plate in this order: light blue, lavender, pink, orange, and yellow. You can also use crayons, colored pencils, or paint sticks.

Paper plate with lines of pastel paint applied, paint bottles and brush behind it.

Step 3: Blend the Sunrise

Using a large paintbrush and as few broad strokes as possible, blend the paint lines together while base coating the paper plate to create a beautiful sunrise sky.

Paper plate painted in blended pastel stripes of pink, purple, blue, orange, and yellow.

Step 4: Trace and Cut the Crosses

Download, print, and cut out the cross pattern. Trace the cross pattern once onto navy blue cardstock and cut it out.

White template of three crosses on a hill drawn on dark blue paper with a pencil.

Then, fold the ends where indicated with the dotted lines.

Dark blue paper cut into a hill shape with three cross silhouettes, scissors nearby.

Step 5: Reinforce the Crosses

Attach a regular craft stick to the back of each cross with a glue gun for extra support and strength.

Craft sticks and glue gun placed next to the blue hill with cross cutouts.

Step 6: Attach the Crosses to the Scene

Attach the three crosses on a hill to the painted paper plate with a glue gun.

Painted paper plate being glued behind the blue hill with three crosses attached.

TIP: Liquid craft glue also works — just allow extra drying time.

Back view of paper plate glued to the blue hill base.

Close-up of the back of a white paper plate attached to a folded dark blue paper base.

Step 7: Add the Declaration

Download, print, and cut out the ‘He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed' declaration.

Printed text strips reading “He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!” placed near the craft.

Then using a glue stick, attach the declaration to the bottom of the hill on the paper plate.

Close-up of the glued paper plate edge attached to the blue base.

Your beautiful paper plate He Is Risen Easter craft is complete — a meaningful keepsake for any Christian family.

Completed craft displayed upright with three crosses and text on the base.

Grab the Paper Plate He Is Risen Craftivity

Want to make this religious Easter craft even easier? The Paper Plate He Is Risen Craftivity includes printable patterns and a mini ebook with step-by-step instructions — perfect for Sunday school, Christian homeschool, or a meaningful Easter morning craft.

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