Paper Plate Rake and Leaves Craft for Kids
This paper plate rake and leaves craft is a cute fall craft for kids! A gray paper plate quarter becomes a rake with a green craft stick handle, surrounded by colorful 3D cardstock leaves. It comes together in about 30 minutes.
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- Paper plate Shop
- Jumbo craft sticks Shop
- Cardstock in orange, tan, brown, burgundy, green, and golden yellow Shop
- Acrylic craft paint in gray and medium green Shop
- Glue gun and glue sticks Shop
- Double-sided adhesive foam tape Shop
- Paintbrush Shop
- Scissors Shop
- Pencil Shop
- Washable markers in red, brown, yellow, orange, and green Shop
- Black permanent marker Shop
- Rake and leaves patterns
How to Make a Paper Plate Rake and Leaves Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather everything on the list above before you start.
Step 2: Cut the Paper Plate
Fold the paper plate in half, then in half again. Cut the plate into quarters with scissors.
Step 3: Paint the Rake Head
Paint the outside of one paper plate quarter gray. Let it dry and add a second coat if needed.
Step 4: Paint the Handle
Paint a jumbo craft stick medium green. Let it dry and add a second coat if needed.
Step 5: Trace the Leaves and Neck
Print the rake and leaves patterns and cut them out. Trace one of the five leaf shapes once each onto orange, yellow, green, burgundy, and brown cardstock. Trace the rake neck onto brown cardstock. You could also use colored craft foam, construction paper, or felt.
Step 6: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out the leaves and rake neck, cutting just inside the traced lines for a clean finish.
Step 7: Color the Leaves
Using the photo as a guide, outline and draw veins on each leaf with a matching washable marker.
Step 8: Build the Rake
Glue the craft stick handle to the rake head with the glue gun. Glue the rake neck where the handle and head meet.
Step 9: Cut the Prongs
Cut between the ridges of the paper plate to make the rake prongs.
Step 10: Attach the Rake
Glue the rake onto a piece of tan cardstock. Tip: You can use liquid craft glue instead, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Step 11: Add the Foam Tape
Stick a piece of foam tape to the back of each leaf. Foam adhesive dots or squares work too.
Step 12: Add the Leaves
Peel the backing off the foam tape and stick the leaves around the tan cardstock in a random pattern.
Step 13: Draw the Details
Finish by drawing the details on the rake head with a black permanent marker.
All done!
All done! Your rake and leaves are ready for fall!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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