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Paper Plate Ice Skater Stick Puppet

Plate & skate! Have an ice day & craft at home with this DIY paper plate craft for kids.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Cardstock
  • Craft Knife
  • Craft Stick
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Photo of Child

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cover plate in paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Squeeze glitter glue onto plate and spread with paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Ask an adult to cut wave pattern in paper plate with craft knife.

  • Step 4

    Sketch skater’s body on plain cardstock with pencil.

  • Step 5

    Outline and color body with markers. Cut out.

  • Step 6

    Cut out child’s face from photo. Glue to body.

  • Step 7

    Sketch and cut out Bright Pop Cardstock winter accessories. Glue to body.

  • Step 8

    Glue skater to craft stick.

  • Step 9

    Sketch and cut out construction paper trees and snowman, leaving small tab at bottom.

  • Step 10

    Add details to trees and snowman with glitter glue and markers.

  • Step 11

    Fold bottom tabs and glue to paper plate. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 12

    Gently place craft stick in wave pattern and glide your skater across the ice!

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CIY Staff Tips

  • This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.

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