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Penguin Paper Plate Animal

Waddle you craft at home? This penguin craft is a cool idea! Make our penguin paper plate craft using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

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

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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
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Flip paper plate upside-down and paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Flip paper plate right-side up. Fold sides of plate inward and angled. Glue to secure.

  • Step 3

    Fold top of paper plate down. Glue to secure.

  • Step 4

    Sketch and cut out construction paper beak, feet, and eyes. Glue to plate.

  • Step 5

    Cut out cardstock skirt and glue to plate. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 6

    Cut small slits in skirt to create fringe.

  • Step 7

    Draw pupils and other details with markers for one cool penguin!

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