How to Make a Paper Plate Santa Claus: Fun and Easy Holiday Craft for Kids!

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The Christmas season is the perfect time to cozy up indoors with your kids and enjoy some festive holiday crafting. One of the most beloved symbols of the Christmas season is Santa Claus, and today, we’re bringing him to life with a simple and fun craft using a paper plate.

This craft is the perfect way to kickstart the holiday season. It's easy, affordable, and the perfect way to teach your kids about Santa and the importance of giving this holiday season. So, let’s dive into how you and your kids can create your very own jolly Santa using just a few basic materials.

Materials Needed

This craft only requires a few easy-to-find materials.

A Paper Plate

Markers

Glue

Googly eyes

Cotton Balls or white pom poms

Optional Supplies: Glitter, yarn, felt, pipe cleaners, etc.

Step by Step Tutorial on How to make a Paper Plate Santa Claus

Step 1: Prepare Santa’s Face:

Start with the paper plate, which will act as Santa’s face. If you have any skin-tone markers, paint, or crayons, feel free to color the center of the plate however, this step is optional.

Step 2: Make the Hat:

Cut a triangle from the red construction paper to create Santa’s iconic hat. Glue the triangle to the top of the paper plate, pointing upward.

Glue cotton balls along the bottom edge of the hat to form the trim. Add one cotton ball to the tip of the hat for a fluffy effect.

Step 3: Create Santa’s Beard:

Glue cotton balls around the bottom half of the paper plate to form Santa’s fluffy beard. Encourage your kids to have fun arranging the cotton balls for a full and jolly look.

Step 4: Add Santa’s Face:

Stick two googly eyes in the middle of the plate for Santa’s eyes. Draw a small oval or circle for the nose using the black marker, or use a tiny pink pom pom for a 3D effect.

Make It Your Own

Encourage your kids to customize their Santa with these fun ideas:

Add Accessories: Cut small shapes out of construction paper, like stars or snowflakes, to decorate Santa’s hat, or you can even add a fun scarf.

Give Santa Glasses: Draw or glue pipe cleaners onto the face to create a pair of glasses for Santa.

Create a Background Scene: Attach the finished Santa plate to a sheet of construction paper and add a snowy background or other holiday characters.

Make It Interactive: Attach a craft stick to the bottom of the plate to turn it into a Santa puppet!

Let's Get Ready for the Christmas Season

This Santa craft is the perfect way to channel holiday excitement into creativity. Kids will love seeing their version of Santa come to life, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to talk about holiday traditions while you craft together.

Crafting a Santa out of a paper plate is an easy and enjoyable winter activity that will keep your kids entertained while celebrating the holiday season. It’s a perfect addition to your holiday decor or even a thoughtful handmade gift for family and friends. With a little creativity, you can customize this craft to make it uniquely yours.

So, grab your supplies, turn on some festive music, and let the holiday crafting fun begin!