We love paper plate crafts. A paper plate is such a simple material that can be easily transformed into so many things! This is another quick and easy, and pretty mess free paper plate craft idea that Mr Z made last year as he was in “Whale class” in school.
Supplies for the Paper plate whale
To make this simple paper plate whale craft you will need:
- 1 Paper plate per whale
- Blue paint
- 1 googly eye per whale
- Black marker
- Blue paper for the extra bits
- Scissors
- Glue
How to make a paper plate whale
- Paint the whole paper plate blue, and leave it to dry.
- Once dry, cut a piece from the bottom of the paper plate – about one quarter of the plate as you can see in the pictures here
- Draw out and cut the shapes for the water coming out of the whale, and the piece of paper for the tale. Use your blue paper for this and stick them together as shown
- Add the googley eye
- Add a smile or extra details using your black marker pen
Your paper plate whale is all done! This is an easy craft for young children to do by themselves, or for toddlers to do with a little help. It’s great for an underwater theme.
You might also like these fun kids activities on a similar theme:
underwater play ideas for kids
- Dolphin Activities for kids
- Finding Nemo Water Play
- Underwater glitter sand
- Water play with water beads and fish
- 5 fish crafts
Also for a different way to make a paper plate whale why not try this alternative from Crafts on Sea: O is for Orca : Paper plate killer whale.
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Do you have a favourite paper plate craft? Share your ideas in the comments
November 10, 2014 @ 6:27 pm
This is so cute! I look forward to doing art and crafts with my son xx
November 10, 2014 @ 6:54 pm
I love paper plate crafts, they are so easy to do but so effective too.
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November 10, 2014 @ 8:27 pm
Love this whale! Too cute… And all from one plate!
…Papper plates, and toilet rolls – endless possibilities 🙂
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November 10, 2014 @ 8:27 pm
What an excellent idea. Very effective! #LAB club
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November 12, 2014 @ 7:24 am
Really cute whale!
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November 12, 2014 @ 2:58 pm
This is lovely and such a great activity 🙂 xx #minicreations
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November 12, 2014 @ 10:39 pm
I love crafts like this, nice for any age and my two could both do them! Thank you !
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November 15, 2014 @ 9:04 pm
I love this whale, would never have thought of making one with paper plates, great idea #minicreations
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November 16, 2014 @ 2:53 pm
Cute craft! Thanks for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! We hope you stop by again next week!
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November 16, 2014 @ 11:47 pm
What a cute whale! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party! I’ve pinned you post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
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November 17, 2014 @ 7:10 pm
These look great – I will have to do some paper plate crafts with my two. Thanks for sharing with #Playtime
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November 18, 2014 @ 5:23 pm
Lcas says That whale is soooooooo cool. I don’t think the Mother will have any paper plates left by the time I’ve finished…………. he he
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