A simple paper plate from the Dollar Store transforms into the cutest moose craft for kids using handprints!
This creative winter and Arctic-themed project combines easy painting, handprint decoration, and colorful cardstock details, perfect for children who love woodland animals and winter forests.
Dollar Store Paper Plate Moose Materials
Gather these supplies to create your adorable moose craft:
Essential Supplies:
- Paper plate – Dollar Store
- Wiggle eyes – Dollar Store
- Cardstock in tan and brown
- Craft paint in brown and white (for handprints)
- Glue gun and glue sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Permanent marker, black
- Moose patterns
Step-by-Step Dollar Store Paper Plate Moose Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your moose craft:
Step 1: Basecoat the Paper Plate
- Basecoat the outside of the paper plate with brown acrylic craft paint
- Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary
Step 2: Prepare Your Moose Head Pattern
- Download and print the moose head pattern, then cut out with scissors
- Trace the moose head once onto the brown paper plate with a pencil
- Cut out the moose head pattern from the paper plate with scissors
Step 3: Trace Pattern Pieces onto Cardstock
- Trace the pattern pieces onto cardstock: muzzle once onto tan, ears twice onto brown, and nostrils twice onto brown with a pencil
- Trace both of your kids hands onto tan cardstock
- You could also use colored craft foam, construction paper, or craft felt for this project
Step 4: Cut Out All Pattern Pieces
- Cut out the patterns with scissors
Step 5: Attach Moose Features
- Attach the nostrils to the muzzle and the muzzle to the bottom of the paper plate with a glue gun and glue sticks
- Glue the antlers and ears to the right and left sides of the paper plate
- Attach two wiggle eyes to the moose's face with a glue gun and glue sticks
- TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry
Step 9: Add Final Details
- Outline the nostrils with a black marker to finish
- Your adorable moose is ready to display!
Final Thoughts on This Dollar Store Paper Plate Moose Craft for Kids with Handprints
This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with handprint painting, coloring, and motor skills while creating a special winter and Arctic forest keepsake!
Make this super cute paper plate Moose kids craft with handprints in just about 30 minutes!
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