Create the jolliest Santa ever with this classic paper plate craft!
This cheerful character features a fluffy cotton wool beard, rosy red nose, and painted red Santa hat that will bring instant Christmas magic to any space.
Paper Plate Santa with Cotton Wool Beard Materials
Gather these supplies to create your jolly Santa friend:
- White paper plates (one per Santa)
- Red and Black paint (for Santa hat, nose and eyes)
- Paintbrush
- Cotton wool or cotton batting (for fluffy beard)
- Craft glue or glue stick
How to Make Paper Plate Santa with Cotton Wool Beard
This craft is perfect for preschoolers and school-aged children, with adult help needed for cutting the hat shape and intricate details.
Step 1: Create Santa's Hat
- Use red paint top half of the paper plate for Santa's hat.
- Let the paint dry completely.
Step 2: Paint Santa's Face Features
- Use black paint to create two small circles for Santa's eyes in the middle area of the plate.
- Then use red paint to create a small circle below the eyes for Santa's cheerful red nose.
- Let all paint dry completely before the next step.
Step 3: Add the Fluffy Beard
- This is the fun part! Take cotton wool or cotton batting and gently pull it apart to create a fluffy, cloud-like texture.
- Glue cotton wool to the bottom of the Santa hat.
- Glue the cotton wool to the bottom half of the paper plate to create Santa's magnificent fluffy white beard.
Variations to Try
- Diverse Santas: Use different skin tone paper plates to create inclusive Santa representations.
- Textured Beards: Try different materials like white yarn, paper shreds, or scrunched paper for the beard.
- Glittery Hats: Add glitter to the red hat for extra sparkle and holiday magic.
- Different Expressions: Vary the eye and mouth positions to create different Santa personalities – winking, smiling, or surprised.
Final Thoughts on Paper Plate Santa with Cotton Wool Beard Craft
This paper plate Santa with cotton wool beard perfectly captures the classic, timeless appeal of traditional Christmas crafting.
The fluffy texture of the cotton wool beard makes it irresistibly touchable while the simple materials make it accessible for crafters of all ages and skill levels.
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