With the arrival of April showers comes a flurry of new crafting opportunities for budding crafters. Get ahead of the pack with these spring crafts that use materials you already have – and some that can easily be recycled! Take, for example, bees made from painted plastic eggs or colorful tulips constructed from paint and plastic forks. And don’t overlook the potential of soda bottles: why not use them to create vibrant flowers? With these inspirational ideas, your little ones – and the environment – will thank you for the crafty fun!
1. Plastic Egg Bees
Make these adorable little bees using plastic eggs which are transformed to look like the flying creature by adding paper wings and black insulation tape which will be cut into strips for the bee stripes.
Instructions Plastic Egg Bees
2. Fork Print Tulips
This is a great craft for toddlers – tulip printing with a fork and it’s easy and fun and practically mess free since you use disposable forks and plates.
Materials needed:
- Forks
- Washable kids paint
- White cardstock
- Paintbrush
- Paper Plate
Instructions:
Add blobs of each color paint to the paper plate. Put the fork into different colors of paint and then stamp onto the paper.
Add the green stems and leaves with a paintbrush.
3. Paper Roll Caterpillar
Turn empty toilet paper rolls into a crafty masterpiece with your toddler!
Materials needed:
- Empty paper rolls
- Washable kids paint
- Paper Plates
- Paper
- Markers
Instructions:
Add green paint to one paper plate and red to the other. Dip one paper roll in the green and the other in the red. Stamp onto paper to form body of caterpillar. Add details with markers once dry.
4. Plastic Cup Bunnies
Transform plastic cups into bunnies by painting them and adding pipe cleaner whiskers and googly eyes.
Materials needed
- Plastic cups
- Silver Pipe Cleaners
- Googly Eyes
- White Foam and Pink Glitter Foam
- Glue
Instructions:
To begin, use the scissors to cut two bunny ears out of the white Foam and the inner ears from the pink glitter foam. Glue Ear pieces together and then onto top of cups. Next, cut noses from the pink foam. For the bunny’s face add the googly eyes, nose and pipe cleaner whiskers and use a sharpie to draw a smile.With a little personalization, your Plastic Cup Bunny is ready to be displayed in all its bunny glory!
5. Paper Plate Birds Nest
This DIY Paper Plate Bird Nest is a fantastic project for kids of all ages! Using simple materials like paper plates, colored paper, and glue, children can create their own adorable bird-themed decoration to celebrate the season.
Materials Needed:
- One paper plate (preferably white or light blue)
- Brown construction paper (for the nest and branch)
- Yellow construction paper (for the birds)
- Green construction paper (for the leaves)
- Orange construction paper (for the bird beaks)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or school glue
- A yellow ribbon or string for hanging
- Black marker or googly eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare the Background: Start by painting or coloring the paper plate light blue if it isn’t already. Let it dry completely before moving to the next step.
- Create the Nest and Branch: Cut strips of brown construction paper for the nest and a long curved piece for the branch. Glue the branch onto the plate and layer the strips at the bottom to resemble a nest.
- Make the Birds: Cut out two bird shapes from yellow construction paper—one large and one small to represent a parent and baby bird. Attach small orange triangles for beaks and draw or glue on eyes.
- Add the Leaves: Cut out small green leaves and glue them onto the branch for a fresh spring touch.
- Assemble the Scene: Glue the birds onto the branch and nest, making sure they appear as if they’re sitting naturally. Position the baby bird closer to the nest for a cute effect.
- Attach a Ribbon for Hanging: Fold a strip of yellow ribbon into a loop and glue or staple it to the top of the plate. Now your craft is ready to be displayed!
6. April Showers
Help little ones to understand the season with this fun paper plate craft.
Materials needed:
- Paper plates
- Green crepe paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Different colored Construction paper
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Black Pipe cleaner
Instructions:
Begin by cutting the paper plate in half. Stick this onto a white page in the top corner and glue a pipe cleaner from this to make the umbrella handle. Cut a strip of green crepe paper and glue to the bottom of page to make it look like grass.Cut small flower shapes out of the construction paper and glue onto page. Allow the glue to dry completely. Add blue paint to make it look like a rainy sky. Allow the paint to dry completely. Your April showers paper plate craft is complete!
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