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Winter Paper Plate Craft: Ice Skating Craft for Kids

Ice skating paper plate craft for kids using yarn, cotton balls, and free skater printables - an easy and adorable winter craft.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yield: 1 craft
Author: Melissa Haines
Cost: $5

Materials

  • Paper plate
  • Light blue paint
  • Paintbrush or sponge brush
  • White yarn
  • Cotton balls
  • Glue Tacky craft glue that is fast-drying works best.
  • Free ice skater printable boy or girl
  • Cardstock (for printing)
  • Crayons or markers
  • Scissors
  • Flat-end toothpick

Instructions

  • Create the Frozen Pond

    Begin by painting the paper plate light blue. While the paint is still wet, press the white sparkly yarn into the paint, moving it back and forth and all around the plate. This creates the look of real skate marks on ice and adds fun texture. Set the plate aside to dry completely.

  • Add the Snowy Edge

    Gently pull the cotton balls apart to make them longer and fluffier. Glue them around the outer edge of the paper plate to resemble soft piles of snow surrounding the frozen pond. Allow the glue to dry.

  • Prepare the Ice Skater

    Print the free ice skater printable (boy or girl) onto cardstock. Color the skater and carefully cut it out. Be sure to cut the extra dotted-line section under one skate, as this will be used for gluing. Bend the dotted section underneath the skate to create a small tab.

  • Add Stability

    To help the skater stand upright, glue a flat-end toothpick to the back bottom of the skater. Let this dry completely before moving on.

  • Assemble the Craft

    Once everything is dry, glue the skater onto the paper plate pond using the bent skate tab and the toothpick support. Press gently and allow the glue to set fully.