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Earth Day Paper Plate

Go planet, it's your Earth Day! This upcycled Earth Day craft reuses a paper plate to make a huggable work of art.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch globe on bottom side of paper plate.

  • Step 2

    Paint paper plate. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Outline continents with marker.

  • Step 4

    Sketch and cut out construction paper heart.

  • Step 5

    Glue heart to center of globe.

  • Step 6

    Match and select your skin tone to colored pencils, then trace and color handprints.

  • Step 7

    Flip handprints over and glue to bottom side of plate.

  • Step 8

    Gently wrap hands over top of paper plate and glue to plate near edges of heart.

  • Step 9

    Hang as a decoration to show your love for Earth Day!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Check out our other upcycled craft projects for Earth Day or any day!

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