If you’re looking for a fun activity for your unicorn loving kid, this paper plate reindeer unicorn craft is going to be a great project.
We will combine two magical elements, Christmas and unicorns and the outcome will be absolutely adorable.
We love creating with paper plates and made seasonal unicorns already.
Check out our bunny unicorn and our St Patrick’s Day unicorn.
Now, with Christmas around the corner, we thought a reindeer unicorn would be a great craft to try.
Because we couldn’t make up our mind, we made two versions of the reindeer unicorn.
For the second version, we painted the whole paper plate and added mistletoe for a little more Christmassy magic.
I still can’t decide which is my favorite.
My boys may not be much into unicorns but they will not turn their back to a Christmas craft: reindeer, Santa, elves or Christmas trees. We’re also making ornaments and gifts for our loved ones. It’s only November but with all the stores already decorated for the holidays, it’s very easy to get into the Christmas spirit already.
Before you start working on our paper plate reindeer unicorn craft, make sure to check out our entire collection of easy crafts for kids. You’ll make a lot of seasonal ideas to make at home with your little ones or at school.
Paper plate reindeer unicorn craft
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Supplies:
- paper plate
- brown paint
- paint brush
- brown cardstock paper (3 different hues)
- glitter foam
- red construction paper
- black marker
- scissors
- glue
- circle punch
- green construction paper (optional)
- light brown paint (optional)
Scroll to the end of the post to print out the instructions.
How to make a paper plate reindeer unicorn craft
Start by painting the top part of your paper plate brown.
While you are waiting for the paint to dry completely, trace on brown paper the antlers, the ears and the ears details. Use 3 different brown hues, the darkest goes for the antlers and the other two for the ears.
Trace the unicorn horn on glitter foam and cut it out. Glue it to the back of the paper plate.
Glue the antlers onto the paper plate, one on each side of the unicorn horn.
Add the ears onto the paper plate, one ear on each side.
Use a circle punch to make a circle from red paper. This will be the reindeer’s nose. If you don’t have a circle punch, use any round household item you can find, like a small container or cup to trace a circle on red paper and then cut it out.
Draw the unicorn’s sleepy eyes with a black marker.
Paper plate reindeer unicorn craft
Make an adorable paper plate reindeer unicorn craft with your kids this Christmas.
Materials
- paper plate
- brown paint
- paint brush
- brown card stock paper (3 different hues)
- glitter foam
- red construction paper
- black marker
- glue
- green construction paper (optional)
- light brown paint (optional)
Tools
- scissors
- circle punch
Instructions
Start by painting the top part of your paper plate brown.
While you are waiting for the paint to dry completely, trace on brown paper the antlers, the ears and the ears details. Use 3 different brown hues, the darkest goes for the antlers and the other two for the ears.
Trace the unicorn horn on glitter foam and cut it out. Glue it to the back of the paper plate.
Glue the antlers onto the paper plate, one on each side of the unicorn horn.
Add the ears onto the paper plate, one ear on each side.
Use a circle punch to make a circle from red paper. This will be the reindeer's nose. If you don't have a circle punch, use any round household item you can find, like a small container or cup to trace a circle on red paper and then cut it out.
Draw the unicorn's sleepy eyes with a black marker.
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