Paper Plate Halloween Craft – Witch
A paper plate witch craft is a fun way for kids to get creative while celebrating Halloween.
Paper plate crafts for kids are always popular during the Halloween season, and this paper plate witch craft is no exception. Using a simple paper plate, basic craft supplies, and a free printable pattern, children can create their very own witch with a pointy hat and a spooky or silly face. This project is a wonderful way to capture the fun of Halloween while encouraging kids to use their imaginations.
This craft is perfect for classrooms, parties, or crafting at home. Teachers will find it easy to prepare since the supplies are inexpensive and the pattern makes cutting and assembling simple.
Parents can use it as a party craft station, letting kids decorate witches they can take home as Halloween keepsakes.
At home, it’s the perfect craft for a chilly fall afternoon when you want to keep kids busy and engaged.
Kids of all ages can enjoy this witch craft. Younger children may need a little help with cutting, while older kids and tweens will love personalizing their witches with different hat styles, facial expressions, and accessories. The printable pattern ensures everyone starts with the same basic pieces, but no two witches will ever look alike.
Why You’ll Love This Witch Craft
This paper plate witch craft is a favorite because it combines ease with creativity. The free printable pattern makes it simple for kids to cut and glue the main shapes together, while still leaving room for them to customize their witch however they’d like.
You’ll also love that this craft is budget-friendly. Paper plates, scissors, glue, and markers are all inexpensive supplies, making this project accessible for classrooms and families. With a few added embellishments like glitter, yarn, or googly eyes, kids can take their witch designs to the next level.
After crafting hang your paper plate witch as Halloween decor. Children will be proud to see their witches hung on walls, doors, or bulletin boards. At parties, these witches can double as decorations, giving the event a festive and creative atmosphere.
Make a Paper Plate Witch for Halloween
Ready to make your own paper plate witch craft? The step-by-step tutorial and free printable pattern provided below make the process simple. All you need are paper plates, scissors, glue, and markers or crayons to bring your witch to life.
This craft doesn’t take much time, making it perfect for classrooms or party settings. Kids can complete their witches quickly but still have room to add plenty of creative details. At home, it’s a fun project to make together as a family, with each person creating their own unique witch character.
Tips for the Paper Plate Witch Craft Project
- You’ll see suggested paper and paint colors below, but encourage creativity by providing several colors of paint and paper for kids to choose from to make a one of a kind craft.
- We painted our paper plates, but you can make the craft easy by starting with colored paper plates. Or you can color your paper plates with crayon or marker instead of using paint
- We used a glue gun and glue sticks for the tutorial. Kids can use craft glue you prefer, just be sure to leave time for the glue to dry.
- Swapping the paper elements to craft foam or felt is a fun way to make your paper plate craft.
How to Make a Witch with a Paper Plate
Materials:
- Paper Plate
- Wiggle Eyes
- Green Craft Paint
- Craft paper or Cardstock in Black, Orange, Bright Green, Purple & Yellow
- Craft Glue or a Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Printed Paper Plate Witch Pattern
Instructions:
Paint the inside of the paper plate with green craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Download and print the witch patterns, then cut out with scissors.
Trace the hair onto orange paper, the hat onto black paper, the hat buckle onto yellow paper, the hat band onto purple paper, and the nose onto green paper.
Cut out the patterns with scissors.
Glue the two hair patterns along the edge of the paper plate, making sure that they meet in the middle.
Outline the witch’s nose with wart using a black marker.
Attach the green nose and two wiggle eyes to the witch’s face with glue.
Attach the hat to the top of the witch’s head with glue. Glue the purple hat band to the hat, and then the yellow buckle on top.
To finish, draw a smile following the curve in the bottom of the plate with a black marker.
Halloween crafts for kids are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday, and this paper plate witch craft is a classic. With simple supplies, a free printable pattern, and endless options for personalization, children will love making their own spooky or silly witches.
Whether you use it in a classroom, at a party, or at home, this witch craft is sure to bring creativity and festive spirit to your Halloween celebrations. Hang up your finished witches and let them add to the spooky fun of the season.
