Paper Plate Unicorn Craft
Make this magical unicorn paper plate craft for a fun and creative project kids will absolutely love.
This adorable unicorn craft for kids is simple enough for preschoolers but fun for older children too. Using a free printable template, kids can easily create a colorful unicorn face complete with a magical horn, fluffy mane, and bright eyes. This easy paper plate craft comes together quickly and uses supplies you likely already have at home or in the classroom.
If you have unicorn-loving kids, they will be thrilled to bring their favorite mythical creature to life in craft form. This unicorn preschool craft is perfect for small hands and can be adapted for different age levels. Elementary-aged kids will enjoy adding extra details and embellishments to make their unicorns one-of-a-kind. Whether it’s for a group project or a quiet afternoon activity, this paper plate craft is sure to bring smiles.
There are so many great occasions to make this unicorn paper plate craft:
- Birthday parties – Set up a craft station where guests can make their own unicorn to take home as a party favor.
- Classroom art projects – A fun and inexpensive project that works well for seasonal themes, storybook tie-ins, or free choice art time.
- Summer camp – A magical way to add variety to the craft lineup that kids of all ages will enjoy.
- Rainy day activity – Pull out the free printable template and let kids spend a cozy afternoon creating indoors.
- Playdates – Keep the kids entertained while encouraging creativity and imagination.
You’ll love this unicorn paper plate craft because it’s budget-friendly, mess-friendly, and adaptable to any skill level. Kids can follow the basic design or make their unicorns as fancy and detailed as they like. With the free printable template, prep work is minimal, making it an ideal project for large groups or quick setup activities.
Fun variations for the Unicorn craft:
- Swap paint for crayons or markers for an easy and quick craft.
- Add fun embellishments like glitter, sequins, pom poms, or glitter glue.
- Switch out the colors used in to tutorial and use your favorite colors to make a truly unique unicorn.
- Change the craft paper pieces to craft foam or craft felt for added texture.
Now that you know how fun and versatile this easy paper plate craft can be, let’s get started. Grab your supplies, print the template, and follow along with the simple step-by-step directions below.
Materials:
- Paper Plate
- Craft Paint – we used light pink & bright pink
- Assorted Colors of Cardstock – we used golden yellow, white, light pink, red, yellow, orange, green, blue, & purple
- Craft Glue or a Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Sponge Dabber
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Black Marker
- Printed Paper Plate Unicorn Pattern
Instructions:
Paint the bottom half of the inside of the paper plate light pink craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Download and print the Unicorn Patterns, then cut out with scissors.
Trace the outer ears twice onto white cardstock, trace the horn once onto golden yellow cardstock, and trace the inner ears twice onto light pink cardstock.
Cut out the Unicorn patterns with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Draw diagonal lines on the unicorn horn with a black marker.
Attach the light pink inner ears to the white outer ears with glue. Glue the ears to the back of the paper plate and the horn in the center.
TIP: We used a glue gun and glue sticks for the tutorial, but you can use liquid craft glue for this project, as long as you leave extra time for drying between steps.
Cut strips from colored papers for the unicorn’s mane that are approximately one inch wide by eleven inches long. We use light pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple cardstock.
Cut each strip in half lengthwise. Flip the paper plate over and attach the rainbow pieces to the back with glue.
Start at the ear and overlap the colors to create the Unicorn’s mane.
Create cheeks by dipping a sponge dabber into bright pink craft paint and stamping on either side of the face.
To finish, draw two half circle shaped closed eyes and eye lashes, two nostrils, and a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker.
This unicorn preschool craft is a great way to combine creativity, fine motor skills, and a little bit of magic in one adorable project. With so many ways to personalize it, no two unicorns will ever be the same. Kids will be proud to display their finished unicorn or gift it to someone special.
If you enjoyed this craft, you might also like these unicorn-themed projects:
DIY Felt Unicorn Corner Bookmark – Stitch up a sweet felt corner bookmark shaped like a unicorn, perfect for keeping your place in a favorite story.
Rainbow Unicorn Bookmark Craft – Make a bright and cheerful paper bookmark featuring a magical rainbow-maned unicorn.
DIY Unicorn Corner Bookmark – Fold and decorate an origami corner bookmark into an adorable unicorn design.
DIY Felt Unicorn Ornament – Sew a charming felt ornament shaped like a unicorn to hang on a tree or use as room décor.
