19 simple paper plate crafts to create with the kids

Create little pom-pom birds and a paper plate nest with this tutorial from Parents' website. The perfect activity to do with the kids to kick-off spring

Use a paper plate and some arts and crafts bits to make a cute bunny butt - perfect for Easter! You can find out how to make this craft from Easy Peasy Fun.

This mask is easy and quick to make, so it's a perfect project for children of all ages. You can find the craft on Activity Village.

Follow Easy Peasy Fun's tutorial on how to make a paper plate rain cloud and sun. The ideal crafty task for spring.

Looking for an Easter arts and crafts activity? Then this easter egg basket is an easy and fun way to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. Find out how to make it on Toddler Approved's website

Follow Activity Village's tutorial on how to make this paper plate dove. If you cut and assemble three paper plates you can make a 3-dimensional flying dove in no time.

If you or the kids love elephants then this craft involving paper plates will be a simple and fun activity to do together. Find out more on Activity Village's website.

You can stop your kids from monkeying around with this craft activity from Easy Peasy Fun. All you need is paper, paper plates, scissors and paint.

You can turn a paper plate into a monkey mask in no time with Activity Village's instructions. Perfect for taking photos or putting on a show.

You can make this count down wheel craft for Advent for Easter, Birthdays or a special occasion. Use a white paper plate and let the kids decorate with paint, stickers, gems, or colouring pencils before adding the numbers. You can find the full instructions on Activity Village

This crafty crocodile is a fun and silly project you can make with a paper plate. You can find out how to make this croc on Easy Peasy Fun's website.

Local Fun for Kids has created a tutorial on how to make a simple yet fun colourful fish! All you need is paint, a plate and craft eyes.

If you have paper plates, paper, glue and pasta noodles in your house then you can make this adorable lion craft. You can find out how it is done on Mrs Karen's Class Blogspot.

If you go for a day down by the beach collect some sand and shells in a box and take it home to make this beautiful under the sea craft. See The Imagination Tree for more details.

Follow Easy Peasy Fun's idea and turn a paper plate into a turtle! So simple and adorable.

With St Patrick's Day coming up, this rainbow and shamrock wreath is a fun activity to get you into the festivities. You can see the instructions on Activity Village'spage.

If you are into Spring crafts at the moment, then this umbrella paper plate project is a must-do. You can find out how to make this on Easy Peasy Fun.

Learn how to do these spiders with Coffee Cups and Crayons. These are cute and easy paper plate crafts that you can get creative with

Take some inspiration from Housing a Forestand learn how to transform paper plates into a little gang of mice.