Rainbow Unicorn Paper Plate Craft for Kids
Who doesn’t love rainbows? But when you can add in a unicorn as well to join in on the fun, you know you’ve got a winning craft idea on your hands. Every little girl I know loves unicorns and rainbows, and many little boys do too. So, this Rainbow Unicorn Paper Plate Craft is the perfect preschool activity to keep little hands busy and their minds creative.
The bright and fun colors of this rainbow craft are certain to bring a glimmer of sunshine to your child’s day. Whether you add this to a unicorn theme, set this up for a unicorn party craft, or make this one day for a little imagination and fun! Everyone will love this paper plate unicorn craft!
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Rainbow Unicorn Paper Plate Craft for Kids
What I love about this unicorn activity is that it’s super kid-friendly. It is great for preschoolers to build confidence and work on their fine motor skills.
As long as you’re there for adult supervision, they can cut, glue, create and have an absolute blast making this unicorn and rainbow craft from start to finish.
Just think of how proud they’ll be once they are completed and done with it! Make room on the fridge to display!
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What you will need to make your rainbow unicorn craft is in the picture below. However, I have it displayed in a recipe list form to print out toward the bottom of the page. Have Fun!
How to Make this Rainbow Unicorn Paper Plate Craft
Gather up the supplies needed to get started:
- Paper plate
- Colored cardstock paper or construction paper
- White cardstock or construction paper
- Yellow cardstock or construction paper
- Self-adhesive heart stickers
- Wiggly eyes
- Scissors and ruler or guillotine paper cutter
- Quick dry tacky glue or school glue
- Stapler, optional
- Black permanent marker
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Cut colorful paper into 1 inch strips approximately 4 inches long. (You will need about 14 strips.) These will be the mane.
With one sheet of colored paper, cut a large heart shape. This will be the muzzle.
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From the yellow paper, cut a horn shape.
With the white paper, fold in half and cut an ear shape, creating two identical ears.
Begin by attaching the horn to the FRONT of the paper plate using glue or a stapler.
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Then, attach the ears to the back of the paper plate on either side of the horn. Add heart stickers to the ears and around the horn as decoration.
Flip the paper plate and attach the colored paper strips for the mane using glue. Allow it to dry completely before continuing.
On the FRONT of the paper plate, attach the large heart muzzle. On the heart, add two small stickers for the nostrils and a larger heart sticker for the tongue/mouth.
Using a black marker, draw closed eyes.
Allow it to dry completely before playing or displaying.
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Rainbow Unicorn Paper Plate Craft
Have so much fun making this Rainbow Unicorn Paper Plate Craft!
- Paper plate
- Colored cardstock paper or construction paper
- White cardstock or construction paper
- Yellow cardstock or construction paper
- Self-adhesive heart stickers
- Wiggly eyes
- Scissors and ruler or guillotine paper cutter
- Quick dry tacky glue or school glue
- Stapler, optional
- Black permanent marker
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Cut colorful paper into 1 inch strips approximately 4 inches long. (You will need about 14 strips.) These will be the mane.
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With one sheet of colored paper, cut a large heart shape. This will be the muzzle.
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From the yellow paper, cut a horn shape.
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With the white paper, fold in half and cut an ear shape, creating two identical ears.
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Begin by attaching the horn to the FRONT of the paper plate using glue or a stapler.
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Then, attach the ears to the back of the paper plate on either side of the horn. Add heart stickers to the ears and around the horn as decoration.
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Flip the paper plate and attach the strips for the mane using glue. Allow to dry completely before continuing.
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On the FRONT of the paper plate, attach the large heart muzzle. On the heart, add two small stickers for nostrils and a larger heart sticker as the tongue/mouth.
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Using a black marker, draw closed eyes.
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Allow to dry completely before playing or displaying.