Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Bright Pop! Cardstock
- Crayola No. 2 Pencil
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola No-Run Washable School Glue
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Paper Plate
- Clothespins
CIY Staff Tips:
- Is your dino the king or queen of the cretaceous period? Add a cardstock crown!
- Study other types of dinosaurs and create more prehistoric paper plates.
Steps:
1
Paint an upside-down plate and 2 clothespins. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
2
Using plate as guide, sketch dinosaur scales on cardstock. Cut out.
3
Sketch and cut out construction paper head and tail.
4
Flip plate right-side up. Glue scales, head, and tail to plate.
5
Add glue to rim of plate. Fold in half and press down to secure. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
6
Clip clothespins to bottom of plate to create legs.
7
Draw facial features with markers.
8
Add sparkly accents with glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours, then have a dino good time!
Occasion:
Rainy Day Crafts,
Animals
Age:
6+,
8+,
Tween+
