Suncatcher Paper Plate Craft for Kids – Easy Yarn & Paint Activity
This easy stained glass-inspired suncatcher craft uses yarn, paint, and a paper plate to create a colorful craft.
Materials
- Black yarn
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Clear contact paper
- Scissors
- Tape (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Plate: Cut a circle out of the center of a paper plate. Have your child paint the front of the plate (around the cut-out) and set it aside to dry.
- Attach Contact Paper: Cut a circular piece of clear contact paper slightly larger than the hole in the plate. Use the circle you cut from the plate as a size reference. Stick the contact paper to the back of the plate so the sticky side faces the painted side. Secure with tape if needed.
- Create the Design: Cut yarn into different lengths and let your child press them onto the sticky contact paper to create a design.
- Paint the “Glass”: Once the yarn design is finished, have your child paint inside the spaces between the yarn. Let it dry completely.
- Display & Enjoy: Hang the finished plate in a sunny window and watch it glow like a stained glass masterpiece!