DIY Bags from Paper Plates

02 September 2014
DIY Bags from Paper Plates

Some of the funnest ideas come from the simplest things! We had a few too many paper plates left over from a recent party and thought to make little bags for a playdate!

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What you need ::

(2) Paper plates

Scissors

Markers (optional)

Colored Felt

Yarn or Ribbons

Hot glue gun/craft glue

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One - Decide if your animal is facing up or sideways. In this case, my elephant will be facing the left!

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Two - Pin your animal body parts in place. P.s. it can be using scrap paper, pipe cleaners, felt or leftover paper plates.

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Three - Paint the plate to match the color of your animal!

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Four - Glue body parts in place!

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Five - Measure length for strap (27" for a crossbody bag) and knot the ends for easy gluing.

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Six - Look over at your crafting pal and wished you thought of a turtle. DANGIT!!

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Perfect for our little buddies to collect rocks and leaves on their evening walk!!

xoxo