Roaring has never been so much fun! This Easy Lion Craft is great for pretend play or as a cute handmade decoration for any kid’s room or classroom.

This playful lion craft is perfect for kids and families! It’s easy to make and can be used as a fun toy or even as a decorative piece. With its bright yellow face and colorful mane, this homemade lion will bring big smiles and can even inspire a creative “roar” session. Whether for playtime, classroom activities, or just some hands-on fun, this craft is something everyone can enjoy.

Lion Craft with Paper Plate

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To get started, you’ll need a few simple supplies: a paper plate, some colorful construction paper, scissors, glue, paint, and googly eyes. First, create the lion’s bright yellow face by painting the paper plate and letting it dry. Then, cut strips of paper in different lengths to form a mane. Alternate sticking the strips around the plate for a fun, layered look. Add details like ears, a nose, and googly eyes to give the lion its adorable face, and finish with an easy-to-hold Popsicle stick at the back.

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Required Materials

You will need the following materials to make the lion craft:

• Paper plate (this will be the lion’s face)
• Yellow paint (for the face)
• Construction paper in orange, brown, and yellow (for the mane and details)
• Paintbrush (for applying paint)
• Glue stick (to assemble the craft)
• Scissors (to cut paper)
• Two googly eyes (for the lion’s eyes)
• Marker (to draw the mouth and whiskers)
• Big Popsicle stick (to hold the finished lion)
• Tape (to attach the Popsicle stick)

Important Notes

1. Dry Time: Allow the paper plate to dry completely after painting before proceeding to the next steps.
2. Organization: Cutting all construction paper strips and ear pieces in advance will streamline the process.
3. Safety: For younger children, assistance with scissors is recommended.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow this detailed breakdown of every step from the tutorial:

Step 1: Paint the Paper Plate

1. Grab your yellow paint and apply it to the center of the paper plate.
2. Use the paintbrush to spread the paint evenly over the plate until the entire surface is coated in yellow.
3. Set the plate aside to dry completely. Once dry, this will be the lion’s head.

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Step 2: Prepare the Mane

1. Take the orange, brown, and yellow construction paper and stack them together evenly.
2. Cut the paper into strips while keeping the different colors together.
3. Adjust the strip lengths:
   • Yellow strips = small size
   • Orange strips = medium size
   • Brown strips = long size
4. Ensure you cut enough strips to cover the edge of the paper plate to form the mane.

Step 3: Assemble the Lion’s Mane

1. Flip the yellow-painted plate over to work on the back side.
2. Apply glue along the entire outside edge of the plate.
3. Begin attaching the strips:
   • Alternate between yellow and orange strips all the way around the plate.
4. After all yellow and orange strips are attached, apply more glue over them.
5. Add the brown strips in between the yellow and orange strips, completing the mane.
6. Flip the plate over to admire the colorful lion’s mane.

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Step 4: Create the Lion’s Face

1. Nose:
   • Use the brown construction paper to cut out a triangle with rounded edges.
   • Optional: Draw the shape first before cutting.
   • Position the triangle upside down in the center of the plate. Glue it in place.
2. Ears:
   • Cut two small half-circles from brown construction paper.
   • Cut two matching half-circles slightly larger from yellow construction paper.
   • Glue the brown shapes onto the yellow shapes to create layered ears.
   • Attach the ears on either side of the lion’s head using glue.
3. Eyes:
   • Apply glue to the back of the googly eyes.
   • Stick them onto the plate above the nose—one on each side.

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Step 5: Draw the Mouth and Whiskers

1. Using a marker:
   • Draw two small curved lines from the bottom of the nose to create the mouth.
   • Add three whiskers on each side of the nose.
   • Place dots near the whiskers as accents.

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Step 6: Attach the Popsicle Stick

1. Flip the plate over to the back.
2. Secure the big Popsicle stick to the bottom of the plate using tape.
3. This will make it easy to hold and play with the lion craft.

Final Lion Roar

Turn your lion to the front and admire your work! Give your lion a big roar: ROAR!

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