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A simple paper plate and a few embellishments can be easily transformed into pretty paper plate masks. This is a fun decorative mask for Halloween, Mardi Gras or any other festive event. The Mardi Gras theme contains so many bright colors. Let children can be as creative and as they like. There are no rules here!
Save time by purchasing different colors of paper plates. The plates for this project came from the Dollar Tree. The 9″ plates come in green, gold, purple and other bright colors with 20 to a package. I found it was very easy to work with these plates. A little more expensive than the plain white, but definitely a little sturdier than most other paper plates.
How to Make Paper Plate Masks
Supplies you could use to decorate your mask are endless, but what I used were Silk flower petals, Ribbon, bows, sequins. Common items needed to create the mask itself are:
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Craft glue
- Paper plate
- Plastic straw
First, cut the paper plate in half. Mark the holes for the eyes and a triangle for the nose. Use the Printable mask template as a guide for marking the eyes and nose. This step should be done by an adult.
Next, staple the end of the straw to one side of the paper plate.
Once the basic mask is assembled, have children can decorate their masks with ribbons and bows. Use the petals from colorful silk flowers on the outer edge of the plate and decorate around the eyes and nose with sequins or stickers.
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