This paper plate dog crafts are perfect for children of all ages. Especially smaller kids like preschoolers and kindergarteners. Young children like toddlers can probably do this, but may need some assistance from an adult. This simple craft is great for all dog lovers and is so much fun to do.

Paper Plate Crafts: Puppy Dog

Kids love to make paper plate crafts because there are just so many possibilities! Today we are going to turn one into a cute puppy dog.

While my dog is tan and brown, you can pick whatever color you like. You can make your own dog, a different dog, or maybe some big dogs like a particular big red dog we all love. Make all the puppy dogs you want! If you prefer not to paint, use crayons to color your paper plates instead.

The best part the supplies you need for this paper plate dog craft is minimal. So grab your glue stick and other craft supplies to start these dog crafts.

This post contains affiliate links.

Want to see how to make this easy craft? Then check out this paper plate dog craft video! It’s a great way to see the steps in case anything is unclear. It’s such a fun craft.

Video: Paper Plate Dog Craft

Supplies Needed To Make This Super Cute Paper Plate Dog Craft

Supplies:

• 1 paper plate
• Paint: tan, brown, black, red
• 1 googly eye
• black sharpie marker

Tools:

• tape
• white glue or a glue stick
• scissors

How To Make This Easy Activity: Paper Plate Dog Craft

Step 1

Cut the paper plate in half.

Step 2

Use the pattern to cut the shape of the dog’s body from one half of the plate.

Step 3

Paint the body tan.

Step 4

Paint the piece you cut from the body tan. Also, paint each end of that piece, one end red, the other end brown (to be used for the tongue and ear).

Step 5

Paint the center of the second half of the plate tan.

Step 6

When dry, use the patterns to cut the pieces (brown = ear, red = tongue, tan = tail & head).

Step 7

Attach the ear to the head (roll a piece of tape sticky side out) and tape the tongue to the back of the head.

Step 8

Use the handle end of a paintbrush dipped in black paint to add the nose. Alternatively, you could use a black marker or a black pom pom.

Step 9

Use a black marker to draw on the paws.

Step 10

Use brown paint to add spots on the dog’s back and tail.

Step 11

Let everything dry completely.

More Fun Paper Plate Crafts From Kids Activities Blog:

Looking for more simple paper plate crafts? We have so many to choose from and they’re all easy peasy! So grab your glue sticks, paper plates, and a pair of scissors and be prepared for a lot of fun!

• I hope you had fun making this cute puppy dog from a paper plate! If you liked this, you might want to try my paper plate cat too!
• Do you have a stack of paper plates just begging for a crafternoon?
• Paper Plate Lion craft is so much fun!
• Don’t forget about this Truffula Paper Plate Craft
• Make this cool paper plate rose craft
• Paper Plate Lamb perfect to go with the nursery rhyme
• How to Make Paper Plate Masks for any occasion!
• This Paper Plate Goldfish is so cute!
• Make a paper plate rainbow
• Make paper plate animals with these cute craft ideas!