Today we’re taking part in the April Kid Craft Challenge. The theme was a favourite childhood character, ours is definitely The BFG at the moment! So far we’ve made The BFG’s Grobswitchy cake and Frobscottle. Today we’re sharing our tutorial for making The BFG’s ears, this would be a perfect addition to an outfit for World Book Day or Roald Dahl Day!
You will need the following:
Paper plates
Pink paint
Scissors
Hairband
Sticky tape
How to make The BFG’s ears
First paint your paper plates with the pink paint.
Make sure they are evenly covered then set aside to dry.
For the next step you will need a hairband, the two painted paper plates, and some pink wool.
Cut small pieces of wool and tie around the top of the hairband. Then place your headband over the two plates and lightly draw a line where you want to cut out the plates. Cut out the unwanted part, leaving a small piece which you can bend around the hairband. Stick in place with double sided tape.
Your paper plate ears are ready to wear! Here’s a photo of my 4 year old trying them on!
Take a look at the other participants here:
Paper Plate Sesame Street Craft by The Resourceful Mama
Winnie the Pooh Preschool Craft by CraftCreateCalm
Minnie Mouse Plant by Raising Fairies and Knights
Celebrate Special Photos with Kid Made Picture Frames by Crafty Mama in ME
Lost and Found Small World by Adventures of Adam
Cookie Cutter Painting Activity Inspired By Paw Patrol by Play Dough & Popsicles
These ears are awesome! I love crafting with paper plates! You can do so much with them.
aww those ears, too cute! I remember watching the BFG with my daughter, whizz, bang, pop!