Fun Paper Plate Basketball Craft for Kids
Putting together crafts for kids at home is so much fun! And when you make a craft about something they’re interested in, they’re sure to have even more fun getting creative. So, if you have a sports fan at home, they’re going to have a blast making this paper plate basketball craft. All you need are some plates, paint, and a marker to put together this fun DIY art project today!
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Any basketball fan will have blast making this cute art project — no matter how old they are! And the best part about this fun party activity is that you only need a few household craft supplies to put it together. That means you probably already have everything you need at home right now!
Paper Plate Basketball Craft
This fun paper plate craft is so simple to make, which means it’s a great option for entertaining kids at a basketball themed birthday party or keeping the kids occupied on a lazy afternoon.
But the best part about this simple DIY is that you need just handful of supplies you probably have laying around the house right now to make it. And if there’s something on the list that you don’t have, you can grab it at Dollar Tree!
Here’s what you need to make your own paper plate basketball with your kids:
- Paper plates. You can use any size paper plates to create your basketball craft with your kids. Our basketballs were made with small 6-inch plates because that’s what we had at home already. Full-sized plates would also work to make larger basketballs.
- Orange paint. To turn your plain white plates into basketballs, you’ll need some orange paint. I suggest using acrylic craft paint because it provides a nice, thick coat.
- Pom poms and clothespins. To give the painted basketballs a textured look, we used pom poms to paint the plates instead of a traditional paint brush. Use a clothespins to hold the pom poms in place while your kids paint to keep their hands from getting messy!
- Black marker. Finish making your own basketball craft with a black marker to draw the lines on the ball! You can also use black paint and a paintbrush to do this part of the art project.
How to Make a Paper Plate Basketball
Now that you have all your supplies gathered up, it’s time to get crafty! Have some fun with your kids making your own basketball DIY at home or in the classroom by following these easy instructions.
The first step to turning your paper plate into a basketball is to do some painting. We used orange paint to give it the look of a traditional basketball. First, pour the paint onto a paper plate. Then, pinch the ends of the clothespin to open it. Place a pom pom in the center of the clip and close the clip to hold the pom pom in place.
After that, your kids can hold the end of the clothespin and dip the pom pom into the orange paint. Then, dab the paint all over the paper plate until it’s fully covered. The dabbing motion will help give the paint a more textured look when it’s dry!
When the paint is completely dry, grab your black marker. First, draw a horizontal line across the center of the plate.
Then, draw a vertical line across the center of the plate to form a cross. After that, draw one curved line on each side of the plate to finish giving the plate the look of a basketball!
Basketball Craft Ideas
Your kids are going to have a blast making their own basketballs with supplies you have on hand. Whether you’re putting together this cute craft at home, in the classroom, or at a party, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone involved.
And since this basketball themed craft is so simple to make, it’s also easy to customize! Try these craft ideas as you’re putting your own art project together to create an adorable sports themed craft with your kids today.
- Use an orange paper plate. You can skip the mess of paint by using an orange paper plate to make your football craft. You can find solid colored paper plates at Dollar Tree in the party section!
- Color the plate with markers or crayons. In addition to paint, you can also decorate your basketball plates with orange markers or crayons to skip the mess!
- Draw the lines with paint. If you don’t have a black marker on hand, you can also use paint to draw the lines on your basketball. Just use a small paint brush and black paint to finish off your craft!
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
