Paper Plate Umbrella Craft (It’s a Pouch!)
Those April showers are a reason to celebrate because flowers are soon to follow. Making this adorable umbrella craft that is a pouch is the perfect way to bring in the Spring season. Once finished, use it to carry your special treasures or (my favorite) fill it with some flowers and hang it up.
If you enjoy making this Spring craft, you’re also going to love making this frog craft, this gnome craft and this bunny craft.
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Fun Facts About Umbrellas
- Umbrellas started as something that shaded you from the sun instead of the rain. The word “umbra” means shade or shadow in Latin.
- They were invented by the Chinese.
- They were once used only by women.
- There is a museum in Maine that has the largest collection of umbrella covers.
To learn more about umbrellas, check out this article by Kiddle.
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How to make an Umbrella Craft
This sweet umbrella craft is special because it’s also a pouch that holds all your favorite things. Take it on a nature walk and fill it with the treasures you find along the way.
SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG
- 3 paper plates (9-inch coated)
- Crayons
- Markers
- Scissors
- Stapler with staples
- Elmer’s glue
- Pony bead (color of your choice)
- Q-tips (optional)
- Paint (optional)
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Step-by-step Instructions:
Step 1: Cut the Umbrella Tops
- Sandwich together 2 paper plates.
- Draw a swooping wave about 2/3 down the plates to mimic the bottom of an open umbrella.
- Then cut on the line that you’ve drawn so that you have 2 identical umbrella tops.
Step 2: Decorate Your Umbrella
- Use your markers and crayons to decorate your umbrella however you would like.
Step 3: Create the Pouch
- Place the cut out paper plate umbrellas together with the fronts facing so that there is a gap in the center.
- Use your stapler to go around the round edge of the plates, connecting them.
Step 4: Prepare the Umbrella Handle
- On a separate paper plate, draw and cut out a cane shape that will be the handle for your umbrella. It should be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide and not include the curvy part of the paper plate.
- Once your umbrella handle is cut out, decorate it also.
Step 5: Attach the Handle
- Next use your stapler to connect the umbrella handle to the top of the umbrella by placing the handle inside and then securing with a couple of staples.
Step 6 (optional): Add More Details
- Grab your q-tip and some paint to add polka dots to your umbrella for a little more pizzazz.
Step 7: Add Your Umbrella Craft’s Finishing Touch
- As a finishing touch, use your Elmer’s glue to attach a pony bead to the tip top of your umbrella.
- Give your glue some time to dry before moving it around too much.
Now that you’ve created your umbrella craft, make another. This time create another unique design. You can never have too many umbrellas.
Keep the Crafty Fun Going!
Create a Classroom Display
These umbrellas would look great in a classroom. You can use them on a Spring bulleting board or have them hanging from the ceiling. It will make your room so colorful.
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Easy Rainbow Craft
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