Tis the season to hang some beautiful ornaments on the Christmas tree.

We made this paper plate ornament craft as an easy alternative to real Christmas tree decorating.

This way, little ones can be part of the festivities while practicing their color and shapes vocabulary.

Paper Plate Ornament Craft

Plus, these ornaments make a perfect decoration for the refrigerator or classroom.

So lets get started, busy elves!

Mix, mix, mix!

Paper Plate Ornament Craft

Use your paintbrush to paint the paper plate with a layer of glue mixture.

Pick up the tissue paper shapes with the tip of your brush and place them on the plate.

Paint a layer of glue overtop.

Paper Plate Ornament Craft

Overlap the next piece of tissue and repeat this process.

Optional: you’re free to add some creative details with a marker once the glue is dry.

You could even write your name!

Paper Plate Ornament Craft

Cut out a square shape with a scalloped edge to make the top of the ornament.

Glue this piece to the front of the plate.

Q: Which ornament gets fan mail?A: The star.

Paper Plate Ornament Craft

EnjoyFive Little Elveswhile crafting!Happy arts and crafts time, elves!

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Paper Plate Ornament Craft

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Paper Plate Ornament Craft

Paper Plate Ornament Craft

Paper Plate Ornament Craft