How to Make a Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft: A Fun Holiday Project

A simple Christmas craft to make a Mickey Mouse Santa paper plate Craft. Dress up paper plates to look like Mickey Mouse dressed as Santa Claus.

If you’re looking for a festive and fun craft to do with the kids this holiday season, look no further than the Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft. This delightful project combines the magic of Mickey Mouse with the festive cheer of Santa Claus, creating an adorable and creative craft that your children will love. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or just looking for an afternoon of fun at home, this paper plate craft is a perfect activity to get everyone in the holiday spirit (especially if you love Disney or Mickey).

In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about making your very own Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft. With easy-to-find supplies and straightforward instructions, this craft is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Plus, we’ll share some great variations, answer common questions, and give ideas for how to use your completed craft.

Why You’ll Love This Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft

This project is the perfect blend of Disney magic and holiday cheer. Here’s why you’re going to love it:

First, this craft is simple and budget-friendly, making it an excellent choice for families and classrooms. All you need are some paper plates, a few paints, construction paper, glue, and cotton balls—materials you probably already have at home! It’s also a great way to introduce kids to crafting with step-by-step painting, cutting, and gluing techniques. The satisfaction of seeing their very own Mickey Mouse Santa creation come together will make them feel accomplished and excited for the holiday season.

Secondly, this craft creates a keepsake that can be cherished for years to come. You can hang the finished Mickey Mouse Santa on your Christmas tree, display it as a holiday decoration, or even gift it to friends and family. It’s a fun, interactive way to bring everyone together during the holiday season, and the added Mickey Mouse element makes it even more special for Disney lovers of all ages even Disney Adults like myself.

How to Make a Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own Mickey Mouse Santa paper plate craft. Follow these simple instructions, and you’ll have an adorable magical holiday decoration in no time!

Supplies You’ll Need:

• Three paper plates — I like thinner ones because they are easier to work with.
• Black and red paint — Acrylic works best because it dries quickly.
• Red, black, yellow, and white construction paper — Although any type of paper will work for this craft
• Cotton balls
• Scissors
• Glue — Glue stick or white school glue will work

Instructions:

1. Prepare the paper plates: Start by cutting the centers out of two paper plates, leaving just the outer rings. These will become Mickey’s ears. Set them aside.
2. Paint the main plate: Take the third paper plate, which will serve as Mickey’s head. Paint the top half of the plate black and the bottom half red. Allow this to dry. At the same time, paint the centers of the two smaller paper plates black (these will be the ears).
3. Attach the ears: Once the paint has dried, glue the two smaller black circles (the ears) to the back of the main plate on the black-painted side. Be sure to position them evenly.
4. Cut the hat and accessories: While waiting for the glue to dry, cut out the following shapes from construction paper:
   • A long black rectangle (this will be Mickey’s belt).
   • A yellow square to place in the center of the black rectangle (this will be the belt buckle).
   • A red Santa hat (make sure it’s small enough to fit between Mickey’s ears).
   • A long white rectangle to place at the bottom of the Santa hat.
   • A small white circle for the tip of the hat.
5. Assemble the belt and hat: Glue the black rectangle (belt) over the line where the red and black paint meet on the paper plate. Attach the yellow square (buckle) to the center of the black rectangle.
6. Attach the hat: Glue the long white rectangle at the top of the plate, just between the ears. Then, glue the red Santa hat to the white rectangle, and place the small white circle at the tip of the hat.
7. Add the final touch: Finally, glue cotton balls to the white parts of the hat to give it that fluffy, Santa-like look. You can also glue the hat directly to the ears for extra stability.

Tips:

• Don’t worry if the paint job where the black and red meet isn’t perfect—Mickey’s belt will cover that area!
• You can adjust the size of the hat and ears to create different versions of Mickey.

Variations for the Craft

While this classic Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft is adorable as is, there are plenty of ways to mix it up and add a unique touch to your creation:

1. Mini Mickey Christmas Ornaments: Instead of using full-size paper plates, create mini versions of this craft by using smaller plates. You can add a loop of ribbon to the back and turn them into Christmas tree ornaments.
2. Minnie Mouse Santa Craft: If you want to add Minnie Mouse to the mix, make a similar craft but add to the Mickey’s ears a Minnie’s signature bow on top of the Santa hat. You can make a red bow with white polka dots using construction paper or ribbon.
3. Glitter and Sparkles: For a more festive touch, use glitter glue or sparkly paint to outline Mickey’s belt or Santa hat. This adds a magical holiday shimmer to the craft.

Common Questions about Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft

Here are some common questions about the Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft that people often search for on Google:

1. What age is this craft suitable for? This craft is ideal for kids aged 4 and up. Younger kids will enjoy the painting and gluing parts, but they may need some assistance with cutting. Older children can handle most of the project on their own.
2. How long does it take to make? The craft takes about 30-40 minutes to complete, including drying time for the paint.
3. Can I substitute any materials? Yes! If you don’t have construction paper, you can use colored cardstock, felt, or even colored foam sheets. If you don’t have cotton balls, you could use white tissue paper or pom-poms instead. Feel free to get creative with the supplies you have on hand.

How to Use the Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft

Once your Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft is finished, there are several ways to use it to add some holiday cheer:

1. Holiday Decorations: Hang it up on your wall or display it on your mantel as part of your holiday decorations. The mix of Mickey and Santa brings a festive Disney touch to your home.
2. Christmas Party Activity: This craft makes a great activity for a holiday party or classroom event. Kids can make their own Mickey Santa to take home and share with their families.
3. Gift Tags: If you’re making a mini version, attach a string and use it as a unique, personalized gift tag for your presents. It adds a handmade touch to your Christmas gifts.
4. Christmas Tree Ornaments: Attach a loop of string to the top of the plate to hang your Mickey Mouse Santa on the Christmas tree as an ornament.
5. Garland: Make multiple paper plate Mickey Santas and string them up to hang on the mantel.

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Paper Plate Santa Mickey Craft

How to make a Mickey Mouse dressed as Santa Claus using paper plates.

Yield: 1 Santa

Materials

• Three Paper Plates
• Black and Red Paint
• Red Black, Yellow, and White Construction Paper
• Cotton Balls
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions

• Cut the centers out of two paper plates.
• On a third plate, paint the bottom half red and the top half black. Paint the two plate centers black as well. Allow to dry.
• Glue the two smaller black circles to the back of the plate, on the black half, for Mickey’s ears.
• While the glue dries, cut out one long black rectangle, one yellow square that fits over the black rectangle, the hat shape out of red (make it small enough to just fit between the ears), a long white rectangle the length of the bottom of the hat, and a small white circle.
• Glue the black rectangle over the divide on the plate and the yellow square to the center of the black rectangle.
• Glue the white rectangle to the front of the plate, between the ears. Glue the hat to the white rectangle and the circle to the point of the hat.
• Glue cotton balls to the white parts.

Notes

The paint job doesn’t have to be perfect where the two colors meet. The belt will cover this section.
You can glue the hat directly to the ears for extra stability.

Conclusion: Get Crafting!

The Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate Craft is a fun, creative, and budget-friendly holiday project that will bring Disney magic to your home this Christmas. It’s perfect for a variety of age groups and can be easily customized with different colors, decorations, and sizes. Whether you’re looking for a holiday activity for the kids or want to add some DIY charm to your Christmas decorations, this craft is sure to be a hit.

Ready to get started? Gather your supplies and start crafting your very own Mickey Mouse Santa Paper Plate masterpiece today! And don’t forget to share your finished creations with family and friends. Happy crafting and Merry Christmas to all!

P.S. I also have a Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Version of this craft too!

More Christmas Crafts to try:

• Wood Slice Ornament
• Plaid Bow Ornament
• Frosted Mason Jar Craft
• Rainbow Snowflake Pillow
• Christmas Tree Paper Clips

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