These adorable snuffly paper plate pig masks are really easy to make and something children of all ages will love to have in their dressing up box. I really like that they sit on the forehead as some little ones don’t like wearing full face masks and it makes it much easier for glasses wearers too.
Springtime is such a wonderful season for getting children interested in animals and nature as there’s so much going on. The snowdrops and daffodils are beginning to poke through, the buds are appearing on the trees and the fields are home to frolicking lambs.
Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to visit a local farm and see the baby animals? My children love the little piglets and always marvel at how small they are when first born and how many there are in a litter. It really is a magical time of year with so much to see, experience and chatter about. These paper plate pig masks are a great simple play resource you can enjoy making together to carry on the learning and exploration within the home.
How To Make A Paper Plate Pig Mask
Supplies To make A Pig Mask
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- 1 large paper plate
- pink paint
- stapler
- felt pen
- elastic
- small cup for drawing around.
- pencil
- eraser
- scissors
How To Make A Paper Plate Pig Mask
Stage 1
Paint the paper plate pink and allow to dry.
Stage 2
Using pencil draw a light line across the plate to divide it in half. Place your cup slightly over the line in the middle of the plate and draw lightly around it to mark out the snout.
Stage 3
Cut it out and rub out any remaining pencil marks. Draw on the snout features.
Stage 4
Cut the remaining piece of plate in half and then cut off the ridged edge using two straight lines to make ears. Use the picture above as a guide.
Stage 5
Staple the ears in place.
Stage 6
Make a small hole on either side of the mask and thread the elastic through and tie with a knot. For extra strength I secure with a piece of sticky tape too.
Stage 7
Measure the mask against the wearer. You may need to cut away a little section on either side for the eyes.
Stage 8
Add any additional features to the ears and snout and enjoy snuffling for truffles.
Oink, Oink…….snuffle!
Pinkoddy says
February 23, 2014 at 11:07 pmOh what a lovely pig! We are just into paper plate crafts at the moment so shall probably give this a go too – thanks for the instructions 🙂
Helen @ Peakle Pie says
February 14, 2014 at 5:36 pmI think this is a really good mask – easy to make and not too ‘fussy’ but Peakles would adore it mainly because is pink!
agatapokutycka says
February 12, 2014 at 10:05 pmI love your masks. I’ve just notice that there is more of them 🙂
Jen aka The Mad House says
February 12, 2014 at 9:50 pmOh gosh I adore this, off to pin it!
Joanne Mallon says
February 12, 2014 at 3:29 pmOh that is so cute! I don’t really do crafts any more but I know a good mask when I see one, well done.
Astrid says
February 12, 2014 at 11:14 amThis is such a fun crafting activity. I love pigs. 🙂
Kara says
February 12, 2014 at 7:54 amHee hee – Love it!
Emily @amummytoo says
February 12, 2014 at 2:13 amThis is brilliant. I need to try it with JD!
Mammasaurus says
February 11, 2014 at 11:00 pmGreat mask and what a fab photo of it being worn! LOVE!
Emma "My Little 3 and Me" Smith says
February 12, 2014 at 8:02 amMy son was trying his hardest to look cute! Lol.
Carole (Healthier Mummy) says
February 11, 2014 at 10:06 pmLovely mask – I’m often looking for things to do with paper plates, so this looks right up my street.
Emma "My Little 3 and Me" Smith says
February 12, 2014 at 8:03 amFantastic, I’m so pleased it’s useful.
Sam @happyhomebird says
February 11, 2014 at 9:11 pmGreat idea, bet my boy would love this.
Mummy of Two says
February 11, 2014 at 8:42 pmThey look fab!
Michelle says
February 11, 2014 at 7:45 pmWhat fun! I like the idea of them going on top of the head!
Emma "My Little 3 and Me" Smith says
February 12, 2014 at 8:04 amMy children much prefer masks that don’t cover their eyes so this works really well for them.
VaiChin @Rambling Through Parenthood says
February 11, 2014 at 7:01 pmThe step-wise instructions with photos are perfect. Looks like you had great fun making and playing with it x
Emma "My Little 3 and Me" Smith says
February 12, 2014 at 8:06 amThat’s so great to hear thanks, it’s hard to know sometimes quite how many photos to include.
Cass@frugalfamily says
February 11, 2014 at 6:54 pmThat’s fantastic – what a great idea x
Sarah Bailey says
February 11, 2014 at 6:08 pmNow that is one fab looking mask and one happy looking little guy 🙂 x
jenny says
February 11, 2014 at 5:10 pmWe love paper plate crafts and this looks fun 🙂
mums do travel says
February 11, 2014 at 12:16 pmThis is adorable, and so easy to make!
Kate Williams says
February 11, 2014 at 10:58 amLove the masks and love the big grin behind it!!
Emma "My Little 3 and Me" Smith says
February 12, 2014 at 8:07 amEar to ear isn’t it…my cheeky choppy;-)
Sonya Cisco says
February 11, 2014 at 10:55 amVery creative, and I love the facial expression of your model!
Globalmouse says
February 11, 2014 at 10:36 amThese are brilliant!! My children love wearing masks…we’ve got a big dressing up box and these would be a great addition! Thank you for sharing.
ninjacat.co.uk says
February 11, 2014 at 10:24 amWhat a brilliant activity
Marie-Claude Leroux says
March 14, 2013 at 11:40 pmHi, your paper plate masks are great! I’ve linked back to this post on my blog: http://www.bookscraftsfun.blogspot.ca/2013/03/charlottes-web-dress-part.html
Emma "My Little 3 and Me" Smith says
March 16, 2013 at 9:10 amThanks for sharing our craft Marie-Claude. We’re delighted you like them 🙂
Damson Lane says
February 21, 2013 at 8:28 pmI love your masks. They are such a creative way of using a paper plate. I think my little one might be going to a farmyard themed party wearing one of these masks in a few weeks time!
Emma (My Little 3 and Me) says
February 22, 2013 at 10:06 pmOh a farmyard themed party sounds great fun, lucky you. The masks would be brill for that. I’ll be posting an Easter Bunny one next that you might like too. x