Paper plate masks are a delightful blend of simplicity and creativity. Whether you’re crafting with kids or looking for a unique party idea, these masks are a playful way to express your artistic spirit.
1. Colorful Parrot
Brighten any day with a parrot mask, using a spectrum of colors and a beak extension. It’s a fantastic way to use up those scrap pieces of paper.
2. Cute Bunny
Hop into fun with a bunny mask, complete with floppy ears and a cotton ball tail. It’s a favorite during Easter crafts in my studio.
3. Fabulous Feathered Friend
Transform a plain paper plate into a vibrant bird mask by gluing on colorful feathers around the edges. I love using leftover craft feathers from other projects to give each mask a unique personality.
4. Wise Owl
Craft a wise owl mask with brown and tan paints, plus some paper feathers for texture. When I wear this one, I feel a bit wiser myself!
5. Roaring Lion
Create a majestic lion mask by cutting the plate into a mane shape and painting it with shades of orange and yellow. When I made this with my niece, we even added a touch of glitter for a royal touch!
6. Mystical Unicorn
Let your imagination gallop with a unicorn mask—add a horn made from a rolled piece of paper and decorate with pastel paints. My workshop attendees love the magic this brings to any costume party.
7. Dazzling Peacock
Turn heads with a peacock mask, using a mixture of blues and greens plus a few peacock feathers. The first time I made this, the vibrant colors blew everyone away.
8. Superhero Shield
Craft a superhero mask with bold colors and shapes, perfect for little ones with big dreams. My nephew always insists on adding a lightning bolt for extra speed!
9. Silly Clown
Add a splash of humor with a clown mask, complete with a big red nose and pom-pom hair. I always have a good laugh making these with friends.
10. Funky Monster
Unleash your wild side with a funky monster mask, complete with googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae. I adore making these with the kids, as no two monsters ever look the same!
11. Playful Panda
A panda mask is as charming as it is simple—just some black circles and a little nose. I often use this design in my workshops because it’s a big hit with kids.
12. Majestic Tiger
Roar with creativity by crafting a tiger mask using orange and black stripes. I can’t get enough of how fierce and fabulous it looks!
13. Jolly Santa
Spread holiday cheer with a Santa mask, complete with a white beard and rosy cheeks. I always enjoy making these during my holiday crafting classes.
14. Enchanting Fairy
Bring a touch of magic with a fairy mask, adorned with glitter and tiny faux flowers. Each time I make one, I feel like I’m stepping into a woodland fantasy.
15. Whimsical Dragon
Create a dragon mask using additional plates for spiky frills and nostrils. My friends and I love the fierce look it gives during our costume parties.
16. Mysterious Bat
Fly into the night with a bat mask, perfect for Halloween with its dark colors and wing-like extensions. Every October, this design makes a comeback in my craft sessions.
17. Elegant Venetian
Channel the mystery of a masquerade ball with an elegant Venetian mask, using lace and sequins for decoration. This is my go-to when I want something sophisticated yet fun.