Paper dishware can be for more than just eating off of. Paper dishware is a great thing to store in your kids’ craft box! Take a look at these fun crafts for kids made from paper dishware before the next rainy day rolls around.

A paper plate shaker is a fun thing to make and then play with for hours of fun. All you need is one paper plate for each shaker, plus 1/2 cup of uncooked rice {or dry beans} and markers and crepe paper for decorating.

The kids will love to create their own Bunny basket ahead of their next Easter egg hunt. It’s easy and fun!

Would you believe that these paper roses start with a paper plate?

No matter the occasion or holiday, there is a paper plate hat for you. See all the crazy possibilities at Alpha Mom.

It’s always to fun to make paper dishware animals. Here’s a cute hedgehog and some adorable chickens! There’s no limit to the different animals you can make from a single paper plate.

Summer would be the perfect time to teach kids about the movement of the sun by making paper dishware sundials.

I love this cute and colorful Rainbow fish craft! This craft goes along with a reading activity, which is a great idea!

Turn paper dishware, craft sticks and pipe cleaners into lovely marbled butterflies.

Use a paper plate and cup to form a space-tastic flying saucer! Attach dollar store “jewels” to make it really spectacular.

Finally, make your own party fun by crafting a paper plate piñata.