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Paper Plate Menorah

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Wishing you a bright & happy Hanukkah! Celebrate each night with this paper menorah craft for kids.

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Craft by CIY Staff

Steps:

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1 Cut paper plate in half.

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2 Cut triangular slice from one half of paper plate.

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3 Cover plate pieces with paint. Dry 1–2 hours.

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4 Glue paper plate slice to bottom of halved paper plate for menorah base.

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5 Sketch and cut out 9 construction paper candles, making 1 candle slightly taller than the rest.

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6 Sketch 9 candle flames on construction paper and add detail with markers. Cut out.

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7 Glue candle flame to top of each candle.

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8 Add sparkly details to candle flames with glitter glue.

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9 Glue tallest candle to back of plate to represent the shamash.

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10 Working right to left, glue 4 candles to right of the shamash and 4 candles to left of the shamash.

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11 Add candlestick holders to paper plate menorah base with glitter glue.

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12 Attach ribbon to hang the DIY menorah. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.

CIY Staff Tips:

  • To create throughout the holiday, stop at step 8 and add to your paper plate menorah each night of Hanukkah.