Want more characters? Make a chicken and lamb, too. To make: Cut 2/3 to 3/4 off a paper plate. Cut ears from white and pink craft paper and glue to the back of the plate along the top rounded edge.

At your next barbecue, kids will love to turn paper plates into watermelon ... the patience for a more involved craft. For the watermelon fan, cut a paper plate in half. Paint the inner circle ...

We've rounded up a collection of the best Valentine's Day crafts all using paper plates (we know you have dozens lying around from birthday parties past). From wreaths to sun catchers, your child ...