Beauty And The Beast was a huge hit at the box office and is an amazing movie. I've always been a huge fan of Disney's Beauty And The Beast and today we have a fantastic Beauty and the Beast Craft to share on the blog. I hope you like it.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Classic Disney Charm: This craft brings the lovable, quirky Cogsworth to life, adding a bit of magic from Beauty and the Beast to your decor.
- Clock-Tastic Fun: Kids can learn a little about time while crafting a fun, functioning piece that looks just like the iconic clock.
- Conversation Starter: This adorable clock will be a hit at any Disney-themed party or movie marathon, making it a fun and functional craft!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 1 large white paper plate
- Construction paper: red, yellow, black and white
- Flesh coloured paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Single hole punch
- 1 red pipe cleaner
- 1 black marker
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🖌️ How To Make This Beauty and the Beast Craft
- Step 1: Paint the entire front of the paper plate with the flesh-coloured paint.
- Step 2: Set aside for 30 minutes to dry.
- Step 3: From the white piece of construction paper, cut out the 2 oval eyes, approximately 2 ½ inches long by 1 ¾ inches wide. Set aside.
- Step 4: From the black construction paper, cut out 2 eyebrows that are about 1 ½ inches across. Cut out 2 pupils for the eyes, approximately 1 inch long. Set aside the black paper for later use.
- Step 5: Apply glue to the back of the eyebrows and place in the middle of the paper plate, up at the top.
- Step 6: With a glue stick, glue the pupils onto the white eyes, towards the inner bottom of each eye. Apply glue to the back of each eye and place directly under the eyebrows.
- Step 7: With the yellow construction paper, cut out a 2 inch diameter circle for the nose. Apply glue to the back of the nose and place on the plate, directly under the eyes. Set aside the remaining yellow paper for later.
- Step 8: From the leftover black construction paper, cut out 2 thin strips for the clock hands. Strip #1 should be about 2 inches long and strip #2 about 1 ½ inches long.
- Step 9: Apply glue to the back of the longer strip hand. Place on the plate with one end touching the bottom left side of the nose, pointing to the 7 o'clock position.
- Step 10: Apply glue to the shorter clock hand. Place on the plate with one end touching the bottom right side of the nose, pointing to the 4 o'clock position.
- Step 11: With the black marker, draw an arrow tip at the end of each clock hand. Draw an arrow tip at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions. Cut out a 1 ½ inch diameter circle for the mouth from the red construction paper. Apply glue to the back of the mouth and place it on the paper plate towards the bottom of the plate, in between the clock hands.
- Step 12: Cut out the same shape, only smaller, from the yellow paper. Turn the "hats" upside down and glue the small yellow one on top of the red one. Apply glue to the back of the red piece and place it at the bottom of the plate, directly in the middle. Cut out 3 oval shapes (one large and two small) from the leftover yellow construction paper.
- Step 13: Also, from the red construction paper, cut out a shape (4 ½ inches long and 2 ½ inches wide) that resembles a sombrero hat. Make the large one 3 inches long and the two small ovals 2 inches long.
- Step 14: Cut off one end of each piece so that it's flat. Glue the large piece up at the top of the plate, directly in the middle with the flat side on the bottom. Glue the smaller pieces on each side of the large one with the flat sides on the bottom.
- Step 15:With the single hole punch, punch a hole at the top of the paper plate, on each side of the small yellow ovals. Thread the red pipe cleaner from the back of the plate and through both holes. Pull the pipe cleaner until it rests on top of the 2 small oval shapes.
Bend about an inch of both ends of the pipe cleaner several times. Apply glue to the back of each end and press against the paper plate.
💡 Pro Tip: For multi-day projects, take a photo after each stage and use it as a visual guide to resume quickly and avoid placement mistakes later.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Clock hand placement: Use a toothpick to mark the center before attaching clock hands to ensure balance and precise alignment during assembly.
- Balance the base: Reinforce the bottom with an extra cardstock layer to give the finished craft more stability when standing upright on display.
- Dry in stages: Let facial pieces like eyebrows, mouth, and pendulum dry separately to avoid sliding or shifting on curved or angled sections.
- Symmetry check tip: Fold key facial templates lightly in half to find the midpoint and align both sides evenly before cutting or placing.
- Smooth surface finish: Run a soft cloth over glued sections once dried to remove glue haze or fingerprints, especially on colored paper.
- Organize by step: Sort craft pieces into numbered containers or envelopes to streamline the process and reduce chances of misplaced parts.
💭 FAQs
Why are character clocks often crafted?
They combine recognizable traits with function, letting crafters build something playful that still feels tied to a beloved character identity.
What makes clock figures stand out?
Clock-based characters add movement and personality, helping designs feel more dynamic while also fitting into display-worthy craft categories.
Why use animated characters for clocks?
Animation offers dramatic facial cues and shape, which helps transform basic clock forms into figures with memorable, expressive appeal.
Do story-based clocks have lasting value?
Yes, when tied to known tales, these pieces often gain lasting interest and serve as fun additions to long-term themed collections.
Beauty and the Beast Craft
Tutorial on how to make Beauty and the Beast Clock Craft
Calories:
Cost: 1
Equipment
- Single hole punch
- Scissors
Materials
- 1 large white paper plate
- Construction paper: red yellow, black and white
- Flesh colored paint
- Glue stick
- 1 red pipe cleaner
- 1 black marker
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Paint the entire front of the paper plate with the flesh-coloured paint.
- Set aside for 30 minutes to dry.
- Cut out 2 pupils for the eyes, approximately 1 inch long.
- Set aside the black paper for later use.
- Apply glue to the back of the eyebrows and place in the middle of the paper plate, up at the top.
- With a glue stick, glue the pupils onto the white eyes, towards the inner bottom of each eye.
- Apply glue to the back of each eye and place directly under the eyebrows.
- With the yellow construction paper, cut out a 2 inch diameter circle for the nose.
- Set aside the remaining yellow paper for later.
- From the leftover black construction paper, cut out 2 thin strips for the clock hands.
- Strip #1 should be about 2 inches long and strip #2 about 1 ½ inches long.
- Apply glue to the shorter clock hand.
- Place on the plate with one end touching the bottom right side of the nose, pointing to the 4 o’clock position.
- With the black marker, draw an arrow tip at the end of each clock hand. Draw an arrow tip at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions.
- Cut out a 1 ½ inch diameter circle for the mouth from the red construction paper.
- Also, from the red construction paper, cut out a shape (4 ½ inches long and 2 ½ inches wide) that resembles a sombrero hat.
- Cut out the same shape, only smaller, from the yellow paper.
- Turn the “hats” upside down and glue the small yellow one on top of the red one.
- Apply glue to the back of the red piece and place it at the bottom of the plate, directly in the middle.
- Cut out 3 oval shapes (one large and two small) from the leftover yellow construction paper.
- Make the large one 3 inches long and the two small ovals 2 inches long.
- Cut off one end of each piece so that it’s flat.
- Glue the smaller pieces on each side of the large one with the flat sides on the bottom.
- With the single hole punch, punch a hole at the top of the paper plate, on each side of the small yellow ovals.
- Thread the red pipe cleaner from the back of the plate and through both holes.
- Pull the pipe cleaner until it rests on top of the 2 small oval shapes.
- Bend about an inch of both ends of the pipe cleaner several times. Apply glue to the back of each end and press against the paper plate.
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I love beauty and the beast what a cute craft idea
I love how effective simple crafts can be; any little Beauty and The Beast fan I'm sure would love making this.
This is inspired!!! Love it. Can't wait to see the film and get crafy afterwards. Fab.
This is truly brilliant. We are off to see the movie on Sunday, so providing my daughter loves it, which I'm sure she will, we can come back and make this
I CAN'T GET OVER HOW GOOD THIS LOOKS!?!? What an amazing idea. I'd love to try this out with my foster brothers - I bet they'd love this!
So glad that you enjoyed beauty and the beast, I can't wait to watch it. Another creative and innovative craft x
This is adorable, and the easy-to-follow instructions are a win!
We haven't watched the 2017 version yet either but watched the OG (1991 version) just last weekend! Absolutely adore Beauty & the Beast.
Enjoyed this cute tutorial! xx
Love this craft, not just because it looks possible for even someone as non-crafty as me! What a cute idea and a great way to get a kiddo even more hype to see the movie!
I cannot wait to take Eliza to see this film, I am sure she would love to do this craft afterwards
Okay, this is too darned cute! I think I'm going to send it along to one of my friends who's a teacher - she might like using it for a project with her students somehow.
OOH THANKS A bunch, please do share this post.
This is too cute! I'll have to make this with my daughter. She'll love it.
Ooh good idea!
That's really lovely craft! I am gonna steal it and use it in my classroom 🙂
I always loved doing arts and crafts! this is great. I look forward to making things like this with my sons.
This is so cute! I never come up with creative ideas like this, but I always admire teachers and individuals that can.
What a cute idea and totally doable for little ones! This is one of my favourite films too (although I have not seen the new release yet)... but i would love this craft even if it wasn't after the movie theme. I love clocks or its early learning opportunities ; P
Nice post
How cute is that and easy to make 🙂
Ohh this is a cute craft idea and also just in-time for the Beauty and the Beast movie.
I think so too. Perfect timing for the movie!
My niece is crazy about Beauty and the Beast. She'd love this craft. It is too cute, so creative, and looks easy to make. Thanks for sharing this great craft.
Your welcome. We love to share inspirational ideas here on the blog.
What a fun craft idea for the kids! It's so nice that it's Cogsworth too, I love him! I'm sure that this craft will keep the kids busy for quite some time as well.
Thanks Elizabeth. Cogsworth is a fun character.
How creative! It's definitely fun for the kids! It's also something that you can use to teach them about time.
Yes a fun activity for everyone. We love Disney and making activities from our interests is a great way to learn and build new skills.
This is fun and cute! I wonder why his time says 3:35.. it didn't explain in the movie 🙂
Good question. I have no idea!
what a lovely DIY! it looks super cute and like a lot of fun. children cool make it at school or at home! xx
Thanks Natalia.
Very cute craft! Will try it with my girls as they loved the new Beauty and the beast too!
Thanks Otilia.
Wow, this is a great craft idea to do during spring break. It can help keep the kids busy. I will definitely add this to craft ideas for kids. Thanks for sharing.
I totally agree. It will keep the kids busy and you can make different versions too. Maybe even a belle one!
Oh my gosh, the kids would have a great time making this. I'll have to add it to my to do list for spring break.
Awesome!
What a great craft for youngsters. I am going to share it with my daughter who is a kindergarten teacher.
Awesome! I hope she uses it!
Aww I love this! Such a sweet little craft to do with the kids.
Thanks Fi. 🙂
What a cute craft idea! Hope you enjoyed the movie, I am dying to see it
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I've watched it and I find the animation and music amazing. I love your craft! I'm sure my niece will like it too.
It's a fab movie!
Omg what a cute craft!!!! I bet my daughter would
Love to make one of these.
Thanks. We do love Cogsworth
My kids recently got into Beauty and the Beast. This is such a cute craft!
thanks Jessica. 🙂
Aw, what a fun project! So cute 🙂
thanks Claire! 🙂
Awesome idea! Will deffinately give this a go!