Paper Plate Caterpillar Paint a paper plate to make a leaf. This caterpillar has taken a bite out of it ! Add details when dry. Use egg cartons to make the caterpillars. Paint yellow and add patterns with green paint. Curl some paper strips to make antennae. Add eyes and a mouth. We hope you enjoy making this - why not show us the fruit of your labours by emailing a picture to kate@mucky-pups.com - we're looking to create a gallery of our visitors' works !