Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Turtle – Super For Summer!
In the spirit of summer and water fun activities – today I’m sharing a super fun “turtle” craft that is fun for all ages! It’s titled Paper Plate Turtle and I hope you like it!!!
This sea turtle craft tutorial from us is super easy and can be pulled together with simply supplies like a paper plate, glue and tons of tissue paper. It honestly doesn’t get any easier or cheaper than that!
Now if your child is “BEGGING” {or more like bugging} you to do something fun w/them today – why not give this ocean theme turtle craft idea a try? I bet you have the stuff right now in your home. So don’t wait any longer – find ALL the details you need to know, in our full paper plate turtle tutorial below!
As always – I hope this post from us inspires you and gets that creativity going in your home today!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your tissue paper turtle creations on our Facebook page wall, so we can admire your hard work from a far! I can’t wait to see those paper plate sea turtles in action! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR TURTLE CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Popsicle Stick Turtle
Turtle Craft Supplies:
* Large Paper Plate {one per turtle craft}
* Tissue Paper {I used two shades of green, as well as some black}
* Green Construction Paper {for the legs, tail & head}
* White School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Foam Paint Brush
* Hand Held Office Stapler
* Two Large Googly Eyes {two per turtle craft}
* Black Marker
Instructions:
* First things first – cut your tissue paper into squares. Set aside till later.
* Out of your construction paper, cut out 4 legs, the turtle’s head and it’s tail.
* Next slather a good amount of glue on your paper plate. Use a foam paint brush to really cover the paper plate in glue.
* Next have your child child place the various colors of brown and green squares on the paper plate, until it’s completely covered. This is now the turtle shell.
* Now it’s time for the final steps! To finish off the paper plate turtle craft – staple the construction paper pieces in the designated spots to give the turtle life.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit.
* And that’s it! Allow your turtle piece to dry completely and then display it proudly for ALL to see!
PAIR OUR TURTLE CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Ninja Turtles
If you enjoyed this turtle paper plate tutorial from us, you may also enjoy these fun craft posts on Glued To My Crafts website right now:
Paper Plate Seahorse
Popsicle Stick Robots
Footprint Airplane Canvas
Popsicle Stick Fish
Paint Splat Turtle Friends
Cupcake Liner Ninja Turtle Card
Handprint Ninja Turtle Keepsake
Paper Plate Turtle Craft
Tools:
- White School Glue
- Scissors
- Foam Paint Brush
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Tissue Paper
- Cardstock Paper
- Wiggle Eyes
Instructions:
- First things first - cut your tissue paper into squares. Set aside till later.
- Out of your construction paper, cut out 4 legs, 1 head and 1 tail for the turtle.
- Next slather a good amount of glue on your paper plate. Use a foam paint brush to really cover the paper plate in glue.
- Now ask your child to place the tissue paper squares on the paper plate, until it's completely covered.
- When they are done with the tissue paper, it's time for the final steps! To finish off the paper plate turtle craft - staple the construction paper pieces in the designated spots to give the turtle life.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- And that's it! Allow your turtle piece to dry completely and then display it proudly for ALL to see!
