Paper Plate Turtle – Super EASY Kid Craft Idea For Summer!

In the spirit of summer and water fun activities – today I’m sharing a “turtle” craft that is fun for all ages! It’s titled Paper Plate Turtle and I hope you like it!!!

This turtle kid 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 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 crafty kid craft post inspires you! 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! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Plate Turtle Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per turtle craft}
* Green Tissue Paper {I used two shades of green}
* Green/White Construction Paper {for the legs, tail & head}
* White School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Foam Paint Brush
* Hand Held Office Stapler

The Simple Directions:

* First things first – cut your green 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. Don’t forget to also cut out some eyes!
* Next flip over your paper plate and lay it on a flat surface.
* Go ahead and slather a good amount of glue on the backside of 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!

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