Paper Plate Shark – Kids Craft Idea For Summer Fun!

Did you know August 10th {this coming Sunday} marks the beginning of Shark Week on Discovery Channel? That’s why our Paper Plate Shark kid craft tutorial is perfect to be shared with you all today!

Last year this time-frame, I shared our “Footprint Sharks” craft on Glued To My Crafts, which I made with my son in honor of the big yearly TV event. This year is no different and we did another simple “shark” themed craft in celebration.

Below you will find all the supplies and quick tutorial on how YOU can make this Paper Plate and Tissue Paper Shark Kid Craft w/your child today.

And don’t worry – this shark doesn’t bite and the craft is SUPER simple. No blood in sight or animals to be harmed. Let’s grab our supplies – shall we??? You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished tissue paper shark creation, on our Facebook page to admire from afar! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR SHARK CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Shark – Kid Craft Idea For Shark Week

Paper Plate Shark Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per shark craft}
* Gray/Silver Tissue Paper
* Gray/White Cardstock Paper
* Basic Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Black Sharpie Marker
optional materials – Various Punches

Directions:

* First cut your tissue paper into small squares.
* Slather a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
* Ask your child to completely cover their paper plate in tissue paper.
* While they work on that – cut out the other embellishments to give the shark life. {think eyes, arms, mouth, etc}
* Now glue/staple on those embellishments to the paper plate.
* Let it dry completely before displaying your Paper Plate Shark proudly.

PAIR YOUR FINISHED SHARK CRAFT WITH —> Footprint Sharks Keepsake – Shark Week Kid Craft

Paper Plate Shark - Kid Craft Idea For Summer Fun!

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Paper Plate Shark {Kid Craft} Don't worry - this shark doesn't bite and the craft is SUPER simple. No blood in sight or animals to be harmed!

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate {one per shark craft}
• Gray/Silver Tissue Paper
• Gray/White Cardstock Paper
• Basic Craft Scissors
• School Glue
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Black Sharpie Marker
• optional materials - Various Punches

Instructions:

• First cut your tissue paper into small squares.
• Slather a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.
• Ask your child to completely cover their paper plate in tissue paper.
• While they work on that - cut out the other embellishments to give the shark life. {think eyes, arms, mouth, etc}
• Now glue/staple on those embellishments to the paper plate.
• Let it dry completely before displaying your Paper Plate Shark proudly.

Happy Shark Week folks! May it be extra crafty!

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