Are you looking for a super fun arts and crafts project to tackle with your kids? Then get ready to create, because today I’m going to show you how to make an awesome paper plate shark craft!
Shark Craft Idea For Kids
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 craft tutorial 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
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Grab some paper plates, cardstock paper and tissue paper and let’s dive into this delightful project that is perfect for Shark Week!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Gray/Silver Tissue Paper
- Gray Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Stapler
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Various Paper 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.
Happy Shark Week folks! May it be extra crafty!
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Paper Plate Shark Craft Idea For Kids
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Tissue Paper silver
- Cardstock Paper gray and white
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First cut your tissue paper into small squares.Tissue Paper
- Slather a good amount of glue all over the paper plate.1 Large 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}Cardstock Paper
- Now glue/staple on those embellishments to the paper plate.
- Let it dry completely before displaying your Paper Plate Shark proudly.
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