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Paper Plate Pirate w/Handprint Beard

Ahoy, matey!!! If you didn’t catch my Pirate Treasure Hunt blog post from last week – September 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day.

So continuing on with the adventurous themed fun, we are sharing today’s Painted Paper Plate Pirate kid craft idea!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Pirate w/Handprint Beard - Summer Kid Craft Idea

Pirate w/Handprint Beard Paper Plate Kids Craft Idea

Each year, this day is designated as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. {I’m sure you have even seen the pirate talk feature on Facebook} Clearly it’s fun to talk like a pirate… am I right??

So whether you plan on speaking the language in honor of the patriotic holiday {or not} I have an easy pirate craft tutorial for you to pull together for your child, in honor of the special day.

And guess what – this Paper Plate Pirate idea is super EASY and is just made out of a paper plate, cardstock paper and craft paint. Sound awesome, right?

Now are you ready to learn how to pull it together? Aye Aye captain – let’s grab our supplies and keep scrolling to check out the tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your pirate made from a paper plate on our Facebook page, to admire today! #gluedtomycrafts

SEE ALSO: The BEST Pirate Crafts For Kids To Make

Paper Plate Pirate w/Handprint Beard - Summer Kid Craft Idea

Give your child a fun pirate adventure this summer with this easy paper plate craft that includes a handprint beard!

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate – one per pirate craft
  • Ivory Colored Paint
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Tan Cardstock Paper
  • Pencil or Pen
  • Pair of Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • Large Wiggle Eyes – two per pirate craft
  • Optional Materials – Large Crossbones Paper Punch

Directions:

  • First things first – paint your paper plate with the ivory colored paint, until completely covered.
  • Set aside to let it dry.
  • Next up – grab your white cardstock paper and a drawing utensil.
  • Pick a hand – any hand!
  • Lay it out flat on the white paper and trace around it with your pencil.
  • Lift up your hand.
  • Now using the scissors, cut out the traced handprint design you just made on the paper. This is the pirate’s beard.
  • Out of your remaining cardstock paper, cut out a large pirate’s hat, eye patch and nose. You can also use your paper punch to make the skull & bones design from the remaining white cardstock paper.
  • To finish off the Pirate Paper Plate craft, start off by stapling the handprint beard in place on the top of the paper plate and then adding the remaining embellishments from there {the handprint will go facing outward, towards the bottom of the plate.}
  • Then when ready, display it proudly for ALL to see!

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Paper Plate Pirate w/Handprint Beard - Summer Kid Craft Idea

Shiver me timbers!!! Isn’t that easy? And that handprint beard – oh my, so cute!

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Tools:

  • 1 Foam Paint Brush
  • Pencil or Pen
  • 1 Basic Paper Craft Scissors
  • School Glue
  • 1 Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • 1 Large Skull Paper Punch

Supplies:

  • 1 Large Paper Plate
  • Skin Tone Craft Paint
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Tan Cardstock Paper
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • 2 Large Wiggle Eyes

Instructions:

  • First things first - paint your paper plate with the ivory colored paint, until completely covered.
  • Set aside to let it dry.
  • Next up - grab your white cardstock paper and a drawing utensil.
  • Pick a hand - any hand!
  • Lay it out flat on the white paper and trace around it with your pencil.
  • Lift up your hand.
  • Now using the scissors, cut out the traced handprint design you just made on the paper. This is the pirate's beard.
  • Out of your remaining cardstock paper, cut out a large pirate's hat, eye patch and nose. You can also use your paper punch to make the skull & bones design from the remaining white cardstock paper.
  • To finish off the Paper Plate Pirate craft, start off by stapling the handprint beard in place on the paper plate and then adding the remaining embellishments from there.
  • Then when ready, display it proudly for ALL to see!
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