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

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, right??

So whether you plan on speaking the language in honor of the patriotic holiday {or not} I have a fun craft activity 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 and paint. Sound awesome, right?

Now are you ready to learn how to pull it together? Aye Aye captain – let’s grab our supplies!

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

Craft Supplies You Need To Make Your Pirate:
* Large Paper Plate – one per pirate craft
* Ivory Colored Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* White Cardstock or Construction Paper
* Red Cardstock or Construction Paper
* Black Cardstock or Construction Paper
* Tan Cardstock or Construction Paper
* Pencil or Pen
* Basic Paper Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Large Wiggle Eyes – two per pirate craft
* Optional Material – Large Skull 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 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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Paper Plate Pirate w/Handprint Beard - Summer Kid Craft Idea

Print This Tutorial

This Paper Plate Pirate idea is super EASY and is just made out of a paper plate, cardstock and paint. Sound awesome, right?

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate - one per pirate craft
• Ivory Colored Paint
• Foam Paint Brush
• White Cardstock or Construction Paper
• Red Cardstock or Construction Paper
• Black Cardstock or Construction Paper
• Tan Cardstock or Construction Paper
• Pencil or Pen
• Basic Paper Craft Scissors
• School Glue
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Large Wiggle Eyes - two per pirate craft
• Optional Material - Large Skull Paper Punch

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!

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

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