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
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!

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