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Calling all my crafty kids!!! School may be out for summer vacation BUT that doesn’t mean the crafty fun has to stop! Today I’m sharing a “beachy” themed kid craft and I think it’s the perfect way to kick off the summer fun this year!

Just like ALL our kid friendly crafts and tutorials on the blog – this Paper Plate Shell – Kid Craft activity is super simple, fun for all ages and really inexpensive too! Did I mention it also goes along perfectly with the book There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Shell – by Lucille Colandro? PLUS this DIY craft makes for great party decorations too!

So what are you waiting for? Grab those crafty supplies, read the book to learn WHY she swallowed it in the first place and get to work on creating this awesome seashell ASAP!

Happy crafting {and reading} with your child today! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Shell Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Tan Tissue Paper
* School Glue
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* White Cardstock

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate to look like a seashell {use my picture as an example}
* Next cut your tan tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate shell is completely covered.
* When they are done with that, cut out some small strips from the white cardstock to create the “look” of the grooves in the seashell.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Shell kid craft – simply glue those white cardstock pieces in place and display proudly!

If you are looking for even MORE easy summer themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make today’s craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

* Paper Plate Ice Cream {Kid Craft}
* Popsicle Stick Flags {Kid Craft}
* Paper Plate Watermelon {Kid Craft}
* Handprint Ice Cream Keepsake
* Popsicle Stick Pirate Flags {Kid Craft}