Make summer memories with your mini crafters! Get creative and explore the deep blue sea with this easy and fun paper plate under the sea craft.
Under The Sea Paper Plate Craft Idea For Kids
Hi friends! Have you ever walked into a craft store and instantly spotted something that inspired you? Story of your life, right? {Well – that’s the story of my life!}
On a recent trip to my local Michaels, I found these adorable felt sea creature stickers near the front of the store and it instantly inspired today’s ocean themed kid craft post.
So if you needing a last minute craft idea to keep the kids busy when your days aren’t so jammed packed for the summer – look no further because today’s Paper Plate Under The Sea craft is super simple, inexpensive AND completely customizable too! The older kids will enjoy it and the younger kids will LOVE it! No real rules – just simple fun!
Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished paper plate ocean scene with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! I can’t wait to see what crafty spin they give their art project! #gluedtomycrafts
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Dive deep and get creative with this easy craft for summer! Have a blast making a colorful paper plate under the sea scene – perfect for kids of all ages!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- Blue Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Tan Tissue Paper
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Under The Sea Stickers
Directions:
- First have children paint their paper plate completely blue.
- Set it aside.
- Grab a small amount of tan tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Cover half of the paper plate with glue.
- Have children lay the tan tissue paper on top, until the glue is completely covered. This is the “sand” of the ocean.
- To finish off the Under The Sea craft, simply have children add their sea creature stickers all over, on top of the paper plate/tissue paper.
- Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before displaying it proudly for all to see!
RELATED —> All The Fish In The Sea Card
If you are looking for even MORE easy summer themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our Under The Sea kid 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!
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Paper Plate Under The Sea Craft
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Tan Tissue Paper
- Blue Craft Paint
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First have children paint their paper plate completely blue.
- Set it aside.
- Grab a small amount of tan tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Cover half of the paper plate with glue.
- Have children lay the tan tissue paper on top, until the glue is completely covered. This is the "sand" of the ocean.
- To finish off the Under The Sea craft, simply have children add their sea creature stickers all over, on top of the paper plate/tissue paper.
- Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before displaying it proudly for all to see!
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