Paper Plate Under The Sea – Kid Craft For Summer
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 – Kid 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
PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE CREATION WITH —> Paper Plate Mermaid House – Kid Craft
Under The Sea Craft Supplies:
* Large Paper Plate – one per under the sea craft
* Blue Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Tan Tissue Paper
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Under The Sea Stickers {think fish, seashells, mermaids etc}
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!
PAIR YOUR OCEAN CRAFT WITH —> All The Fish In The Sea – Paper Card Craft
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!
Paper Plate Surf Board {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Ice Cream {Kid Craft}
Cherry Lemonade Playdough
Paper Plate Hermit Crab
Paper Plate Beach Ball {Kid Craft}
Foam Ball Ice Cream Cones
Plate Plate Ice Cream Cone Bear – Kid Craft
Love this craft? Have a question or comment? Please don't be shy! I love hearing from you and I promise I will respond as soon as possible.