Ninja Turtles Made From Paper Plates

Hi my crafty friends! Did you happen to catch my Ninja Turtle Themed Birthday Party post that went live this past week on Glued To My Crafts? {if you didn’t – be sure to click on over to see it!}

Continuing on with the AWESOME theme – today I’m sharing a kid craft that is sure to be a BIG hit with those kids who love those crime-fighting turtles {maybe even be a fun craft to do at a birthday party – hint hint!} All it takes is some simple tissue paper, paper plates and cardstock! That’s it! Nothing intimidating!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab our craft supplies and make some TURTLE-LY cool Paper Plate Ninja Turtles together! You can find ALL the details you need to know!

Happy crafting and COWABUNGA DUDE!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished ninja turtles made from a paper plate, on our Facebook page wall so we can admire your hard work from a far today! I can’t wait to see which ninja turtle character you decide to recreate! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR NINJA TURTLE CRAFT WITH —> Cupcake Liner Ninja Turtles

Craft Supplies:

Paper Plate {large or small – one per craft}
School Glue or Glue Stick
Green Tissue Paper
Paint Brush
Colored Cardstock Paper {we used purple, orange, blue, black and white}
Paper Craft Scissors

Directions:

First have your child pick their color mask for their ninja turtle. Set aside.
Next have your child cut their green tissue paper into small squares.
Have your child paint a thick layer of glue all over their paper plate, really making sure you get every inch covered.
Next have them place the tissue paper squares on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
To finish off the Paper Plate Ninja Turtle Face Kid Craft – cut out some mask and turtle facial features from the cardstock. Then glue those pieces to the front of the decorated paper plate, along with any other embellishments you see fit.
Then display proudly for all to see!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED NINJA TURTLE CRAFT WITH —> SUPER EASY & QUICK Popsicle Stick Turtle

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas like the one above, be sure to check our Paper Bag Ninja Turtles craft idea, which ironically ALSO pairs nicely with today’s themed tutorial – hint hint!

And “if” you decide to make today’s paper plate Ninja Turtle craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Plate Ninja Turtles

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Instructions:

First have your child pick their color mask for their ninja turtle. Set aside.
Next have your child cut their green tissue paper into small squares.
Have your child paint a thick layer of glue all over their paper plate, really making sure you get every inch covered.
Next have them place the tissue paper squares on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered.
To finish off the Paper Plate Ninja Turtle Face Kid Craft – cut out some mask and turtle facial features from the cardstock. Then glue those pieces to the front of the decorated paper plate, along with any other embellishments you see fit.
Then display proudly for all to see!

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