Hi friends! Are you looking for a fun beach themed craft for your kids to make this summer? Well – YOU are in the right place because today I’m sharing this simple but adorable Clothespin Mermaid Kid Craft that is super easy to pull together in minutes AND it’s budget friendly too!

Wooden clothespins are fairly easy to find, as well as inexpensive. After playing around with a stash I’ve been hoarding for awhile in my craftroom, I instantly pictured these beautiful mermaids {just like I’ve shared on the blog before} Next thing you know, wham bam this blog post was born! Best part? All ages of children {and even adults} can customize them however they like, with supplies you probably already have on hand {score!}

So without further ado – inspire young creative minds and encourage some fun family time with our small-scale mermaid project today! Happy crafting my friends!!!

Supplies:

* Wooden Clothespins
* Green Cardstock
* School Glue
* Scissors
* Paint Pens {or craft paint & paint brushes}
optional – rhinestones, glitter, glitter glue

Directions:

* First have children cut out a half circle shape for the mermaid’s tail/fins and pinch it in between the clothespins’ opening. Repeat for each mermaid you want to make.
* Now grab your paint pens and draw on a face, hair and of course – some other iconic mermaid features.
* At this point children can also add even more embellishments {like scrapbook stickers, glitter, rhinestones} that they see fit to really make it their own. Remember – you can also add some long yarn or cardstock hair too! Once finished – display proudly!

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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 our mermaid themed 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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