Cupcake Liner Fish Card Craft Idea

Today’s Cupcake Liner Fish Swimming By To Say Hi kid craft card idea is PERFECT for Father’s Day, to gift a special friend and/or just give to a random stranger to perk up their day!

With this simple handmade card tutorial, your child can make a one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to bring some smiles to anyone’s face!!! Plus with the simple supplies I have listed below {which can be easily substituted with things you might have on hand} this card idea is NOT going to break the bank either!

So what are you waiting for? Grab the craft supplies listed below nd have a “swimming good” time crafting up some pretty awesome paper themed fish cards for some even better life-long friends!!!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper fish card made from cupcake liners on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! #gluedtomycrafts

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Fish Card Craft Supplies:

* {2} Large Cupcake Liners {any color you like!}
* Colored Cardstock Paper
* Pre-folded Cardstock Cards
* Glue Stick or Tape Runner
* Craft Scissors
* Small Wiggle Eyes – two per fish card
* Letter Scrapbook Stickers or Sharpie Marker
optional materials – colorful rhinestones, glitter etc.

Directions:

* First have children use their hands to flatten their TWO choice of color, cupcake liners.
* Then fold one in half {the body of the fish} and the other in half, then in half again {for the fin of the fish}
* Glue those down on the pre-folded cardstock card.
* Once the cupcake liner is down, grab some cardstock and cut out a small heart shaped piece for the lips of the fish.
* To finish your “Cupcake Liner Fish – Swimming By To Say Hi” card, have children glue on the cardstock piece in it’s designated spot, as well as a wiggle eye to give it life.
* Finally add your scrapbook stickers or write your words out with a marker, around the newly created design to say “swimming by…”
* Then gift away or display proudly!

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Cupcake Liner Fish Card - Kid Craft Idea

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Our Cupcake Liner Fish Card kid craft idea is PERFECT for Father's Day, for a special friend or a random stranger to lift their spirits!

Supplies:

• {2} Large Cupcake Liners {any color you like!}
• Colored Cardstock Paper
• Pre-folded Cardstock Cards
• Glue Stick or Tape Runner
• Craft Scissors
• Small Wiggle Eyes - two per fish card
• Letter Scrapbook Stickers or Sharpie Marker
• optional materials – colorful rhinestones, glitter etc.

Instructions:

• First have children use their hands to flatten their TWO choice of color, cupcake liners.
• Then fold one in half {the body of the fish} and the other in half, then in half again {for the fin of the fish}
• Glue those down on the pre-folded cardstock card.
• Once the cupcake liner is down, grab some cardstock and cut out a small heart shaped piece for the lips of the fish.
• To finish your "Cupcake Liner Fish - Swimming By To Say Hi" card, have children glue on the cardstock piece in it's designated spot, as well as a wiggle eye to give it life.
• Finally add your scrapbook stickers or write your words out with a marker, around the newly created design to say “swimming by…”
• Then gift away or display proudly!

EXTRA CRAFT TIP – change up the phrase with “hooked on you” “you have o-fish-ally…” or “you’re the only one in the sea for me”

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that use cupcake liners, on the Glued To My Crafts website, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make this 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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