Every once in a while I like to take on a good challenge. So when some bloggy friends of mine asked if I wanted to participate in a Summer Bubble Wrap Blog Hop – of course I said yes! And that’s exactly how today’s Paper Plate Bubble Wrap Turtle Kid Craft idea came to life!

So without further ado – find the full tutorial below for our beach themed friend, as well as ALL the bloggers participating in this fun event.

Let the crafting fun begin – I challenge you to make something awesome with bubble wrap today!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Bubble Wrap Turtle Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate
* Bubble Wrap
* Hand-Held Stapler
* Green Colored Cardstock
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Brown Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Large Wiggle Eyes
* School Glue

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate into a football shape. This will be the shell of the turtle.
* Now grab your bubble wrap and place it on top of your paper plate shape. Grab your scissors and cut around so you get a bubble wrap piece that will fit on top of the paper plate. Trim up if you need to.
* Grab your stapler. Staple the bubble wrap cutout piece to the paper plate. This will give a fun texture for the turtle’s shell.
* Now grab your brown paint and paint brush. Have children paint the bubble wrap to represent the shell {watch them giggle as they paint and the bubble wrap pops!}
* Once done painting, set it aside and grab the green cardstock. Trim out pieces to give the turtle life {think large head, long legs and a little tail}
* To finish off the Paper Plate Bubble Wrap Turtle – staple on the cardstock pieces to the paper plate and glue on the wiggle eyes on the head. At this point in time you can add other embellishments {like rhinestones, glitter or even feathers} you see fit before displaying proudly!!!

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Be sure to check out the fun blog posts below, to see what the other bloggers in the challenge came up with for our Bubble Wrap Kid Craft Challenge!

Bubble Wrap Hot Air Balloon Craft – I Heart Crafty Things

Bubble Wrap Ice Cream Craft – Crafty Kids at Home

Bubble Wrap & Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft – The Resourceful Mama