Ahoy, matey!!! Are you ready for another simple kid friendly craft on the Glued To My Crafts blog? Well let’s batten down the hatches and check out this fun Clothespin Pirate Ships tutorial – shall we?

With simple inexpensive supplies and literally three steps – it’s doesn’t get ANY easier than this!

Well shiver me timbers – it’s the perfect craft for those young pirate lovers and it’s sure to get you in the mood of talking and acting like one too! So put everything away on the “ship” and tie everything down because a storm is brewing in the craft world!

Happy crafting my creative lads! Don’t forget to share pictures of your clothespin pirate ships with us on Facebook! I can’t wait to see what you come up with! #gluedtomycrafts

Clothespin Pirate Ship Craft Supplies:

* Wooden Clothespins
* Popsicle Sticks
* Large Skull Paper Punch
* School Glue
* Colorful Cardstock
optional – craft paint, glitter glue, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your pirate ship by pinching the popsicle stick in between the clothespin.
* Repeat for each pirate ship you want to make.
* At this time you can also paint the two for a customized look!
* To finish off the Clothespin Pirate Ships craft, have children cut/glue a cardstock flag to the popsicle stick.
* Then add other embellishments {like the skull design we did} before playing and/or displaying proudly!!!

Looking for another pirate themed craft to pair with today’s post? Check out our Popsicle Stick Pirate Flags {Kid Craft} post!