Paper Plate & Cupcake Liner Fish Craft

Hi friends! Today I’m swimming by with a super fun paper plate fish kid craft idea that everyone in the family can get excited about!

Using simple materials like colorful cupcake liners, a paper plate and tons of glue – you too can pull this fish-tastic craft together with your child in no time!

So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those craft supplies and whip up a colorful rainbow fish piece that is simple to make but impressive to show off! You can Find all the crafty details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your cupcake liner covered paper plate fish on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! I seriously can’t wait for you to “swim on by” and share what you make! #gluedtomycrafts

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The Fish Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate – one per fish craft
* Multi-colored Mini or Large Cupcake Liners – 20 to 30 per gift craft
* Colored Cardstock Paper {we used orange and white}
* School Glue
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Colored Markers

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Directions:

* First have children pick out what color mini cupcake liner cups they want to use to make the scales on their fish. You can do all one color or do multiple colors like we did. You will need approximately 20-30 cupcake liners per paper plate fish you make.
* Once you have your cupcake liners picked out – it’s time to make them into scales! Simply have children flatten each cupcake liner and then fold in half with some glue in the center, to create one fish scale. Repeat for each cupcake liner and set them all aside.
* Next take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.
* Have children place the finished cupcake liner pieces on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered {if you need to – add more glue to secure the liners to the plate}
* Once done, set it aside to let it dry completely.
* Next it’s time to give our fish a personalized look. Grab your cardstock and marker. Carefully trace around your child’s hand. Trim out. This is a fin for the fish.
* With the remaining cardstock, cut out some eyes, mouth and a tail to complete the look.
* To finish off the Cupcake Liner Fish kid craft – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
* Then display proudly {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}

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Cupcake Liner Fish - Paper Plate Kid Craft Idea

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Using simple materials, you too can pull this fish-tastic cupcake liner fish craft idea together with your child in no time!

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate {one per fish craft}
• Multi-colored Mini or Large Cupcake Liners - 20 to 30 per gift craft
• Colored Cardstock Paper {we used orange and white}
• School Glue
• Kid Friendly Scissors
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Colored Markers

Instructions:

• First have children pick out what color mini cupcake liner cups they want to use to make the scales on their fish. You can do all one color or do multiple colors like we did. You will need approximately 20-30 cupcake liners per paper plate fish you make.
• Once you have your cupcake liners picked out - it's time to make them into scales! Simply have children flatten each cupcake liner and then fold in half with some glue in the center, to create one fish scale. Repeat for each cupcake liner and set them all aside.
• Next take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over it.
• Have children place the finished cupcake liner pieces on top of the glue, until the paper plate is completely covered {if you need to - add more glue to secure the liners to the plate}
• Once done, set it aside to let it dry completely.
• Next it's time to give our fish a personalized look. Grab your cardstock and marker. Carefully trace around your child's hand. Trim out. This is a fin for the fish.
• With the remaining cardstock, cut out some eyes, mouth and a tail to complete the look.
• To finish off the Cupcake Liner Fish kid craft – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate.
• Then display proudly {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}

So what are you waiting for? Are you going to “dive” right in and make some memorable moments for your family today? I sure hope so! Let me know what your plans are in the comment section. I love hearing who we have inspired today!

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