If you’re looking for an easy, fun and engaging craft idea to do with your kids, then this paper plate seagull is a great option!
Seagull Craft Idea For Kids
Inspired by warmer weather and our upcoming move to Florida – today’s Paper Plate Seagull kid craft idea is “squawking” to be made!
Perfect as a summer themed craft or even an ocean themed school series in school – this simple craft idea is budget friendly, super simple and of course fun for ALL ages!
Make a whole bunch at once for awesome beach themed decor or just make one for some pretend play awesomeness on the living room floor. Whatever you do – I hope you take FLIGHT with it!!!
Find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!
Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished seagull paper plate craft creations with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see it! I can’t wait to see what you make! #gluedtomycrafts
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This seagull art project idea is a BREEZE to recreate this summer! All you need is a paper plate, tissue paper and cardstock to bring him to life!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate
- School Glue
- White Tissue Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Large Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
- First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center to make two equal pieces.
- Reserve one half for today’s craft and the other for a rainy day!
- Next have your child cut their white tissue paper into small squares.
- Squirt some glue all over your paper plate half.
- Have children take the tissue paper and place it on top of the glue, until it’s completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut a head, triangle beak and feet out of the pieces of cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Seagull – glue/staple on the cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
- Don’t forget to add your wiggle eyes so he can see as well!
- Then display proudly!
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And “if” you decide to make our paper plate seagull 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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Paper Plate Seagull
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- White Tissue Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- 2 Large Wiggle Eyes
Instructions
- First cut your paper plate in half. Straight up the center to make two equal pieces.1 Large Paper Plate
- Reserve one half for today’s craft and the other for a rainy day!
- Next have your child cut their white tissue paper into small squares.White Tissue Paper
- Squirt some glue all over your paper plate half.
- Have children take the tissue paper and place it on top of the glue, until it’s completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut a head, triangle beak and feet out of the cardstock.White Cardstock Paper, Orange Cardstock Paper
- To finish off the Paper Plate Seagull – glue/staple on the cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
- Don't forget to add your wiggle eyes so he can see as well!2 Large Wiggle Eyes
- Then display proudly!