Time to get creative! We love this fun and easy paper & fork painted penguin craft – it’s the perfect way to get your little ones in the holiday spirit. Grab some paint and paper, and let their imaginations fly!
Fork Painted Penguin Craft
Back when I first started Glued To My Crafts {in 2012} I had no idea what the “blogging world” would bring me.
Here I am five years later, a lot wiser and surprising, streaming a full time income from the very thing that brings me so much joy. How time flies and it’s amazing what technology has brought us to. Am I right?
Anyways – back to my story. When I first started my blog, it was just a place where I could share the many craft projects I was up to, hoping “maybe” to inspire a few here and there. I never really put much thought into it. It basically a diary.
Fast forward some time. One of my blog posts, becomes one of my MOST popular posts to date. It’s titled Top 20 Winter Themed Crafts and it brings me daily traffic from Google and Pinterest. It’s not the fanciest posts {in fact, Â I cringe at the writing and pictures} but it really shows what people like. EASY, straight-forward crafts for their kids!!!
So in an effort to “spruce” up Glued To My Crafts this year, I’m making an effort to bring life back to my ultimate reader favorites. Starting with this Simple Paper and Fork Painted Penguin kid craft idea. It’s super simple for the younger ones and it’s got an added keepsake element to it too! It’s a basic cut and paint craft idea. I just hope it brings some new inspiration to you!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished paper and paint penguin creations on our Facebook page to see! I just know you are going to have a blast recreating it with your child and I can’t wait to see those fork painted penguins afterwards! #gluedtomycrafts
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Feeling some chilly vibes? Get creative and make this fun paper & fork painted penguin craft! A perfect weekend project for all ages that the whole family can enjoy.
Craft Supplies:
- Black Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Paper Scissors
- Marker and/or Pencil
- White Craft Paint
- Paint Brush or Plastic Fork
- School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
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Directions:
- First trace both of your child’s hands on the orange cardstock paper.
- Trim out each shape.
- Set them aside till later on. These will be the penguin’s feet.
- Next cut out a large penguin shape out of the black construction paper.
- Add a squirt of white paint in the center. Just a small amount. You can always add more later on.
- Hand over a paint brush {or fork} to your child. Tell them to only paint the middle part to create the belly of the penguin.
- While they are working on that, cut out the remaining penguin elements from the cardstock. Think triangle beak, circular large eyes etc.
- When they are done painting the belly on, it’s time for the last step! To finish off the Fork Painted Penguin kid craft, staple/glue your cardstock pieces in place.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit {maybe some glitter or a hairbow} before displaying proudly!!!
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Then be sure to also check out Popsicle Stick Penguin and Paint Splat Penguin craft tutorials! Both of which are super simple and would pair nicely with today’s fork painted penguin craft – hint hint!
Paper and Fork Painted Penguin
- Marker and/or Pencil
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- White Craft Paint
Instructions
- First trace both of your child's hands on the orange cardstock paper.Orange Cardstock Paper
- Trim out each shape.
- Set them aside till later on. These will be the penguin's feet.
- Next cut out a large penguin shape out of the black cardstock paper.Black Cardstock Paper
- Add a squirt of white paint in the center. Just a small amount. You can always add more later on.White Craft Paint
- Hand over a paint brush {or fork} to your child. Tell them to only paint the middle part to create the belly of the penguin.
- While they are working on that, cut out the remaining penguin elements from the remaining cardstock paper. Think triangle beak, circular large eyes etc.White Cardstock Paper
- When they are done painting the belly on, it's time for the last step! To finish off the Fork Painted Penguin kid craft, staple/glue your cardstock pieces in place.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit {maybe some glitter or a hairbow} before displaying proudly!!!
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