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 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.

One of those blog posts, happens to be one of 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,  I cringe at the writing and pictures} but it really shows what people like. EASY, straight-forward crafts!!!

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 Penguin kid craft idea. It’s super simple for the younger ones and it’s got an added keepsake element to it too! I just hope it brings some new inspiration to you!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Penguin Craft Supplies:

* Black/White/Orange Cardstock
* Paper Scissors
* Marker and/or Pencil
* White Craft Paint
* Paint Brush or Plastic Fork
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

* First trace your child’s hands on the orange cardstock. Trim out. Set aside. These will be the penguin’s feet.
* Next cut out a large penguin shape out of the black construction paper.
* Add a small squirt of white paint in the center. 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 beak, large eyes etc.
* To finish off the Paper 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!!!

Do you love this rather simple Paper Penguin post? Be sure to also check out Popsicle Stick Penguin and Paint Splat Penguin Friends – Kid Craft kid craft ideas! Both are just as simple and even more fun!!!