Paper Plate Polka Dot Mermaid Tail – Kid Craft

Come one, come all – it’s a mermaid themed kid craft idea you simply can’t resist today!

I challenge YOU to run {don’t walk} to your local Dollar Tree right now and pick up a pack {yes – one pack} of neon self-adhesive color coding labels! That’s it! Then get ready for some fun as you and your child make a one-of-a-kind Polka Dot Mermaid Tail out of a simple paper plate!

YUP! With only THREE simple craft supplies, it’s simply striking and eye-catching! Did I mention, it’s SUPER cheap and rather unique as well?

On that note, I bet you are going to dive right in and have a blast creating your own polka dot mermaid tail creation today. Then make it stand out even more, by snapping a few pictures to share on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see! I can’t wait to see your paper plate mermaid tails in action!

Well – enough chit chat from me! Find all the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my dear friends! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE MERMAID TAIL CRAFT WITH —> Paper & Glitter Mermaid Tail Craft

Mermaid Tail Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per mermaid tail craft}
* Polka Dot Color Coding Labels {affiliate link on Amazon}
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Green Cardstock Paper {affiliate link on Amazon}

Directions:

* First things first – cut off two small sections off your paper plate to look like a mermaid tail.
* Discard the extra pieces. A good way to describe this step is to cut your paper plate to look like a carrot.
* Now you are ready for the scales! Have children place their color coding labels ALL over the paper plate, until it’s completely covered. They can layer them, make a pattern etc. Whatever they like on this step!
* To finish off the Polka Dot Mermaid Tail – cut out TWO fins from the green cardstock and staple it to the paper plate piece.
* That’s a wrap! Then display proudly for all to see!!!

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Paper Plate Polka Dot Mermaid Tail

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Transform the ordinary into an outside-the-box idea this summer! Check out our Dollar Tree Inspired Polka Dot Mermaid Tail kid craft idea!

Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate {one per mermaid tail craft}
• Polka Dot Color Coding Labels
• Basic Craft Scissors
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Green Cardstock Paper

Instructions:

• First things first - cut off two small sections off your paper plate to look like a mermaid tail.
• Discard the extra pieces. A good way to describe this step is to cut your paper plate to look like a carrot.
• Now you are ready for the scales! Have children place their color coding labels ALL over the paper plate, until it's completely covered. They can layer them, make a pattern etc. Whatever they like on this step!
• To finish off the Polka Dot Mermaid Tail - cut out TWO fins from the green cardstock and staple it to the paper plate piece.
• That's a wrap! Then display proudly for all to see!!!

Love this polka dot mermaid tail craft idea? We sure hope so! So why let the fun stop here?

Come linger on our site and be sure to check out our Wooden Spoon Mermaid post from us. It’s another crafty idea perfect for those mermaid lovers in your life!