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!!!
PAIR YOUR MERMAID CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tails – Kid Craft
Paper Plate Polka Dot Mermaid Tail
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!!!

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