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Paper Seashell Unicorn Craft For Kids

Paper Seashell Unicorn Craft For Kids To Make This Summer

Seashell Paper Unicorn Craft For Kids To Make This Summer

One thing you should know about me is that I’m constantly looking for creative ways to stay indoors & stay cool. As well as sharing UNIQUE craft ideas that NO ONE has shared before.

If you are looking to do the same in your household, you are in the right place today with Glued To My Crafts! We are going to show you how easy it is to turn a simple paper seashell design into an extra special unicorn friend that is absolutely perfect for summer fun!

Today’s Paper Seashell Unicorn kid craft idea is super simple to make and kids will LOVE the creativity that will be at their fingertips! Although we have listed a few steps below in our full tutorial, this paper seashell craft can be accomplished ANY way you see fit. Whether you want to turn the decorated seashells into puppets or maybe a pretty banner – the choice is yours! I also highly encourage you to get the glitter glue and random embellishments out as well. Make those magical unicorns stand out from the crowd!

On that note… it’s time to get to it! Keep scrolling to see all the crafty details and FREE printable below! Yes – that’s right. There’s a free printable to get you started even faster! Enjoy!

PAIR YOUR SEASHELL UNICORN CRAFT WITH —> Craft Foam Heart Unicorn

Paper Seashell Unicorn Craft For Kids To Make This Summer

Craft Supplies:

  • Free Seashell Printable {grab it on box.com}
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Color Printer
  • Crayons, Pencils, Markers etc.
  • Kid Friendly Paper Craft Scissors
  • Pink Colored Cardstock Paper
  • Glitter Colored Cardstock Paper
  • Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
  • Large Wiggle Eyes – two per unicorn craft
  • Tye-Dye Craft Yarn
  • Embellishments such as glitter glue, loose craft glitter etc.

Directions:

  • First things first – download our free seashell printable, listed above in the supply list.
  • Next, go ahead and find it on your computer, right click and print the file on a single sheet of white cardstock. One print equals one unicorn craft. Print as many as you like but only use our file for personal use only please.
  • Now that you have the printable, go ahead and color in the seashell design, however you like {I used a light shade of tan for mine.}
  • When done coloring in the seashell piece, use your craft scissors to trim it out from the paper.
  • Discard excess paper.
  • Now grab your remaining cardstock paper and scissors.
  • Cut out a large triangle horn, petal shaped ears and oval nose for your unicorn.
  • Set all the paper pieces aside when you are done.
  • Now grab the craft yarn and the scissors again.
  • Cut a handful of 4 inch pieces of yarn {maybe 10-20 strands depending on how full you want the hair to be.}
  • Cut off another piece of yarn and tie it around the center of your yarn bunch. This will the unicorn’s hair.
  • To finish off your Paper Seashell Unicorn, glue their cardstock pieces in place, as well stapling on the yarn hair to the top of the seashell design.
  • Follow that up by gluing down the wiggle eyes as well.
  • To finish it off, add the custom elements like lines of glitter glue and sequins.
  • Then allow your piece to dry completely before you display your custom one-of-a-kind seashell unicorn head piece proudly for all to see!

Love unicorns? Make this afterwards —> Popsicle Stick Unicorns

Paper Seashell Unicorn Craft For Kids To Make This Summer

Don’t let the magical crafty fun end here!

We LOVE unicorns on Glued To My Crafts! Be sure to also check out our Christmas Ornament Unicorns and Unicorn Hair Bow  posts as well!

Stacey

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Paper Seashell Unicorn

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Tools:

  • Color Printer
  • Crayons, Pencils, Markers etc.
  • 1 Scissors
  • Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive

Supplies:

  • Cardstock Paper
  • 2 Large Wiggle Eyes
  • Tye-Dye Craft Yarn

Instructions:

  • First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
  • Now that you have the printable, go ahead and color in the seashell design, however you like {I used a light shade of tan for mine.}
  • When done coloring in the seashell piece, use your craft scissors to trim it out from the paper.
  • Discard excess paper.
  • Now grab your remaining cardstock paper and scissors.
  • Cut out a large triangle horn, petal shaped ears and oval nose for your unicorn.
  • Set all the paper pieces aside when you are done.
  • Now grab the craft yarn and the scissors again.
  • Cut a handful of 4 inch pieces of yarn {maybe 10-20 strands depending on how full you want the hair to be.}
  • Cut off another piece of yarn and tie it around the center of your yarn bunch. This will the unicorn's hair.
  • To finish off your Paper Seashell Unicorn, glue their cardstock pieces in place, as well stapling on the yarn hair to the top of the seashell design.
  • Follow that up by gluing down the wiggle eyes as well.
  • To finish it off, add the custom elements like lines of glitter glue and sequins.
  • Then allow your piece to dry completely before you display your custom one-of-a-kind seashell unicorn head piece proudly for all to see!
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