Get your kids busy creating their own unique paper plate oyster craft! From start to finish, this fun and simple project will open up a whole new world of possibilities— perfect for any budding artisan.

Paper Plate Pearl Craft

Today’s latest & greatest beach themed paper plate oyster kid craft tutorial is perfect to make with the kids, over summer break!

For this under the sea art project idea, we used a simple, large paper plate, some craft paint and then large styrofoam ball for the pretend pearl element instead. Really easy materials that you can find pretty much anywhere so I really hope you are encouraged to make it as well!

If you would like to recreate this mixed media pearl and oyster craft idea for kids, check out the FULL Paper Plate and Paint Styrofoam Oyster tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! And don’t forget to tag us in your various social media sites or use our special hashtag #gluedtomycrafts for us to see {and share!} your wonderful creations! You can also come find us on Facebook!

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This fun and easy craft tutorial is perfect for kids of all ages! Transform paper plates into beautiful oysters with just a few simple supplies.

Craft Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate
• Gold Craft Paint
• Foam Paint Brush
• Large Styrofoam Ball
• School Glue
• Hand-Held Office Stapler
• Embellishments

Directions:

• First things first – paint your paper plate completely gold {both sides!}
• If desired, throw some glitter on top of the wet paint.
• Once done decorating the paper plate, set aside to let it dry a bit.
• Now you are ready to assemble the oyster. Fold your paper plate in half.
• Place the Styrofoam ball in between the folded paper plate.
• Place some glue around it, so it stays in place.
• Staple the two sides of the paper plate half, so the pearl stays inside.
• Display proudly!

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Quick Joke: 

• What song did the mommy oyster sing to the baby oyster? “Mary Had A Little Clam.”

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Do you love this clever and super simple beach themed craft idea from us?! Well then you should check out our Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tails and Cardboard Tube Mermaid craft posts.

Both of which are great to do this summer break and don’t require a lot of supplies and/or skills! We make it really easy at Glued To My Crafts! That’s our promise so be sure to keep checking back for more awesome kids craft tutorials from us!

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Paper Plate Oyster

It's time to get crafty! Let the kiddos make their own mini-oyster replicas with this fun and easy paper plate craft idea. With just a few supplies, your little ones will have an afternoon full of creative fun.

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• Foam Paint Brush
• School Glue
• Hand-Held Office Stapler

• 1 Large Paper Plate
• Gold Craft Paint
• 1 Large Styrofoam Ball

Instructions

 

• First things first - paint your paper plate completely gold {both sides!} If desired, throw some glitter on top of the wet paint.
• Once done decorating the paper plate, set aside to let it dry a bit.
• Now you are ready to assemble the oyster. Fold your paper plate in half.
• Place the styrofoam ball in between the folded paper plate. Place some glue around it, so it stays in place.
• Staple the two sides of the paper plate half, so the pearl stays inside.
• Display proudly!

Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!

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