This beach themed kid craft idea is perfect to make over summer break!

For this craft, we simply used a large paper plate, some craft paint and large styrofoam ball for the pretend pearl! Check out the FULL Paper Plate 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!

Paper Plate Oyster Craft Supplies:

• Large Paper Plate
• Gold Craft Paint
• Paint Brush
• Styrofoam Ball
• School Glue
• Stapler
• optional – craft glitter for extra sparkle

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!

Love this clever and super simple beach themed idea?! Well then you should check out our Let’s “Fla-Mingle” This Summer Printable and Cardboard Tube Mermaid Puppets – Kid 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!