Turtles may be slow in real life BUT this Paper Plate Paint Splat Turtle Friends kid craft idea is quick, easy and totally re-creatable for ANY skill-level!!!

Just check our tutorial below to see what I’m talking about! #gluedtomycrafts

If you have been a long time of follower of Glued To My Crafts, you probably already know that paint splat crafts have been my favorite “mixed media” ideas to share on our site.

What I dub the “paint splat technique” is basically a method where you squirt various shades of craft paint on a folded sheet of paper {or in today’s case, a paper plate} squish it back together and open up to reveal a fun, symmetrical design inside.

Then we take those marbled art masterpieces and make them even better by adding some embellishments to bring them to life. Like with today’s idea, we added some cardstock body elements and wiggle eyes.

So friends, it’s been awhile since I’ve added one of these ideas to the site but I’m back at it today! I present to YOU our Paint Splat Turtles kid craft idea. Still just as easy as my past tutorials you will find on our site BUT in my opinion – more fun since no two turtle shells will ever be alike! Just like the real deal in nature!

Follow the full step-by-step paper plate turtle tutorial below to see what I’m talking about!

Happy crafting this spring season, my crafty friends!!! XOXO #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

Paint Splat Turtle Friends Craft Supplies:

* White Paper Plates {small or large – I used small}
* Green Color Cardstock
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Tulip Puffy Paint {I used a mixture of green, brown and gold}
* Small Wiggle Eyes
* Black Marker
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Baby Wipes
optional – loose glitter, sequins, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* Please make sure you have a good working area that can get dirty because paint will squeeze out of the sides of this craft!!!
* First fold your paper plate in half {one per turtle craft you want to make.}
* Unfold and squirt some paint on one side of the paper plate. I did a mixture of brown, gold and green {I like the Tulip Puffy Paint for this particular step since it’s in a nice controlled squirt bottle}
* Be sure to keep the paint inside the paper plate and not place too much down. A squiggle of each color is perfect.
* Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold/squish your paper plate together again.
* Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your the inside nicely {paint WILL more than likely squeeze out the sides, so be sure to pay attention to that and clean up with baby wipes!}
* Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your turtle shell design inside.
* This step is optional – but if you want to, sprinkle some glitter/rhinestones on top of the wet paint if desired.
* Set aside your piece.
* To finish the Paper Plate Turtle – cut/staple some body parts out of the green cardstock to the paper plate.
* Glue on wiggle eyes for your turtle to see and draw on a mouth with the marker.
* Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly.

Don’t you just love our Colorful Paint Splat Turtle Friend craft?! Remember – you also change out the colors of the craft paint to make your own “version” of what the shell should look like!

Please also don’t forget to check out our Paint Splat Butterflies w/free printable template and Paint Splat Unicorn Kid Craft Idea and Paint Splat Yeti – Kid Craft posts. All three are just as easy as today’s idea but they create a different “paint smash” look!