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

This paper plate paint splat turtle is a great kids craft idea that’s quick, easy and perfect for any skill level. Plus, it’s totally re-creatable so you can make as many turtles as your heart desires!

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, an inexpensive 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 these turtle friends 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 my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished turtles made from paper plate and fabric paint, on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to admire them! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR TURTLE CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Turtle

This is a great kids craft idea that is both quick and easy to do, but also very re-creatable. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they create their own unique turtle using paint splats made on paper plates!

Craft Supplies:

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

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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.

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Paint Splat Unicorn Hair

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, Paint Splat Unicorn and Paint Splat Yeti craft posts. All three are just as easy as today’s idea but they create a different “paint smash” look!

Popsicle Stick Turtle

Popsicle Stick Turtle Craft Tutorial - a kid friendly art project idea inspired by one of our favorite children's book authors, Eric Carle!