We are SWIMMING on by with another easy summer themed kid craft idea on Glued To My Crafts today!
This time we are calling it an “under the sea” idea and it’s titled Mermaid In Paper Plate Clam. It’s super adorable, comes with a FREE color-in printable to get you started AND can be customized however you like!
With minimal steps and supplies, my favorite part is that kids can make their mermaid {and paper plate clam shell} resemble their style & extra good taste!
Paper Plate Mermaid Clam Craft
Have you been on the fence on what to do “crafty-wise” with the kids this summer? If you have been… hopefully we can change your mind today with our latest mermaid in clam kid craft idea!
It’s simply mer-tastic {if I do say so myself!} and kids can recreate it with ease. Plus moms and dads don’t have to go crazy on the supply list when it comes to this seashell craft, so it’s going to be a win-win for everyone!
We have all the details and FREE MERMAID BODY PRINTABLE TEMPLATE listed below for your convenience {a HUGE thank you to LizaMarkleSparkles on Etsy for the awesome mermaid graphic!}
Please don’t forget to share pictures of your mermaid paper pieces. You can find us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram. I can’t wait to see your beautiful mermaid craft creations! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR BEACH THEMED CRAFT WITH —> Clothespin Mermaids
Your little ones will love making this Mermaid In a Paper Plate Clam Craft! It’s the perfect activity to get them excited about summertime and all things under the sea!
Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one per mermaid craft
- Washable Craft Paint {in any color you like – I used a shade of gold!}
- Foam Paint Brush
- Basic Paper Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- White Cardstock Paper
- FREE MERMAID BODY TEMPLATE ON BOX.COM
- Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils
- Color Printer
- optional materials – loose craft glitter, ocean themed stickers, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First things first – print out the FREE coloring page mermaid printable listed above. Print one print per craft, on a single sheet of white cardstock.
- Have children color in the mermaid in their printable however they like. Let them go wild with the colors!
- When done, have them trim out their shape and set it aside till you are ready for it.
- Next up, grab ONE large paper plate for their clam shell.
- Go ahead and cut it in half and trim it down a bit {remove a little from the center and include a little jagged edge} to resemble a clam shell in two pieces.
- Now grab your various craft paints and paint brushes. Decorate the paper plate halves you just made, however you like.
- If desired, sprinkle glitter on top of the wet paint for extra sparkle!
- When done, set your paper plate pieces aside to let them dry a bit.
- Finally – the last step. Grab all your paper pieces and stapler.
- Staple the two paper plate pieces back together to look like an opening clam shell.
- Follow that up by stapling in the paper mermaid, to the back of the paper plate pieces. Your mermaid should look like she is peeking out of a cracked open clam shell.
- And that’s it! Add other embellishments you see fit before displaying your Peeking Mermaid In Paper Plate Clam Piece proudly for ALL to see!
- PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Seahorse
Now please don’t let the fun stop here with this easy mermaid craft! At Glued To My Crafts we are FULL to the brim with crafty ideas to get you inspired this summer. Just take a look at our popular Handprint French Fries, Moon & Back Keepsake and Wooden Spoon Mermaid craft posts, just to name a few.
Also – don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s creations with us. We are on all the major social media sites and we have a special branded hashtag called #gluedtomycrafts for you to use as well! Hope to see your images soon!
Mermaid In Paper Plate Clam
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Supplies:
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Have children color in the mermaid in their printable however they like. Let them go wild with the colors!
- When done, have them trim out their shape and set it aside till you are ready for it.
- Next up, grab ONE large paper plate for their clam shell.
- Go ahead and cut it in half and trim it down a bit {remove a little from the center and include a little jagged edge} to resemble a clam shell in two pieces.
- Now grab your various craft paints and paint brushes. Decorate the paper plate halves you just made, however you like.
- If desired, sprinkle glitter on top of the wet paint for extra sparkle!
- When done, set your paper plate pieces aside to let them dry a bit.
- Finally - the last step. Grab all your paper pieces and stapler.
- Staple the two paper plate pieces back together to look like an opening clam shell.
- Follow that up by stapling in the paper mermaid, to the back of the paper plate pieces. Your mermaid should look like she is peeking out of a cracked open clam shell.
- And that's it! Add other embellishments you see fit before displaying your Peeking Mermaid In Paper Plate Clam Piece proudly for ALL to see!
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