Mermaid In Paper Plate 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

Clam Shell 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!

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