We are splashing into craft heaven with this awesome Paper Bag Mermaid Puppet kid craft tutorial! Keep scrolling for the full how-to and a quick joke as well!
Mermaid Puppet Made From A Brown Paper Bag
Today’s pretend mermaid play kid art project is full of mermaid whimsy! With just some inexpensive brown paper bags, tons of craft paint and colorful craft yarn hair – you too can create some one-of-a-kind and shimmery mermaids with your child today. Don’t you just love the yarn hair element?!
Not only is this Paper Mermaid art project idea simply adorable but it’s also completely customizable and perfect for some beach-themed puppet play at home!
On a budget? No problem! We are talking only a few dollars {maybe even cents} for this DIY craft! I personally love hitting up my local dollar store for materials to use in crafts like today.
So this upcoming summer season let your child’s creativity shine by kicking it off this awesome ocean themed mermaid craft today!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see picture of your beautiful mermaid puppets! #gluedtomycrafts
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Mermaid Craft Supplies:
* Choice of Color Medium – Craft Paint, Crayons, Markers etc.
* Brown Paper Bag – one per mermaid puppet craft
* Colorful Craft Yarn {I found these fun prints at Walmart}
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Single Hole Punch
* Large Wiggle Eyes – two per mermaid puppet craft
* School Glue or Glitter Glue
optional materials – other desired embellishments like loose craft glitter, seashell stickers, sequins etc.
The Simple Directions:
* First things first for our paper bag puppet – we are going to make the fins for your mermaid. Lay your paper bag on a flat surface with the opening of the bag facing you.
* Take your scissors and cut out a small triangle to make TWO fins for the mermaid tail {see our images for an example.} Just don’t cut TOO much off.
* Next up, decorate your paper bag however you like with craft paint, markers, crayons etc. Really let those creative juices fly! I would definitely start from the bottom by coloring in the fins, then working towards her bralette and then finishing with her face.
* When done decorating, take your single hole punch and punch a few holes along the bottom of the paper bag {where you made her face.}
* Set aside the bag.
* Cut several long pieces of yarn.
* Tie/secure the yarn pieces in place, in the hole punch holes, to make the mermaid hair. Add as much or as little yarn as you like.
* Finally – we are going to glue the wiggle eyes in place so your mermaid friend can see.
* Then display the finished paper bag mermaid piece proudly or play with it like a puppet.
PAIR THIS MERMAID PUPPET CRAFT WITH —> Clothespin Mermaids
Quick Joke To Tell Afterwards:
What do mermaids use to wash their hair? CLAM-POO!
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If you are looking for even MORE beach themed and/or mermaid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, please stick around on our website and check out our Paper Plate Mermaid House, Mermaid Gift Bags and Wooden Spoon Mermaid craft posts!
And if by chance you recreate this mermaid puppet craft idea in your home, be sure to share pictures of it on our Facebook page wall so we can give you a virtual high five from a far! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Bag Mermaid Puppet
Tools:
- Craft Paint, Crayons or Markers
Instructions:
- First things first for our paper bag puppet - we are going to make the fins for your mermaid. Lay your paper bag on a flat surface with the opening of the bag facing you.
- Take your scissors and cut out a small triangle to make TWO fins for the mermaid tail {see our images for an example.} Just don't cut TOO much off.
- Next up, decorate your paper bag however you like with craft paint, markers, crayons etc. Really let those creative juices fly! I would definitely start from the bottom by coloring in the fins, then working towards her bralette and then finishing with her face.
- When done decorating, take your single hole punch and punch a few holes along the bottom of the paper bag {where you made her face.}
- Set aside the bag.
- Cut several long pieces of yarn.
- Tie/secure the yarn pieces in place, in the hole punch holes, to make the mermaid hair. Add as much or as little yarn as you like.
- Finally - we are going to glue the wiggle eyes in place so your mermaid friend can see.
- Then display the finished paper bag mermaid piece proudly or play with it like a puppet..
