Looking for a fun craft idea that will keep the kids entertained? Look no further than this easy leaf fish in paper fishbowl!
Leaves as fish—kids will dive right into this creative adventure! Perfect for a rainy day activity or a fun project for the whole family!
Looking for a fun and creative activity to keep your kids entertained this fall season? Look no further than the leaf fish craft idea!
This simple yet exciting art project combines nature and creativity into one delightful activity for children of all ages.
Not only will it spark their imagination, but it also offers numerous benefits, including fine motor skill development, sensory exploration, and an opportunity to learn about different species of fish.
So, gather your little ones and some decorative leaves, because in this blog post, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating beautiful leaf fish that will make a splash in your child’s artistic repertoire.
Let your creativity blossom with this paper and glue “Leaf Fish” craft! This fishy project is perfect for the artistic soul looking for a fun, unique way to express themselves.
Craft Supplies:
- Fish Bowl Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Brown and Blue Crayon
- Scissors
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Decorative Plastic Leaves
- Tape Runner or Glue Stick
- Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
- First print the free provided printable {listed above} on white cardstock paper.
- Once you have the printable printed, go ahead and grab your crayons.
- Color in the bowl design however you like. I added brown sand and blue water to mine but feel free to switch it up for yours.
- Once done coloring, grab your paper craft scissors and cut out the fish bowl shape.
- Discard excess white paper.
- Now grab TWO different colors of cardstock paper {in my case, a light shade of brown and orange}
- Cut out a small rectangle piece for your fish bowl to sit on.
- Adhere that to other piece of cardstock paper that is uncut. I cut out my rectangle from the light brown and adhered it to the orange to give the look of a shelf.
- When ready, secure the cutout to the cardstock paper you just made.
- Finally we are going to make a fish out of a leaf and start pulling the theme together!
- Grab one decorative plastic leaf and the tape runner adhesive.
- Run a few lines of tape on the back of your leaf and place it down in the center of your decorated fish bowl.
- Now add your adhesive wiggle eye to the leaf, so your fish can see.
- Follow that up by cutting out a small heart shaped “lips” for your fish and securing that to the leaf as well.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter and scrapbook stickers!}
- Then display your leaf fish in fish bowl creation proudly for all to see!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Paper Plate Fish
But wait – the awesome and super simple fall kid craft tutorials don’t end here! That’s just NOT the Glued To My Crafts way!
If you love this leaf fish craft idea, you may also enjoy our OWL and FOX versions!
Both of which were made from inexpensive plastic leaves from the Dollar Tree!
Leaf Fish In Paper Fish Bowl
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