Ahoy mateys! Looking for a fun pirate craft to do with your kids? You don’t need to spend hours searching the web for ideas or trekking down to the store – you can make this delightful cupcake liner pirate craft right at home!
This simple and inexpensive DIY project is so easy, even the littlest buccaneers in your family will be able to join in on all the crafting fun.
Gnomes have taken the crafting world by storm, and for good reason. They’re adorable, versatile, and relatively simple to make. When you add a pirate twist, you get an enchanting character that can brighten any space. Whether it’s for a themed party, boredom buster, or a handmade gift, pirate gnomes crafted from cupcake liners are sure to impress!
Craft Supplies:
Before we start, let’s gather all the necessary materials. The best part? You probably already have most of these supplies at home.
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pirate Hat Printable – on our landing page
- Large, White Cupcake Liners
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Markers, Crayons or Coloring Pencils
- Embellishments
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Directions:
- First things first – download and print the provided file in the supply list above on your WHITE cardstock paper. One print gives you FOUR pirate hats to work with.
- Color in one of the hat designs and trim it out.
- Save the remaining printable to repeat the craft, while setting aside the finished hat cutout for now.
- Now grab your choice of RED cardstock paper and TWO white cupcake liners.
- Flatten each one of your muffin cup liners out with your hands.
- Glue them together, on top of each other, right in the center of the red cardstock paper. This is the pirate’s beard.
- Next grab your remaining light brown cardstock paper.
- Cut out an oval shape for his nose.
- The last step, is to glue the hat and nose in place on top of the cupcake liners. That’s it!
- Finally add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display your cupcake liner pirate gnome piece proudly for ALL to see!
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Ready to get started? Gather your materials, follow these steps, and watch as your cupcake liners transform into adorable pirate gnomes. Happy crafting!
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