Ready to beat the heat with a super cute summer craft? This Bear-y Lazy River Paper Plate Craft brings the fun of the pool right to your crafting table!
There is nothing quite like a lazy summer afternoon spent drifting along, catching some rays, and completely relaxing. If you’re looking for a fun way to capture that ultimate summer vibe with the kids today, this Bear-y Lazy River Craft is the perfect afternoon activity!
Using simple budget-friendly supplies like a paper plate and vibrant crepe paper streamers, your little ones can create a textured waterway for the most relaxed little bear you’ve ever seen. It’s an adorable, low-mess project that is absolutely perfect for a hot summer day at home. Let’s dive in!
Craft Supplies:
- Free Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers etc.
- Scissors
- Small Paper Plate
- Paint Crayons
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Blue Crepe Paper
- School Glue or Glue Stick
Directions:
- First things first. We are going to download and print the FREE provided printable listed above. One print gives you SIX opportunities to recreate this craft.
- Use your choice of coloring medium to color in ONE of the bear shapes. Go ahead and customize it however you like.
- Once done decorating it, use scissors to trim out the shape.
- Discard excess paper and set aside the paper piece for now.
- Next up – layer strips of blue and teal crepe paper horizontally across the light blue cardstock to create a textured, moving water effect. Secure each strip down with a line of glue. Tip: Letting the edges ruffle slightly gives the water great dimension!
- Take a small paper plate and carefully cut out the center circle to turn it into a donut-shaped swim ring. Use paint to add bright summer stripes around the rim of the plate.
- Glue the painted paper plate raft directly onto the crepe paper waves. Then, position the bear so he is tucked into the center of the raft, looking like he is happily drifting down the river. Let everything dry completely.
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This simple paper plate project is such a wonderful way to beat the heat, practice those fine motor cutting skills, and bring a little extra summer joy indoors. We hope you and your little creators had a blast putting this floating bear scene together.
Be sure to pin this post to your favorite summer kids’ craft board on Pinterest so you can easily find it all season long! Until next time, keep making memories and stay creative! Happy crafting, my friends!
Summer Lazy River Bears Craft with Pool Noodles
Ready to beat the heat with a super cute summer craft? This Bear-y Lazy River Paper Plate Craft brings the fun of the pool right to your crafting table!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first. We are going to download and print the FREE provided printable listed above. One print gives you SIX opportunities to recreate this craft.
- Use your choice of coloring medium to color in ONE of the bear shapes. Go ahead and customize it however you like.
- Once done decorating it, use scissors to trim out the shape.
- Discard excess paper and set aside the paper piece for now.
- Next up - layer strips of blue and teal crepe paper horizontally across the light blue cardstock to create a textured, moving water effect. Secure each strip down with a line of glue. Tip: Letting the edges ruffle slightly gives the water great dimension!
- Take a small paper plate and carefully cut out the center circle to turn it into a donut-shaped swim ring. Use paint to add bright summer stripes around the rim of the plate.
- Glue the painted paper plate raft directly onto the crepe paper waves. Then, position the bear so he is tucked into the center of the raft, looking like he is happily drifting down the river. Let everything dry completely.
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