This cute paper plate turtle craft is so sweet and easy to make, each turtle turns out beautiful and unique and with it being a low budget idea it’s perfect for home or group crafting!
here’s what we used
- Paper plate
- Green card
- Tissue paper
- Googly eye/sticker eye
- Scissors
- Glue
How to make a Paper plate turtle
Start by taking your paper plate and cutting it in half. Next take your tissue paper and either cut or tear off several small multicoloured pieces. Glue your tissue paper down all across the half paper plate to make your decorated shell design.
Cut out a lightbulb shaped piece to make the turtles head and then cut out the shape of your turtle’s mouth on the rounded side of the head as you can see above. Glue the head down on the back of your paper plate.
Now cut out two large L shaped flippers and glue them down in place on the back of the paper plate so that they sit nicely at the bottom of the turtle’s shell.
Finally cut and stick a pointy little tail at the back end of the turtle and add your eye to complete its face.. your turtle is ready to be popped aside to dry!
