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    Paper Plate Crab

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    paper plate crab craft

    Unleash creativity with a paper plate crab craft! This easy summer project sparks imagination and provides endless fun for kids. Dive into crafting joy with this adorable crustacean creation.

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    This paper plate crab is a fun way to have fun this Summer! Simple crafts like this crab craft are a fun way to get kids excited for summer. Bring on all the beach crafts!

    I’m so excited to dive into a super fun craft project perfect for kids with you today! A cute paper plate crab craft - it’s adorable! So gather some red paint and white paper plates, and let's begin!

    Who doesn't adore tiny crabs? They are just begging to be turned into a great craft with their strange crab claws and long crab legs. We'll transform a standard paper plate into a cheerful red crab for today's activity. The best thing, though? Anyone can complete it because it is so easy.

    Kids' creativity and imagination are sparked by crafting. They can use their hands to craft something special and totally unique. Making a paper plate crab for today's craft is not only fun, but it's also an excellent chance to learn about sea creatures like crabs too!

    Crafts For Summer

    Summer Crafts For Kids

    Summer is a time for sun, fun, and lots of outdoor activities. But it's also a time for some indoor fun, especially when it's too hot to play outside. And what better way to enjoy summer indoors than with some easy crafts that bring the ocean vibe indoors? Crafts like our fun crab craft are perfect for this.

    Think about it - a paper plate crab craft is the perfect way to bring a piece of the beach into your home. It's an easy crab craft that will remind the kids of the fun times they've had to play in the sand, collecting shells, and maybe even spotting little crabs. Plus, they'll end up with a cute crab to show off to their friends.

    Crafting in the summer also has a great advantage - there's plenty of light! This means the kids can really focus on the details, like painting the paper plate red to make it look like a real crab's body or gluing the googly eyes just right to give their crab personality.

    Check out these other Paper Plate Ocean Animals!

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    For more animal fun check out our Animal Charades, Animal Bingo, and Animal Coloring Pages.

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    Crab Craft

    Crafting is such an awesome way to keep kids entertained. It's not just about making pretty things; it's also about learning new skills, using their imaginations, and even learning a little about the world. In this case, our paper plate crab craft teaches them about a fun creature from the ocean.

    Crafts like our crab paper plate craft are also excellent for developing fine motor skills. When the kids paint the paper plate, glue on the crab's eyes, or attach the crab arms and legs, they're learning to control their hands and fingers. These skills are important for things like writing, typing, and tying their shoes.

    One of the best things about crafting, though, is the sense of accomplishment it gives kids. When they finish their paper plate crab and see how cool it looks, they'll feel proud of what they've done. And that's a feeling that can help them in all areas of life.

    Be sure to check out our Ocean Craft too!

    cute paper plate crab craft

    Paper Plate Crab Craft

    Paper plate crafts are some of the easiest and most fun crafts out there. They're great for younger kids because they're simple and safe. But older kids can enjoy them too, by adding more details and making their crafts more complex. Our paper plate crab craft is perfect for all ages.

    This craft starts with a simple white paper plate, but it ends up as a vibrant red crab. The transformation is part of the fun. Plus, paper plate crafts like this one are inexpensive. Most of the supplies, like the paper plate, red craft paint, and even the googly eyes (though if you don’t you can easily make some out of paper) are things you might already have at home.

    So get ready for some serious fun with this paper plate crab craft. It's an activity that's sure to keep the kids entertained, while also teaching them a thing or two. Plus, they'll have a cute crab to show off when they're done. Happy crafting, everyone!

    Don't miss our full list of Paper Plate Crafts For Kids

    Supplies For Crab Paper Plate Craft

    crab craft supplies
    • Paper plate
    • Red paint
    • Paintbrush
    • Red construction paper
    • Cardboard
    • Glue Stick
    • Marker Pen
    • Scissors
    • Googly Eyes (optional)
    • Double Sided Tape (optional)

    How To Make a Paper Plate Crab

    paper plate crab template

    Start by printing out the crab craft template from the bottom of the post.

    paint paper plate red

    Paint the paper plate with red paint. Once it dries cut the painted paper plate into two halves.

    cut out crab template from red paper and half paper plate

    Leave one of the sides of the paper plate as the crab's body, and then cut whatever pieces out of the other side of the paper plate you can. Also use the piece of red paper to cut out the rest of the crab's claws and legs.

    Assemble Crab's Body

    glue crab legs to back of paper plate

    Each piece will be glued to the back of the paper plate. The flat portion of the paper plate is the top of the plate and the front of the crab. The crab's arms should be glued out of the curve of the paper plate on each side. To the front claws should face out the side of the plate. and then the two rectangular strips of paper should go out the top of the paper plate.

    draw crab eyes from white paper or googly eyes

    Next, we drew some eyes out of the white pieces of paper. If you have large googly eyes, then you do not need to draw your eyes. Cut the eyes the size of a quarter.

    glue eyes to paper plate crab

    Glue the eyes to the end of the rectangular pieces at the top of the paper plate. Viola, you have yourself the cutest flat paper plate crab!

    Happy Crafting!

    We highlighted this Animal Craft along with some other fun kid's crafts in our Summer Crafts for Kids along with our 101+ Easy Kids Crafts.

    You also do not want to miss our 101+ Printable Coloring Pages For Kids and 101+ Printables For Kids full of Crafts and Coloring Pages.

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    Paper Plate Crab

    Unleash creativity with a paper plate crab craft! This easy summer project sparks imagination and provides endless fun for kids. Dive into crafting joy with this adorable crustacean creation.
    Course Kids Crafts
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Paintbrush
    • Scissors

    Ingredients

    • Paper plate
    • Red paint
    • Red construction paper
    • Cardboard
    • Craft Glue
    • Marker Pen
    • Googly Eyes optional
    • Double Sided Tape optional
    • Crab Printable Template

    Instructions

    • Start by printing out the crab craft template from the bottom of the post.
      paper plate crab template
    • Paint the paper plate with red paint. Once it dries cut the painted paper plate into two halves.
      paint paper plate red
    • Leave one of the sides of the paper plate as the crab's body, and then cut whatever pieces out of the other side of the paper plate you can. Also, use the piece of red paper to cut out the rest of the crab's claws and legs.
      cut out crab template from red paper and half paper plate
    • Each piece will be glued to the back of the paper plate. The flat portion of the paper plate is the top of the plate and the front of the crab. The crab's arms should be glued out of the curve of the paper plate on each side. To the front claws should face out the side of the plate. and then the two rectangular strips of paper should go out the top of the paper plate.
      glue crab legs to back of paper plate
    • Next, we drew some eyes out of the white pieces of paper. If you have large googly eyes, then you do not need to draw your eyes. Cut the eyes the size of a quarter.
      draw crab eyes from white paper or googly eyes
    • Glue the eyes to the end of the rectangular pieces at the top of the paper plate. Viola, you have yourself the cutest flat paper plate crab!
      glue eyes to paper plate crab

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