Paper Plate Crab

This paper plate crab is a simple craft that even very young kids can make.

Paper plate crab.

Start by painting both sides of the paper plate with red paint and let it dry completely. Start by having the kids paint the whole paper plate with red paint. The main circle body part is just the middle of the paper plate cut out first. We have you covered with loads of fun kids activities you can make with your children.

You only need a few supplies for this art and craft and my free printable claw template. By the way most of the crafts you see on my blog are painted by her. How to make paper plate crab craft this is an easy craft that is perfect to make at home. This rocking paper plate crab craft ticks all the boxes.

Start by cutting a sponge into four squares. On the paper plate sponge on the red paint on one side. She absolutely loves to paint. Hours of fun nip nip nipping the whole household lol.

Print the pattern above and use it to cut the paper plate. You will need red paint a paper plate scissors glue and 2 googly eyes to make this crab. The legs are cut from the top of the plate as indicated by dashed lines in the pattern. The paper plate crab craft involved painting so my daughter was super excited.

These adorable homemade crabs can be gently rocked backwards and forwards and they also have pincers that actually open and close too.