DIY Kids Ocean Craft Idea Sea Turtle, Puffer Fish and Killer Whale craft
Today I am sharing part one of our DIY Ocean Craft Eggs. These are super fun and cute ocean creatures and this tutorial is for the Sea Turtle, Puffer Fish, and the Killer Whale
This is a brilliant ocean themed craft and it’s a perfect activity for the classroom. Enjoy!
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Contents
What you will need for this sea creatures craft
- Wooden or Paper Mache Eggs
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush
- Cardstock
- Hot Glue
- Pencil
- Black Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
- Scissors
If you love this ocean themed idea you may also enjoy this ocean animal craft with free template. It’s fun and uses coffee filters. There is also a fantastic popsicle template you can use for more fun summer crafts!
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Instructions For Making Ocean Crafts
Paint the wooden eggs. You will need to give each egg 2-3 coats of paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Download the template and print out.
Cut the template out and trace onto cardstock.
Cut each piece out.
How To Make A Killer Whale Craft
Paint the belly of the killer whale white and paint a white spot on each side of the whale. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the cardstock fins and tail onto the whale.
Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the whale.
Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with a white paint pen.
Draw a smile on the front of the whale with a black marker or a black paint pen. Your Killer whale craft is now complete!
How To Make A Sea Turtle
Paint the belly of the turtle a lighter green. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the cardstock flippers and tail onto the sea turtle.
Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the sea turtle.
Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with black marker or a black paint pen.
Use a black paint pen or marker to add detail to the turtles shell.
Draw a smile on the front of the turtle with black marker or a black paint pen.
How To Make A Puffer Fish Craft
Paint the belly of the puffer fish a light brown.
Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the cardstock fins and tail onto the fish.
Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the fish.
Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with black marker or a black paint pen.
Use a black paint pen or marker to add detail to the fins and tail.
Draw spikes all over the body of the fish with black marker or a black paint pen.
Draw a smile on the front of the fish with black marker or a black paint pen.
Download Your Ocean Creatures Templates Here!
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Sea Turtle, Puffer Fish and Killer Whale Craft
This is a tutorial on how to do a sea turtle, puffer fish and killer whale craft.
Materials
- Wooden or Paper Mache Eggs
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush
- Cardstock
- Hot Glue
- Pencil
- Black Paint Pen or Permanent Marker
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
Paint the wooden eggs. You will need to give each egg 2-3 coats of paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Download the template and print out.
Cut the template out and trace onto cardstock.
Cut each piece out.
HOW TO MAKE A KILLER WHALE CRAFT
Paint the belly of the killer whale white and paint a white spot on each side of the whale. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the cardstock fins and tail onto the whale.
Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the whale.
Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with a white paint pen.
Draw a smile on the front of the whale with black marker or a black paint pen. Your Killer whale craft is now complete!
HOW TO MAKE A SEA TURTLE
Paint the belly of the turtle a lighter green. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the cardstock flippers and tail onto the sea turtle.
Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the sea turtle.
Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with black marker or a black paint pen.
Use a black paint pen or marker to add detail to the turtles shell.
Draw a smile on the front of the turtle with black marker or a black paint pen.
HOW TO MAKE A PUFFER FISH CRAFT
Paint the belly of the puffer fish a light brown.
Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the cardstock fins and tail onto the fish.
Use a pencil to draw eyes onto the fish.
Once you are satisfied with how they look, trace over the pencil with
black marker or a black paint pen.
Use a black paint pen or marker to add detail to the fins and tail.
Draw spikes all over the body of the fish with a black marker or a black paint pen.
Draw a smile on the front of the fish with a black marker or a black paint pen.
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These are so adorable. I’m seeing these as something to do at a kids party!
That is a great idea!
Oh my gosh, these are so adorable! Love it.
Thankyou Leigh
This is way to adorable. My daughter loves fishes and would surely get a kick out of making these. I just love how you have used paper eggs to make these various wonders of the waters 🙂
Awesome. I’d love to see them if you guys attempt to make them.
so cute, will share your post with my friends with kids x
Oh my gosh! These are the cutest! I will have to make these with my niece!
oh I’m glad you love these.