Paper Plate Crab

The main circle body part is just the middle of the paper plate cut out first.

Paper plate crab.

Start by painting both sides of the paper plate with red paint and let it dry completely. So as always we ended up making three paper plate crab craft instead of the planned one. On the paper plate sponge on the red paint on one side. We have you covered with loads of fun kids activities you can make with your children.

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 paper plate crab craft involved painting so my daughter was super excited. This rocking paper plate crab craft ticks all the boxes.

Start by cutting a sponge into four squares. How to make paper plate crab craft this is an easy craft that is perfect to make at home. The legs are cut from the top of the plate as indicated by dashed lines in the pattern. She absolutely loves to paint.

To make the front claws stand up and be three dimensional first fold them upward on over the paper plate body. After the paint is dry have them cut out 6 legs 2 arms claws a body and antennas. Hours of fun nip nip nipping the whole household lol. Start by having the kids paint the whole paper plate with red paint.

You only need a few supplies for this art and craft and my free printable claw template.