Mermaid Paper Craft For Kids [Free Template]
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Kids love mermaids!
They’re fun, get to live in the ocean, and remind them of summertime.
If your child loves mermaids too, try out making this mermaid paper craft. It’s an easy and quick mermaid activity for kids that can be created with just a few supplies you already have at home.
Download the free printable template and make it with young kids!
And if you’re a visual learning, watch our quick video tutorial to see exactly how we made this mermaid craft.
How To Make A Paper Mermaid
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Mermaid template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the mermaid template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Begin making the mermaid by gluing the tail to the base of the torso.
Take the swim top and line it up so the top reaches the shoulders. Glue it in place.
Place the bangs at the top of the head and glue them down.
Position the hair with the braid angled slightly outward, then glue the head to the middle of the hair circle.
That’s it! Can you believe how simple this craft is?
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Mermaid Paper Craft For Kids
Video
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Mermaid template
Instructions
- Download the mermaid template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin making the mermaid by gluing the tail to the base of the torso.
- Take the swim top and line it up so the top reaches the shoulders. Glue it in place.
- Place the bangs at the top of the head and glue them down.
- Position the hair with the braid angled slightly outward, then glue the head to the middle of the hair circle.
Did you make this?
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Free Mermaid Template
Meet Sam
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.
Can I have the mermaid template sent to me please? Thank you.
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I want to have mermaid paper craft template
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This is so cute!!
Thanks, Lynsey!
would like mermaid crafts please send
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I would love to have this template!
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Cannot wait to make the mermaid at my daycare
Great, glad to hear that!
Could I have the mermaid template.
Thank you
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I would like this template please.
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Would love to get the free mermaid template for paper craft. Thank you!
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I could not find the “Form” to enter my email. I entered it in the one to subscribe, and the next one to enter an email was here in the comments section.
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Can I have marmaid template please? Thanks in advance.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Can I have the mermaid template sent to me please?
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Would love to do this craft with my daughter. Where do I get the template?
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂