Mermaid Paper Bag Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Mermaid fans unite! There’s never too many mermaid crafts and activities to do, right?

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If you agree, you’ll want to make this easy mermaid paper bag craft with your kids.

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Supplies

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Download the mermaid template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Optional: Glue the ocean background to the main portion and flap of the brown paper bag.

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Create the mermaid or merboy head by gluing the hair to the top of the page.

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Take the completed head and glue it to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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