Photo Mermaid Craft For Girls [Free Template]

With summer time approaching, we’re dreaming about all the crafty things we can do while the kids are out of school!

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Today we’re changing things up and making an easy girls’ craft perfect for summertime! This photo mermaid craft is so sweet and fun to make too.

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Supplies

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Download the mermaid template. There are 2 templates included in the file.

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Use the template of your choice and cut out all the pieces on the coordinating colored card stock.

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Place some glue along the top of the mermaid tail and glue to the bottom of the body piece.

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Attach the swim top to the main body and glue in place.

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Use the scissors to cut out the child’s face from the photo. Place the bangs piece of the hair on top of the photo and glue in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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