Paper Plate Pirate Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Summer is the perfect time to spend some quality time crafting! And if you’re searching for a more boyish craft, this paper plate pirate craft is perfect.

[{"selector":"#anim-43e7bb3d-8f25-4a27-b40e-0d755f0a5b3d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

We make lots of paper plate crafts around here, so when we started a pirate theme, we knew we needed to add this easy pirate craft to the list.

[{"selector":"#anim-ddf61acf-6aca-4005-91a0-ce3754021a5d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Supplies

[{"selector":"#anim-d66d45b7-522d-4652-b3b2-66ec6c162130 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(18.359374808005914%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] – White paper plate – Skin colored paint – Colored cardstock (in black, red/pink, hair color) – White cardstock – Markers (black and pink) – Glue stick – Tape – Scissors – Pirate template Learn more

Download the paper plate pirate template, print and cut out the pieces.

[{"selector":"#anim-d7e33004-5fe7-41db-adf2-f88d4ec5cf8e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f14036bc-5185-4063-be02-ccceb7cb9db7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 323.51418%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Begin by painting the paper plate in your choice of skin-colored shades. Let it dry completely.

[{"selector":"#anim-badeb78d-bb89-4f54-8250-0cb80e6cb5f7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-16bc578c-1bfd-48d9-900e-bf29572cc1ed","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 215.65658%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Once the paper plate is completely dry, glue the eyes to each side of the plate, like in the pictures.

[{"selector":"#anim-ec102f3a-bbee-4e68-8cfa-199a0f07f117","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6bde1111-8a79-4fa5-94bf-b06de33df649","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 224.02119%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

We used a black marker to outline the eyes because we think it gives it a more finished look.

[{"selector":"#anim-c9cf3a61-7fd4-4bd5-9be7-f0fd06bc403f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ae37c784-d196-4936-8a02-b81d30d4b645","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 245.65661%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Swipe up for full tutorial!

[{"selector":"#anim-fe8d57d9-0ba3-44ca-a08e-180f77ccd0aa","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1e7623aa-42c2-43ad-8099-ac502cca8ac6","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more