Shark Suncatcher Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Looking for a fun summer craft for the kids? Why not try making this shark suncatcher craft!

[{"selector":"#anim-c0186e63-3e1b-4259-ac14-4d7297a82e22","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

All you need is some tissue paper and contact paper, and you can let the kids loose to create their own unique designs.

[{"selector":"#anim-20b5ac62-cdb7-4dc6-8351-fcc28214d80c","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-f0e2673d-c634-43a4-bd85-205fc52f4ab9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.789062437319267%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] – Contact paper – Blue tissue paper – White cardstock or printer paper – Permanent glue dot – Permanent black marker – Double-sided tape or permanent glue dot – Shark template Learn more

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

[{"selector":"#anim-fea6d803-d44b-4f73-b79e-74ddc3cb4085","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-19d2f659-83ea-4f81-bc67-732b3fa2f1f0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 330.49089%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Cut out two pieces of contact paper that are larger than the shark’s body.

[{"selector":"#anim-5ce701e2-c929-46b1-9b06-11029f1c9bbd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0f3fa61f-652f-4e52-b051-c7d1fbd5d140","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 267.36991%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Place the cut out shark template on the tabletop, then place a piece of contact paper above it, with the sticky side facing up.

[{"selector":"#anim-3d063d64-bc7c-4575-91d5-008e1f800f5e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-245ae825-87bd-4f3a-8a03-12b5848e2f8f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 192.86300%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

Use tissue squares to cover the shark outline in a thin 1-2 layer of tissue paper.

[{"selector":"#anim-75f4ad5f-6907-45cf-aafa-4804d7a8f56e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ac52d796-27db-4a65-8f65-ab2143f94a98","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 242.02024%, 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-2bf418e8-d590-42e1-bf3e-627b796ab40a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8aa52c19-6255-4da9-9ac4-c85292e6a6b1","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more