Paper Plate Crab

Start by cutting a sponge into four squares.

Paper plate crab. How to make paper plate crab craft this is an easy craft that is perfect to make at home. To make the front claws stand up and be three dimensional first fold them upward on over the paper plate body. Hours of fun nip nip nipping the whole household lol. Print the pattern above and use it to cut the paper plate.

This rocking paper plate crab craft ticks all the boxes. On the paper plate sponge on the red paint on one side. Start by having the kids paint the whole paper plate with red paint. This paper plate crab is a simple craft that even very young kids can make.

After the paint is dry have them cut out 6 legs 2 arms claws a body and antennas. The main circle body part is just the middle of the paper plate cut out first. Start by painting both sides of the paper plate with red paint and let it dry completely. The legs are cut from the top of the plate as indicated by dashed lines in the pattern.

You only need a few supplies for this art and craft and my free printable claw template. These adorable homemade crabs can be gently rocked backwards and forwards and they also have pincers that actually open and close too. By the way most of the crafts you see on my blog are painted by her. She absolutely loves to paint.

You will need red paint a paper plate scissors glue and 2 googly eyes to make this crab.