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Get crafty with these pirate crafts and make it a great activity for the whole family.
I defy you to meet a child who doesnt love the stories of pirates sailing the high seas.
Whether youre in a classroom or crafting at home, a session of pirate crafting is pretty much foolproof.
So, its time to walk the plank.
These crewmates will come together quickly when using construction paper and paper plates.
This craft comes fully equipped with a printable template for the eyes, mouth, and pirate hat.
The rest can be customized by your child (with some help from you).
But did you know your little ones could make their very own replica using their handprints?
Ensure your crafting treasure chest includes a 0.75 googly eye (here) for the little captain.
Paper Cup Pirate Spyglass
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Look, there, on the horizon!
Its our next adorable pirate craft, perfect for completing your childs pirate costume.
Ideal for any age, this DIY project is a great way to reuse something youd otherwise recycle.
I guarantee youll be staring down a fun afternoon in no time.
Create a treasure chest for each child, then havethemdecide what they want in it.
Sequins, feathers, gold tissue paper circles, anything goes!
Stick with that ocean theme and take the kids through some of thesemermaid craftstoo!
Create a paper plate pirate ship that rocks with the tides.
Its so simple, even your youngest can take it on.
If you dont already have some paper plates in the house, youll need to buy your own pack.
Consider buying biodegradable paper plates likethese.
Theyre so much better for the environment, and youll be turning the plates brown anyway.
Enter, the duct tape pirate sword!
This is great for tiring out the kids at your next birthday party.
Foam pieces, washi tape, stickers, and glitter will make these swords shine.
So, why not use all those leftover popsicle sticks to give your child their own pirate crew?
Once done, hang the completed crew on their wall!
Theres more than one way to use up those popsicle sticks.
Ive listed a few of them in my article onkids popsicle stick crafts, check it out!
Not to mention, they use up any old toilet paper rolls lying around.
I love this craft because the kids can make it their own.
Check out moretoilet paper roll crafts here.
Even better if that craft requires some foraging first!
These stick-based pirate ships fit the bill perfectly.
These make for adorable wall decorations, so make a few!
Fizzing Pirate Treasure Chests
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Who knew you could combine good old-fashioned pirates with some modern science?
These fizzing pirate treasure chests can make bath time an adventure or teach a classroom some scientific principles.
Fill the chests with anything you think your kids would enjoy hunting through fizz to find.
Wooden Spoon Pirate Crew
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Avast, its time to make a crew of pirate puppets!
Make one or make twenty, the skys the limit with these wooden spoon pirates.
you might even put them in their very own pirate ship!
I love this DIY because its so easy to customize the crewmates.
Change the bandana and skin colors, add a beard with some fluff, or add an eyepatch.
Get started by grabbing a pack of spoons (here).
Using a white paper lunch bag (likethese), your little one can create their own swashbuckling companion.
However, youll still need paper to create the hat.
After all, whats a pirate without his hat?
These paper bag maties arent the only cool thing you’re able to do with paper.
Check out some otherpaper crafts for kidshere.
Just add some sails, a treasure chest, and a captain for the completed vision!
From there, all you and your child have to do is decorate to your hearts content.
Clothespin Pirate Ships
If were discussing easy crafts, theres really nothing better than these clothespin pirate ships.
In just three steps, your little one can have their own fleet of ships to command at will.
Theyre great for games!
Voila, a ship thats worthy of the pirate scourge.
Create this slime with the kids to teach them a bit about chemistry!
Once youre done mixing, theyll have a sensory tool to help them develop their spatial senses.
Not to mention, this bright gold slime looks great spilling out of a treasure chest.
verify you pair it with a large jug of Elmers Clear Glue (here).
Customized Pirate Hooks
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Did someone say… pirate birthday party?
Its great as a party favor.
Theyll have a souvenir to take home, and stories to tell of their pirate party adventures!
Want to get even more creative?
Thanks to the internet, there are so many other amazing birthday party craft ideas out there.
Check out how to elevate your little ones special day on a budget with these20 dollar store party ideas!
Theyre so simple and cheap to make, too.
These delightful Jolly Rogers feature a white skull cut from cardstock.
Check out morepopsicle stick crafts here.
Colorful Paper Cup Parrot
Youd never see a pirate without their squawking companion sitting on their shoulder.
Hence, no pirate costume is complete without a parrot!
This colorful paper cup craft is so cute, so clever, and so easy.
Grab a pack of colored feathershere, then fasten to the cup with a glue gun and string.
Use some old containers and Mod Podge to get started.
Let the kids fill it with anything their little hearts desire for a fun afternoon!
Take it an extra step by gluing the plastic bottle to a piece of flat driftwood.
It really brings the whole craft together!
This would make a gorgeous nightstand decoration for your resident pirate-lover.
Conclusion
Which ones do you think your kids will enjoy?
Are there any I havent listed?
Comment below and let me know which one you and your little ones will be trying first.
