Looking for a fun and easy ocean-themed craft for kids? This adorable Paper Octopus Craft is the perfect activity to keep little hands busy and creative. With our free PDF printable template, making this cute sea creature is a breeze — no special supplies required. Let’s dive right in!
- Supplies You’ll Need:
- How to Make the Paper Octopus Craft
- Step 1: Print the Template
- Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces
- Step 3: Choose Your Colors
- Step 4: Add Tentacle Decorations
- Step 5: Assemble the Octopus
- Step 6: Create the Face
- Tips for Extra Fun:
- Paper Octopus Craft YouTube Video Tutorial
- Paper Octopus Craft TikTok Video Tutorial
- Download Free PDF printable template Paper Octopus Craft
Supplies You’ll Need:
- Free printable octopus template
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- Colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to Make the Paper Octopus Craft
Step 1: Print the Template
Start by downloading and printing our free octopus craft template.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut out all the parts of the octopus — the main body and eyes. Make sure to cut along the lines to keep the tentacles even.
Step 3: Choose Your Colors
Cut the main piece out of colored paper using the template. You can pick absolutely any color — red, purple, green, blue, and more.
Step 4: Add Tentacle Decorations
Stick contrasting color paper circles onto the tentacles. For extra fun, curl the ends of the tentacles by wrapping them around a pencil.
Step 5: Assemble the Octopus
Roll the rectangular body piece into a cylinder and glue the ends together. This will form the octopus’s head.
Step 6: Create the Face
Glue on the big, friendly eyes and draw a cute smile. You can also stick on the colorful dots or draw patterns on the tentacles to make your octopus unique.
Tips for Extra Fun:
Use glitter glue or sequins to give your octopus a sparkling ocean look.
Make a whole family of octopuses in different colors.
Turn this into a counting activity by counting the tentacles or the dots on each one.
This Paper Octopus Craft is perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, or any young ocean explorers. It’s a fantastic project for classroom activities, summer camp, or a rainy day at home.
Paper Octopus Craft YouTube Video Tutorial
Paper Octopus Craft TikTok Video Tutorial
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Download Free PDF printable template Paper Octopus Craft
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