Beach Paper Plate Craft
June 6, 2026
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This beach paper plate craft is the perfect way to kick off summer! Using a paper plate, paint, and construction paper, kids will create a fun beach scene, fit with an umbrella and sailboat. So, if you’re looking for a paper plate craft, beach craft for kids, or summer craft for preschoolers, this is a great one to try!
And, if you’re looking for more easy summer crafts, check out this list of ocean crafts for kids or this list of watermelon ideas that are perfect for an at-home summer camp!
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How To Make A Beach Paper Plate Craft
Paint the top half of a paper plate blue to create the ocean. Paint the bottom half tan to create the sandy beach. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Cut out the pieces for the sailboat: A brown half-circle for the boat, a small rectangle for the mast, and white triangle for the sail.
Glue the boat pieces together, then attach the completed sailboat to the blue section of the paper plate.
Cut out a small blue triangle to make a shark fin. Glue the fin onto the blue section so it looks like it is peeking out of the water.
Cut out several small triangles from blue paper and a hexagon shape from red paper. Arrange and glue them together to form a colorful beach umbrella.
Glue the umbrella onto the sandy section of the plate. Use a black marker to draw a line underneath it for the umbrella pole.
Use a tan marker to add small dots across the sandy area to represent grains of sand.
Fun Variations For This Summer Craft
Use a light blue marker to add waves to the ocean section of the paper plate.
Make it 3D by using a mini drink umbrella poked through the paper plate.
Instead of a shark fin, kids can cut out a whole shark to glue on.
Make a construction paper person to put in the sail boat.
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Paper Plate Ring Toss Game– Use a paper plate and water bottles to create a DIY ring toss game that is perfect for parties and summer afternoons.
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Mermaid Tail Craft– This mermaid tail craft uses construction paper, making it a super budget-friendly craft for kids. It’s so easy to make and looks fabulous!
Watermelon Suncatcher– Kids will create a fun stained-glass style suncatcher for summer! It lets the light shine in and looks beautiful hung up on windows!
Beach Paper Plate Craft
This beach paper plate craft is the most adorable summer activity for kids! Easy to make with simple supplies and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Prep Time: 10 + dry time
- Total Time: 20 + dry time
- Category: Crafts, DIY, Summer
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
● Paper plate
● Blue paint
● Tan paint
● Paintbrush
● Colored construction paper (brown, white, red, and blue)
● Scissors
● Glue stick
● Black marker
● Tan marker
Instructions
1. Paint the top half of a paper plate blue to create the ocean. Paint the bottom half tan to create the sandy beach. Allow the paint to dry completely.
2. Cut out the pieces for the sailboat:
○ An brown half-circle for the boat
○ A small rectangle for the mast
○ A white triangle for the sail
3. Glue the boat pieces together, then attach the completed sailboat to the blue section of the paper plate.
4. Cut out a small blue triangle to make a shark fin. Glue the fin onto the blue section so it looks like it is peeking out of the water.
5. Cut out several small triangles from blue paper and a hexagon shape from red paper. Arrange and glue them together to form a colorful beach umbrella.
6. Glue the umbrella onto the sandy section of the plate. Use a black marker to draw a line underneath it for the umbrella pole.
7. Use a tan marker to add small dots across the sandy area to represent grains of sand.
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