Crab & Lobster & Oyster & Shelled Creatures Crafts

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

Paper Plate Crab -
MATERIALS:
paper plate or alternate (we used snack size in this picture, but dinner size would work too)
pipecleaners or two twist tie's twisted together - 9 of these. If using snack size, cut pipecleaners in half
1 inch(ish) pieces of drinking straw
hole punch
markers or paint

INSTRUCTIONS:
punch 8 holes around the edge of the plate
thread pipecleaners/twistties through these holes and twist to secure.
Put three pieces of straw on each of the pipecleaners. (represents real leg segments)
bend legs to shape/make look like he's walking
punch two more holes, close together in the "front" and put 1 pipecleaner through with ends sticking up. Twist to secure and add beads to the end to decorate (if desired)
color or paint

Terra Cotta Clam Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - A "pearl" of a craft, this Clay Pot Clam is the perfect complement for your fishy friends.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* ecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Cloud White
* DecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Foxglove Pink
* DecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Petunia Purple
* DecoArt™ Patio Paint™, Wrought Iron Black
* Craft glue, thick
* Paintbrush, flat, ¾-inch
* Paintbrush, liner, No. 0
* Plugs, ¾-inch, 2
* Styrofoam balls, 3-inch, cut in half
* Terra cotta saucers, 3¼-inch, 2
* Water container