![Emoji Ornament](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/emoji-ornament/_square/Emoji-Ornament_Product-Card.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Markers
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Washable Glue
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Scalloped-Edge Paper Plate
- Pencil
CIY Staff Tips:
Steps:
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-1.jpg)
Sketch mermaid head and body on construction paper. Cut out.
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-2.jpg)
Trace hand on piece of cardstock. Cut out to create mermaid hair.
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-3.jpg)
Glue mermaid body to handprint.
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-4.jpg)
Sketch and cut out cardstock bathing suit.
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-5.jpg)
Flip cardstock used to create bathing suit. Sketch and cut out eyes.
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-6.jpg)
Glue bathing suit and eyes to mermaid. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-7.jpg)
Add details to mermaid with markers and coloured pencils.
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-8.jpg)
Sketch half circles of various sizes on scalloped edge of paper plate.
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-9.jpg)
Colour in half circles with coloured pencils. Cut out.
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-10.jpg)
Overlap and glue paper plate pieces together for mermaid tail. Glue tail to mermaid.
![Step 11](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-11.jpg)
Add sparkly details to tail with glitter glue. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.
![Step 12](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Mermaid-Paper-Plate-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-12.jpg)
Dive right into mermaid play for fun at home!
Occasion:
Summer,
Oceans,
Upcycle Craft Ideas
Age:
4+,
6+,
8+,
Tween+