Toilet Paper Roll Pirate
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Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to set sail on a crafty adventure with these adorable DIY Toilet Paper Roll Pirates. This project is perfect for kids who love pirates and creative play.
Toilet Paper Roll Pirate
Using simple materials like cardstock, a black sharpie, and a few embellishments, you can create a charming pirate crew that’s ready to conquer the seven seas—or at least the playroom. Here’s how to make your own toilet paper roll pirates.
How To Video:
Materials Needed To Make A Toilet Paper Roll Pirate
- Toilet paper rolls
- Cardstock (black, two shades of purple, blue, and white)
- Pink colored pencil
- Black Sharpie
- FREE Hat templates
- FREE PIRATE TEMPLATE
- Small black button
- Glue
How To Make a Toilet Paper Roll Pirates
Step 1: Prepare!
Begin by gathering all your materials. You’ll need various colors of cardstock for the pirates’ outfits and accessories.
Step 2: Cut and Assemble the Pirate Clothes and Hats
Use the hat templates and our pirate template to cut out your necessary pieces.
Cut strips of blue cardstock and white cardstock (or whatever color combos you like) for the body of the pirate, which will serve as the pirate’s clothes.
Step 3: Decorate
Wrap and glue the blue cardstock around the toilet paper roll for the pirate’s body.
Attach the hat or bandana and hat assembly on top of the roll.
Step 4: Add The Faces
Using a black Sharpie, draw facial features like eyes, a nose, mouth and beard. You can add unique expressions to give each pirate character.Use the pink colored pencil to add rosy cheeks.
Crafty Tips:
Personalization: Encourage kids to customize their pirates by choosing different colors or adding unique details like earrings or scars.
Storytelling Element: Use these crafts as props in a storytelling session about pirates. Kids can use their creations to act out adventures. You can hot glue a jumbo popsicle stick inside the toilet paper roll to make a perfect puppet for little hands.
Educational Twist: Teach kids about the history of pirates, pirate ships, and the maritime world during the craft session to add an educational twist.
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