Paper Plate Aquarium
Creating a paper plate aquarium is a fun and simple craft project that can bring a splash of marine life into your home! All you need are some colorful paper plates, markers, stickers, and a pinch of creativity. Add some finishing touches like glitter, sequins, or even googly eyes to make your underwater world come to life! This delightful craft is perfect for crafting with kids or enjoying a relaxing afternoon of DIY creativity. Dive in and let your imagination swim free with this adorable paper plate aquarium project!
Supplies
2 light blue paper plates or plain plates painted light blue
Colored paper or construction paper
Googly eyes
Handful of Kix cereal
Colorful tri-beads
Glue
Instructions
Cut fish and plants from colorful paper and glue to the blue side of the first plate.
Glue cereal to the bottom of the plate, overlapping the plants.
Glue fish into place and add googly eyes.
Glue tri-beads to the cereal.
Cut the center out of the second paper plate and glue it to the front of the aquarium.
Expert Tips & FAQs
Instead of cereal, dry oatmeal or sand also makes a great seafloor.
You can find blue plates in the party section of most big box stores.
Can’t find the plates or don’t want to buy a package? You can paint a couple of regular paper plates with acrylic paint.
Kids will love making this adorable Paper Plate Aquarium! Makes a great decoration for their room as well.
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