Free Printable Pelican Paper Craft for Kids

Sea Life Paper Craft

Your child can take an imaginary vacation to the seashore, when you help them cut and assemble this printable pelican paper craft.

The template and instructions are free, of course.

This pelican is sweet and cute, but the ones I see at the seashore are often aggressive and loud.

Even though I see them often, I am still amazed at their strength and size.

Pelicans can have a wingspan up to 12 feet wide!

First, you’ll need to download my free template.

Then, this beautiful bird is ready to print, cut and assemble.

If you have a preschooler, you will want to help them cut out the pieces and get them positioned correctly.

If your child is older, they may be able to complete this seabird craft on their own.

Make a blue watercolor background, so that you can mount the craft and put it on display.

Or, you can skip that step, if you’d like to.

Enjoy!

Free PDF Pelican Template
Construction Paper or Cardstock (Dark Gray, White, Orange and Brown)
Glue
Scissors

1) Download the free printable pelican template.

2) Print the template using the paper colors listed on each page or use another color combination or your choosing.

3) Cut out the pieces. There will be extra eyes and wings, so you can use them to make another sea life craft.

4) Assemble the pelican and glue the pieces together.

5) Either mount the paper pelican to another piece of cardstock OR continue following the instructions to make a water color background.

6) Cover your table with butcher paper or other easy to clean up surface.

7) Paint the watercolor paper with shades of blue paint. Allow it to dry completely before gluing your craft to the background.

Check out my other crafts and free printables, so you and your family can have lots of fun.

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Happy crafting!