DIY Seagull Craft: Easy Beach-Themed Paper Art 🌊

Sea Life Paper Craft: Seagull

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Bring the coast into your home with this simple Seagull Craft!

Using the free printable template, this project is perfect for kids and adults who want to celebrate a love for the ocean.

For those of us living in Southern California, these birds are a constant companion at the beach, and this craft is a wonderful way to bring that coastal vibe indoors (without the sand!).

This “imaginary vacation” in a craft is highly customizable.

Whether you stick to classic seagull colors or get creative with your own palette, the result is a charming paper bird that looks great on a bulletin board or as part of a larger sea-life display.

Creative Customization and Textures 🎨

While seagulls are traditionally white and gray, this craft allows for plenty of artistic freedom to make each bird unique.

Paper and Color Choices

Vibrant Varieties: The template suggests using white, orange, dark gray, and brown paper, but feel free to experiment with bright, bold colors for a more whimsical, “tropical” seagull.
Sturdy cardstock: While construction paper works well, using thick cardstock will give your seagull more durability and a more professional, vibrant finish.
Mix and Match: The printable includes extra eyes, feet, and beaks, which are perfect for making a second bird or mixing colors between several birds.

Taking it Further: The Watercolor Background 🖌️

If you want to turn your paper seagull into a true work of art, consider creating a hand-painted environment for it to “fly” in.

Optional Watercolor Steps

Create the Ocean: Use watercolor paper and blue or teal paints to create a dreamy, watery backdrop for your bird.
3D Effect: Once your painting is dry, glue your assembled seagull onto the background using foam tape or thick glue dots to give it a 3D pop-out effect.
Coastal Scenery: This version is perfect for framing or gifting to a fellow beach lover!

🌊 Printable Paper Seagull Craft

⏱️ Active Time: 20 Minutes | Yield: 1-2 Seagulls | Skill Level: Easy

🐦 Supplies / Materials

Free Printable Seagull Template PDF
Construction Paper or Cardstock (White, Orange, Dark Gray, and Brown)
Glue Stick or White Glue
Scissors
Optional: Watercolor paper and paints for the background

📝 Instructions

Download & Print: Access the free PDF template and print the pages. You can print directly onto colored paper or print on white paper and use the pieces as stencils.
Cut: Carefully cut out all the pieces for the seagull’s body, wings, beak, and feet.
Assemble: Lay out the pieces to see how they fit. Glue the wings, beak, and feet onto the main body piece.
Add Details: Glue the eyes in place. If you have extra pieces from the printable, you can start a second bird right away!
Finish: Mount your seagull onto a plain piece of cardstock or your custom watercolor background.
Enjoy: Your coastal creation is ready to display!

Ready to Bring the Seashore Home? ⬇️

This easy printable craft is a fantastic way to spend a quiet afternoon and celebrate the beauty of coastal wildlife!

Will you keep your seagull classic white and gray or create a colorful “fantasy” bird?

DIY Seagull Craft: Easy Beach-Themed Paper Art 🌊

Sea Life Paper Craft: Seagull