Cardboard Roll Mermaids Craft

Mermaids are such a big deal these days. They’re mythical and magical and so full of wonder. They’re also great inspiration for summer crafts. And that’s why I’m excited to share today’s project. My daughter and I have been loving this Cardboard Roll Mermaids Craft!

Our Cardboard Roll Mermaids are a beautiful addition swimming under the sea. They’re easy to make unique, too, by simply printing our Mermaid Free Printable Template and coloring in your choice of colors to get started.

Print Mermaid Free Printable Template

After printing our Mermaid Free Printable Template on white paper, proceed to fill in hair, skin, and top in whatever color you choose with sharpie markers or metallic pens. I’m really loving this set of metallic pens and have been using them in as many crafts as possible. For our Cardboard Roll Mermaids you will also need acrylic paints, scissors, hot glue, and possibly, clear tape.

Cardboard Roll Mermaids Craft

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Supplies needed:

• Mermaid Free Printable Template
• cardboard rolls
• Sharpie markers or metallic pens – assorted colors
• acrylic paint – assorted colors
• scissors
• hot glue
• clear tape, optional

Begin by printing the Mermaid Free Printable Template.

Color in each mermaid in your choice of colors with markers or pens. Cut out mermaids.

Paint cardboard rolls in your choice of colors. Green, blue, and purple are always good colors for mermaids. Let dry.

Once dry, cut a V shape out of the bottom of the cardboard roll to form the fin. Draw designs around the cardboard roll with markers or pens. Glue closed.

Glue mermaid print inside the top of the cardboard roll. Fold sides of the cardboard roll in, like a present, and glue top closed around mermaid print.

Apply a piece of clear tape to secure, if needed.

Aren’t they so pretty? I hope you love our take on the mermaid craze as much as we do! Be sure to find more fun summer craft ideas at Our Kid Things!