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23 Easy Pirate Crafts for Kids

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Discover 23 easy pirate crafts and great ideas to bring out the adventurer in your kids. From pirate puppets to paper plate crafts and more!

Collage of pirate crafts for kids including an egg carton treasure chest, a stick boat, finger puppets, and paper and felt pirate hats.

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We all know how popular pirate crafts are with kids. How often have we seen them playing pirates, wearing eye patches, and running around having pretend sword fights?

There are so many fun pirate-themed crafts and activities included in this collection. So get ready for a swashbuckling adventure!

Tips

To make kids’ craft time even easier, it helps to have common craft supplies on hand. That way you are not running out at the last minute to pick up materials. Most of these can be used in all kinds of craft projects and are inexpensive.

Here are some of the most used:

  • Construction paper
  • Glue
  • Pom poms, cotton balls, and other embellishments
  • Paper plates
  • Empty cardboard tubes
  • Kids scissors

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Fun Pirate Crafts for Kids

Are your little ones ready to set sail on a crafty adventure? Look no further, because we’ve got the ultimate treasure trove of pirate crafts for kids. Take a look around and be sure to save your favorites for your next craft time.

Pirate Crafts for Kids

Enjoy these fun pirate activities that you can create with just a few inexpensive craft supplies.

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Paper Cup Pirate Craft for Kids

Photo Credit: twokidsandacoupon.com

This little paper cup pirate craft is the cutest kids craft! From the googly eye to the mustache, kids will flip for this little guy.

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Egg Carton Treasure Chest

Recycle an empty egg carton into a treasure chest filled with gold! This is a quick and easy craft for kids of all ages.

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Skull and Crossbones Pirate Birthday Party Hats

Photo Credit: www.thecountrychiccottage.net

No pirate outfit is complete without a pirate hat! This one can be made in just a few minutes.

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Origami Pirate Hat Tutorial

Shiver me timbers...learn how to make your own pirate hat with a simple origami paper folding.

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DIY Pirate Costume from Duct Tape

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Make the cutest pirate costume with a sword made with duct tape. This is a simple DIY and inexpensive too.

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Origami Boat Paper Pirate Ship

Every pirate needs a pirate ship! Plan a craft day with the kids and make a few of these for play time.

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monkey pirate

Pirate Monkey Craft For Kids

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Use the included free template to craft a sweet little pirate monkey card. You could also add a magnet to the back and hang them on the refrigerator.

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cardboard tube pirate

Cardboard Roll Pirate Craft

Photo Credit: www.ourkidthings.com

Put those empty cardboard tubes to good use by making this fun pirate craft. These would work perfectly for finger puppets. Kids could talk like a pirate while acting out a pirate scene.

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handprint pirate

Handprint Pirate Craft For Kids

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Handprint crafts are always popular with kids an parents. Parents can make one as a keepsake and kids will enjoy making a pirate face on their handprint.

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Popsicle Stick Pirate Craft for Kids

Photo Credit: intheplayroom.co.uk

Popsicle sticks are a staple in any craft closet to use in kids crafts. You can easily make these cute pirate craft sticks with yarn and a scrap paper.

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pirate paper plate

DIY Pirate Paper Plate Craft for Kids

Photo Credit: parentingchaos.com

Get ready to put those paper plates to good use. It is surprisingly easy to make a fun paper plate pirate with a unique face.

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paper bag pirate

Playful Paper Bag Pirate Puppet

Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

Recycle a paper bag into a cool pirate puppet perfect for playtime.

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Pirate Ship Paper Plate Craft

Photo Credit: conservamome.com

The great thing about this paper plate craft is it's simple enough for even younger children. It's a budget-friendly craft too!

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Pirate Treasure Slime

Photo Credit: www.steamsational.com

Learn how to make pirate treasure slime perfect for little treasure lovers. This would also be great for a birthday party craft.

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Pirate Craft with Template

Photo Credit: www.craftingjeannie.com

Kids can use their imagination to design their own pirate with just a bit of construction paper.

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Fun Pirate Craft For Kids

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

Here is a great craft activity for a pirate-themed party, or weekend playtime.

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pirate treasure

How to Make Pirate Treasure

Photo Credit: the-gingerbread-house.co.uk

Plan an afternoon craft time with the kids making pirate treasure. Once it's made, you can use it for play time.

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sensory bottle

Simple Pirate Sensory Bottle

Photo Credit: in-our-spare-time.com

Sensory bottles are a favorite craft for kids. This pirate themed version will provide hours of fun as kids search for hidden treasures inside the swirling water.

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round paper pirate

Round Pirate Craft DIY

Photo Credit: kidscraftroom.com

Here is a different take on a pirate. Learn how to make an adorable round pirate craft out of paper. This is just darling!

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nature sticks pirate ship

Nature Stick Pirate Ships Craft

Photo Credit: www.ourkidthings.com

Incorporate a bit of nature into craft time with these clever nature stick pirate ships. Great for kids of all ages!

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pirate hats

Craft Stick Pirate Craft

Photo Credit: www.ourkidthings.com

Use inexpensive craft sticks to make the most adorable pirates-complete with eye patch!

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Five Little Pirates Pirate Craft and Printable

Photo Credit: jdaniel4smom.com

Learn the Five Little Pirates rhyme to sing with the kids while playing with pirate finger puppets. This is such a great idea for rainy day afternoons.

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pirate finger puppets

How to Make Googly Eye Pirate Finger Puppets

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Inspire kids to use their imagination by making a colorful collection of pirate puppets with googly eyes. These are sure to be a hit!

What did you think of these fun pirate crafts? They are a great way to spark kids’ imaginations and creativity. These crafts will keep them engaged and entertained and provide an opportunity to learn about pirates and their adventures. Let the crafting begin!

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