How To Make A Shark Cootie Catcher

Did you play with these when you were a kid? We did – a lot! But this shark catcher a little more awesome than your usual fortune teller! Paper folding is an art and origami projects for kids are perfect for beginners! Read: how to be a shark catcher*this post contains affiliate links*

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We think the origami paper folding tutorial is the easiest to follow by watching the video, so we prepared a video so you can see how to make these ferocious sea dwellers.

Or check out the steps on how to catch a Cootie shark

First you will need to print our template for this cute little creature. Kids will love this! You can print it on plain or glossy paper (photo paper works pretty well with paper toys like this). step11 Once printed, cut out the square with the shark design as well as the accompanying fins. First fold the square paper in half to create a crease. Make sure the crease is sharp – run a craft stick along the crease. The neat and sharp folds will make folding this origami easier. Open. step22 Rotate the paper and fold it in the middle. Folds and unfolds. step33 Flip the paper so that the white side is facing you (description should face the table. Fold all 4 corners towards the center (see image below for what your project should look like). step44 Read more: How to get a scene of police interrogation Flip the sheet – have the white side face you again and the design facing the table. Fold the 4 corners towards the center again Make sure the folds are clear – run a craft bar through them. step55 Fold the square in half to get a long rectangle (the toothed side will be inside). step66 Push your finger into the pocket (square pocket) and push the flap up to open the shark catcher.Once you’ve folded your adorable ferocious shark, all that’s left to do is add the fins, you can also glue the head and body together so that only the shark’s mouth opens. Scroll a little more to get your free sample.

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Get a sample here -> Shark Cootie CatcherI was going to show you guys a tutorial on how to make origami cootie machines or fortune tellers as they are called but then I came across this amazing lion cootie catcher and was inspired to do so. create this shark version!More cootie catchers to print and have fun with:Read more: Gaysi’s Guide to Dressing Like a Lesbian | Q&A AChick and Bunny Cootie CatcherMonster Fortune Tellers

More awesome shark activities and crafts to celebrate Shark Week

Read more: How to tell when a climbing man is playing you I’ve collaborated with some of my favorite bloggers and here are their shark-inspired creations – be sure to check them out all of them! Print another shark puppet that’s super fun to play with. Learn how to draw a shark. Create shark bookmarks. Get started with this fine motor game feed of sharks – oh how fun! Love the paper plate crafts (we do!) – make this feverish paper plate shark! Artsy MommaYou’ll love this free shark-themed print. This Natural HomeschoolOr, I can print spy sharks. Simple fun for kids Also check out this Sh Sound Digraph game. Read with sight and sound: Last but not least grab these under sea coloring pages. Live and Learn

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Get a sample here -> Shark Cootie Catcher Read more: how to tell when a climbing man is playing you

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