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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

paper fishing game

Create summertime fun you can share with your parents, kids and friends!!
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Print Project

Step 1

Cut three pieces of cardstock in half, lengthwise.

Step 2

ADULT: Fold each piece in half without creasing the fold and staple the ends about 1"-2" in from the ends.

Step 3

Draw and cut out fins and glue them to your fish. Let dry.

Step 4

Use markers to decorate each fish with scales, mouths, etc.

Step 5

Cut the tails in a scallop shape to look more like a fish.

Step 6

Glue wiggle eyes on to the heads. Let dry.

Step 7

ADULT: Punch two holes across from one another at the top of each fish. Cut a chenille pipe cleaner in half and twist one end through each of the holes to make a loop for catching your fish.

Step 8

To make a fishing pole, cut a piece of yarn about 18" long and tie one end onto the end of a wood dowel.

Step 9
Cut a piece of a chenille pipe cleaner (about 3" long) and bend one end into the shape of a hook. Tie/twist the hook onto the yarn.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    12" Wood Dowels by Creatology™

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    $5.49
    • Size: 3/16 in
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    Neon Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 100ct. by Creatology™

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    $7.99
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    Brights 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Paper by Recollections®, 50 Sheets

    Item # 10359614 
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    $11.99
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    Red Heart® Super Saver® Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10166420 
    $4.19
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    • Color: Bright Yellow
    • Size: 7 oz
    • Color: Bright Yellow
    • Size: 7 oz
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Recollections™ Hand Punch

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    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

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You’ll Also Need
  • Stapler
Instructions
Step 1

Cut three pieces of cardstock in half, lengthwise.

Step 2

ADULT: Fold each piece in half without creasing the fold and staple the ends about 1"-2" in from the ends.

Step 3

Draw and cut out fins and glue them to your fish. Let dry.

Step 4

Use markers to decorate each fish with scales, mouths, etc.

Step 5

Cut the tails in a scallop shape to look more like a fish.

Step 6

Glue wiggle eyes on to the heads. Let dry.

Step 7

ADULT: Punch two holes across from one another at the top of each fish. Cut a chenille pipe cleaner in half and twist one end through each of the holes to make a loop for catching your fish.

Step 8

To make a fishing pole, cut a piece of yarn about 18" long and tie one end onto the end of a wood dowel.

Step 9
Cut a piece of a chenille pipe cleaner (about 3" long) and bend one end into the shape of a hook. Tie/twist the hook onto the yarn.

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