International Talk Like a Pirate Day

 

Ahoy, maties ! Happy International Talk Like a Pirate day . You think I am making it up. Aye! Don't you ?  But I am not. Check Wikipedia or do some google search yourself . Here are some fun facts I found online. The idea for this day was born in 1995 in Albany, Oregon. Two friends named John "Ol' CHumbucket " Baur and Mark "Cap'n Slappy "Summers came up with this idea .This movement or made up holiday or whatever you want to say it is has grown over the years. So I thought today will be just the perfect day to share some cool pirate related craft activities. Easy DIY things to dress up as a pirate. Before our rickety ship sails let's get ye educated . Avast ye ! As I work on my pirate literacy why don't you try these crafts ? Yo ho ho !

Materials -

1. Black cardstock

2. White cardstock  (optional)

3. White paint

4. Black thread 

5. Jute twine 

6. Kitchen towel paper tube 

7. Scissors, glue, tape 

Pirate Eye Patch -

1. Cut a circle from black cardstock . Size it such that it will cover your eye. Chop off less than 1/4th part of the circle across. Draw a skull picture with white paint . Add black thread to the back of your eye patch . Tie it on matey !

Pirate Hat -

1. Cut a 2'' wide and very long strip out of black cardstock. The strip should be long enough to cover the entire circumference of your head . Glue the ends together to make a crown/ring to fit around your head .

2. Make 2 cut outs from the black cardstock . The cut outs should look like this picture .

3. Using white paint draw a skull on one cut out and crossbones on the other. Add cutouts to the long strip such that one is in the front (sitting above the forehead ) and one in the back of your head sitting below the crown of your head .Your pirate hat is ready.

Hair Extension -

1.Cut jute twine in 3 pieces depending on how long your hair is. Match it to the same length or just a bit shorter . 

2. Braid the 3 pieces together. Use a hairclip to secure and wear the braid. Your hair extension is ready .

Lastly the kitchen paper towel tube can be used as a telescope. All Hand Hoay !