Create a fold-away Mermaid Paper Playland with this printable template. Colour the backdrop and mermaid characters, then cut, fold and make the craft. 

This is a fun Summer or weekend project for kids that could also be a good collaborative craft for a parent or carer to make with kids. The completed project becomes a pop-up-and-play DIY toy. When done playing, the background becomes an envelope to store the mermaid characters and accessories. 

Age suggestion: 8+, although younger kids could make this with some adult help. 

Card stock is recommended for printing.

This digital download product includes:

• The printable fold-away ocean background
• 4 mermaid characters to colour and make
• Additional ocean creatures and decorative elements
• Instructions with photographs
• The file is saved as a PDF in US Letter format