A sea turtle is the most beloved reptile in the set – a rounded shell, four flippers and a wise little head. Framed in a classic round window, this version sits on the glass like a little paper moon.
Free printable & cut-ready · design + line-art sheet · no sign-up
What’s Inside
- Sea Turtle · Window Roundel — a single, bold motif
One ready-to-cut design: Sea Turtle · Window Roundel. The pack includes the cut-ready file plus a line-art sheet for tracing and colouring. A domed shell with a hexagon or scute pattern, four broad flippers and a small head poking out. The scutes are cut as holes in the shell, so leave the bridges between them thick enough to hold. Framed in a classic round window, this version sits on the glass like a little paper moon.
Three Ways to Use It
1. Cut it with a Cricut or Silhouette
The file is closed-path vector art with no overlapping lines, exactly what cutting software expects. Scale to your cardstock and cut from 80 gsm upward; a fine-point blade handles it cleanly.
2. Cut it by hand
Print at 100%, staple the sheet to a folded square of paper, and cut through both layers. Most people finish in well under half an hour.
3. Trace and colour
The line-art sheet doubles as a colouring and tracing page, a ready-made activity for classroom or family craft time.
Materials
Red cardstock or origami paper (80–160 gsm) · scissors or a craft knife · a printer · double-sided tape. Add a Cricut or Silhouette if you would rather not cut by hand.
Best For
Nursery walls, beach-house windows, conservation displays and summer decor.
FAQ
Are the scutes hard? A few hex holes – keep bridges above 3 mm. Framed in a classic round window, this version sits on the glass like a little paper moon.
Do the flippers tear? Broad and joined – safe at 120 gsm.
What size? 20-28 cm across.
