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Paper Plate Jellyfish

Engage kids in a fun and educational crafting activity with our DIY guide for paper plate jellyfish. Perfect for ocean-themed parties, school projects, or quality family time. Transform simple materials into whimsical decorations that bring the beauty of the ocean home. Dive into a memorable crafting adventure!
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Kids Crafts
Servings: 2 Paper Plate Jellyfish
Author: Alli Ward

Equipment

Instructions

  • Begin by painting a paper plate in your color of choice. The apparent color choices are pinks, purples, or blues, but you can paint in whatever color you’d like. We chose magenta. Let the paint dry completely.
    paint plate for jellyfish
  • Now, while the plate is drying, trace a handprint on the cardstock in your choice of colors. You will need 3 handprints in 3 different colors.
    trace hands on paper for handprint jellyfish
  • Cut out the handprints.
    cut out hands from paper on jellyfish
  • When the paint on the paper plate is dry, cut the plate in half.
    cut paper plate in half jellyfish
  • Glue the 3 handprints to the bottom flat edge of one-half of the cut paper plate.
    glue hands to back of half paper plate jellyfish
  • Finally, glue large googly eyes in place.
    glue eyes on jellyfish craft
  • With the other half of the paper plate, it’s now easy to make another jellyfish! Life always swims better with buddies!
    paper plate jellyfish

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