Jellyfish Collage Craft

Engage in a delightful summer project by crafting these charming jellyfish collages with your kids.

Creating a jellyfish collage from vibrant crepe paper is not only a creative endeavor but also a fun and engaging activity. The process involves selecting an array of colors, attaching the delicate crepe paper to form flowing tentacles, and adding distinctive features like eyes and a mouth. This hands-on craft sparks imagination and provides a platform for self-expression as each jellyfish takes on a unique personality. The tactile nature of working with crepe paper enhances fine motor skills in a playful manner, making it an enjoyable and educational summer project for kids.

We had a humorous discussion about the ideal appearance of my son’s jellyfish:

Mama: Niko, why did you place the other eye at the bottom?
Niko: Because it’s funny.
Mama: Both eyes should be at the same level.
Niko: Please, Mama! I like it. It’s funny.
Mama: What about the mouth?
Niko: I want a sad jellyfish!
Mama: So, you want a jellyfish that’s both funny and sad?
Niko: Yes!

How to create a jellyfish collage craft:

Materials needed:

Recycled cardboard
Crepe papers
Carioca Temperello paint sticks
Scissors
Solid glue
Ribbons
Glue gun and stick

Instructions:

Sketch the jellyfish head on the cardboard and carefully cut it out.
Trim small pieces of various colored crepe papers.
Apply solid glue onto the jellyfish head, ensuring an even spread.
Place the small pieces of crepe paper onto the jellyfish head until the entire surface is covered.
Cut strips of crepe paper and attach them to the back part of the head.
Cut a small strip of ribbon and secure it atop the head using hot glue.
Cut out the eyes and mouth from the cardboard and paint them.
Attach the eyes and mouth onto the jellyfish head.