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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.

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My name is Dove. I live in an enchanted forest at the end of a rainbow. I have a little window in my room where I can see unicorns playing in the grass field at day and magical fairies dancing under the silvery moon at night. I love creating things with my kids and adding a touch of magic to their playtime.

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