Bubble Wrap Paper Plate Jelly Fish
Inspired by our upcoming move to Florida – today I present to YOU our Paper Plate Bubble Wrap Jelly Fish kid craft idea! It’s a great UPCYCLE kid craft idea that will only cost you a few cents to recreate!
Using simple recycled materials like bubble wrap – you too can pull this summer themed idea together within minutes! Then use as decor and/or a pretend play piece that any little swimmer will love!
So what are you waiting for? Don’t be “jelly” – let’s JUMP to it and make a one-of-a-kind piece today! You can find all the crafty details in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting the summer away, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your bubble wrap jellyfish creations with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate {one makes TWO jellyfish at once}
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Large Paint Brush
- Bubble Wrap
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- School Glue
- Large Wiggle Eyes {two per jellyfish craft}
Directions:
- First cut your large paper plate in half.
- Reserve one half for today’s craft and save the other to double this craft or for a rainy day.
- Now have children paint their paper plate half however they like. This is the jellyfish’s body.
- While they are working on that, grab your bubble wrap and cut it into several strips. You can do them as thick as you like and as many as you like.
- Once your child is done painting, set aside the painted paper plate piece to let them all dry completely.
- When ready, grab your stapler.
- Staple the bubble wrap “tentacles” to the paper plate half.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Bubble Wrap Jellyfish – glue the wiggle eyes to the decorated paper plate.
- At this point in time you can add other embellishments {like rhinestones, glitter or even feathers} you see fit before displaying your beautiful jellyfish proudly!!!
PAIR YOUR JELLYFISH CRAFT WITH —> Cupcake Liner Jellyfish
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And “if” you decide to make our Bubble Wrap and Paper Plate Jellyfish kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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Paper Plate Bubble Wrap Jelly Fish
- 1 Large Paper Plate
- Craft Paint
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
- Bubble Wrap
Instructions
- First cut your large paper plate in half.
- Reserve one half for today's craft and save the other to double this craft or for a rainy day.
- Now have children paint their paper plate half however they like. This is the jellyfish's body.
- While they are working on that, grab your bubble wrap and cut it into several strips. You can do them as thick as you like and as many as you like.
- Once your child is done painting, set aside the painted paper plate piece to let them all dry completely.
- When ready, grab your stapler.
- Staple the bubble wrap "tentacles" to the paper plate half.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Bubble Wrap Jellyfish – glue the wiggle eyes to the decorated paper plate. At this point in time you can add other embellishments {like rhinestones, glitter or even feathers} you see fit before displaying your beautiful jellyfish proudly!!!