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Mason Jar Fishbowl w/Thumbprint Fish

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A creative “pretend play” fishbowl idea for kids!

Mason Jar Fishbowl w/Thumbprint Fish - Kid Craft

Fishbowl Made From A Mason Jar

I’m always brainstorming NEW and creative tutorials to present to you guys on Glued To My Crafts. My brain is ALWAYS spinning for that “next viral idea.”

So on one of my recent weekly trips to Michaels {where I gather most of my ideas that you see here} I came up with my latest Mason Jar Fishbowl kid craft idea, that has thumbprint fish “floating” in the inside.

And a quick side story – this is the only pet “fish” we are ever going to have in our home…. especially since we have had “carnival fish” twice now on separate occasions and BOTH TIMES, sadly, the fish did not survive.

I can safely say, if you make this mason jar fishbowl with your child today, you won’t have to worry about cleanup or feedings. Perhaps you are like me and pretty content with that type of fish in your home! 😉

Without further ado – on to the DIY! Find the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

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Mason Jar Fishbowl w/Thumbprint Fish - Kid Craft

Let your little ones get creative with this fun Mason Jar Fishbowl craft project! Get their little hands involved for truly one-of-a-kind thumbprint fish designs.

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Mason Jar
  • Decorative Sand
  • Styrofoam Block
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Paint
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Baby Wipes
  • Extra Small Wiggle Eyes
  • Markers
  • Craft Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Hot Glue Sticks
  • Paper Straws

RELATED —> Paper Plate Fish

Directions:

  • First you will want to make your thumbprint fish. Two to four fish is a good amount for one large mason jar, depending on the size of your thumbprints.
  • Go ahead and squirt some paint on a paper plate and dip your thumb in it. Now take your paint covered thumb and press it on a single sheet of cardstock, multiple times, leaving space between each. Use the baby wipes to remove excess paint. Set aside your piece of cardstock to let it dry a bit.
  • Now grab your mason jar, colored sand and styrofoam block. Trim down the styrofoam so it will fit inside the jar. It doesn’t need to be perfect, in fact I just used my scissors to “saw” it down.
  • Place your block inside the jar and cover it & around with the decorative sand until completely covered. Set aside.
  • Now back to the fish. Glue on a small wiggle eye and draw on some fish embellishments, to each, with the markers.
  • Trim out each thumbprint fish with scissors.
  • Get the glue gun hot and ready.
  • Cut your paper straws down in size, so they fit inside the mason jar.
  • Hot glue a thumbprint fish to each paper straw.
  • Finally – and carefully – press your finished paper straws inside the mason jar/inside the styrofoam so they stand nicely. Adjust as needed.
  • Then display your mason jar fishbowl as is or add other embellishments {like small seashells or sequins} to the bottom for added flair!

RELATED —> Thumbprint Dandelion

Mason Jar Fishbowl w/Thumbprint Fish - Kid Craft

We also have a paper plate fishbowl craft that is pretty popular on Glued To My Crafts! Be sure to check it out and pair it along with today’s mason jar fishbowl tutorial – hint hint!

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Mason Jar Fishbowl Craft

Make a mason jar fishbowl - an easy and fun craft idea for kids of all ages.
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  • Small Paper Plate
  • Baby Wipes
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Hot Glue Sticks
  • Large Mason Jar
  • Sand
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Paint
  • Paper Straws
  • Wiggle Eyes

Instructions
 

  • First you will want to make your thumbprint fish. Two to four fish is a good amount for one large mason jar, depending on the size of your thumbprints.
  • Go ahead and squirt some paint on a paper plate and dip your thumb in it.
  • Now take your paint covered thumb and press it on a single sheet of cardstock, multiple times, leaving space between each.
  • Use the baby wipes to remove excess paint. Set aside your piece of cardstock to let it dry a bit.
  • Now grab your mason jar, colored sand and styrofoam block.
  • Trim down the styrofoam so it will fit inside the jar. It doesn't need to be perfect, in fact I just used my scissors to "saw" it down.
  • Place your block inside the jar and cover it & around with the decorative sand until completely covered. Set aside.
  • Now back to the fish. Glue on a small wiggle eye and draw on some fish embellishments, to each, with the markers.
  • Trim out each thumbprint fish with scissors.
  • Get the glue gun hot and ready.
  • Cut your paper straws down in size, so they fit inside the mason jar.
  • Hot glue a thumbprint fish to each paper straw.
  • Finally - and carefully - press your finished paper straws inside the mason jar/inside the styrofoam so they stand nicely. Adjust as needed.
  • Then display your mason jar fishbowl as is or add other embellishments {like small seashells or sequins} to the bottom for added flair!
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