First things first - the basic foundation of this craft was taking my cardstock paper and various shades of blue Puffy Paint {affiliate link} to make the "ocean water" behind the jellyfish. This, I believe, really sets the scene. {Although I believe wholeheartedly in the Tulip brand, you can also use other craft paint for this DIY. And if the paint splat step is too much for you, skip my suggested step and instead draw on wavy lines with blue markers and/or crayons!}

So... making the ocean scene. Just fold your cardstock paper in half, open back up and squirt a few lines of squiggles with your two-three shades of blue paint colors ON ONE SIDE before closing up the cardstock again.

Once the paper is closed for the second time, gently take your hand and "caress" the paint around inside, so it makes a fun symmetrical "wave" print design on both sides of the paper {keep in mind - paint might ooze from the sides of the cardstock, so be sure to work in an area that can get dirty!}

Now you are ready to open it back up and see the BEGINNING of what your ocean scene will be. From there you decorate it with one or two cupcake liner jellyfish.

So next up, grab a large cupcake liner {any color/one per jellyfish.} Flatten it with your hands and then fold it in half. Secure with some glue in between so it won't come undone. Now glue the folded piece to your newly made paint splat design.

Then grab your remaining cardstock and cut out a few "legs" for the jellyfish. Glue those to your decorated cardstock piece.

Once finished, glue on the wiggle eyes so your jellyfish can see! Then set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly! And of course - repeat as many times as you like! No two pieces will be the same and I think that's what makes it even more fun!

Don't forget to share pictures of your finished cupcake liner jellyfish ocean scene creations with us on our Facebook page wall! We can't wait to see what colors you choose for your jellyfish! I'm sure they are going to POP from the paper!