About This Project

A 10–15 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Markers, and Ribbons.

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    Make Seashell Jellyfish

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    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Cut a coffee filter into one long spiral strip

    Coffee filters make perfect jellyfish arms! Cut a long spiral strip from a coffee filter. We drew some guidelines on our coffee filter to make it easier for a younger crafter to make this project, but you can also just carefully cut a spiral about 1/4" wide without drawing it first.

    Step 2: Cut three arms

    From your sprial, cut three pieces about 8 inches long.

    Step 3: Cut ribbon

    Cut three pieces of ribbon also about 8 inches long.

    Step 4: Glue a ribbon to the seashell

    Add a thin line of white glue along the inside edge of a seashell. Add a piece of ribbon.

    Step 5: Alternate ribbons and coffee filters

    Continue glueing, alernating between ribbons and coffee filter pieces for each arm. If your seashell is small, you may need to add more glue and overlap your arms. If your seashell is large, you may want to cut more arms. Napkins, string, cut up plastic bags, tinsel, or other fun, flowy items all make great jellyfish arms that will add dimension to your project.

    Step 6: Add a face

    Give your jellyfish a friendly smile. We used paint markers, but regular markers should work if your seashell isn't too smooth.

    Step 7: Add a ribbon hanger

    Cut one more piece of ribbon and tie it in a loop. Glue the loop to the back of your shell so you can hang your jellyfish in the breeze once it is dry.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Ribbons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Coffee Filters
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Sea Shells
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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About the Author

Abby Allen

Abby Allen is a mom, software engineer, and founder who loves to inspire kids to do more arts, crafts, and science experiments at home. When she's not busy building GlueStick, you can find her leading her Girl Scout troop or somewhere exploring with the family on their latest RV adventure.

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