Hi Friends,
Take a look at our simple Jellyfish With Parchment Paper and the squiggly tentacles. They were inspired by the ones we saw at the Legoland Aquarium in Carlsbad, CA (part of the birthday trip last month). They’re easy, fun to make, and require very few supplies. Our favorite part was watching the parchment paper crinkle up with the glue, and second, making the tentacles. Check it out below!
*Click on the photos for a closer look
What You'll Need
Black Construction Paper
Pink, Blue or Any Color Construction Paper
Parchment Paper
Glue
Pencil
(5) Pipe Cleaners in Choice of Color
Scissors
optional: You can use any colored background paper, black helped the jellyfish stand out the most.
The Steps
We want to see your craft! Click on PHOTO SUBMISSION and submit
PREP
Fold your colored paper in half and cut across the line. You will only need half.
JELLYFISH
Draw your jellyfish body( wide dome shape with a wavy bottom) with the pencil and cut it out.
Place the parchment paper over the fish, hold it steady, and trace around the fish. Leave a small edge around
Cut out the jellyfish from the parchment paper.
4. Add glue to the back of the jellyfish, place it on the upper portion of the black paper, then glue the parchment paper over it.
*Your parchment paper will begin to crinkle up in the direction that you apply your glue.
5. You’ll still need to help the parchment adhere fully by dragging your fingers over the center and edges. Leave the bottom unglued; the pipe cleaners will be placed there.
TENTACLES
You can crinkle up the pipe cleaners before or after gluing. Flip up the bottom edge of the parchment paper and determine how many tentacles (4-8) and their placement. You may cut a few in half to vary the lengths.
Place the tentacles under the flap with plenty of glue and press down firmly. Let it dry for about 10 minutes.
That’s it!
Easy enough, right?!
Happy crafting
Amanda and Naomi
To share: take a photo of your craft click on photo submission and submit the photo.
