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Paper plate jellyfish

A painted half plate with ribbon and crepe paper tentacles that float and wave when you carry it.

Paper plate jellyfish
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $5

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Halve the plate
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    Halve the plate

    Cut the plate in half.

  2. Step 2: Paint the body
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    Paint the body

    Have your child paint the bumpy side of the half plate. Let it dry.

  3. Step 3: Cut the tentacles
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    Cut the tentacles

    Let them cut ribbons and streamers in long and short pieces.

  4. Step 4: Tape them on
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    Tape them on

    Tape the tentacles along the flat edge on the back.

  5. Step 5: Draw a face
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    Draw a face

    Draw 2 eyes and a smile on the front.

  6. Step 6: Make it swim
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    Make it swim

    Tape a string on top and float it through the air.

Edie's tip

Curl a few ribbons with the side of a pencil for wavy tentacles.

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