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Whimsical Egg Carton Jellyfish


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 jellyfish per egg carton cup
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A fun and creative craft project where kids can transform recycled egg cartons into colorful jellyfish, promoting imagination and fine motor skills.


Ingredients

  • Clean egg cartons (2)
  • Scissors
  • Paint (various colors)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Googly eyes
  • String or ribbon
  • Glue
  • Optional: glitter or sequins for extra sparkle

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Egg Carton: Cut the clean egg carton into individual cups to form the jellyfish’s body.
  2. Paint the Cups: Decorate each cup with vibrant paint colors, allowing creativity to shine.
  3. Add Googly Eyes: Once the paint dries, glue googly eyes onto the front of each cup.
  4. Cut Tentacles: Cut strips of string or ribbon to act as tentacles for the jellyfish.
  5. Attach the Tentacles: Glue the string or ribbon to the bottom of the painted cup.
  6. Final Touches: Optionally sprinkle glitter or add sequins and allow all glue to dry before displaying.

Notes

Kids can substitute googly eyes with drawn-on eyes using markers and create festive designs by experimenting with colors.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jellyfish
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg