Cupcake liner jellyfish craft for 6-year-olds
Six-year-olds can make one jellyfish with a paper cupcake liner body and dangling tentacles. Plan a protected work surface for glue and paint.
What to buy
Large paper cupcake liners
1 per child
Blue washable tempera paint
Purple washable tempera paint
Foam paintbrushes
Crepe paper streamers in assorted colors
Large wiggle eyes
2 per child
White cardstock sheets
Washable glue sticks
Washable tacky glue
Child-safe scissors
Hole punch
Cotton string
Who this list is for
A cupcake liner jellyfish craft works well for a classroom, library table, or home activity with six-year-olds making one jellyfish each. It uses a large paper cupcake liner body and colorful crepe paper streamers instead of fussy small pieces.
How to use this list
Start by protecting the work surface, then give each child one large paper cupcake liner and a white cardstock sheet. Put blue and purple washable tempera paint on the liners with foam paintbrushes. After the paint is set aside to dry, children can cut crepe paper streamers, add two large wiggle eyes, and use washable glue sticks or washable tacky glue for the tentacles. Use the hole punch and cotton string only when the jellyfish is ready to hang.
Common mistakes
Do not punch holes through a wet cupcake liner. Keep the cotton string separate from the crepe paper streamers until the hanging step so it does not get glued into the tentacles. A glue stick is useful for paper pieces, while tacky glue can hold heavier or painted parts.
What is on this list
You will need large paper cupcake liners, blue and purple washable tempera paint, foam paintbrushes, assorted crepe paper streamers, large wiggle eyes, white cardstock sheets, washable glue sticks, washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, a hole punch, and cotton string. Cross off supplies already in your craft cabinet.
When you are done
Leave the jellyfish flat until the liner, glue, and streamers are dry. Then add the cotton string if you plan to display it, and wipe down the protected work surface.
FAQ
Who is "Cupcake liner jellyfish craft for 6-year-olds" for?
A cupcake liner jellyfish craft works well for a classroom, library table, or home activity with six-year-olds making one jellyfish each. It uses a large paper cupcake liner body and colorful crepe paper streamers instead of fussy small pieces.
How should I use "Cupcake liner jellyfish craft for 6-year-olds"?
Start by protecting the work surface, then give each child one large paper cupcake liner and a white cardstock sheet. Put blue and purple washable tempera paint on the liners with foam paintbrushes. After the paint is set aside to dry, children can cut crepe paper streamers, add two large wiggle eyes, and use washable glue sticks or washable tacky glue for…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cupcake liner jellyfish craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not punch holes through a wet cupcake liner. Keep the cotton string separate from the crepe paper streamers until the hanging step so it does not get glued into the tentacles. A glue stick is useful for paper pieces, while tacky glue can hold heavier or painted parts.
What is on the "Cupcake liner jellyfish craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You will need large paper cupcake liners, blue and purple washable tempera paint, foam paintbrushes, assorted crepe paper streamers, large wiggle eyes, white cardstock sheets, washable glue sticks, washable tacky glue, child-safe scissors, a hole punch, and cotton string. Cross off supplies already in your craft cabinet.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave the jellyfish flat until the liner, glue, and streamers are dry. Then add the cotton string if you plan to display it, and wipe down the protected work surface.
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