Need a fun project for a lazy afternoon? This adorable rainbow jellyfish craft is full of vibrant colors and very easy to make. Pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and Styrofoam balls are all that are needed to make these cute hanging sea creatures.
Another favorite jellyfish craft of ours is this cardboard tube jellyfish, which can also be hung from the ceiling!
Rainbow Jellyfish Craft
These floating jellyfish will look adorable hanging from the playroom, nursery, or your child’s bedroom ceiling!
Summer has just about wrapped up, we have just over a month to go before fall’s official first day. It’s hard for me to let go of summer sometimes, even though I love autumn with all my heart! Nothing says summer more to me than the beach and all of its wonderfully “craftable” creatures.
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What You’ll Need
- 2 1/2 ” Styrofoam balls (1 ball for 2 jellyfish)
- Yellow paint
- Metal or wood ruler
- Pipe cleaners in various bright colors
- White craft glue
- String
- Googly eyes
- Toothpick
Twist pipe cleaners around a pencil or paintbrush to make them into coils. Paint Styrofoam balls and cut them in half. Poke the coiled pipe cleaners into the flat side of the ball. Finish up by adding googly eyes and a string to hang them from!
Aren’t they the cutest? If you have leftover pipe cleaners, try these styrofoam cup sea crabs or this adorable egg carton frog!
Rainbow Jellyfish Craft
Supplies
- 2 1/2 ” Styrofoam balls 1 ball for 2 jellyfish
- Yellow paint
- Metal or wood ruler
- Pipe cleaners in various bright colors
- White craft glue
- String
- Googly eyes
- Toothpick
Instructions
- Paint the Styrofoam balls yellow and let them dry.
- Use ruler to cut Styrofoam balls in half.
- Wrap pipe cleaner around a small paintbrush then slide paintbrush out. Stretch out the coil. You can use a larger paintbrush for larger coils.
- Turn ball-half upside down and insert five pipe cleaners into the flat side.
- Use a toothpick to poke a small hole in the center of the top of the ball (round side).
- Fill hole with some glue and use toothpick to push string into the hole for the hanger.
- Glue on googly eyes.
- Let everything dry before hanging.
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This post originally appeared here on Aug 19, 2012.
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xavier t. says
that is what I need for my 4th grade project. thanks for the idea Mrs.Formaro!
Amanda Formaro says
You’re welcome, have fun!
marlene harris says
I work in an aged care facility, most residents unfortunately suffer from dementia, I am always looking for simply crafts for the residents to do, to keep their minds active, , I have found your crafts ideas perfect, we are going to make your rainbow jellyfish next week
Amanda Formaro says
That’s great, Marlene! So happy to hear. Be sure to stop back and let me know how the crafts worked out :)
Marisol says
I plan to have my special needs students make your hanging jelly fish this summer. I know they will enjoy making it. Thanks Amanda,
MAC
Amanda Formaro says
That will be so fun! Thanks Marisol!
Marjie says
You have some very creative Ideas. I am going to use some of them for VBS if you don’t mind. Kids love colorful things so these should hit the spot!
Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
Marjie
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Marjie, have fun!
Yolanda Crisostomo says
I Love this! We’re looking for shark, turtle, jellyfish, and fish crafts for kids. My grandson’s 1st birthday is coming up and his older brother, my 4 year old grandson is making the decorations. It’s an ocean beach theme since all his family from both sides are avid ocean/water sports enthusiasts. This is simple for him to do too. I might sub the pipe cleaners for curly ribbon so when it blows in the wind it’ll look so pretty! Thanks!
Amanda Formaro says
Sounds like a fun time! Yes, I’m sure you could use ribbon, cellophane would be cool too!
patience vulimu says
this is amaizing as a teacher this is very helpfull
Patricia Green says
I have about 75 wooden blocks the size is 2 inches by 2 inches do you have any craft ideas what can be made with them.
Amanda Formaro says
Here are a couple of projects I made with blocks https://craftsbyamanda.com/2012/05/seashell-beach-blocks.html and https://craftsbyamanda.com/2010/03/baby-frame-and-love-blocks-baby-shower.html There are LOTS of projects out there, even a search on Pinterest for blocks reveals a lot http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=blocks Have fun!
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
What a cute idea for a underwater themed birthday party!
Nicolette says
Thank you for your ideeas! Your site inspires me! It was fun doing the Jellyfish and the Rock Monster! :)
Amanda Padgett says
Super cute craft!! I’m craft-challenged but ones like these I think I could do!
nest of posies says
these are darling! omygoodness. so cute. my oldest loves sealife – anything so we’ll have to give this a try!
kellie
Geri Johnson says
Ohhh! These are adorable!!!! I’ve got all the stuff to make them so I can’t wait until I see my 3 yr old grandson later this week – we will be making “crafty things” as he says! Thanks!
If you have time, check out the 3 birdhouses I just finished at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3954171886169.2152706.1036342162&type=3&l=5afbaacbb7
Amanda says
That’s awesome Geri, have fun! Would love if you shared pictures on FB once you are done :) https://www.facebook.com/CraftsbyAmanda
And your birdhouses are beautiful!!
Arlene@Nanaland says
Amanda, I love all your crafts for little ones. My grands Love to Craft and I can always count on your blog for some ideas.
Amanda says
Thanks Arlene! I’m so glad you find fun things to do with the kids on this blog, that means a lot to me!