Jellyfish Craft for Kids – A Colorful & Easy Under-the-Sea DIY

Jellyfish Craft for Kids – A Colorful & Easy Under-the-Sea DIY

Jellyfish Craft Time!

Looking for an ocean-themed craft that’s fun, easy, and bursting with creativity? This Jellyfish Craft is perfect for kids of all ages—and it’s a breeze to make with simple supplies you likely already have at home.

With swirly yarn tentacles, colorful felt, and smiling faces, these jellyfish will bring under-the-sea magic right into your living room (or classroom!). Whether you’re a mom, teacher, or babysitter, this adorable craft project involving jellyfish is a great way to encourage creativity and fine motor skills in young crafters.

Supplies You’ll Need

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Trace and Cut:
Start by drawing or tracing a jellyfish shape onto your colored paper. Cut it out carefully using scissors.

2. Make Tentacles:
Cut multiple pieces of yarn for tentacles. You can also add paper strips to give more texture and color variation.

3. Add the Face:
Using markers or cut-out felt pieces, create eyes, cheeks, and a smile on your jellyfish.

4. Add Dimension:
Glue felt to the underside of the paper jellyfish head to give a soft, 3D effect. For added fun, glue the jellyfish onto a popsicle stick to make it a puppet.

5. Display:
Once the glue is dry, display your jellyfish craft creation on the fridge, in a window, or hanging from a string to make it float.

Why This Jellyfish Craft Is a Hit

  • Simple setup with minimal mess
  • Encourages creativity and sensory exploration
  • Great for preschoolers, toddlers, and early elementary kids
  • Ideal for classroom projects, birthday parties, or at-home fun with jellyfish crafting wonders

Make It Your Own

  • Use googly eyes for a playful touch
  • Add glitter glue to the tentacles for sparkle
  • Hang several jellyfish craft pieces together for an ocean-themed mobile

Want to see this jellyfish craft in action?

We’ve shared a full step-by-step video tutorial on our Instagram—check it out at @CumborGates for easy-to-follow visuals and extra inspiration. You can also explore more creative DIYs and family-friendly craft ideas right here on our website.

Made your own masterpiece?
We’d love to see it! Share your creation and tag us on Instagram using #CumborCrafts for a chance to be featured on our story.


Still Interested?