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Time Required :
15 minutes or less
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

under the sea: paper jelly fish

This Camp Creativity craft will really make a splash with your kids this summer.
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Print Project

Step 1
Brush the paint across the ridges around the outside of a jumbo baking cup. Set aside to dry.
 
Repeat previous step to a second baking cup. 
Step 2
Use a pencil to create a small hole in the center on the bottom of one of the painted baking cups.
 
Turn the baking cup upside-down. Cut a piece of yarn to desired length to hang. Thread it through the hole that is now on top and glue the end pieces on the inside of the baking cup. 
Step 3
Cut 6-8 strips of the crepe paper to 15" in length.
 
Cut each strip in half, vertically. 
Step 4
Glue the narrow strips to the inside of the paper liner.
 
Glue the second liner to the inside. 
Step 5
Trim the crepe paper “tentacles”, if uneven.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology® Metallic Paint Set

    Item # 10156696 
    $7
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    809187840
    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads® Impeccable™ Yarn, Solid

    Item # 10108918 
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    ALL Loops & Threads® Yarn Buy one item at regular price & get the second of equal or lesser value 50% off . Excludes clearance.
    $3.69
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4.5 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    Sizes
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4.5 oz
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    Sizes
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    845158646
    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Glue-All® Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, Extra Strong

    Item # 10002287 
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    $3.19
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    832736818
    You’ll Need: 1

    Celebrate It™ Crepe Streamer

    Item # 10330337 
    $2
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 81ft. x 1.75"
    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 81ft. x 1.75"
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    • Color: Pink
    • Size: 81ft. x 1.75"
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $2.09
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    926438046
    You’ll Need: 1

    Foam Brush by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10604223 
    $0.50
    ea.
    • Size: 1 in
    • Size: 1 in
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    • Size: 1 in
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Celebrate It® Baking Cups, Jumbo, White

    Item # 10414291 
    Save 40% with code 40BAKE32019
    $2
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Ruler
  • Celebrate It™ Crepe Streamer - Teal (sku 10330541)
  • Celebrate It™ Crepe Streamer - Yellow (sku 10411234)
  • Celebrate It™ Crepe Streamer – Navy (sku 10479810)
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1
Brush the paint across the ridges around the outside of a jumbo baking cup. Set aside to dry.
 
Repeat previous step to a second baking cup. 
Step 2
Use a pencil to create a small hole in the center on the bottom of one of the painted baking cups.
 
Turn the baking cup upside-down. Cut a piece of yarn to desired length to hang. Thread it through the hole that is now on top and glue the end pieces on the inside of the baking cup. 
Step 3
Cut 6-8 strips of the crepe paper to 15" in length.
 
Cut each strip in half, vertically. 
Step 4
Glue the narrow strips to the inside of the paper liner.
 
Glue the second liner to the inside. 
Step 5
Trim the crepe paper “tentacles”, if uneven.
 
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