DIY Paper Lantern Jellyfish are perfect for a Little Mermaid Birthday Party. It’s a simple DIY paper lantern project you can make in an afternoon.
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How to Make Paper Lantern Jellyfish
Disney Princess Paper Lanterns*
Bermuda Blue Plastic Tablecloths*
Scrapbook Paper
White and Black Craft Foam for eyes*
DIY Paper Lantern Jellyfish Instructions
Instead of starting from scratch with scrapbook paper and goopy paper mache, this paper lantern jellyfish project begins with these Disney Princess Paper Lanterns*.
We loved the colors of each paper lantern! They coordinated wonderfully with our Little Mermaid birthday party theme.
Next you need streamers for the tentacles. We used matching purple and Bermuda Blue Plastic Tablecloths* to make the tentacles for our diy jellyfish.
Start by cutting 2 inch wide strips from the plastic tablecloths then gently tug on the sides to create ruffles along the edges.
I was able to recycle purple plastic streamers and the circle ribbon streamers from Tootsie’s Sofia the First Birthday Party on a Budget.
Go {here} to learn how to make all the party streamers.
Attach the streamers to the paper lanterns, glue the end of the streamers inside the lantern’s bottom opening. I glued the ribbon streamers first then then plastic streamers on top of those. Remember to use only small dot of glue to hold the ribbons in place.
Next pop in the metal support to finish constructing the lantern. Add a couple of rows of ruffled streamers around the bottom on the lantern for another fun detail. Don’t forget the large googly eyes!
Super cute and so fabulously simple to make!
Make the party complete with a Little Mermaid Birthday Cake! Click here for a step-by-step tutorial for how I decorated Tootsie’s favorite cake!
Looking for more birthday party inspiration? Click here to see all of our budget friendly Party Planning Tips and Tricks!
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All I can say is ADORABLE!
The jellyfish are the cutest things ever! Way, way better than my original plan of paper mache on bowls! 😉
~ Ashley
CUTE! The possibilities with those lanterns are endless.
I know! This is the first time I have decorated with paper lanterns and I am sold on their cuteness!
~ Ashley
What a cute project Ashley! And simple enough that I think I could even pull it off 😉 I would love for you to share this post at my Create & Share Link Party! Hope to see you there 🙂 http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/2014/08/create-share-diy-and-recipe-party-20.html
Thanks so much for the party invite! I will hop over to link up and add your party to my list!
~ Ashley
Omgosh Ashley these jellyfish lanterns are so stinkin’ cute! Love them.
Thanks so much, Erlene!
~ Ashley
Hi Ashley, I love your cute little jellyfish and would love for you to link them up at my party. Thanks! http://partypatisserie.com/2014/08/linky-party-9/
Thanks so much for the party invite! I’ll hop right over!
~ Ashley
These are so adorable!
So, so happy you love them!
~ Ashley
These really are so cute. I loved the tip on making streamers from tablecloths. Brilliant!
Who knew plastic tablecloth streamers would look so cute? Thanks for the comment love!
~ Ashley
OH MY GOODNESS! Adorable Ashley 🙂 Too cute!!
Thanks so much, Mandy! Hope your classes are going great!
~ Ashley
Your DIY disaster last week had me cringing, but your DIY’ing is redeemed with these adorable cuties!
My 2.5 year old saw these over my shoulder and said, “let’s craft those, Mommy!” I’d say it was a hit!
I love that your little one liked Tootsie’s jellyfish! My kids are always cuddled up right next to me as I blog. 😉
~ Ashley
Oh yay! I’m glad you shared how you made these! They are too stinking cute!
Much appreciation for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop. I love that you took a moment to shine!
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
Hey Jennifer! Thanks so much for hosting such a fun party!
~ Ashley
No way, I LOVE these!! They’re too cute, Ashley! Pinning and sharing on Google+. LOVE them!
{{big hugs}} for all the shares! So excited you love the jellyfish!
~ Ashley
I really love how adorable these are!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Thanks so much, Jess!
~ Ashley
These are cute as heck! My two year old grand daughter LOVES them, so this will be the feature on Tips and Tricks on Fearlessly Creative Mammas this week. Thanks so much for linking up. Hope to see you this week too.
Wahoo! I’m so excited your little one and you love my jellyfish! Thanks so much for the feature!
~ Ashley
These are too cute! They’d be awesome with “tentacles” as jellyfish too!! Now you’ve got the wheels spinning in my head… 😀
Hey Randi!
Thanks so much for leaving some comment blog! I hope you have been inspired!
~ Ashley
Like I said before, SO CUTE! I wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you share with us this week 🙂
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Hello
Too beautiful !!! I pinned your diy on my pinterest to share with my readers!.
See you very soon
https://www.pinterest.com/SoLovelySweet/cest-lete/