Creative Ocean Habitat Shoebox Diorama Project

Prep:5

Creating:1

BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Gather your supplies and decide what ocean animals and plants you want to include. An adult should help with hot glue and making holes in the cardboard.
SECURE THE SHOEBOX: Use packing tape and an old ruler or paint stick to secure the lid in an open position.
PAINT THE BACKGROUND: Dab or sponge paint different shades of blue inside the shoebox to create an underwater scene. Let dry.
CREATE OCEAN ANIMALS: Have an adult draw jellyfish shapes with hot glue on wax paper. Add fishing line to the wet glue. Once cool, carefully cut out the jellyfish.
ADD LIGHTS: With adult help, poke small holes in the back of the box. Secure battery-powered tea lights on the outside with packing tape, keeping the switches accessible.
MAKE SEAWEED: Twist pipe cleaners and blue tubing together to create seaweed. Use hot glue to attach the plants inside the box.
CREATE CORAL: Draw and cut coral shapes from cardboard. Fold the bottom edges so the pieces can stand upright and glue them into the scene.
HANG THE ANIMALS: Poke small holes in the top of the shoebox. Thread the fishing line through and secure it with tape or glue so the jellyfish hang inside.
ADD FINAL DETAILS: Finish your ocean habitat with shells, small rocks, glitter or sand. Add any other creative details you want!

Try ripped blue paper instead of paint to create a textured underwater background.
Use at least three battery-powered tea lights to brighten the inside of your diorama.
Small plastic ocean animals can be used instead of making your own.
Model Magic is another fun option for sculpting sea creatures.
Don't forget to decorate the outside of the shoebox to complete your ocean habitat.

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Cost: $5-$15