Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]
Summer Beach Crafts for Kids
Summer is here! Looking for beach themed crafts and activities for your kids? We have hundreds of ocean and beach crafts, plenty of them for preschoolers and toddlers too!
Beach Card for Father’s Day
Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card […]
Tissue Paper Ocean
Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]
Palm Tree Cookies
Decorate Palm Tree Cookies using modeling chocolate. These dimensional cookies are perfect for a pool party, luau, or beach trip.
Bottle Cap Fish
Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]
Tide Pool Art
Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]
Cardboard Tube Fish
Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]
Clothespin Mermaids
Create a cute set of mix-and-match mermaids from clothespins, construction paper, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Your mermaid fan will have […]
Paper Plate Porcupine Fish
Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]
Paper Plate Jellyfish
This fun and easy jellyfish craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters. It’s a fun way to learn more about […]
Clam Shell Pumpkin
Turn a clam shell into a pumpkin magnet, perfect for fall! It’s easy to do and works with any size […]
Jellyfish Painting
Watch the Live Jelly Cam and use it for inspiration to paint your own jellyfish scene. It’s relaxing and fun!
Cardboard Surfboard
This cardboard surfboard is bright, colorful, and ready to ride the pretend waves! This is a simple craft that kids […]
Beach Terrarium
Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]
Beach Ball Pie
Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun (and […]
Paper Plate Porthole
This project, adapted from the well-known Paper Plate Aquarium, is a unique and fun way for kids to create their […]
Hawaiian Shirt Card
Make these Hawaiian Shirt cards as invitations to a luau or beach-themed party, or just to say hi to someone […]
O is for Ocean
This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O. Use the printable templates […]
Seagull Drawing
Follow the eight simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own seagull. Then take the time to learn more about this […]
Rainbow Jellyfish
It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]
Beaded Fish
Create an adorable fish using wire and beads. Vary the colors and make a whole school of fish!
Ocean Diorama
Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]
Paper Plate Shark
These paper plate sharks are easy to make and suitable for even the youngest of crafters. Each shark is one-of-a-kind […]
Cereal Box Beach Mosaic
Use empty cereal boxes and glue to make a beautiful beach mosaic. This fun recycling craft is perfect for summer.
Finding Dory Gift Wrapping
Gifts are even more fun when the wrapping is part of the theme! Replace the bow on a traditional present […]
Chocolate Shells
These edible sea shells have beautiful swirls of colored chocolate. They’re very easy to make and are the perfect addition to […]
Cardboard Tube Jellyfish
This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]
Craft Stick Beach Plaque
Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]
Mixed Media Turtle
Use a variety of art techniques to make this stunning turtle project! This project requires quite a bit of drying […]
Beach Bingo Printables
Summer is here, and what better way to get outside with the family than spending time on a beach? Enjoy […]
Palm Tree Cupcake
These adorable palm tree cupcakes look difficult to make, but they’re surprisingly easy to do. They’re great for a summer […]
Turtle Cupcakes
Kids of all ages will love these adorable turtle cupcakes! They are easy to make and so incredibly cute.
Bell Pepper Octopus Veggie Dip
Make eating veggies more fun with a bell pepper octopus! These finger foods are fabulous for a summer party or […]
Sea Creature Sand Castle Cans
These cute sand toys are easy to make with recycled vegetable cans, some foam stamps and a bit of paint. […]
Colorful Tropical Fish
These pretty fish are so bright and cheerful! They would make a great decoration for an ocean themed birthday party […]
S’mores Starfish
These sweet S’mores Starfish are as fun to make as they are delicious! Serve them at a beach trip, during […]
Avocado Sailboat
Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!
Fish Wind Chime
Turn painted plastic eggs and a plastic soda bottle into a cute fish-shaped wind chime. It’s inexpensive, fun, and a […]
Grass Skirt Caramel Apple
By adding a fondant grass skirt, your caramel apple will be doing the hula in no time! This treat is […]
Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs
These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. What a fun and colorful beach craft for […]
Beach Ball Cookie Platter
Hand cut a few cookies using a template and you’ll have a beach ball cookie platter in no time. What […]
Forever Fish Tank
This adorable little fish tank craft is the perfect project for someone who wants a no-maintenance pet. Make your own […]
Marshmallow Goldfish Pops
These marshmallow goldfish pops are easy to make and the kids will love them. Try them for a beach-themed birthday […]
Apricot Clownfish
Apricots and white chocolate come together to make these fun fishy treats. Your little fisherman or mermaids will want to […]
Scrap Paper Seahorse
Don’t throw out those scraps of patterned paper! Turn them into a colorful and whimsical seahorse, inspired by the artwork […]
Crayon Melt Seahorse
Create a colorful, whimsical seahorse! This fun craft uses a warming tray to melt crayons resulting in vibrant color.
Foam Flip Flops
This fun and easy craft just screams summer! It’s a different take on a traditional footprint craft.
Paper Plate Jellyfish
Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]
Driftwood Art
Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.
Wire-Wrapped Fish
This wire-wrapped fish is so colorful and fun. It’s best for teens with some jewelry-making experience.
Seashell Door Hanging
This beautiful seashell door hanging is a great way to display your favorite shells. It’s a fun project for the […]
Watercolor Island Scene
This island scene is made by painting the individual elements and layering them on the background. It’s a fun twist […]
Flower Pot Crab
A bright red crab dresses up any beach party and is lots of fun to make. It starts with a […]
Oyster Cookie
Make these simple, no bake, delicious cookies that look like friendly oysters with pearls. Perfect for a mermaid or nautical […]
Egg Carton Jellyfish
Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!
Clay Seashell Erasers
These seashells made from Sculpey clay are easy to make and so cute. Even better, they’re erasers you can actually […]
Swimsuit Cover Ups
Quick and easy to make, these adorable swimsuit cover-ups are made from towels! Great for the pool or beach and […]
Clam Critters
These adorable clam critters are easy to make. What a fun way to use shells!
Twinkie Narwhal
Turn a Twinkie into one of the most interesting ocean creatures, the narwhal. Easy, fun and tasty!
Clam Shell Critters
Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]