Make a cute turtle using a large seashell. Easy and fun for all ages, and a great way to use […]
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!
Cardboard Tube Mermaid
This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]
Ocean Flower Pot
Ocean-themed pots can be used for party decorations or as decorations in a child’s room. Great way to use sand […]
Luau Cookies
Sometimes the packaging makes all the difference! Here’s a simple way to dress up those cookies for your summer luau […]
Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball
Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. A sugar cookie crust […]
Driftwood Orb
If you like collecting driftwood then this fun project is for you. All you need is wood, a hot glue […]
Paper Mache Pinata Fish
Discover how easy it is to make a pinata using paper mache. This cute fish pinata would be great for […]
Driftwood Vase
Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!
Seashell Lamp
This fun project is a great way to remember a fabulous family vacation at the beach. It could also hold […]
Crab Cakes
These ‘crab cakes’ are perfect for a hot summer day, a beach-themed party, or year-round fun. They’re easy to make […]
Everlasting Sand Castle
This is a sand castle that will dry and last, making it a permanent, air-hardened sculpture. Make these for a […]
Handprint Crab
This handprint crab craft comes complete with a printable beach themed background. A fun project even the little ones can […]
Driftwood Seahorse
If your kids like to pick up sticks take them home and make a piece of stunning art. This driftwood […]
Colorful Fish Collage
Paint the sea & then add some texture with sponge prints! Paint and cut some colorful fish and glue them […]
Gone Swimming Beach Plaque
Make a pretty plaque that shows off your beach treasures. Show off your found treasures of shells and driftwood.
Travel Tic Tac Toe Game
Create a portable tic tac toe game with a burlap sack and painted rocks. Carry this fun craft along to […]
Whale and Clown Fish Paper Cup Craft
This adorable whale and clown fish craft starts with a paper cup. Use the tutorial as a springboard to create […]
Beach Bucket
Create a stylish beach bucket to hold flip flops and towels poolside or to transport sunscreen and sand toys for a day […]
Framed Sand Writing
Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]
Coffee Grounds Fossils
Create these cool fossils from used coffee grounds. Kids can pretend they are on a real life dinosaur excavation!
Octopus Cupcakes
Make a splash at a beach or pool party with an armful of these ocean-themed treats. So fun and so […]
Egg Carton Lobster
Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]
Edible Cupcake Wrapper Waves
Decorate an ocean themed cupcake using edible cupcake wrapper waves made from modeling chocolate.
Paper Plate Sand Dollars
It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]
Beachy Candle Votive Holders
Adding a bit of sand and a few shells to candle holders not only looks gorgeous, but it also makes […]
School of Cardboard Tube Fish
Recycle some cardboard tubes into an adorable school of colorful jeweled fish! Lots of room for creativity!
Sandcastle Cake
You don’t need to be a professional to make a darling sandcastle cake. This cake is perfect for all sorts […]
Chocolate Beach Pails
These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.
Shell Beach Art
Next time you are at the beach, try your hand at making shell art. It’s easy and fun to do, […]
Recycled Denim Coastal Pillows
Repurpose a worn pair of jeans to make these fabulous no-sew pillows in just under an hour! Decorate them with […]
Paper Plate Fish
Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]
Paper Whale
This adorable blue whale is easy, inexpensive, and quick to make. The instructions are in Bulgarian, but there is a […]
Egg Carton Whale
Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!
Shark Paper Tube Craft
Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]
Repurposed Placemat Wall Hanging
Take an old twig placemat and turn it into a pretty beach decor wall hanging in less than 1 hour!
Paper Plate Shark
This adorable shark craft is made from a paper plate and blue paper. A great craft for the boys too. […]
Clothespin Hungry Fish
Make a colorful school of adorable fish using wooden clothespins and scrapbook paper! A fun craft for the kids.
Paper Plate Aquarium
Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]
Bottle Cap Fish
Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]
Colorful Cardboard Tube Fish
These fish are really simple to make and your little ones will have hours of fun playing with them when […]
Summer Days Picture Frame
Transform an old picture frame with sand and shells. Add a photo to always remember your favorite beach trip.
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish
Bring the fun and sun of the beach into the kitchen! Use a beach toy to mold peanut butter fudge […]
Splash Balls
When the weather heats up, send the kids outside to play in the water with these homemade splash balls. Made […]
Beach Sundaes
For your next beach or water-themed party, make beach sundaes, complete with under the sea toppings. This dessert is too […]
Paper Plate Porcupine Fish
Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]
Beach Play Tic-Tac-Toe
Set up a quick game of tic-tac-toe using oversized stars and circles for markers and the beach as the board! […]
Pineapple Drawstring Backpack
Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]
Tide Pool Art
Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! A fun way to wrap up the end of summer […]
Cardboard Tube Fish
Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]
Easy Beach Bucket Cake
All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple recipe for edible “sand” […]
Sand Casted Handprints
This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]
Paper Plate Sand Dollars
Paper Plate Sand Dollars are such a fun summer craft to do with the little ones. Make them at the […]
Lobster Prints
Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!
Seashell Fish
Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]
Paper Plate Tropical Fish
Kids love undersea adventures and this paper plate craft will reaffirm their love. They will have so much fun creating […]
Cereal Sand Castle
Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!
Sandy Shapes Art
Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]
Sequined CD Fish
A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!
Jellyfish in a Bottle
This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.
Tissue Paper Ocean
Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]