Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!
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!
Seagull Drawing
Follow the eight simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own seagull. Then take the time to learn more about this […]
Sea Shell Creatures
Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.
Palm Tree Cookies
Decorate Palm Tree Cookies using modeling chocolate. These dimensional cookies are perfect for a pool party, luau, or beach trip.
Mixed Media Snorkeler
This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]
Cardboard Tube Sand Castle
Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. There’s so much room for creativity with this […]
Glitter Sand Pictures
Bring sand home from a beach trip to make this fun art project. Or bring paper and glue to the […]
Seashell Beach Art
Make this heart design with shells collected during a beach visit. It’s a wonderful way to remember a special trip.
Egg Carton Whale
Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!
Paper Plate Seagull
Turn a paper plate into a seagull with this fun craft. It’s really quick and easy to do.
Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake
Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.
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 […]
Beach-Inspired Tassel Hoop Earrings
These beach-inspired tassel earrings are easy enough for jewelry making beginners to do. Use the same technique to make a […]
Driftwood Art
Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.
Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops
Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]
Disney Moana Origami Candy Bowls
Create origami candy bowls decorated and filled for a Disney Moana-themed party. This easy project requires very few supplies.
Beaded Starfish Earrings
These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]
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 […]
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 […]
Felt Ocean Key Chain
This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]
Beach-Inspired Anklet
Create a colorful anklet to wear this summer using shaped beads. This project is easy to do and doesn’t take […]
Seashell Frame
Bring the beach home with this easy seashell frame craft. Use it to display a favorite photo from the trip!
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 […]
Finding Dory Gift Wrapping
Gifts are even more fun when the wrapping is part of the theme! Replace the bow on a traditional present […]
Beach-Themed Oreos
Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]
Cork Sailboats
Get ready for summer sailing adventure play at home or at the seaside. These adorable little boats are easy to […]
Starfish Keychain
This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.
Ocean Sensory Bottle
This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]
Seaside Sensory Bin
This seaside sensory bin is a great way to bring a bit of the beach inside. It uses cut-up pool […]
Turtle Cupcakes
Your kids will love these adorable turtle cupcakes! They are easy to make and so incredibly cute. A fun way […]
Paper Plate Sand Dollars
A fun beach themed craft that even the little ones can enjoy. Just a couple of simple steps to make […]
Seashell Fish
Now that you’ve brought all those seashells home from the beach, make these cute fish with the kids! A fun […]
Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs
These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. A fun and colorful beach craft for summer!
Egg Carton Jellyfish
Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!
Coffee Filter Jellyfish
Adorable jellyfish made from coffee filters that kids can color themselves, a great preschool ocean themed craft!
Paper Plate Jellyfish
This cute jellyfish is made from a paper plate and ribbon. A fun project for preschoolers and great for an […]
Cardboard Tube Mermaid
This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]
Chocolate Shells
These edible sea shells have beautiful swirls of colored chocolate. They’re very easy to make and are the perfect addition to […]
Chocolate Beach Pails
These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.
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!
Clay Jellyfish
This fun jellyfish decoration is made of clay and fabric. It’s a fun way to use up remnants and scraps that […]
Beanbag Whale
This cute bean bag whale is made with glue, so there’s no sewing required. Use it for pretend play, illustrating […]
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 […]
Seashell Lamp
This fun project is a great way to remember a fabulous family vacation at the beach. It could also hold […]
Ocean-Inspired Earrings
Make beautiful earrings inspired by the ocean. You can even incorporate shells, rocks and other treasures from your own beachcombing.
Seashell Pearl Necklace and Ring
This pretty pearl necklace and ring set is a great accessory for summer. It’s easy to do and quite inexpensive, […]
Wire-Wrapped Fish
This wire-wrapped fish is so colorful and fun. It’s best for teens with some jewelry-making experience.
Sun Print Art
Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.
Ocean Aquarium Craft
Create your own little saltwater world with this Ocean Aquarium Craft. It all starts with paper plates.
Clam Shell Pumpkin
Turn a clam shell into a pumpkin magnet, perfect for fall! It’s easy to do and works with any size […]
Foam Flip Flops
This fun and easy craft just screams summer! It’s a different take on a traditional footprint craft.
Long Lasting Sand Castles
The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]
Orange Ice Cream Cone Goldfish
Make simple, no-churn orange ice cream. Then turn it into an adorable goldfish ice cream cone for a fun and […]
Simple Sand Play Dough
Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]
Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder
Turn empty containers into awesome beach-inspired utensil and napkin holders. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive!
Sandpaper Sandcastle
Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.
Sand Footprint Keepsake
Use sand from your favorite vacation spot to create this sweet keepsake. It’s something you’ll treasure for years to come.
S’mores Starfish
These sweet S’mores Starfish are great fun for a pool party or get-together at the beach. They’re as fun to make […]
Under The Sea Printable
This printable is a fun way to encourage the kids to practice their cutting skills. It also makes a nice […]