Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Cupcake Liner Fish
Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]
Crayon Melt Seahorse
Create a colorful, whimsical seahorse! This fun craft uses a warming tray to melt crayons resulting in vibrant color.
Sandpaper Sandcastle
Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.
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 […]
Sand-Filled Bottles
Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]
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 […]
Paper Plate Tropical Fish
These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil. Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]
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 […]
Reusable Fabric Tote Bag
Follow the detailed instructions to turn an old tablecloth or sheet into a shopping bag. This unlined, lightweight bag is […]
Shell Fairies
Wondering what to do with all of those seashells that the kids collected on your last vacation? Read on…we’ll show […]
Seashell Turtle
Make a cute turtle using a large seashell. Easy and fun for all ages, and a great way to use […]
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!