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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!


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

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

Seashell Turtle

Make a cute turtle using a large seashell. Easy and fun for all ages, and a great way to use […]

Ocean Flower Pot

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

Luau Cookies

Sometimes the packaging makes all the difference! Here’s a simple way to dress up those cookies for your summer luau […]

Driftwood Orb

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

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

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

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

Handprint Crab

This handprint crab craft comes complete with a printable beach themed background. A fun project even the little ones can […]

Driftwood Seahorse

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

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

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 […]

Beach Bucket

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

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

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

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]

Sandcastle Cake

Sandcastle Cake

You don’t need to be a professional to make a darling sandcastle cake. This cake is perfect for all sorts […]

Shell Beach Art

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

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 […]

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

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

Clothespin Hungry Fish

Make a colorful school of adorable fish using wooden clothespins and scrapbook paper! A fun craft for the kids.

Summer Days Picture Frame

Transform an old picture frame with sand and shells. Add a photo to always remember your favorite beach trip.

Splash Balls

Splash Balls

When the weather heats up, send the kids outside to play in the water with these homemade splash balls. Made […]

Beach Sundaes

Beach Sundaes

For your next beach or water-themed party, make beach sundaes, complete with under the sea toppings. This dessert is too […]

Beach Play Tic Tac Toe

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! […]

Sand Casted Handprints

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

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 […]

Cereal Sand Castle

Cereal Sand Castle

Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!

Sequined CD Fish

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

Jellyfish in a Bottle

This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.

Beach Lunch

Beach Lunch

A fun beach lunch for kids! The beach features a crustless sandwich, blue gelatin poses as water, and it’s all […]

Cargo Ship

Cargo Ship

Just cut off a corner of a plastic file, put a toothpick through it to keep the shape, and put […]

Sea Shell Creatures

Summer is the perfect time for these adorable sea shell creatures!! ??

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]

Salt Art

Salt Art

Create a masterpiece with colored salt and glue. Loads of fun and a project that will bring plenty of smiles.

Wooden Spoon Shark

Wooden Spoon Shark

Make this adorable shark out of a wooden spoon, some craft foam and paint!

Sand Cast Starfish

Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Pony Bead Fish

Pony Bead Fish

This pony bead fish is perfect for religious settings like Sunday School or VBS, or as an ocean or beach […]

Clothespin Shark

Clothespin Shark

Whether it’s Shark Week or just an ordinary Tuesday, this shark craft is fun for kids and makes a great […]

Cardboard Tube Sea Creatures

Cardboard Tube Sea Creatures

Adorable sea creatures made from construction paper and cardboard tubes.

Boardwalk Craft

Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]

Driftwood Sign

This Driftwood Sign is simple to make and so pretty. Use the kids’ names to label their bedrooms with a […]

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Mixed Media Snorkeler

This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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