Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!


Beaded Starfish Earrings

These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]

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!

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.

Seaside Sensory Bin

This seaside sensory bin is a great way to bring a bit of the beach inside. It uses cut-up pool […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

Make beautiful earrings inspired by the ocean. You can even incorporate shells, rocks and other treasures from your own beachcombing.

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 […]

Simple Sand Play Dough

Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]

Under The Sea Printable

This printable is a fun way to encourage the kids to practice their cutting skills. It also makes a nice […]

Clay Crab

This adorable clay crab makes a fun necklace, zipper pull or keychain. It’s so easy to do!

Shell Pendant Necklace

Turn a favorite shell into a pretty pendant necklace. It’s easy to do and a great way to remember a […]

Stenciled Hat

Protect yourself from the summer sun with this cute polka dot hat. Choose the paint colors to match your swimsuit […]

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

Make a beautiful bracelet inspired by the ocean. This inexpensive craft requires only colored wire, pearl beads, a clasp and […]

Driftwood Kite

Collect sticks and make this beautiful decorative driftwood kite. While it won’t fly in the wind, it looks fantastic ‘flying’ […]

Seashell Wreath

Make a pretty Seashell Wreath with supplies found at a dollar store. This easy craft is inexpensive and a fun […]

Sea Shell Garland

Do you want to bring the beach to your house? Make this cool sea shell garland!

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Baby Mermaid Costume

You’ll have the most fabulous infant in the neighborhood with this no-sew mermaid baby costume! With inexpensive HeatNBond adhesive and […]

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

Make these quick and easy no-sew semaphore flags, then have fun sending coded messages! Great for a party, in a […]

Rainbow Fish

Kids will love making their own version of the storybook favorite, Rainbow Fish! A fun project with lots of room […]

Shark Pencil Pouch

Sew up a shark pencil pouch for Back to school, or any time of the year! This project is best […]

Sea in a Bottle

Entertain babies and toddlers with a Sea in a Bottle! This easy craft is also fun for preschoolers, who will […]

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Tropical Seashell Fish

Here’s a wonderful craft for this for all those seashells you brought home from vacation! Make a school of fish […]

Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Homemade goldfish crackers are full of amazing real cheese flavor, and are so easy to make! Perfect for school lunches, […]

Medicine Cup Jellyfish

Turn a not-so-fun medicine cup into a very fun project with these jellyfish! They’re easy to make and perfect for a […]

Octopus Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a fun octopus puppet! This project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Boats in the Sea

Fold paper, decorate it, paint the sea, and cut out a sun to make these cute boat scenes!  This tutorial […]

Eel Craft

Turn a piece of pipe insulation into an eel. This easy project is something different than the typical “E is […]

Beach Mirror

This mirror craft will help kids remember your fun visit to the beach.  All you need are a mirror, glue, sand, […]

Foam Tropical Wind Sock

Create a cute tropical windsock out of foam to remind your family of fun times at the beach.  Follow the […]

Make a Mason Jar Aquarium

A cute and easy mini jar aquarium that takes minutes to put together and is so fun to display! Make […]

Edible 3-D Sunglasses

These cute 3-D sunglasses are totally edible and fun to make. They’re fun for New Year’s Eve, summertime, a diva-themed […]

Pencil Shavings Fish

Empty out your pencil sharpeners, but save those shavings! They work perfectly as scales on this adorable fish.

Underwater Silhouettes

Here’s a fun art project that has a little of everything: some painting, a little experimenting with a new technique, […]

Outdoor Shell Sculpture

Make outdoor sculptures using shells collected from a beach vacation or any other outdoor finds. Plus, 12 more Kid friendly […]

Mermaid Picnic

Throw a fun Mermaid Picnic, featuring a hot dog octopus, “ocean” cup with goldfish, a watermelon seahorse and a mermaid […]

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Make a letter-chomping shark from a business-sized envelope! The project is fun to make and preschoolers will love ‘feeding’ letters […]

Candy Tiki Huts

These Tiki Huts are not just yummy, they are easy to make too! The kiddos will enjoy making the roofs […]

Driftwood Necklace

Great summer time project with scraps of driftwood from the beach. A fun way to use nature in your crafting […]

Beach Comber Pocket

Recycle old jeans and make a fun tote for collecting treasures on the beach. A great way to recycle some […]

Watercolor & chalk jellyfish!

Make this underwater collage using watercolors for the ocean & chalk to draw the jellyfish! A fun art project for […]

Sponge Prints – Sea & Fish

Paint the sea with watercolors and make the beach and the fish with sponge stamps. A fun ocean or aquarium […]

Water Bottle Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using a recycled water bottle! A fun ocean themed craft that’s great for summer and makes […]

Sand Castle Snack

If your kids love the beach and building a sand castle, they’ll love this themed snack. It is easy to […]

Swimming Whale Card

Make an adorable whale card using cardstock, patterned paper, and pennies! When you move the card, the whale swims back […]

Sea Creature Finger Puppets

These adorable felt finger puppets are the perfect afternoon craft for summer days. Follow the instructions to make a whale […]