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!


Seashell Garden Stone

Use the seashells that you collected at the beach to make stepping stones for your garden or yard! A fun […]

Seashell Pencil Holder

Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]

Contact Paper Jellyfish

Use contact paper and any decorative materials you have on hand (sequins, glitter, confetti, etc.) to make beautiful jellyfish. Fun […]

Jellyfish Art

This project uses pencil, Sharpie and paint to make the beautiful and elegant jellyfish. A perfect project for a group.

Trained Seal Craft

Your kids will love making a seal who can balance a ball in the air. Vinyl tubing is the secret […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Make this easy Paper Plate Aquarium based on One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. A fun project for […]

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

Days at the beach are so much fun! To help remember your visit long after you’ve returned home, create a […]

Soda Bottle Fish

Create an adorable fish from an empty 2-liter bottle! An adult will need to do the cutting, but even the […]

Crepe Paper Jellyfish

Go under the sea and make a crepe paper jellyfish. If you enjoy beach themed crafts this is one you […]

Shell Jars & Instant Rusty Lids

Display summer souvenirs in jars and instantly rust the lids for a weathered vintage look. Kids will enjoy watching the […]

Faux Red Coral

If your kids like creating under the sea dioramas, follow our instructions on how to make red coral. Using resin […]

Rock Monster Magnets

Make these cute rock monster magnets using pebbles, paints and imagination! A fun way to display those little beach treasures.

Beach Wreath

Turn a dollar store pool noodle into a pretty wreath. An easy craft for kids to help with, change the […]

Mini Sand Cake Sea Creatures

Using cake pop filling and sand molds create these adorable mini sand sea creatures. Fit perfectly into a summertime beach […]

In-the-Swim Beach Pail

Take this bright and cheery pail to the beach to hold all of the beach treasures that are found. Could […]

Summer Lei

Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make […]

Bathing Suit Cover Up

Turn a towel into a pretty bathing suit cover up. An easy sewing project for tweens and teens.

Stamped Driftwood

Perfect project for the kids to dress up their beachy finds and display around the home! Easy enough for kids […]

Oyster & Pearl Madeleine Cakes

Individual little cakes made from store-bought Madeleine cakes and pearlized gumballs. A cute addition to any beach-themed party!

Octopus Math File Folder

Keep math facts fresh in their heads during summer vacation – practice one-to-one correspondence and number identification with this friendly […]

Beach Glass Bottles

Make your own beach or sea glass bottles using Mod Podge and dirt! A fun way to add some texture […]

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Sandy Hand Mosaic

Turn your next trip to the beach into one-of-a-kind memories! Cast the family’s handprints in the sand and decorate with […]

Beach Tote Bag

Always searching for a bag to carry all of those beach accessories? Kids will be proud to show off their […]

Recycled Aquarium

Using recycled plastic containers and cups, kids can create a one-of-a-kind aquarium. Great for teaching about our oceans and the […]

Water Bottle Beach Craft

An awesome craft for older teenage girls – beach necklaces made from recycled water bottles. A fun way to show […]

Nylon Beach Bag

Summer vacation will soon be starting! Kids can make this easy no-sew beach bag, featuring their own art work, to […]

Chime Bracelet

Scour the beach for pretty little seashells to make this chime bracelet. Easy for tweens and teen to do by […]

Ocean Sensory Bag

Create a squishy bag full of friendly creatures for your toddlers to play with. Hair gel turns into a bright […]

Bandana Beach Bag

A easy-to-sew bag for those just beginning to sew. Handy to take to the beach or use an overnight bag […]

Happy Clam

Using cupcake liners, stick on gems and googly eyes, your preschoolers can make cute clams and happy oysters in no […]

Clam Shell Bunting

Use cupcake liners to make ‘clam shell bunting’ for the perfect mermaid party decoration!

Handprint Lobsters

Nothing to get crabby about…this little lobster and his friends will surely make you smile!

Mini Jello Aquariums

Wow your kids with these little aquariums in a jar. perfect for a beach party!

Cardboard Tube Fish

An adorable fish made from recycled cardboard tubes. Great for an undersea bedroom decoration!

Plaster Casting with Sand

Creating a mold with wet sand and then casting objects with plaster of paris. A great project for your school […]