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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 […]

Seahorse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Sparkly Sea Shell Phone Case

Create a one-of-a-kind phone case that is sure to command a lot of attention. Decoden is easy to do and so much […]

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 […]

Torn Paper Animals

Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]

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!

Sea Shell Cookies in a Jar

With plunger cutters and an easy recipe, you can gather up sea shells in no time! What a wonderful treat […]

Portable Felt Board

Keep the kids busy in the car, at a restaurant, or in a waiting room with this fun felt board. […]

Sea Glass Mobile

Make a super cute mobile that features beautiful sea glass. This piece of hanging art looks stunning and each one […]

Seaside Sensory Bin

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

Ocean Sensory Bin Adventure

In hot summer days, playing in or around water is more than just fun! Kids can create a little piece of the […]

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 […]

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

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

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, […]

Long Lasting Sand Castles

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 […]

Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder

Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder

Turn empty containers into awesome beach-inspired utensil and napkin holders. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive!

Under The Sea Printable

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 Necklace

Clay Crab

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

Sunscreen and Bug Spray Container

Sunscreen and Bug Spray Container

Get ready for summer by decorating a container to hold sunscreen and bug sprays. It’s easy to do and keeps […]

Shell Pendant Neckla

Shell Pendant Necklace

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

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

Ocean-Inspired Bracelet

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

Seashell Wreath

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

Sea Shell Garland

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

Driftwood Fish

Driftwood Fish

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

Mixed Media Turtle

Mixed Media Turtle

Use a Sharpie, crayons and watercolors to create this adorable turtle. Easy and so much fun!

Ocean in a Bottle

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

Tropical Seashell Fish

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

Medicine Cup Jellyfish

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 […]

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Paper Bag Jellyfish

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

Beach Mirror

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 […]

Edible 3-D Sunglasses

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 […]

Outdoor Shell Sculpture

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

Mermaid Picnic

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

Driftwood Necklace

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

Beach Comber Pocket

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

Water Bottle Octopus

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

Sand Castle Snack

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

Seashell Garden Stone

Seashell Garden Stone

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

Adorable seashell pencil holders made with clay

Seashell Pencil Holder

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

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

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 […]

Crepe Paper Jellyfish

Crepe Paper Jellyfish

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

Faux Red Coral

Faux Red Coral

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

Decorated Mugs

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Rock Monster Magnets

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

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

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

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

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

Bathing Suit Cover Up

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

Stamped Driftwood

Stamped Driftwood

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

Beach Glass Bottles

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

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

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 […]

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