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Foil River with Bottle Cap Boats

Foil River with Bottle Cap Boats

Need a quick and inexpensive way to entertain your kids on a hot summer day? Try making a foil river! […]

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Melon Boats

Melon Boats

Celebrate summer by combining a perfectly ripe melon with your favorite Jell-O flavor. These pleasing fruit bites are easy to […]

Pirate Ship Art

Pirate Ship Art

This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]

Paper Mache Boat

Paper Mache Boat

These whimsical boats are made from paper mache and fabric. They’re a fun project to do together as a family. 

Ice Cube Boats

Ice Cube Boats

The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]

Walnut Boats

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Twig Raft

Twig Raft

Turn sticks from the back yard into rafts that will really float! Kids will love building and racing these little […]

Thanksgiving Treat Holders

Thanksgiving Sailboat Treat Holders

Craft up the cutest little sailboat to act as treat holders. They also make great place cards for Thanksgiving dinner.

Construction Paper Explorer Ship

Use construction paper and cardboard tubes to make your own version of an explorer’s ship. This activity is a wonderful […]

Construction Paper Anchor

This easy anchor craft makes a fun decoration for a pirate themed party. Or, use it as a countdown to […]

Pirate Ship

Pirate Ship

Make a fabulous pirate ship using recycled cardboard and paint. Your little pirates with play with their ship for hours […]

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Cereal Box Mayflower

Cereal Box Mayflower

Make a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece to show what the whole family is thankful for. This Mayflower ship is made from […]

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships

Egg Cup Ships This Columbus Day, make your own mini versions of the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This […]

Sponge and Duct Tape Sailboats

Sponge and Duct Tape Sailboats

Turn sponges and duct tape into fun sailboats. Perfect for the bathtub or outdoor play.

Paper Plate Boat

This paper plate boat is a fun summer craft for kids. It’s easy to transform into a pirate ship, a […]

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]

DIY Viking Ship

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]

Cargo Ship

Cargo Ship

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

Cork Boats

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

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Styrofoam Sailboats

Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.

Moana Donut Boats

Throw a fun Moana-themed party with these simple donut boats. The printable sails make it so easy.

Twig Boat

Next time you go out for a nature walk , gather some twigs to make this neat boat. Then find […]

Cork Sailboats

Get ready for summer sailing adventure play at home or at the seaside. These adorable little boats are easy to […]

Margarine Tub Boat

Set sail on your next fun craft! This Margarine Tub Boat is a great project for summer.

Deep Blue Sea Water Play Bin

Make this water play bin with an ocean theme for hours of sensory play. Great for toddlers and preschoolers.

Felt Board Farm Scene

Felt Board Farm Scene

Use the printable templates to make a complete felt board farm scene! It includes a tractor, barn, horse, pig, sun, […]

Origami Art

Origami Art

Follow the directions to fold origami paper into birds, boats, butterflies, cranes, fish and frogs. It’s so fun to do!

Boats in the Sea

Boats in the Sea

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

Tissue Box Steamboat

Tissue Box Steamboat

Turn a tissue box into a paddle wheel steamboat! A great craft for when they are stuck at home with […]

Colorful Ships

Colorful Ships

Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

Whether you’re plan­ning a pirate party, a fun back­yard pirate play area for the kids, or just want some fun […]

Juice Box Boats

Juice Box Boats

Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]

You Float My Boat, Valentine

You Float My Boat, Valentine

Happy sailing with these pretty paper Valentine’s Day boats. Made from construction paper, these boats make cute containers to hold […]

Hand Print Mayflower

Hand Print Mayflower

Make fun ships from your hand prints! Sail away on the Mayflower just like the pilgrims did so many Thanksgivings […]

Paper Mayflower

Paper Mayflower

Bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to your dinner table by parking the Mayflower right in the middle of it! No […]

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