Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Ocean Crafts for Kids

Looking for ocean crafts that are kid friendly? We have almost 300 ocean themed craft ideas; from turtles to sharks and jellyfish to seashells. Plenty of ocean projects to choose from!

Paper Plate Porthole

This project, adapted from the well-known Paper Plate Aquarium, is a unique and fun way for kids to create their […]

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

Beaded Fish

Create an adorable fish using wire and beads. Vary the colors and make a whole school of fish!

Paper Plate Porcupine Fish

Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Life Preserver Sandwich

These adorable life preserver sandwiches are fun to eat and easy to make! They’re a cute addition to an ocean-themed […]

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This fun and easy jellyfish craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters. It’s a fun way to learn more about […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]

Cardboard Tube Fish in a Bowl

Learn how to make these cute fish out of cardboard tubes. The tutorial includes the bowl pattern and a coloring […]

Driftwood Fish

Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids. Summertime […]

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Plastic Lid Sailboats

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

Ocean Sensory Bottle

This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

Make a beautiful and colorful jellyfish painting. All you need is watered down paint to create this fun project that’s […]

Starfish S’mores

These adorable starfish are made from homemade marshmallow, dipped in dark chocolate, and coated in graham cracker crumbs. Two little […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game for kids of all ages. This is such […]

Personalized Seashell

  Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]

Tropical Fish Pinata

Tropical Fish Pinata When the kids finish making this pretty little fish, they may not have the heart to demolish their […]

Starfish Cookies

Candy eyes and sprinkles make these starfish cookies super-easy to decorate. Serve them nestled in edible “sand.”

Mason Jar Aquarium

Create a fun miniature under-the-sea world to put on your bedroom shelf, display in the bathroom, or use as a […]

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Make Marshmallow Animals

Use sand molds and store bought marshmallows to create this adorable goldfish. It’s great for a pool party or trip […]

Edible Cupcake Wrapper Waves

Decorate ocean themed cupcakes using edible cupcake wrapper waves made from modeling chocolate. They add so much to this simple […]

Narwhal Headband

Use the template to make your own narwhal headband for pretend play. Just print, color, cut out, and wear!

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

School of Fish Sherbet

This school of fish dessert is made from scoops of sherbet and candy toppings. It’s a fun treat for a […]

Papercraft Jellyfish

Make adorable jellyfish with this easy project. It’s a fun project for summer or anytime. 

Shark Paper Bag Puppet

Here’s a cute project for the kids that they can play with afterward. Make shark puppets from paper bags for […]

Shark Name Art

Use your name to create some awesome shark art! These are great to make in a group setting. Because everyone […]

California Sea Lion Watercolor

This beginner-level watercolor project starts with a crayon drawing. Follow the easy steps to paint your own California Sea Lion.

Mermaid Papercraft

Create an adorable paper mermaid with the template and a few simple supplies. It’s sure to delight any mermaid fan.  

Narwhal Easter Eggs

Turn your dyed eggs into narwhals! This fun Easter craft is really easy and couldn’t be cuter!

Shark Party

Throw a fun shark-themed party for a summer birthday or just for fun! There are ideas for recipes, favors, decorations […]

Sea Otter Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes could not be cuter! They’re decorated like sea otters using modeling chocolate.

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Paper Plate Shark Jaws

A quick and simple way to decorate for a deep sea birthday party. These paper plate shark jaws can be […]