Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]
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 Whale
This adorable blue whale is easy, inexpensive, and quick to make. The instructions are in Bulgarian, but there is a […]
Fish Baggies
Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]
Paper Plate Shark
This adorable shark craft is made from a paper plate and blue paper. A great craft for the boys too. […]
Clothespin Hungry Fish
Make a colorful school of adorable fish using wooden clothespins and scrapbook paper! A fun craft for the kids.
Chocolate Mermaid Tail Cupcake Topper
Chocolate mermaid tail cupcake toppers are delicious and easy to make. They’re so much fun for a party or special […]
Construction Paper Sea Serpent
Use your imagination to design your own sea monster using construction paper. There are no rules – be creative!
Sand Casted Handprints
This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]
Lobster Prints
Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!
Sequined CD Fish
A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!
Jellyfish in a Bottle
This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.
Sea Shell Creatures
Summer is the perfect time for these adorable sea shell creatures!! ??
Fish in the Sea Counting Game
Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]
Salt Art
Create a masterpiece with colored salt and glue. Loads of fun and a project that will bring plenty of smiles.
Personalized Seashell
Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]
Wooden Spoon Shark
Make this adorable shark out of a wooden spoon, some craft foam and paint!
Vacation Bible School Jesus Fish Mobile
Turn cardboard tubes and glitter into sparkly fish, then hang them as a mobile. It’s a wonderful project for Sunday […]
Construction Paper Lighthouse Painting
Learn the secrets to painting on construction paper instead of pricy canvas or heavy papers! This lighthouse painting project is […]
Sand Cast Starfish
Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]
Cork Boats
Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]
Pony Bead Fish
This pony bead fish is perfect for religious settings like Sunday School or VBS, or as an ocean or beach […]
Clothespin Shark
Whether it’s Shark Week or just an ordinary Tuesday, this shark craft is fun for kids and makes a great […]
Cardboard Tube Sea Creatures
Adorable sea creatures made from construction paper and cardboard tubes.
Boardwalk Craft
Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]
Golf Ball Sharks
Turn golf balls and craft foam into sharks. Make them as cute or as menacing as you want!
Paper Plate Stingray
Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!
Mixed Media Snorkeler
This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]
Seashell Beach Art
Make this heart design with shells collected during a beach visit. It’s a wonderful way to remember a special trip.
Cupcake Liner Crab
Turn red cupcake liners into the cutest crab you’ve ever seen! Using different sizes of googly eyes gives these creatures […]
Giant Shark Suncatcher
Create a spectacular summer suncatcher – a giant shark! This awesome craft is fun for kids of all ages.
Seahorse Wall Sculpture
Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!
Wire Dolphin Pendant Necklace
This elegant dolphin pendant is made by bending and wrapping wire. You’ll be so proud to wear it and tell […]
Yarn Aquarium
Use yarn and felt to create an ‘aquarium’ for hands-on play. Young children will love arranging the fish and helping […]
Underwater Felt Animals
Make an ocean’s worth of felt animals, then use them for storytelling or creative play. Add a small felt board […]
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 […]
Hank the Octopus Glove Craft
Turn a pair of gloves into Hank, the octopus from Finding Dory. This cute craft is so easy to do!
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 […]
Painted Glasses
A little bit of creativity can change ordinary drinking glasses into fabulous underwater scenes. This is a fun way to […]
Torn Paper Animals
Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]
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 […]
Handprint Octopus
This tutorial includes a printable color background for a project that takes just a minute, or black and white for kids […]
Portable Felt Board
Keep the kids busy in the car, at a restaurant, or in a waiting room with this fun felt board. […]
Bouncy Ball Stamped Pufferfish
Make this adorable pufferfish by stamping with a bouncy ball! It’s easy to do, it’s fun for kids of all […]
Paper Plate Fish
Make a school of colorful fish from paper plates! Decorate them with paint, sequins, feathers, pom poms or anything else you […]
Glass Bead Fish Pendant
Create a cute fish pendant using glass beads. Then add it to a bracelet or necklace, or use it as […]
Starfish Keychain
This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.
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 […]
Fish Magnets
Recycle a foam meat tray into adorable fish magnets. You can even recycle those old magnets you’ve had on your […]
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.
Finding Dory Ketchup Packet Fish
Turn ketchup packages into colorful fish from the world of Finding Dory. Through a science experiment called “The Cartesian Diver,” […]
Finding Dory Popcorn
Celebrate the release of ‘Finding Dory’ with this fun treat. Ocean blue candy-coated popcorn is speckled with Dory and Nemo […]
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.
Wooden Spoon Shark Toy
Use a wooden spoon to make a cute shark toy that actually bites! The fish is made from a sock.