Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]
Personalized Seashell
Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]
Vacation Photo Jar
Preserve special memories at the beach with this fabulous Vacation Photo Jar! This beautiful memento is a wonderful way to […]
Beachy Candle Votive Holders
Adding a bit of sand and a few shells to candle holders not only looks gorgeous, but it also makes […]
Cardboard Tube Sand Castle
Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]
Chocolate Beach Pails
These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.
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 […]
Painted Saguaro Cactus
Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.
Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake
Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.
Easy Sand Art
Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]
Mini Coastal Clay Houses
Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]
Beach Card for Father’s Day
Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card […]
Tide Pool Art
Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]
Dinosaur Nightlight
Foster your child’s imagination by putting together a fabulous dinosaur nightlight. They can create whatever scene they want and rearrange […]
Beach Terrarium
Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]
Ocean Diorama
Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]
Craft Stick Beach Plaque
Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]
Ocean Flower Pot
Ocean-themed pots can be used for party decorations or as decorations in a child’s room. Great way to use sand […]
Luau Cookies
Sometimes the packaging makes all the difference! Here’s a simple way to dress up those cookies for your summer luau […]
Seashell Lamp
This fun project is a great way to remember a fabulous family vacation at the beach. It could also hold […]
Paper Plate Sand Dollars
It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]
Shell Beach Art
Next time you are at the beach, try your hand at making shell art. It’s easy and fun to do, […]
Summer Days Picture Frame
Transform an old picture frame with sand and shells. Add a photo to always remember your favorite beach trip.
Sand Casted Handprints
This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]
Sand Cast Starfish
Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]
Glitter Sand Pictures
Bring sand home from a beach trip to make this fun art project. Or bring paper and glue to the […]
Rangoli-Inspired Sand Art
This beautiful sand art is inspired by rangoli, a traditional art done for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Give […]
Colored Sand Paintings
Learn how to make paint with colored sand,and turn it into beautiful sand art paintings. It’s lots of fun and no […]
Coloring Book Sand Art
Make your own colored sand paint and use it to give texture and dimension to coloring book pages. You’ll be […]
Christmas Cacti Sand Art Terrariums
Use inexpensive colored sand to make unique Christmas Cacti Terrariums. They look beautiful on a mantle or as a centerpiece and […]
Indoor Fairy Garden
Make a simple and fun indoor fairy garden by layering colored sand. It’s a neat project that has so much […]
Space Sensory Bottle
This sensory bottle is filled with black gravel, rocks, and space-themed toys. Kids can also use it as an I-Spy […]
Seaside Sensory Bin
This seaside sensory bin is a great way to bring a bit of the beach inside. It uses cut-up pool […]
Find and Seek Party Jars
Hide small objects in jars of colored sand, then make a checklist of items to tick off as they are […]
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 […]
Simple Sand Play Dough
Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]
Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder
Turn empty containers into awesome beach-inspired utensil and napkin holders. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive!
Easy Terrarium
A terrarium is an easy and fun project for kids. It only requires a jar and some sand, soil, plants […]
Sand Paint
For a fun twist on ordinary painting, try making your own sand paint. It’s a lot of fun and gives a completely […]
Easy July 4th Centerpiece
Show your American spirit with this festive July 4th centerpiece. It takes practically no time at all and is a […]
Sea in a Bottle
Entertain babies and toddlers with a Sea in a Bottle! This easy craft is also fun for preschoolers, who will […]
Beach Mirror
This mirror craft will help kids remember your fun visit to the beach. All you need are a mirror, glue, sand, […]
Halloween Art: Drawing with Colored Sand
This activity is the perfect mix of art and the outdoors! Take the kids outside to create some Halloween inspired […]
Treasure Hunt
This fun treasure excavation is a great party activity for little pirates of all ages! They will have a blast […]
Rainy Day Watercolor
Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homemade Volcano
A science experiment and fun outdoor project all in one! Our homemade volcanoes are made from simple ingredients that you […]
Plaster Casting with Sand
Creating a mold with wet sand and then casting objects with plaster of paris. A great project for your school […]