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 […]
Cardboard Tube Sand Castle
Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]
Sand-Filled Bottles
Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]
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 […]
Beachy Candle Votive Holders
Adding a bit of sand and a few shells to candle holders not only looks gorgeous, but it also makes […]
Chocolate Beach Pails
These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.
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 […]
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 […]
Personalized Seashell
Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]
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 […]
Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake
Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.
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 […]
Painted Saguaro Cactus
Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.
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 Sand Art
Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]
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 […]