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Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

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

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

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

Clam Shell Pumpkin

Clam Shell Pumpkin

Turn a clam shell into a pumpkin magnet, perfect for fall! It’s easy to do and works with any size […]

Beach Terrarium

Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]

Mason Jar Aquarium and Night Light

Create your own make-believe aquarium using a plastic mason jar. It looks great during the day, and at night it’s […]

Finding Dory Gift Wrapping

Gifts are even more fun when the wrapping is part of the theme! Replace the bow on a traditional present […]

Chocolate Shells

These edible sea shells have beautiful swirls of colored chocolate. They’re very easy to make and are the perfect addition to […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

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

Angel Ornament

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Seashell Door Hanging

This beautiful seashell door hanging is a great way to display your favorite shells. It’s a fun project for the […]

Clay Seashells

Clay Seashell Erasers

These seashells made from Sculpey clay are easy to make and so cute. Even better, they’re erasers you can actually […]

Clam Critters

These adorable clam critters are easy to make. What a fun way to use shells!

Clam Shell Critters

Clam Shell Critters

Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]

Shell Fairies

Shell Fairies

Wondering what to do with all of those seashells that the kids collected on your last vacation? Read on…we’ll show […]

Seashell Turtle

Seashell Turtle

Make a cute turtle using a large seashell. Easy and fun for all ages, and a great way to use […]

Seashell Lamp

This fun project is a great way to remember a fabulous family vacation at the beach. It could also hold […]

Everlasting Sand Castle

Everlasting Sand Castle

This is a sand castle that will dry and last, making it a permanent, air-hardened sculpture. Make these for a […]

Gone Swimming Beach Plaque

Gone Swimming Beach Plaque

Make a pretty plaque that shows off your beach treasures. Show off your found treasures of shells and driftwood.

Framed Sand Writing

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Repurposed Placemat Wall Hanging

Take an old twig placemat and turn it into a pretty beach decor wall hanging in less than 1 hour!

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

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Sea Shell Creatures

Summer is the perfect time for these adorable sea shell creatures!! ??

Personalized Seashell

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

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

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.

Beach-Inspired Tassel Hoop Earrings

These beach-inspired tassel earrings are easy enough for jewelry making beginners to do. Use the same technique to make a […]

Colorful Snail Shells

Nature creates a beautiful shape with snail shells. Enhance their beauty with this simple and inexpensive craft.

Mixed Media Rainbow Fish

Make a beautiful mixed-media Rainbow Fish inspired by Marcus Pfister’s book. Drywall compound provides great texture and is a fun […]

Disney Moana Origami Candy Bowls

Create origami candy bowls decorated and filled for a Disney Moana-themed party. This easy project requires very few supplies.

Seashell Peacock

Use playdough and a seashell to create a colorful peacock. This easy craft is fun and couldn’t be cuter!

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 […]

Seashell Frame

Bring the beach home with this easy seashell frame craft. Use it to display a favorite photo from the trip!

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 […]

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 […]

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

Make beautiful earrings inspired by the ocean. You can even incorporate shells, rocks and other treasures from your own beachcombing.

Seashell Pearl Necklace and Ring

Seashell Pearl Necklace and Ring

This pretty pearl necklace and ring set is a great accessory for summer. It’s easy to do and quite inexpensive, […]

Playdough Snails

Collect empty shells during a nature walk, then use them to make playdough snails. For an added challenge, you can try […]

Shell Santas

Shell Santas

Turn clam shells into cute Santa ornaments using beads, ribbon or other craft materials. There’s so much room for creativity!

Glass Bottle Ornament

Glass Bottle Ornament

Make a pretty decoration for winter using an empty glass bottle. It looks great on the mantle or as a festive […]

Easy Pistachio Shell Art

Easy Pistachio Shell Art

Use pistachio shells to make this pretty flower artwork. It’s a fun way to craft using something you’d ordinarily throw […]

Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder

Seashell Utensil and Napkin Holder

Turn empty containers into awesome beach-inspired utensil and napkin holders. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive!

Shell Pendant Neckla

Shell Pendant Necklace

Turn a favorite shell into a pretty pendant necklace. It’s easy to do and a great way to remember a […]

Seashell Wreath

Seashell Wreath

Make a pretty Seashell Wreath with supplies found at a dollar store. This easy craft is inexpensive and a fun […]

Sea Shell Garland

Sea Shell Garland

Do you want to bring the beach to your house? Make this cool sea shell garland!

Rainbow Crystal Bowls

Rainbow Crystal Bowls

Make these sparkly and glittery shell bowls with just a few easy and inexpensive items. These pretty dishes a great […]

Shell Pearl Bracelet

Shell Pearl Bracelet

Create a pretty pearl bracelet that you’ll love to wear! A fun project for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Sea in a Bottle

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

Beach Mirror

This mirror craft will help kids remember your fun visit to the beach.  All you need are a mirror, glue, sand, […]

Pistachio Shell Flower

Pistachio Shell Flower

Don’t throw out pistachio shells! Turn them into awesome 3-D flowers. Leave them plain or paint them in a variety […]

Adorable seashell pencil holders made with clay

Seashell Pencil Holder

Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

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 […]

Salt Dough Garden Stone Keepsakes

Salt Dough Garden Stone Keepsakes

Use seashells and other items collected from summer vacation to create a salt dough keepsake. Fun for the garden, but […]

Colored Eggshell Art

Colored Eggshell Art

Make an art project using colored egg shells for Easter or any time of year! Kids will love creating their […]

Shell Butterflies

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Chime Bracelet

Chime Bracelet

Scour the beach for pretty little seashells to make this chime bracelet. Easy for tweens and teen to do by […]

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