Bring the fun of the beach indoors with these beach themed crafts for kids.
Whether your little ones love building sandcastles, collecting seashells, or dreaming of ocean waves, these creative projects will keep them entertained and engaged.
These indoor and outdoor beach themed crafts will be a fun project the kids can work on throughout the summer.
In addition to these crafts, the kids will also love these fun printable ocean activities.
Coastal Beach Wreath
Use clothes pins and a few supplies from the Dollar Tree to make this cute coastal beach wreath. It’s great for older kids to make and turns into a fun decoration for the door.
3D Sandcastle Craft by Buggy and Buddy
It’s so much fun building sandcastles at the beach, but not everyone can go to the beach any time they want to. This fun 3D sandcastle craft lets families make a sandcastle anywhere, no beach necessary.
DIY Beach Ball Plushes by Barley & Birch
Here’s a perfect beach-themed craft for any fledgling stitchers out there. The beach ball plush is easy to cut out and put together, and kids love the fluffy, puffy balls.
Paper Plate Beach Craft by Little Ladoo
This cute beach scene appears like magic from a normal paper plate. Using corrugated paper adds layers of texture and interesting visual appeal.
Cupcake Liner Crab Craft by I Heart Crafty Things
While the real thing can be a bit daunting, there’s no denying that crab crafts are adorable. Make a couple of cute little friends using cupcake liners as the main material.
Shell Crystal Craft by Little Bins for Little Hands
Help kids learn about science while making a pretty craft at the same time. Growing crystals on seashells is a fun way to augment these fun beach finds.
Beach Ball Paper Plate Craft by Beth Ann Averill
The beach just wouldn’t be the same without a beach ball or two. Make these heralds of summer fun from a paper plate with this craft.
Surfboard Craft by Taming Little Monsters
Surfboards come in so many different colors, shapes, and patterns. Let kids design their own surfboard using the printable template as a guide.
DIY Flip Flop Beach Bag by The Crafting Chicks
Create a personalized beach bag by turning your child’s footprints into a cute flip-flop design! Stamp their footprints onto a bag and add colorful buttons to complete the flip-flops, making a fun and custom accessory for the beach.
Sailboat Craft by The Best Ideas for Kids
Here’s a fun little craft idea with a great ocean theme. Kids combine torn paper art with a 3D sailboat to make a pretty ocean scene, complete with a sailboat.
Paper-Weaving Sea Turtle by Homeschool Preschool
Sea turtles are such wonderful creatures that capture the hearts of anyone lucky enough to spot one. Kids can make their own, and build some fine motor skills while weaving their paper shells.
