Bring the feeling of the beach to your home with these beach-inspired crafts. There is something for everyone—from DIY coastal decorating pieces for adults to puffy painted seashells for kids!
Beach crafts are like little treasures you create using the inspiration that the ocean washes ashore. These crafts often involve using materials like sand, shells, driftwood, and other things you often won’t see anywhere but at the beach. But that doesn’t mean you have to have access to a beach to join in the fun!
Where to find supplies for beach crafts
In fact, it is still pretty easy to find beach craft supplies:
- Sand: You can buy colored sand at craft stores or use regular sandbox sand.
- Seashells: Lots of stores sell seashells. Or, you can see if some friends have brought back shells from their beach vacation—you can craft together!
- Driftwood: Sometimes you can find driftwood pieces by a lake or river, or you can buy them online.
- Sea Glass: Craft stores have sea glass, or you can make our own by tumbling glass pieces in a rock tumbler if you have one.
- Seaweed: You might not use real seaweed, but you can get creative with green paper or ribbons. They’re less gross to work with anyway!
Plus, there aren’t any rules that say you have to use items from the beach to make beach crafts! You can make things inspired by the beach, crafts that have beachy colors, or create other things you may see at the beach like surfboards, beach umbrellas, or even crabs.
Another great thing about beach crafts is that it doesn’t matter if you are a toddler or an experienced crafter, anyone can participate!
There are simple activities suitable for children, such as making sand castles or paper plate beach scenes, and more complex projects like creating wall art or home decor with a coastal theme.
Remember, it isn’t about whether you can get to a beach, it is about the fun you have and the cool things you make. You don’t need to be at the beach to feel the ocean vibes. With a little creativity, you can bring the vibes right to your home with beach crafts!
Scroll down for some beach-y inspiration and then get crafting!
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Beach Letters
Make a fun project for summer! These beach letters would look perfect on your mantel – and are very easy to assemble with Mod Podge.
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Faux Capiz Shell Pendant
It's hard to believe that something so pretty is made from wax paper! This is one of those DIY lampshade ideas that takes some time, but the results are worth it. Put this shade over an existing fixture.
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Painted Sea Shells
Kids can use puffy paint and their imaginations to paint designs on sea shells. Each one will be unique!
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Ocean Resin Art
Learn how to make ocean resin art for beginners! Even if you don’t have experience you can make this beach resin art for your home.
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Beach Themed Oatmeal Soap
Make this pretty beach themed oatmeal soap with a surprise inside! It's the perfect decor for a beachy bathroom or a coastal inspired escape.
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Tropical Seashell Fish
Learn how to turn seashells into the cutest fish ever! All you need are acrylic paint, glue, and some google eyes. Kids will love assembling all sorts of little fishies.
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Beach Sunset Coasters
Are you dreaming of sunshine, warmer days, and carefree vacations? Me too! In the meantime, bring the beach to you with these DIY beach sunset paint pour coasters.
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Decorative Starfish
You won't believe what this unique starfish craft is REALLY made of! Learn how to make one (or 12!) to add to your beach-y home decor.
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Beach Glass Lanterns
Learn how to make DIY sea glass lanterns with glass paint and mason jars. These are really easy and make a big impact.
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Bottle Cap Crabs
Turn plastic bottle caps into crabs playing on the beach! You'll need a paper plate, paint, pipe cleaners, and wiggle eyes.
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Seashell Mirror
This fun seashell mirror project uses easy to find items that can be upcycled to bring some coastal beach decor to your home.
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Beach Inspired Birdhouse
This DIY beach inspired birdhouse project is easy to put together, and you can use your favorite beach trinkets to decorate. You’ll be thinking summer when you work on this craft!
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Beach Footprint Art
You don't even need a beach nearby to have your footprints in sand! Kids will love making this fun piece of art. Maybe even want to hang it in their room!
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Tinted Mason Jars
Have you tried the Mod Podge Sheer Colors? They are so easy to use – make these simple, pretty tinted mason jars in just a few minutes!
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Seashell Picture Frame
Seashells, craft paint, and Mod Podge transform a simple wood frame into fun family keepsake! Take your beach treasures and paint them for a colorful addition to your home decor.Kids will love using brightly colored paint for this project – and there's also Mod Podge and glitter, so that's a big win as far as I'm concerned.
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Paper Earrings that Look Like Seashells
Learn how to make paper earrings from cardstock that are both sturdy and lightweight – you can create them in any shape you like! Seal with Mod Podge.
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Tie Dye Seashells
Once you get back from your summer beach vacation, use acrylic paint and a simple process to dye your shells. This is a fun idea for the kids – use the seashells in other crafts after dyeing.
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Oyster Shell Lampshade
Use discarded oyster shells and an upcycled metal frame to create a stunning DIY oyster shell lampshade. Get a splash of coastal decor with this shell decor.
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Sand Slime is Beachy Fun
Dive into the world of sand slime! Learn how to make this moldable magic that’s perfect for sensory play (and way cooler than beach sand).
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Glitter Sea Shell Picture Frame
If you're looking for a bit of glitter in your life, add it to a photo frame! This seashell frame captures the best blues of the ocean with a little extra sparkle.
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Cardboard Sandcastle
Learn how to make a cardboard sandcastle out of recycled boxes! This is such a great tutorial for a party or anywhere you need a cool castle.
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Sea Glass Bottles from the Recycling Bin
Repurpose your empty glass bottles from the recycling bin by transforming them into beach glass or sea glass bottles! Perfect for summer decorating or beachy decor.
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Beach Camper
Get your children in the summer spirit with this camper kid craft idea! Everybody can make THEIR own version of what a travel trailer should look like when you take it to the beach.
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Mermaid Crown
Every mermaid princess needs a spectacular DIY crown to top their long flowing hair. This DIY headpiece isn't hard to make and will be sure to impress whether you are partying at a festival or trick or treating for Halloween.
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No-Sew Tote Decorating
Try this no-sew tote decorating – just use your favorite fabrics and Mod Podge to make appliqué patches! This fun fish theme makes this a great bag for the beach.
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Decoupage Seashell Art
Decoupage seashells using paper napkins and then arrange them to create beautiful DIY wall art.
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Driftwood Jewelry Hanger
Use a gorgeous driftwood piece to create a unique jewelry hanger. It looks great on the wall whether you have jewelry on it or not, and it’s easy to make!
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Seashell Keychains
Kids headed back to school can savor a piece of summer by latching one of these DIY seashell keychains onto their backpacks! You'll combine real seashells with nautical beads in this cute project.
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Summer Perler Bead Ideas
Get over 50 easy summer perler bead patterns. This includes beachy fun ideas like seashells, a crab, fish, and more!
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Resin Beach Coasters
Bring a bit of the beach into your home with these DIY beach-inspired coasters made of resin and real sand! They look complicated to make; I promise you they aren't!
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Paper Plate Beach
Turn a paper plate, paint, and colored corrugated paper into a fun beach scene complete with a palm tree, umbrella, and water!
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Driftwood Mirror
Bring a bit of the beach home with a beautiful driftwood mirror. Learn how to make your own the easy way.
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Seashell Ornaments
Learn how to make seashell Christmas ornaments with glitter! These are so easy and kids will love making them with their summer treasures.
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Shell Wreath
Here is another decoupage shell art idea. This time, they are arranged into a beachy wreath.
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Mini Beach Oasis
Create your own beach fairy garden and bring a sense of seaside enchantment to your home or outdoor space. It's so easy to put together!
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Popsicle Stick Beach House
Recreate your own beach house or kids can come up with their own house idea! You'll need paint, popsicle sticks, an the free download to add the fun paper additions.
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Blue and White Oyster Shells
This time, the shells are the art! Decoupage chinoiserie chic blue & white napkins on oyster shells and then trim with gold.
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Upcycled Driftwood Candle Holder
Add a coastal touch to your home cottage or special event decorating with an easy upcycled driftwood candle holder. This is such pretty decor that you can keep up all year.
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Tape Resist Surfboard
Cut out surfboard shapes and add some painters tape before you paint them however you like. Remove the tape and you have one of a kind surfboards!
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Which of these beach crafts did you like best? Let me know in the comments and then check out these other fun warm weather crafts:
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