Gather all those seashells the kids collect and turn them into fun artwork, necklaces, gift ideas, and more with these 21 adorable DIY seashell crafts for kids.
We’ve collected 21 amazing seashell crafts for kids that are a great way to put all of those beach treasures to good use! There are creative necklace ideas, stem activities, even gift ideas for parents or grandparents. Instead of keeping those shells in a bag, or packed away, let the kids use their imagination and enjoy craft time as well.
It’s an inexpensive activity too, with only a few simple craft supplies needed. Take a look around and enjoy!
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DIY SeaShell Crafts For Kids
Put those collected seashells to good use with these fun seashell crafts for kids. They are not only easy to make, but budget-friendly too! Several of these ideas would make a great birthday party craft, or summer party activity.
Celebrate the upcoming season and these gorgeous creatures of nature with these sweet and simple seashell butterfly crafts for kids.
These little seashell fish are absolutely adorable, and they’re very easy to make. The kids will get a kick out of displaying their collected shells.
Turn some of the shells collected from your beach travels into adorable seashell tea cups. Perfect for all the little Mermaids and Fairies in your life!
Use the natural beauty of collected seashells to make simple seashell puppets that the kids will just adore!
These beautiful crystal seashells, created with borax, are also a great science experiment and stem activity for kids. They will love how they sparkle!
Gather a few simple craft supplies to make sparkly, marbled seashell necklaces. These would be a great birthday party activity, or summer break craft.
Learn how to create fun DIY seashell bird feeders with gathered treasures from the beach. The kids will be so proud to hang this up in the yard, or make one for parents or grandparents.
Learn how to create marbled seashell art! This is such a super cool activity that the kids will love experimenting with. There are so many different color combinations that can be made.
How darling are these little guys? You only need a couple of common craft supplies, most importantly seashells and googly eyes. We know how much kids love crafts with googly eyes!
This seashell ladybug craft is way too cute. It's super easy to make too. All you need are shells and craft paint.
Pick up an inexpensive craft box that your kids can update into a beautiful mermaid treasure box. They can add their collected seashells and keep their treasures inside.
Create Mini Glass Jar Sea Aquariums using a handful of beach day souvenirs, like seashells and sea glass. The kids can keep their creation on their nightstand.
Make a sweet seashell flower garden craft using gathered shells. This would be a sweet gift for mom and could be turned into a card, or hung on the refrigerator.
These shells make perfect little Crab Fridge Magnets. The kids can use collected seashells and display these on their refrigerator.
Turn your Seashell finds into super easy Salt Dough Shell Pendants. They are easy enough for toddlers, preschoolers and kids to make! They make a great keepsake from a vacation!
Seaside Shell Windchime Craft - Red Ted Art - Make crafting with kids easy & fun
Kids can use seashells and pony beads to make an adorable DIY windchime. They are so sweet and would be a great gift for grandparents too!
These playful and quirky seashell portraits are so fun, and a great way to promote creativity and originality.
Summer sensory activities are the perfect way to keep kids busy and put those collected seashells to good use.
Let the kids use their imagination to make adorable seashell critters. They will love to make their favorite critters and show their friends.
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