If your kids love mermaids, they will absolutely love these DIY mermaid crafts for kids. We have 21 varieties of craft ideas for kids of all ages. There are magical mermaid jars, mermaid slime that is filled with sparkle and glitter, and so much more!
Mermaid crafts for kids are a super popular activity, and we’ve gathered 21 of the best to share with you today. There is something about mermaids that kids of all ages find magical. So, why not plan a fun craft day with them making one (or more) of these budget-friendly crafts? There are some great ideas for birthday parties too!
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Mermaid Crafts For Kids
Kids can’t get enough of mermaids, so they will love to see all of these fun mermaid crafts that we've gathered. There are paper crafts, edible playdoh, jewelry and more! Most of these kids crafts can be made with craft supplies you already have in your home.
Your kids will have so much fun painting mermaid scale rocks. Learning how to draw mermaid scales on painted rocks is such a fun rock painting activity that kids and tweens will love to do!
This sparkly mermaid craft will keep your child occupied as they concentrate on putting all the sequins onto the tail. It's a great activity for helping with their fine motor skills. There is also a free printable that you can print at home.
The kids will be the hit of their class will DIY mermaid school supplies. This is something they can totally make with you and have that pride factor!
These DIY Mermaid Magnets are so cute, and so simple to make. Such a great craft to do with kids and they make cute gifts as well!
Download the free mermaid template for your child to make an adorable photo mermaid magnet. This would be so great for them to make with their friends too.
Make these Super Easy Mermaid Craft Finger Puppets with free printable pattern. There are 4 different versions of the printable mermaids, so your kids can choose which one they want to create.
This DIY mermaid slime is made to look just like a mermaid’s tail filled with glitter. Perfect to make with the mermaid fan in your house, or even for a mermaid-themed party.
Use up some of those shells collected from your beach travels and delight your little Mermaids and Fairies with these sea shell mermaid tea cups.
These precious DIY Mermaid Lantern Jars will be a favorite kids craft. Take the MAGIC under the sea with super fun mermaid decor.
All you need are a few inexpensive supplies to make this fun mermaid tail kids craft. Super easy to make and you can even glue on some magnets to put it on your fridge!
This mermaid craft for kids comes with a free printable template. Having a template makes it so much easier to make. What a sweet craft!
Use empty paper towel tubes to make adorable cardboard mermaids with the kiddos. Mermaids continue to be extremely popular, and these are budget-friendly to make. Plus, they are so simple for even toddlers to make.
Get the kids together to make these magical mermaid egg craft! Made of shells and beach glass, this craft is a good way to use up keepsakes from a beach trip.
How To Make Edible Playdoh | Easy DIY Mermaid Edible Playdough Recipe No Cook
The best part about this mermaid playdough is that you can eat it, and you don’t have to worry if the kids put this playdoh in their mouth. And, it is no-cook so it's super easy to make.
Mermaid Corner Bookmark Design - Red Ted Art - Make crafting with kids easy & fun
Mermaid Corner Bookmarks are easy to make, and adorable. The kids can place these in their favorite mermaid book, and make some with their friends.
If you have a mermaid fan in your home, this paper bag mermaid craft will bring a big smile to their face! It’s easy to make and will bring hours of fun pretend play using it as a puppet.
This majestic under the sea mermaid wand kids craft, will encourage little ones to let their imaginations run wild. It's a perfect craft for play time with friends and is easy to make too.
Your kids can make their very own DIY mermaid necklace out of clay. Perfect for rainy afternoon crafting with friends!
These fun mermaids are made out of a wooden spoon which makes them easy for little kids to grip and hold onto them and use them as a puppet.
Paper plate crafts are always a favorite with kids, and parents because they are inexpensive to create with. This Little Mermaid Paper Plate Collage will be a perfect craft for them.
Little Mermaid Crafts for Your Next Beach Themed Party
This fun Little Mermaid craft is something a younger child can work on to create their own Little Mermaid sand art.
This Mermaid Bingo Game is a ton of fun for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary grade school kids. It's a perfect rainy day craft, or birthday party activity.
These DIY mermaid peg dolls are just adorable. They can be made at a birthday party doing a bunch with a couple of friends or older kids to work on them too. Such a perfect party favor.
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