Summer makes people think of the beach. Though some people, like me, like to have the beach in their house year round! That’s why beach decor and beach wall art are so popular. I have plenty of fun beach craft ideas that you can try and there are several beach crafts for the adults and kids too!
55+ Beach Craft ideas for Adults and Kids
If your favorite thing to do is relax in the sand, then you’ll love the look of a beach themed home. Many of these beach craft ideas are great for displaying around the house, so you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.
Here’s what you’ll find below:
- Beach Wall Art Crafts
- Beach Animal Crafts
- Coastal Decor Crafts
- Weathered/Distressed Beach Crafts
- Beach Craft Ideas for Kids
- Fish Crafts for Kids
Beach Wall Art Crafts
A lot of people love to bring the coastal look into their bathroom, but I’ve always believed that the whole house deserves this cool, calm feel. One of the best ways to accomplish this is through wall art. These pieces bring a feeling of serenity to a home. They’re enough to transform the whole house, but they don’t overwhelm it!
- Sun Print Wall Art
- Cottage Style Beach Frames
- Coastal Branch Tree for Christmas
- Craft Stick Beach Plaque
- Gone Swimming Beach Plaque
Beach Animal Crafts
Sea animals are a big part of coastal decor. I can’t tell you how many people I know who are obsessed with seahorses! With that being said, there are so many fun beach craft ideas here involving animals.
- Coastal Striped Fish Decor
- Rustic Starfish Craft: Wooden Ruler Plaque
- Mosaic Turtle using Fabric and Canvas
- Beaded Seashell Jellyfish on Canvas
- 3D Tropical Fish Painting on Canvas
- Button Starfish Wall Art (not pictured)
Coastal Decor Crafts
Coastal Decor is by far my favorite kind of decor. As I said earlier, I believe it truly brings a sense of serenity and calmness to a home. There are quite a few people who agree with me on this, so I have made plenty of crafts to help us all out!
- Textured Beach Wine Bottles
- Stenciled Chalky Fish Table Makeover
- Beach Flag Suncatcher
- Striped Beach Luminaries
- Seashell Beach Blocks
- Giant Sand Dollar (not pictured)
Weathered/Distressed Beach Crafts
The distressed look is wildly popular. I’ve always loved the trend and have many crafts to prove it. These beach craft ideas just so happen to be some of them!
- Pottery Barn inspired Weathered Painted Oar
- Weathered Paint Stick Beach Flag
- Weathered Newport Beach Sign
- Weathered Beach Signs
- Distressed Beach Starfish Plaque
Beach Craft Ideas for Kids
Everyone knows kids love the beach! So why not include them in all of this fun beach crafting? They’re sure to enjoy it just as much as you.
- Paper Plate Sand Dollar
- Sea Creature Sand Castle Cans
- Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs
- Egg Carton Colorful Jellyfish
- Paper Plate Sea Crab
- Rainbow Jellyfish
- Water Bottle Octopus
Fish Crafts for Kids
Everyone knows kids love the beach! So why not include them in all of this fun beach crafting? They’re sure to enjoy it just as much as you.
- Paper Plate Tropical Fish
- Clothespin Fish
- Paper Plate Ship’s Porthole
- Tropical Seashell Fish
- School of Cardboard Tube Fish
- Seashell Fish
New On The Blog
- Sea Shell Creatures
- Sea Glass Planter
- Seashell Wine Charms
- Driftwood Art with a Starfish
- Macrame Sea Glass Necklace
- DIY Concrete and Driftwood Sailboat
- Pebble Art
- Twig Coastal Wreath
- U.S. Map Puzzle Makeover
- DIY Driftwood Signs
- Wood Shim Sunburst Mirror (not pictured)
Don’t miss our fun beach bingo printable too!
I hope your summer is filled with fun times at the beach, and I hope you find some time in your day to try out these beach themed crafts! They may not be quite as fun as jumping through the waves, but you’ll be sure to feel closer to the water as you make them.
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Erica says
Great craft ideas! I love beach-themed crafts. My favorite is the sea glass necklaces.
Abigail Cain says
The sea shell fishys are my favorite. So cute.
Amanda Formaro says
Mine too!