Summer is the perfect time for beach trips and outdoor activities, but what do you do when the weather doesn't cooperate? Why not bring the beach to your home with these 7 beach-inspired crafts for kids? These crafts are not only fun and easy to make, but they also help foster creativity and imagination.
1. Seashell Picture Frame
Create a beautiful picture frame using seashells! Start by selecting a plain wooden frame and paint it with your child's favorite color. Once the paint has dried, use hot glue to attach seashells around the edges of the frame. This craft is perfect for displaying your favorite beach memories.
2. Sandcastle Building Kit
Who doesn't love building sandcastles at the beach? Bring that fun to your own backyard with a sandcastle building kit. Fill a large plastic container with sand and add in some plastic molds and tools for building. Kids can spend hours building and creating their own beach-inspired structures.
3. Ocean Slime
Create a slimy, ocean-inspired sensory experience with this easy-to-make Ocean Slime. Mix together clear glue, liquid starch, and blue food coloring to make a slime the color of the ocean. Add in small seashells or ocean animal figurines for added fun.
4. Beach Ball Painting
Use a beach ball as a unique painting tool! Inflate a beach ball and cover it in paint. Roll the ball across a large sheet of paper to create a colorful, abstract beach ball painting.
5. Sand Art Bottles
Create a beautiful, beach-inspired work of art with sand art bottles. Fill small plastic bottles with layers of colored sand to create a unique design. Add in small seashells for an extra special touch.
6. Beach-Inspired Wind Chimes
Create a beautiful, beach-inspired wind chime using seashells and driftwood. Use fishing line to attach seashells and pieces of driftwood to a large piece of driftwood or stick. Hang it up outside and let the wind create a soothing sound.
7. Paper Plate Jellyfish
Create a fun and colorful jellyfish using paper plates and streamers. Cut a paper plate in half and attach streamers to the bottom to create tentacles. Add on googly eyes and draw a smiley face for a fun finishing touch.
Summer is the perfect time for beach-inspired crafts. These crafts are not only fun and easy to make, but they also help foster creativity and imagination. Try out these 7 beach-inspired crafts for kids and bring the beach to your home.
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