25 Adorable Seashell Crafts for Kids

Summer is here and we have 25 adorable seashell crafts for kids. This is such a fun activity to keep the kids busy.

Plus, seashells are inexpensive or free if you have been to the beach this summer! If not, grab a bag for $1 at Dollar Tree!

25 seashell crafts for kids

Do you have a pile of shells from your last beach trip? You can do more with them besides putting them in a glass jar on the shelf.

We have a ton of really cute ideas. Here are some great seashell craft ideas you can do with your kids.

These ideas are simple and fun. You won’t find anything complicated here or expensive.

Let’s get started with these decorative seashell craft ideas!

Beat the heat and stay inside with one of these fun activities. The kids will have a blast and so will you!

Simple Seashell Friend Craft

This craft is PERFECT for lazy summer days and those who have easy access to unlimited shells on the beach. If not, pick up a few at the dollar store for cheap and make the craft here.

Seashell Lady Bug Craft

This is super cute and a great activity for kids. Everyone can choose a color and make it their own. Get all the fun details here.

Seashell Jellyfish Craft

This colorful and simple craft here is great for kids of all ages! Plus, it is a great craft to teach kids about animals and different colors.

Seashell Sand Craft

The adorable and colorful sand craft here is a great way to use shells from around the house. Kids love to paint and use sand so it is a perfect combination.

Paper Plate Seashell Craft

Turn a paper plate into a seashell with this fun idea here. You can use it to play with or a cute decoration this Summer.

Seashell Peacock Craft

These adorable peacock seashells are precious and so easy to make! The vibrant colors are gorgeous and a fun way to use seashells. Find the fun idea here.

DIY Oyster Seashells

These oyster seashells are a great ocean project to make with your kids. They can learn about oysters and pearls and have a fun while doing the craft here.

Tropical Seashell Fish Craft

Turn a bunch of those shells into cute little tropical fish! Everyone loves fish and this activity here will provide lots of fun with painting.

Melted Crayon Seashell

Why not try decorating seashells with melted crayons? This is a great way to use what you have and make the craft here so frugal and fun.

Easy Painted Seashells

Painting sea shells is simple but kids have a blast. Let everyone make their own ocean art that really shows off their creativity here.

Mermaid Necklaces

If your kids love mermaids, they will love the necklaces here. This would also be a fun activity for birthday parties and they can take them home as their favor.

Crystal Seashell Science Experiment

Growing crystals on seashells is an awesome STEM activity for kids! They will have a blast and learn while doing the craft here.

Sea Shell People

These shell people are so easy to make and really fun to play with too. Get creative and make a shell family like the ones here.

Sea Shell Art

Put all of those seashells from vacation to good use. Make art and let the kids use their imagination. Get the fun details here.

DIY Seashell Candles

Make candles from seashells with this fun DIY idea here. So clever and fun!

Salt Dough Shell Pendants

These pendants are perfect for kids or even parents to wear. Everyone can choose a color to personalize their necklace here.

Crab and Turtle Shell Fridge Magnets

The shells here make perfect little Crab and Turtle magnets! Perfect for kids that love animals.

Salt Dough Shell Fossils

Create these amazing keepsakes using just shells and salt dough here. This is also a great way to teach kids about fossils.

Seashell Necklace

Turn those old and broken shells into a beautiful necklace for your kids to wear here. Give this activity a try to give crushed or broken seashells new life.

Elephant Shell Craft

If your kids love elephants, they won’t want to miss the fun craft here. Plus, it is so fun and easy to make.

Watercolor Seashell Frame

If you live near a beach – this Watercolor Seashell Frame would be a great (and cheap) keepsake frame to make with the kids. Add a picture of the kids or family at the beach and what a treasure you have like here.

Cute Crab Crafts

Kids will love making these adorable crab crafts. It is so simple with shells and pipe cleaners. Find out how to make this fun craft here.

Seashell Fish Craft

If you have an excess of sea shells, try making a fish or several. The googly eyes make the craft here so cool.

Seashell Treasure Box

Capture memories of the seashore and warm vacations by covering a wood box in objects from the beach. The idea here is a great way to use seashells.

Clam Shell Critters

As summer turns into winter these mementos will bring back warm memories. Paint sea shells like the ones here to make them look like clams.

I love all of these fun seashell crafts for kids.

They are budget friendly and easily work for a broad range of kids. Try one of these crafts that are perfect for summer when you have the kids home and need a seashell craft ideas home activity.

Which seashell craft ideas do you plan to try?

Also, try summer paper plate crafts for kids that will keep them busy for days. Even better, they won’t bust the budget.

Try these fun craft activities with shells!

Everyone will love these decorative seashell craft ideas. Make use of all of those sea shells from your beach vacation.

You will have lots of fun all summer long with these easy shell crafts and shell crafts ideas! I love that they all of the ideas are budget friendly and use shell collections you already have.

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