Do you collect shells on your tropical vacations? WE DO–every time! I actually have a little seashell obsession, LOL. Well a great way to keep your kids busy this summer is to do some easy seashell crafts for kids. It is a double bonus…your kids stay busy and you use some of those shells that are sitting around!
Easy Seashell Crafts for Kids
I have actually gotten a sore neck from looking down at the sand trying to find shells on the beach. I did a lot of looking for shells when we were in Puerto Vallarta last year. Luck was on my side because I even found a few sand dollars. Woot Woot.
Shells are Fun for All Ages
I love that so many of these seashell crafts for kids work for a wide age range! My kids are spaced out so I need to be able to keep different ages occupied.
Some of these would make great gifts too! Think of Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up.
Crab Fridge Magnets – Red Ted Art
Coral Shell Resin Bangles – The Soccer Mom Blog
Snail Shell Snail Craft – Easy Peasy And Fun
Seashell Ladybug Craft – Still Playing School
Salt Dough Shell Pendants – Red Ted Art
Seashell Peacock – Crafty Morning
DIY Seashell Boats – The Crafting Chicks
Sea Shell Wind Chime – Red Ted Art
Tropical Shell Fish – All Free Kids Crafts
Painted Seashell Craft – Moms And Crafters
Seashell Turtle Craft – Easy Peasy And Fun
Seashell Bird Craft – Alpha Mom
DIY Seashell Necklaces – Mom And Crafters
Simple Seashell Friends – Glued To My Crafts
Melted Crayon Sea Shells – Fun At Home With Kids
Seashell Windchimes – Let's Do Something Crafty
Mermaid Necklaces – Mamapapabubba
Painted Seashells – Fun A Day
Clam Shell Critters – Free Kids Crafts
Where to Get Shells
I know that not everyone has shells they have collected at the beach. There is good news….you can BUY shells for really cheap! I bought some shells last year for a big work party that we needed a LOT of shells for and I was surprised how reasonably priced they were.
Here are some that I found worked great!!
Mixed Beach Seashells
Mini Tiny Mixed Natural Seashells
Mixed White Starfish
Let me know which one of these crafts is your favorite. I would love to see a picture of your finished project too!
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Love your blog and the crafty ideas so much!
I enjoyed reading this post, but i found that the list of links to other blogs were not working! I am not sure if it is some problem on my end!
Thanks for letting me know…I will check it out!