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Fish and Sea Creature Craft Projects

Make a variety of fish and sea creatures using these free projects.

CD Fish Craft

Follow these instructions to make a cute, hanging fish out of old CDs

CD ROM Fish

From your About.com guide, make a hanging fish from an old CD ROM!

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft by The Venable Kids.

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft by Aditya in IA.

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft made by Kaitlyn.

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft by Julia in NJ.

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft by Joseph.

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft by The Blackburn Boys.

CD ROM Fish

See a picture of the CD ROM Fish Craft by Beck.

Crab Beaded Safety Pin

Make this fun beaded saftey pin project.

Dolphin

Try this fun beaded safety pin pattern.

Dolphin Coloring Book Page

Print out and color this cute dolphin.

Egg Carton Crab

Find out how to create this fun crab using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Fish

Find out how to create this fun fish using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Find out how to create this fun jellyfish using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Octopus

Find out how to create this fun octopus using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Oyster

Find out how to create this fun oyster using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Egg Carton Star Fish

Find out how to create this fun Star Fish using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.

Fab Fish Brick Stitch Earrings

Try this simple brick stitch bead pattern.

Fish Aquarium

From your About.com Guide - A fun idea for transforming a styrofoam meat tray into an aquarium.

Fish Beaded Safety Pin

Use this free pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Fish Bowl Craft

Create a fun fish bowl picture using a paper plate and a few other supplies - submitted by Bear.

Glass Aquarium Craft

Instructions to make an easy glass aquarium. This project makes a beautiful centrepiece for a table or dresser.

Goldfish Craft

From your About.com guide, not quite from the deep sea, but cute!

Goldfish Craft Photo

See a picture of the Goldfish Craft by Ruhama Kordatzky.

How to Make an Origami Goldfish

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. Origami is a great craft project to do with your children. Watch how to make an adorable origami goldfish with a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.

How to Make an Origami Shrimp

A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. This adorable origami shrimp may look complex, but it's really a cinch to make. Watch how to make one at home.

Jellyfish Beaded Safety Pin

Use this free Jellyfish pattern to make beaded safety pin jewelry.

Jellyfish Mobile

Find out how you can make a fun jellyfish using a styrofoam cup.

Octopus Costume Photo

See a photo of an Octopus Costume made by Tracy Zundel.

Octopus Sandwiches

Use a hot dog and a hamburger bun to create a fun octopus sandwich - adapted by a recipe submitted by Karen.

Paper Bag Octopus

Make this large octopus by using a paper grocery bag.

Paper Mache Star Fish

See a photograph of a Paper Macheprojects that looks like a star fish, made by Sharon Ferry.

Scaley Fish

From your About Guide, instructions to make a fish with bread tag scales.

Sea Monster Glove Puppet

Kathryn explains how she transformed an orphaned glove into a fun puppet.

Coffee Filter Fish

Use a painted coffee filter to make a pretty "watercolored" fish.

Crab Paper Plate Craft

Make a cute crab from drinking straws, pipe cleaners and a paper plate.

Dolphin

A fun craft idea using paper mache techniques!

Down in the Deep

Create fish out of lemons.

Find the Ocean Mammals

A simple activity to print out, complete, and color.

Fish in a Bag

A fun soap idea made to look like a goldfish in a bag.

Fish of Delight

Make this cute fish perched upon a sea shell.

Fishy Color Words

Print out this simple color matching activity for preschoolers.

Fishy Maze

A simple maze to print out and complete.

Fishy Yarn Printing

Create an underwate scene and add the fish using yarn printing.

Large Clay Pot Rainbow Fish

A fish out of water is just what you'll have when you make this beautiful Large Clay Pot Rainbow Fish.

Learn to Draw a Shark

Use these step-by-step instructions to learn to draw a shark.

Ocean Animal Word Find

A simple word find to print out and color.

Ocean Life Coloring Book

A fun, little coloring book to print out and color.

Octopus Toilet Paper Roll Craft

This little octopus is all legs! Try making him using these printable templates and a toilet paper roll.

Paper Bag Fish

Create your own fish using paper grocery bags.

Paper Paradise Shark Model

Use this printable pattern to make your own Jaws!

Paper Plate Starfish

Make these pretty starfish with just paper plates, scissors, glue and beads.  There is a link to the associated bible lesson in the instructions for the craft.

Pie Plate Fish

Make a fish out of 2 pie pans, paint, and some scrap poster board.

Pufferfish Pal Pencil Holder

Here's a perfect way to always keep up with your pencil, this Pufferfish Pal Pencil Holder.

Rainbow Fish

Make this colorful fish out of a coffee filter!

Shark Surprise!

A fun card game for the kids to make. Minimum supplies needed: index cards, markers or colored pencils, and books or magazines with pictures of fish.

Stuffed Fish

These little fish and easy to make and require just a small amount of sewing and a bit of glue.

Terra Cotta Clam

This is adorable!! A “pearl” of a craft, this Clay Pot Clam is the perfect complement for your fishy friends.

Terra Cotta Crab

Cute and fun, this Clay Pot Crab won't grab your fingers, but it'll sure touch your heart.

Triangle Fish

Learn to make a fish from these printable templates. A good craft for little kids just learning their shapes.

Whale Mobile

Print out and color these pictures and use string and a couple of hangers to make this mobile.

Yarn Octopus

Make this simple, cute stuffed animal! Minimum supplies needed: 2 different colors of yarn, a cotton ball, glue, googly eyes, ruler, scissors, and glue.
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