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Beach Crafts

Crafts to Make at the Beach and With Your Beach Findings

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Learn how to make beach crafts!

Are you going on vacation to the beach or simply wish you were? The thought of a beach makes one think of sand squishing between your toes, ocean waves crashing on the beach, and colorful fish darting about. Whether your trip to the beach is real or imaginary, you might want to pick up supplies for one or more of these related craft projects to add a little creativity to your travels.

I hope you enjoy all of these crafts and activities. If you make any of these, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection. You can also get your crafts published. You can be one of the first to know when new craft projects are posted if you take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about crafts with others in the Family Crafts Forum.

Beach Beaded Safety Pin Patterns

Beach Beaded Safety Pin Patterns
Use these free beach-related patterns to make beaded safety pin jewelry .to wear yourself or to give as gifts.

Beach Coloring Pages

Beach Coloring Pages and Crafts
You can download one or several of these free beach related coloring book pages and you can even create your own coloring book.

CD Fish Craft

CD Fish Beach Craft
These directions will teach you how to create an adorable fish using an old CD!

Egg Carton Sea Creatures

Sea Creature Beach Crafts
Find out how you can create your own under sea adventure using egg carton cups and a few common craft supplies.

Make a Personalized Beach Towel

Make a Personalized Beach Towel
Learn how you can use Simply Spray fabric dye to personalize towels to use at a beach or anywhere.

Paper Mache Star Fish

Star Fish Beach Craft
Sharon Ferry shared this paper mache project. Check out how she used paper mache techniques to create a unique star fish.

Pool Pillow Craft

Pool Pillow Craft
Do you and your family love to relax at the pool or beach during the summer? Making your own pool pillow is an easy and fun crafts project for your family. Watch this video and learn how to make one!

Re-Made Diffuser Bottle Craft

Re-Made Diffuser Bottle Craft
Follow these instructions and learn how you can use your beach finds in a unique way.

Sand Casting Craft

Sand casting Beach Craft
Learn how you can make this fun craft while you are visiting the beach.

Sand Castle Craft

Sand Castle Craft
A visitor named Carol Ann was nice enough to share this fun sand castle craft she made.

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