These 12 ocean themed crafts are perfect to do alongside a study on the ocean, environment, for ocean day or just because you love the sea! From turtles to narwhals we have lots of interesting crafts that you are sure to love. There is almost an endless supply of fun and interesting ocean and sea themed crafts so today we are showing you some of our favorites from both diyThought as well as from other amazing craft bloggers. I am sure you agree that once you start ocean crafting it is hard to stop!

10 Ocean Themed Crafts

1. Egg Carton Jellyfish

Create your own adorable jellyfish from an old egg carton, tissue paper, and yarn. These look lovely hanging from as a mobile or are perfect for any undersea display. Read the full tutorial by clicking here.

2. Puffy Paint Starfish

Make your own puffy paint to paint on a starfish cutout made using an old recycled cardboard box. This is one painting ocean craft that is guarentted to be lots of fun! Get the recipe for the puffy paint and find out more over at I Heart Crafty Things.

3. Nature Art Turtles

Learn about turtles and get crafting with this fun nature art turtle craft! Get the free nature art turtle template and trace it onto a recycled cardboard box before cutting out and decorating it. Kids will love exploring the garden to find all sorts of natural resources to decorate the turtle shell with. Alternatively, decorate with supplies from your craft box. Also available are free turtle themed coloring printables, just follow the above link.

4. Paper Plate Pufferfish

There is something lovely about the totally adorable pufferfish. This paper plate craft from Buggy and Buddy really manages to capture just how adorable these fun fish are. A simple craft project that young children will love.

5. Coffee Filter Fish

These stunning coffee filter fish are made by dropping water color dye onto coffee filter paper. The results are these bright and colorful fish. Find out more about this craft project over at Crafty Morning.

6. Felt Narwhal

These felt narwhals are the perfect beginner sewing project. Perfect for practicing a basic blanket stitch! They are super cute and make a great gift for a special friend. Click here to find out more.

7. Under The Sea Paper Plate Craft

How lovely is this under the sea paper plate craft?! This craft idea is a great way to use up some finds from the beach. We love the little shells and the use of sand. The added felt seaweed and little fish make this craft project extra fun and unique. Head over to The Imagination Tree to read the full tutorial.

8. Craft Stick Shark

Creating a craft stick/ popsicle stick shark is simple and lots of fun! Once made you can even decorate it in any way you like. Follow this link to read the full tutorial.

9. Paper Plate Jellyfish

Sparkly, colorful and fun! Who wouldn’t love to make some paper plate jellyfish! This is a great craft project for kids of all ages. Even out youngest crafters can get involved with painting these lovely jellyfish. Visit Arty Crafty Kids to read the full tutorial.

10. Nature Art Fish

Another amazing nature art craft but this time it is all about fish! Grab the free fish printable here and get creating.

11. Black Glue Ocean Bookmarks

These fun ocean themed bookmarks are made using the free template, black glue, and watercolor paints. Such a fun art and craft project that suits all ages. Find out everything you need to know over at Red Ted Art.

12. Egg Carton Penguin

Penguins spend much of their time in the ocean which makes them a great way to finish our 12 Ocean Themed Craft round-up. Made from an egg carton these little penguins are great if you are looking for a fun recycled craft project. Click here to read the full tutorial.

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Thank you for stopping by. We hope you have enjoyed these ocean themed crafts!