Little Mermaid Crafts for Your Next Beach Themed Party

Last Updated on December 29, 2022 by Ellen Christian

Little Mermaid crafts can be anything ocean or beach related.  Make a few of these beach themed crafts today as decor or for your next party.

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little mermaid crafts

Little Mermaid Crafts

What images come to mind when you think of mermaids? I think of seashells, the beach, the ocean, fish, sharks, jellyfish, sand and all sorts of other things.  

The Little Mermaid is by far one of my favorite Disney movies. As a matter of fact, I still cry when I hear the song “Kiss the Girl.” My daughter is 20 and still watches The Little Mermaid.

Of course, she’s a huge Disney princess fan so that isn’t surprising.  Anyway, on to the mermaid party crafts. There are two crafts I’m going to feature.

I found the idea for this mermaid craft on the Spoonful site.  This is something a younger child can work on to create their own Little Mermaid. I’ve also included links to a mermaid craft kit below.

Make a Mermaid

Materials

  • Foam sheet in green
  • Wood doll pins – otherwise known as old-fashioned clothespins without the spring
  • Yarn or embroidery floss
  • Green paint to match the foam sheet as closely as possible
  • Purple, black and red fine tip markers
  • Glue

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Directions

  • Paint the bottom two-thirds of the doll pin green and let dry. Use tape to create a straight line where the green paint ends.
  • Draw on a purple bikini top on the top one third using the marker.
  • Trace the tail using this template. Cut out and insert into the bottom of the doll pin. Add a bit of glue if necessary.

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  • Glue the yarn or embroidery floss to the *head* to resemble hair and allow to dry.
  • Draw on the eyes and mouth using the black and red fine tip markers.

make a seascape bottle

Make a Seascape Bottle

This is a craft that you can do or you can supervise an older child when they do it. I set mine on the entertainment center with a candle so I can pretend I’m at the beach on those stressful days.

Materials

  • Glass bottle with stopper or screw on lid. Make sure it can easily lay flat on its side without rolling.
  • Tiny seashells. Make sure they are small enough to fit inside the mouth of the glass bottle you are using.
  • Decorative sand.  I chose brown to mimic real sand but you can get creative and use whatever color you want.

Directions

  • Pour enough sand into your bottle so that when you lay it on its side, the sand covers the bottom completely.
  • Very carefully push the seashells into the bottle.  You may need to tip it slightly to get them positioned properly. I moved mine around with an unfolded paperclip until they were where I wanted them.
  • Put the top back on the bottle, close your eyes and pretend you are at the beach.

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If you enjoyed these Little Mermaid crafts, here are a few more Little Mermaid party activities to inspire you:

16 thoughts on “Little Mermaid Crafts for Your Next Beach Themed Party”

  1. Hi, what size bottle for the beach bottle craft? Where can I get that exact bottle from. Having a hard time finding it. Thanks!
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    • The bottle is about 4 1/2" in length. I found it at Michael's originally but I have no idea if they still have them.
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  2. Love the seascape bottle! We have a beach themed bathroom and lots of shells we've collected. I think I'll make one of these. 
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  3. I love how easy the clothespin mermaid is to make- and cute too! I have 3 girls so anything mermaid related is always a big hit. And The Little Mermaid is a favorite Disney movie around here.
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  4. Now this is a great idea for a Mermaid/Under the Sea themed party! I like personally doing party favors and loot bags for my daughter's parties and this is one good option for me in the future.
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  5. The Little Mermaid has always been my favorite Disney movie! These crafts be great to do with my daughter when she's older.
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  6. Hi Ellen, your little mermaid craft is adorable and would be a fun craft to do at a party or for at home with the kids. Have a nice day. Julie
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