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
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
- 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.
- 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
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.
If you enjoyed these Little Mermaid crafts, here are a few more Little Mermaid party activities to inspire you:
- Try this Under the Sea Parfait
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