Mermaid Crafts for Kids

Mermaid Crafts for Kids come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them are fun for grown-ups, too. Check out all these imaginative and creative ideas!

Mermaids have captured the hearts of little kids everywhere, so it's no surprise that these magical creatures have inspired lots of fun crafts! Pick one of the mermaid crafts from the list below. Then, sit down with the kids to spend some quality time together away from screens and games and noise.

If you're throwing a mermaid-themed birthday party, be sure to check out our Mermaid Party Ideas.

Containers of slime in jars. — *Mermaid-Inspired DIY Slime Without Borax from Juggling Act Mama*

Beautiful Mermaid Crafts for Kids

Whether you're looking for a simple craft, a cute piece of room decor, or even a fun accessory, you'll find a beautiful kid-friendly project here.

Mermaid Tail Suncatcher hanging in a window.

Mermaid Tail Suncatcher from Kids Activities Blog: This is a wonderful summer craft for any kid who's obsessed with mermaids. The colors look so pretty as the light shines through. They're the perfect addition to the windows in your playroom or your child's bedroom. You'll even learn how to make sugar glue with this tutorial!

Origami Mermaid from Pink Stripey Socks: Paper crafts are great for older kids, and this origami craft is sure to be a big hit. It's a little more advanced than a beginner origami craft since you're making several different pieces. Still, the step-by-step instructions make it easy enough for older elementary-aged children to complete independently.

Fantasty Mermaid Eggs with rocks and sea shells.

Fantasy Mermaid Eggs from Adventure in a Box: These eggs are a fun addition to our list of mermaid crafts for kids. They are a beautiful addition to any room decorated in mermaid style. Use seashells, gems, pearls, pretty rocks, sequins, or any other shiny materials you have to create unique eggs that your little mermaid will love.

Mermaid Paper Bag Puppet from Messy Little Monster: Toddlers and preschoolers will find this mermaid paper bag puppet delightful! Make one (or more) before reading a mermaid-themed story, and have your kiddo out the mermaid parts using the puppet.

Wooden Spoon Mermaid Craft from I Heart Crafty Things: Turn a wooden spoon into a pretty mermaid that will get hours of playtime! These are simple enough for the kids to help with or make on their own. Making simple toys like this encourages creativity and imagination and is a surefire way to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Coloring Pages - Mermaid Crafts for Kids.

Mermaid Coloring Pages from The Best Ideas for Kids: Who said coloring pages had to be all about coloring? This tutorial offers fun ideas for creating coloring pages that come to life using materials like cupcake liners and sequins. Both create beautiful mermaid tails, don't you think?

Mermaid Photo Craft from Simple Everyday Mom: If you're looking for a fun mermaid party craft, this would be an excellent choice! The printable template makes it easy to put together. Simply use an instant camera to take photos of the party guests, and let them create their own mermaid photo crafts to take home with them.

Mermaid Peg Doll from Artsy Craftsy Mom: Peg dolls are lovely tools for retelling stories and re-enacting favorite mermaid movie scenes. You can get lots of pretend play out of this craft. Girls will love changing out the mermaid's dress simply by changing out the balloon colors. Make several dresses for the wardrobe changes!

Mermaid Bookmarks - - Mermaid Crafts for Kids.

Mermaid Bookmarks from Red Ted Art: Little bookworms will appreciate a gorgeous mermaid bookmark to keep their place in their favorite books! The mermaid "hugs" the pages to keep them nice and secure. These would make cute party favors for a mermaid party, too.

Mermaid Fin Hair Clip - Mermaid Crafts for Kids.

Mermaid Fin Hair Clip from Finding Zest: Any little girl who loves rocking hair bows will be delighted to make her own mermaid fin hair clip. Sequins, foam, a clip, and some glue are all you need to make this gorgeous accessory that will be enjoyed for a long time to come.