32 Seashell Crafts That Evoke the Beauty of Summer
There are so many ways to put your oceanside finds to good use.
Crayon Hearts
If the sun seems to peer right into your window, give it something pretty to look at — and through! These translucent hanging hearts are easy to make from waxed paper and crayons. In return, sunbeams will color your room with cheer.
This Fourth of July, Try One of These Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Sparklers
Little ones of all ages can safely wave festive pinwheels, pom-poms, and bubble wands.
Popsicle Stick House
Made by gluing together Popsicle sticks, this post-ice-pop house is the perfect craft for kids to make.
Fluffy Slime
Slime requires an "activating" ingredient to transform it from a gluey, goopy mixture to a malleable solid. In lieu of a laundry booster, the secret activator in this slime recipe is saline solution, which can be found at your local pharmacy.
Friendship Bracelets
It’s the same technique practiced by summer campers everywhere. But when fashioned in sophisticated colors and luxurious strings and yarns with metallic accents, these knotted bracelets become great adult accessories.
