25 Mesmerizing Mermaid Crafts for Kids and Teens
Love mermaids? Then these mesmerizing mermaid crafts for kids are just what you need? Take an underwater adventure with these fun projects!
“I must be a mermaid: I have no fear of depths and a fear of shallow living.”
Mermaids are fantasy creatures that have enamored humans for centuries, and there are still occasional sightings of the odd mermaid! There’s something about a beautiful half-fish, half-woman being that makes us wonder about them.
But how much do we really know about mermaids? For instance, where do they live? What do they eat? Do they ever bathe? Well, we hope these books will give us some of the answers to these questions!
Mermaid Books for Kids
- The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
- Mermaids Are Real! by Holly Hatam
- Mermaids’ Song to the Sea by Dianna Hutts Aston
- Mermaid School by Joanne Stewart Wetzel
- Rónán and the Mermaid by Marianne McShane
- All About Mermaids by Izzy Quinn
Make your reading journey more enjoyable by making some gorgeous mermaid crafts for kids! Each mermaid is prettier than the last, and you’ll have a great time with these projects!
25 Mesmerizing Mermaid Crafts for Kids
1. Mermaid Peg Doll
Fancy a mermaid doll for yourself? This peg doll is a great pick, and it’s quite easy to make! You can either use it for play, set it up on a shelf, or give it to another friend who’s mermaid-crazy!
2. DIY Paper Bag Mermaid Puppet
If you have plans to put on a puppet show re-enactment of The Little Mermaid, you’ll need mermaid puppets, and that’s what we have for you here! It features mermaids of different ethnicities, so you can make the one you want!
3. DIY Mermaid Tail Bookmark Craft
We featured a list of mermaid books earlier, but if you can’t finish a book in one go, you need a way to hold your place. And that’s where a cute little mermaid bookmark comes in!
4. Printable Mermaid Shape Match
These mermaid crafts for kids can also help in learning shapes and colors, especially if you grab this shape match printable! It’s in an underwater theme, so it also has starfish and other ocean creatures featured.
5. Handprint Hair Mermaid Craft
Did you know that there are male versions of mermaids too? They’re called mermen, and together with mermaids, they’re called merfolk! Since we know that now, let’s go ahead and make a merfolk pair like this one from Baker Ross.
6. DIY Clothespin Mermaids
If you can make a mermaid out of a peg doll, you can make one out of clothespins! Dine Dream Discover has a fun, quirky project that can also be made with glitter foam.
7. Origami Mermaid
The Japanese have their own versions of mermaid lore, with the mermaids being known as ningyo. They do look a little different from the mermaids we’re used to seeing, but Pink Stripey Socks combines the two cultures in this Origami mermaid craft.
8. Paper Bag Mermaid Craft
Got an old paper bag lying around? I Heart Crafty Things knows what you should do with it – turn it into a cute little mermaid! If you have those googly eyes with the eyelashes, they would go really well with this craft.
9. DIY Mermaid Bookmark
Mermaids feature in several European legends, but did you know that they also exist in the stories of ‘One Thousand and One Nights’? Enjoy reading these engrossing tales with this cute bookmark from Red Ted Art to keep you company.
10. Egg Carton Mermaid Dolls
Don’t throw away all those egg cartons – let them come together to form a stunning mythical sea creature! Casey Leigh has all the instructions for this project – just translate the page and you’re good to go!
11. Mermaid Paper Chains
Who says mermaids can’t have fun? Pink Stripey Socks features a full-on mermaid party, where lots of mermaids get together to sing and dance and just have some good ol’ underwater fun!
12. Paper Plate Mermaid Twirler
In ‘The Little Mermaid’, the mermaid had a beautiful voice, which she had to sacrifice. Red Ted Art has mermaids that can dance and twirl! These paper plate mermaids are so much fun to have around and would also make for great decor for a mermaid-themed party.
13. Paper Plate Rocking Mermaid
Some mermaids are shown holding fish, but most of them are featured with a comb and a mirror. This seems to indicate that mermaids are concerned about their appearance and want to look good at all times. Well, this mermaid from Baker Ross is certainly all dressed up and ready to rock – literally!
14. Wooden Spoon Mermaid Craft
I love wooden spoon crafts – they end up looking so funky! I Heart Crafty Things goes the wooden spoon route with mermaids, and you have these cheerful upcycled spoons that would look great on the wall.
15. Felt Mermaid with Free Pattern
We love making felt plushies, and maybe that’s why we’re a little biased towards this cute-as-a-button felt mermaid from Red Ted Art! There’s a free pattern, so go ahead and download it now!
16. Swimming Mermaid Paper Craft
Mermaids are half-fish, so it’s only natural that they swim! Hello, Wonderful has a bright and colorful swimming mermaid craft that’s super easy to make, and doesn’t require too many supplies.
17. DIY Magical Mermaid Decoration
Mermaids are believed to be derived from the sirens of Greek mythology, who are known for their beautiful, seductive voices. That’s why many mermaid stories feature them singing to lure sailors or fishermen. These mermaids by Meri Meri certainly seem to be in the middle of a performance!
18. Easy Mermaid Doll Craft Activity
According to Norwegian legend, mermaids marry mermen and have children called marmæler. Apparently, fishermen may bring the marmæler to their homes, but they have to be returned within 24 hours! But don’t worry – Sly Spoon’s mermaid crafts for kids can stay with you forever!
19. Cardboard Tube Mermaid Craft
Mermaids seem to enjoy human company, while mermen prefer staying by themselves. Many stories suggest the presence of a mermaid queen, or a leader of sorts. Well, these gals from Fun 365 seem to be good friends with each other, and may not need any human pals!
20. Pipe Cleaner Mermaid Dolls
Several cultures, especially those from England, Scotland, Norway and Japan, associate mermaids with bad fortune, like shipwrecks and storms. But don’t worry, we’re sure these pretty mermaid crafts for kids from Hello, Wonderful are perfectly safe!
21. Popsicle Stick Mermaids
Not all mermaids are harbingers of bad things – many of them are nice! Many stories feature mermaids who are generous with gifts as well as advice, especially to people who are kind to them. These mermaids from Baker Ross sure seem to be in a good mood!
22. DIY Mermaid Worry Dolls
Have you heard of worry dolls? They are dolls meant to soothe worried children. The child can talk to the doll and go to sleep peacefully since the doll would take care of whatever problem she has. Housewife Eclectic brings back this charming tradition with these cute mermaid worry dolls.
23. Mermaids with Tie-Dye Rainbow Tails
How about infusing your mermaid crafts for kids with some color? Well, Ocean Child Crafts shows us how to do this by going the tie-dye way. We believe the mermaids are thrilled with this makeover!
24. DIY Mermaid Plush Dolls
Florida has a state park named Weeki Wachee Springs, which has mermaid performances. The park is known as “The Only City of Live Mermaids” and attracts a million tourists every year, especially kids. The mermaids are actually female Scuba divers wearing beautiful costumes with fish tails, and they’re quite a match for our mermaids from A Beautiful Mess!
25. Mermaid Coloring Pages
These printable pages from The Best Ideas for Kids aren’t just plain coloring pages – they are oceans of possibility! Add cupcake liners or glitter, or torn-up tissue paper to decorate the mermaid tales – the sky’s the limit to make these mermaid crafts for kids!
Wow, so many gorgeous little mermaid crafts for kids to make! It’s quite hard to choose a favorite, so go with your child’s age and skills – the plushie is a good one for a sewing beginner, for instance. As you’re making these, go read up on some mermaid stories and legends – it’s a world you can easily get lost in!
If you’re looking for more crafts based on fantasy creatures, check these out:
- 10 Fantastic Fairy Crafts for Kids
- 15 Cute and Fun Gnome Crafts for Kids
- 20 Adorable Leprechaun Crafts for Kids
- 25 Unique Unicorn Crafts for Kids
- 15 Exciting Elf Crafts for Kids to Make
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