Three Fun Beach Themed Crafts for Your Beach Vacation

Each year thousands of families' head to the beach for a week or two of fun in the sun, sand and surf. However even though adults may welcome the chance to sit back relax and do as little as possible teenagers may suffer from a some boredom while on a beach vacation. To help entertain teenagers on a beach vacation consider a few beach themed crafts. This article will highlight some fun beach crafts for teenagers to alleviate boredom or a family activity on a rainy day.

Beach Treasure Wreath
The first beach craft for teenagers is the Beach Treasure Wreath. This beach craft is easy and quick to make. All you need are a few inexpensive supplies. To make this beach craft for teenagers you will need thick cardboard or a piece of wood, glue, old paint brush, paper towels or plates, sand and beach teasures such as sea glass, sea shells, pebbles, seaweed and star fish.

When you have all the materials for this beach craft for teenagers the next step is to construct the beach treasure wreath. Begin by making a wreath out of the cardboard or preparing the piece of wood. Next spread glue all over the cardboard or piece of wood using a paintbrush. Then sprinkle sand on the wreath or wood so it is completely covered. When the sand has completely dried you can begin decorating your beach craft by gluing your various beach treasures to it. After everything is fully dry place your beach craft on display.

Coloured Sand
Making this beach craft is really a first step to making a number of different beach themed crafts. Making coloured sand is simple but can take some time to make. In order to make this beach craft you will need sand, food colouring, bowls and paper towels or paper plates. You will need one bowl per colour. Begin by placing some sand in a bowl. Next pour water over the sand until the sand is just covered. Then add a good amount of food colouring to the bowl. After adding the food colouring you will need to give the mixture a good stir before setting it aside for the colour to form.