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By Amanda Boyarshinov 1 Comment

Make a Mermaid Necklace

Help make your family’s beach vacation memories last a little bit longer! Make an exquisite bejeweled keepsake of your summer beach adventure. A mermaid shell necklace is a perfect accessory for any occasion. GREAT for siblings to make together!

Make a mermaid shell necklace from your family beach vacation. Great kid-made keepsake. Easy DIY craft for kids. Works well with siblings.
 

Make a Jeweled Shell Necklace A.K.A. Mermaid Necklace

Supplies –
• Ribbon or cording
• Scissors
• Glitter glue and other sparkly objects
• Scissors
• A shell with a hole at the top

Supplies for a DIY Mermaid Shell Necklace. Great kid-made gift.

Prep Work –
This craft project will require the use of a small to medium size shell with a hole at the top. Take a walk along the beach with your child and look for the best shell for this project. If for any reason, you are not able to find one with a hole, wrap the shell with a thin jewelry wire so that it can easily attach to the ribbon.

Directions –
1. Wash the shell with warm soapy water and gently towel dry it.
2. Measure and cut a ribbon or cording 30 inches long.

Make a Mermaid Necklace DIY kids vacation keepsake
 

3. Thread the ribbon through the hole in the shell. Tie the ends together to make a complete circle.

4. Using your favorite color of glitter glue, fill up the inside of the shell. While the glue is still wet, add any other small sparkly objects such as sequins or beads to the inside portion. Set the shell upright in a safe place. Allow the glue to dry overnight.

Glitter glue your sparkly mermaid shell necklace for extra bling!
 

5. When the glitter glue has dried, put the necklace on and admire your creation.

Mermaid Shell Necklace is a great sibling beach craft

Extensions –
Gift for Family Member: When the glitter glue has dried, put the necklace on and admire your creation. This jeweled necklace would also be a great gift for a friend or family member that came with you on your beach walk adventure. Consider making several jeweled shell necklaces and wrapping them in a special paper for a lucky recipient.

Writing Connection: Since this necklace is also a keepsake of a special adventure, you may want to write a little note to keep with it. Include the date and name of the beach you visited, who you went with, and anything special you observed that day.

 

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Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: grade school, mermaid, Ocean, Preschool, Seashells, Summer Activities

About Amanda Boyarshinov

K - 12 masters reading teacher, author and mom to 3. Amanda is a National Board Certified teacher with oodles of experience in early childhood education.

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