We are sharing this beach themed seashell angel craft tutorial & we hope you are inspired to recreate it with your child today!
Learn how to create adorable paper seashell angel crafts with your kids. A fun and simple activity that’s perfect for the holidays or any creative day! Encourage your child’s imagination and team building skills while adding a unique touch to your home decor!
Getting crafty with your kids can be both fun and meaningful. If you’re looking for a simple yet adorable project, try making paper seashell angels today!
This craft is perfect for kids of all ages and a fantastic way to encourage creativity while spending quality time together. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or just looking for an after-school activity, these sweet angels will become cherished keepsakes in no time.
This step-by-step guide will take you through everything you need to make your very own paper seashell angel, from gathering materials to tips for adding your personal touch.
Perfect for holiday decorating or as a unique gift, this craft is easy to make and allows kids to explore their artistic side. Grab some supplies and follow our step-by-step guide to create your own little piece of beachy heaven. So don’t wait any longer, gather your materials and let’s get crafting today!
Craft Supplies:
Before we get started, gather the following materials. Most of these are inexpensive and can be found at craft stores or online:
- Seashell Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Pencils, Markers etc.
- Craft Scissors
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
- Heart Shaped Paper Doilies
- Gold Pipe Cleaners
- Adhesive
- Stapler
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – grab our free seashell printable, listed above in the supply list.
- Next, go ahead and find it on your computer, right click and print the file on a single sheet of white cardstock. One print equals one angel craft.
- Now that you have the printable, go ahead and color in the seashell design, however you like.
- When done coloring in the piece, use your craft scissors to trim it out.
- Now grab a single sheet of colored paper and your choice of adhesive.
- Glue the colored in seashell piece to the center of the colored paper.
- Now it’s time to give it the look of a angel! Start off by cutting out a head shape from your skin tone colored cardstock paper and drawing on hair/eyes/lips etc. on it.
- Go ahead and now glue the decorated head shape to the seashell design.
- Follow that up by gluing on the two doily shaped wings.
- To finish it off, cut the gold pipe cleaner in half and bend one of them into a halo shape. Staple it to your paper design.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then allow your piece to dry completely before you display your custom one-of-a-kind seashell angel piece proudly for all to see!
Customize It:
- Instead of printing the free seashell file I’ve provided above on a simple sheet of white cardstock, swap it out for colored paper instead and take out the “coloring in” step listed above.
- Don’t feel limited by my choice of colors that I used as an example in this tutorial. I went with shades of red, pink and purple but who says you have to. You can also change up the colors for a Christmas angel theme if you like!
- Don’t have a printer at home? No worries my friends! Just hand-draw and cut out your own seashell shape from cardstock paper. You can also use a Cricut machine instead!
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Crafting doesn’t just pass time—it builds skills, creativity, and memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, paper seashell angels are the perfect activity to blend art, fun, and teamwork.
The next time you’re looking for a project that will leave everyone feeling accomplished, try this angelic craft. Gather your supplies, follow our steps, and transform humble materials into something magical. Happy crafting!
Easy Paper Seashell Angel Craft for Kids
We are sharing this beach themed seashell angel craft tutorial & we hope you are inspired to recreate it with your child today!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- Cardstock Paper
- SEASHELL PRINTABLE - LANDING PAGE
- 2 Heart Shaped Paper Doilies
- 1 Pipe Cleaner
- Embellishments
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Now that you have the printable, go ahead and color in the seashell design, however you like.
- When done coloring in the piece, use your craft scissors to trim it out.
- Now grab a single sheet of colored paper and your choice of adhesive.
- Glue the colored in seashell piece to the center of the colored paper.
- Now it's time to give it the look of a angel! Start off by cutting out a head shape from your skin tone colored cardstock paper and drawing on hair/eyes/lips etc. on it.
- Go ahead and now glue the decorated head shape to the seashell design.
- Follow that up by gluing on the two doily shaped wings.
- To finish it off, cut the gold pipe cleaner in half and bend one of them into a halo shape. Staple it to your paper design.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then allow your piece to dry completely before you display your custom one-of-a-kind seashell angel piece proudly for all to see!
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