You can enjoy an underwater adventure with these awesome lobster crafts. There is something for everyone—toddlers to adults!
Lobsters are like the rockstars of the sea. They’ve got those fancy claws, cool exoskeletons, and they can live for a long time—like, older than your grandma long! Some have been around for 100 years or more.
So I was thinking, why not celebrate these cool creatures by using them in crafts? You can concentrate on the whole lobster, or just their claws. Either way, it’ll be a shell of a good time!
With this list of lobster crafts I’ve found, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From adorable lobster plushies for the little ones to beaded lobster jewelry for the grown-ups, I’ve got you covered.
So, grab your red paint, scissors, and glue and let’s get cracking! Scroll down for some lobster crafting inspiration…
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www.123homeschool4me.com
Lobster Hand and Feet
Kids will love that they get to put paint on a foot and both hands for this lobster craft! Just make sure to have a towel handy or you'll have little one foot tracks all over the house.
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blog.wonderbly.com
Lobster Costume
If you have paint and cardboard boxes, you can make this super cute lobster DIY costume. I might need to make one in my size!
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www.bazicproducts.com
Paper Lobster
Download the free template to cut out and turn into this awesome lobster. I love those accordion folded skinny legs!
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www.supergurumi.com
Lobster Bookmark
Love to read and love cute DIY bookmarks? This amigurumi lobster bookmark is for you!
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www.youresocreative.com
Water Bottle Lobster
Teach kids about how plastic waste can hurt all sea creatures while you make this lobster recycled bottle craft!
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www.papermilldirect.co.uk
Lobster Card
Learn how to make a lobster Fathers Day card with this easy tutorial. Just print out the sketch and cut your pieces!
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www.thebrickman.com
LEGO Pinchy Lobster
Find out how to build your own LEGO brick Pinchy Lobster! Click on the link in the post to download step by step instructions with photos.
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www.hometalk.com
Lobster Ornament
Celebrate Christmas while remembering your latest beach vacation with this DIY ornament! You'll use oven bake clay and add a decorative design.
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Katie Boyette
Lobster Claw Mittens
You'll never have trouble getting your kids to wear their mittens with these lobster claws! Get the free knitting pattern.
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www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Popsicle Stick Lobster
Here is another handprint lobster idea. This time you'll cut out the claws, and make the body with popsicle sticks!
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@ginagjuniort on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Hand Embroidered Lobster
Learn how to add a 3D lobster to fabric with this hand embroidery stumpwork tutorial. The video is very easy to follow.
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craftulate.com
Plate Lobster
Turn a paper plate into a lobster! There is also a mess-free version of the first craft on this list here. I'm sure lobsters would prefer being made from a plate instead of being on a plate!
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suzyssitcom.com
Lobster Zentangle Chalk Board
Have you ever created zentangle art before? Find out about this pattern drawing technique and create your own lobster chalk board!
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Emalahowski on Ravelry
Lobster Potholder
If the crochet amigurumi bookmark isn't for you, how about this crochet lobster potholder? Get a link to the free crochet pattern here.
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@MyMagicWorld on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Lobster Miniature
This easy to follow video shows you how to make a miniature lobster using clay. Or, if you want an edible version, you can make it using fondant and add it to an under the sea cake!
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www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Styrofoam Cup Lobster
Turn a Styrofoam, plastic, or paper cup into a lobster with this tutorial. I am loving those eyes with eyelashes!
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annsorchard.co.uk
You Are My Lobster Cross Stitch
Get this free "You Are My Lobster" cross stitch pattern! There is this version, and also one with two lobsters!
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@craftingwithlauratorres on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Pipe Cleaner Lobster
Follow along with this video to make your very own pipe cleaner lobster. This is fun for any age!
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theribboncurl.blogspot.com
Ribbon Lobster
Add this grosgrain ribbon lobster to a barrette or hair bow, or you could even make a pin out of it!
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@only1genious on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Bottle Caps
This video shows you how you can make a lobster out of bottle caps in just 10 minutes! Paint it red, or leave the caps as-is and then add it to a wood plaque for decoration.
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www.kidsartncraft.com
Moving Paper Lobster
Older kids will have a ball making this moving paper lobster and then playing with it!
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@letsmakeittogether1659 on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Sewn Lobster Toy
Find out how to sew a lobster toy for your child (or you). No need for a sewing machine as this DIY toy is all sewn by hand!
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@LearnandPlayEveryday on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Movable Lobster
Use thin cardboard (cereal box, etc), red paper, and brad fasteners to make this lobster with movable claws and tail!
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brooklynberrydesigns.com
You’re My Lobster SVG
Use your cutting machine to make your own fun Valentine's Day shirt with this free downloadable cut file. Look at the cute little hearts!
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teachermomplus3.blogspot.com
Lobster in a Lobster Cage
Make a popsicle stick lobster cage and download the lobster to color or paint. Then you can save the lobster from the cage!
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www.bhg.com.au
Lobster Tablecloth
Learn how to make your own lobster tablecloth using your Cricut. This is perfect for a beach house!
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@BeadingbyHannah on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Beaded Lobster Tutorial
Get beading with this lobster video tutorial! Use it for jewelry, a keychain, or just for fun.
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bryanbrutherford on Instructables
Remote Controlled Lobster
Now this is an interesting DIY project! Maybe you have a nephew who wants a remote control lobster like Bryan did? Kids are so creative!
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Which of these lobster crafts is your favorite? Let me know in the comments and then check out these other great under the sea crafts: