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…
Lobster Hand and Feet
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www.123homeschool4me.com
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.
Lobster Costume
Photo Credit:
blog.wonderbly.com
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!
Paper Lobster
Photo Credit:
www.bazicproducts.com
Download the free template to cut out and turn into this awesome lobster. I love those accordion folded skinny legs!
Lobster Card
Photo Credit:
www.papermilldirect.co.uk
Learn how to make a lobster Fathers Day card with this easy tutorial. Just print out the sketch and cut your pieces!
LEGO Pinchy Lobster
Photo Credit:
www.thebrickman.com
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.
Lobster Ornament
Photo Credit:
www.hometalk.com
Celebrate Christmas while remembering your latest beach vacation with this DIY ornament! You’ll use oven bake clay and add a decorative design.
Popsicle Stick Lobster
Photo Credit:
www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Here is another handprint lobster idea. This time you’ll cut out the claws, and make the body with popsicle sticks!
Hand Embroidered Lobster
Photo Credit:
@ginagjuniort on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Learn how to add a 3D lobster to fabric with this hand embroidery stumpwork tutorial. The video is very easy to follow.
Plate Lobster
Photo Credit:
craftulate.com
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!
Lobster Zentangle Chalk Board
Photo Credit:
suzyssitcom.com
Have you ever created zentangle art before? Find out about this pattern drawing technique and create your own lobster chalk board!
Lobster Potholder
Photo Credit:
Emalahowski on Ravelry
If the crochet amigurumi bookmark isn’t for you, how about this crochet lobster potholder? Get a link to the free crochet pattern here.
Lobster Miniature
Photo Credit:
@MyMagicWorld on YouTube (screenshot of video)
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!
Styrofoam Cup Lobster
Photo Credit:
www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Turn a Styrofoam, plastic, or paper cup into a lobster with this tutorial. I am loving those eyes with eyelashes!
Pipe Cleaner Lobster
Photo Credit:
@craftingwithlauratorres on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Follow along with this video to make your very own pipe cleaner lobster. This is fun for any age!
Ribbon Lobster
Photo Credit:
theribboncurl.blogspot.com
Add this grosgrain ribbon lobster to a barrette or hair bow, or you could even make a pin out of it!
10 minutes how to diy craft bottle caps Lobster
Photo Credit:
@only1genious on YouTube (screenshot of video)
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.
Moving Paper Lobster
Photo Credit:
www.kidsartncraft.com
Older kids will have a ball making this moving paper lobster and then playing with it!
Sewn Lobster Toy
Photo Credit:
@letsmakeittogether1659 on YouTube (screenshot of video)
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!
Movable Lobster
Photo Credit:
@LearnandPlayEveryday on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Use thin cardboard (cereal box, etc), red paper, and brad fasteners to make this lobster with movable claws and tail!
You’re My Lobster SVG
Photo Credit:
brooklynberrydesigns.com
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!
Lobster in a Lobster Cage
Photo Credit:
teachermomplus3.blogspot.com
Make a popsicle stick lobster cage and download the lobster to color or paint. Then you can save the lobster from the cage!
Lobster Tablecloth
Photo Credit:
www.bhg.com.au
Learn how to make your own lobster tablecloth using your Cricut. This is perfect for a beach house!
Beaded Lobster Tutorial
Photo Credit:
@BeadingbyHannah on YouTube (screenshot of video)
Get beading with this lobster video tutorial! Use it for jewelry, a keychain, or just for fun.
Remote Controlled Lobster
Photo Credit:
bryanbrutherford on Instructables
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!
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:
