Creative & Crafty Items
- Mini Sea Creature Coloring Books
Include ocean-themed coloring books or printables with crayons or mini colored pencils. - Sticker Sheets
Look for fish, mermaids, treasure chests, or jellyfish. Puffy or sparkly ones are always a hit. - Make-Your-Own Necklace Kit
Small bag of beads with ocean shapes (shells, starfish, dolphins) and elastic string. - Scratch Art Sea Animals
Black-coated cutouts shaped like turtles or octopuses that reveal rainbow colors when scratched.
Toys & Trinkets
- Mini Plush Sea Creatures
Tiny stuffed turtles, sharks, or clownfish are fun to cuddle and collect. - Water Squeeze Toys
Great for bath time or outdoor water play — pick whales, dolphins, or crabs. - Ocean-Themed Slap Bracelets or Bangle Sets
Look for designs with fish scales, waves, or cartoon sea animals. - Glow-in-the-Dark Sea Stickers or Stars
They can decorate bedroom ceilings to bring a little of the sea home. - Mini Treasure Chests
Fill small plastic or cardboard chests with chocolate coins, gems, or plastic rings. - Bouncy Balls (Pearl or Ocean Design)
Pearl-colored or glittery blue bouncy balls mimic the look of bubbles or pearls.
Treats & Snacks
- Goldfish Crackers
Pack a small sealed snack bag labeled “Fish Food.” - Gummy Sharks or Octopuses
Tied in cellophane with a ribbon and a tag like “Sea Snacks” or “Ocean Gummies.” - Mermaid Lollipops or Rock Candy Sticks
In sparkling ocean colors like aqua, lavender, or coral. - Chocolate Coins
Tied into the treasure hunt theme — label them as “Sunken Treasure.”
Dress-Up or Wearables
- Sea-Themed Temporary Tattoos
Easy to apply and safe for kids — fun designs include seahorses, pirates, mermaids, and anchors. - Mini Sunglasses or Pirate Eye Patches
Great for pictures and play afterward. - Shell or Mermaid Tail Necklaces
Plastic charms on colorful cords, or DIY kits if you want an interactive favor.
Packaging Tips
- Bags or Boxes:
Use mesh “beach bags,” blue paper gift bags, small buckets, or treasure boxes. - Label Ideas:
Tie with a tag that says:- “Thanks for diving in with us!”
- “You’re a treasure!”
- “From the deep sea to your hands!”