25 Fun and Useful Summer Craft Ideas to Do With Your Kids
Hello Summer! Now that kids are off from school, they are probably anticipating trips to the beach, playing in the backyard , and plenty of time to spend with friends. However, even with all of the fun opportunities, there will be days when boredom strikes. It's at these times that you'll want to have an arsenal of ideas for craft projects.
Although rainy days are great times to involve your kids in a craft project, some crafts require finding items from nature, which can be especially enjoyable on a nice day. Who wouldn't want to start out a day of crafting with a nature walk? From painting rocks to painting with bubbles, there are so many fun and unique summer craft ideas to choose from within a variety of age groups. Here are 25 of the best.
25 Summer Craft Ideas
1. Popsicle Stick Flower Craft
Plenty of popsicles get eaten in the summer, so using the leftover sticks in a craft project makes a lot of sense. The Resourceful Mama has a great idea for making flowers out of colored sticks.
2. Ladybug Painted Rocks
After searching for the perfect rocks, kids will love to transform them into cute and vibrant ladybugs that they can play with. The video tutorial at Crafts by Amanda shows exactly how to make these.
3. Papercraft Jellyfish
Using the included template by Frosting and Glue , it's easy to put together a cheery pair of cute jellyfish. This craft might even provoke a smile or two!
4. Fun and Colorful Pinwheels
Here is a craft that kids can make to decorate their rooms. The colorful felt pinwheels by Creatively Beth are sure to be enjoyed.
5. Paper Plate Fish
While swimming in the lake, kids will have plenty of opportunities to spot fish. This may inspire them to make their own using the tutorial at A Little Pinch of Perfect .
6. Rainbow Paper Plate Fan
Whether working on a craft project during a summer rain or not, making a rainbow is a cheery project. Manda Panda Projects shows how to make a colorful rainbow using a paper plate.
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7. Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets
These adorable finger puppets at The Soccer Mom Blog are easy to make and fun to play with. When the craft project is done, it's time to put on a puppet show!
8. Ice Cream Cone Garland
Here is a fun craft for the older kids. Lia Griffith shows how to make a tantalizing garland made up of mini pom-pom ice cream cones.
9. Driftwood Mobile
If you live in an area where you can find driftwood, these fun mobiles make the perfect project. Welcome to Nana's shows how to take your collection and turn it into a piece of artwork.
10. Toilet Paper Roll Owls
Save your toilet paper rolls for this one! These adorable owls by Projects With Kids are primarily made with a decorated paper roll.
11. Kite From a Paper Plate
When kids are getting a little pesky, you can't tell them to go fly a kite unless they have one! This easy kite project by The Country Chic Cottage can be put together in minutes.
12. Clay Pot Plant Markers
Get your kids to help you in the garden by having them make planter markers out of clay pots. At Wee FolK Art , they decorated clay pots with paint and little knobs for lifting.
13. Love Bug Craft
No one likes the bugs that come with summertime fun. However, these cute little love bugs by Sunshine Whispers are fun to create and play with.
14. Paper Butterfly Craft
Butterflies are beautiful to see in nature so why not duplicate the look with a creative craft project? Fireflies and Mudpies shows how to make these pretty butterflies that let your child play with their creativity.
15. Rock Scratch Art
Kids love scratch art projects and you can make your own with the tutorial from Ruffles and Rain Boots . Instead of scratch off boards, rocks are used as the base which gives a good reason for hunting for the perfect rocks ahead of time.
16. Cereal Box Journals
Older kids will enjoy making their own journals to write about their summer adventures. Mad In Crafts had the idea to make journals with cardboard from cereal and other boxes.
17. Bottle Cap Bug Magnets
Whenever you can recycle and create something fun at the same time, it's a good thing. These cute bug magnets by The Country Chic Cottage are made with bottle caps.
18. Twig Name Plate
A name plate is a nice way to personalize a fort or bedroom. This cute sign by Crafts by Amanda uses twigs and noodles to spell out the names.
19. Bubble Paint Tea Towels
Kids love to blow bubbles but have they ever painted with them? Average But Inspired shows exactly what to do to create a unique pattern by painting with bubbles.
20. Watermelon Paper Plate Craft
Whether a child wants to set up a play market or a kitchen, this watermelon craft by Living Life and Learning will make a perfect accessory. The craft process uses some unique materials that make it extra fun.
21. Paper Chain Octopus Craft
A cute and colorful octopus will cheer up any space! This octopus by The Soccer Mom Blog is a fun way to display paper chains.
22. Fun and Silly Playdough Containers
Turn any glass or plastic container into a work of art by adding figurines. These are perfect for storing DIY playdough or holding trinkets, hair ties or small craft items. Delineate Your Dwelling shows you exactly what to do.
23. Sidewalk Chalk Popsicles
Most kids love playing with sidewalk chalk which is an art project in of itself. The Crazy Craft Lady goes a step further by showing how to create your own chalk in the shape of a popsicle.
24. Tissue Paper Stained Glass
As the sunshine streams through a window this summer, you can enhance the beauty by hanging some tissue paper stained glass. Aubree Originals has a variety of design examples to make using a Cricut machine.
25. DIY Tic Tac Toe Board
Here is a handy craft project that provides fun play at home or on the go. This tic tac toe board by Hearth and Vine makes a great template. Use wood cut outs or painted rocks for the pieces.
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