This post shares 15 Summer crafts your kids will love.
Keeping your kids occupied during the Summer can be a challenge. We want them out and about as much as possible but we all have those lazy days or days when it is raining. Having some craft supplies on hand is super important to put something together on the fly. Here is our list of Summer crafts for you to get some inspiration.
1. DIY Garden Suncatcher Wind Chime
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This beautiful craft incorporates some indoor and outdoor fun. Explore outside to find the best flower petals and leaves for your craft and assemble inside at your table. You can make a variety of different patterns and designs.
2. Summer Popsicle Tissue Paper
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With just construction paper, popsicle sticks, and tissue paper you can make these colorful popsicle stick craft this Summer. We love a craft that uses basic materials that we always have on hand.
3. DIY Popsicle Holder Craft
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Popsicles are a staple treat around our house in the Summer. So, this double as a fun craft and a frozen finger saver! Each kid makes their own fun design so they know which one is which. Use googly eyes, stickers, cut outs, and more. Get creative!
4. Paper Spinner
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This fun craft and toy is incredibly simple to make! With the added bonus of also being a toy and not just for decoration. All you need is some old cardboard to cut out your circular shapes, markers to color your design, and then string of course.
5. Bubble Painting
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Thank god its finally Summer so we are able to do outdoor crafts again! This is such a fun activity for little ones. Using bubble solution, food coloring, paper, and of course straws you can make a beautiful work of art.
6. Painted Fairy Houses For Your Garden
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The dollar store is your best friend when it comes to crafting. Pick up some small flower pots, paint, and anything else you wish to decorate your fairy house with and nestle it into your garden.
7. Coffee Filter Butterflies
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I can’t get over how sweet these little butterflies are! We love a cute colorful craft for Summer. With supplies you probably already have you can easily make these little guys. I like how you’re able to make each one so unique.
8. Pool Noodle Planes
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If you saw my last blog post about backyard activities you know that pool noodles are the star of the Summer. They can be used in such a variety of activities and crafts. With how cheap they are how can you go wrong!?
9. Bird Feeder Craft
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As I’ve gotten older I have become more and more obsessed with bird watching. These adorable little bird treats will help attract birds and maybe even squirrels to your yard where you and your kiddos can watch!
10. DIY Moon Sand
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This 2 ingredient moon sand is a fantastic outdoor activity this Summer. It is perfect for you to add to a sensory bin for your toddlers as well.
11. Painted Rocks
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Painted rocks are such a classic craft. You can really let your imagination soar and paint anything your heart desires. You are use them to decorate your garden, put them in a cute mini pot, use them to make a fun design, and more.
12. DIY Color Changing Slime
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While this craft does need some specialty supplies like color changing glue and contact lens solution it is still an easy craft for little ones. Who doesn’t love color changing toys!?
13. Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
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While I’m not 100% sure I can classify this as a craft I really wanted to include it. If your kiddos are huge dinosaur fans this is for you. You can pick up mini dinosaur toys and freeze them in egg containers. A great activity for those hot Summer days.
14. DIY Scratch Art
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Scratch art has become more and more popular the past couple of years. But, did you know you could DIY your own!? Follow along on the blog post to find out how simple it really is.
15. Sun Painting
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The most perfect Summer craft! Using the sun to help creative these beautiful works of art. Most of the supplies you should already have on hand but the blogger did say she use flour sacks so you may have to pick that up. Enjoy!
Conclusion: Summer Crafts Your Kids Will Love
I hope my list of Summer crafts helped inspire you to get creative. These is just a small snippet of different crafts you can make so please let me know if there are other crafts your family loves to make and I will add it to my list.
