Summer is the perfect time for kids to let their creativity bloom with fun and easy crafts. Whether you’re a parent or looking after little ones, these vibrant and engaging projects will keep them entertained for hours.
DIY Kite
Construct a simple kite using sticks, paper, and string. Then, head to the park to see how well it flies in the summer breeze.
Possibly handy products:
- Bamboo Dowels for Crafts: Create a sturdy kite frame with these lightweight bamboo dowels, perfect for crafting projects.
- Colorful Decorative Paper Sheets: Choose vibrant paper sheets to design a visually striking kite that kids will love flying.
- Durable Kite String: Ensure your kite flies high and safe using this strong and reliable kite string.
Painted Rock Garden Markers
Gather some smooth stones and let the kids paint them with bright colors and cute designs. These painted rocks can mark plants in your garden, adding a splash of color and whimsy.
Try these:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant acrylic paints perfect for adorning garden markers. Get painting now!
- Smooth Craft Stones: Start crafting with smooth stones, ideal for painting vibrant garden markers. Explore the fun today!
- Paint Brushes Set for Kids: Enhance your craft projects with easy-to-use paint brushes suited for small hands. Begin your art!
Paper Plate Sunflowers
Paint the center of a paper plate brown and the edges yellow to create a cheerful sunflower. Glue on some sunflower seeds for an extra touch of realism.
Some handy options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant acrylic paints perfect for sunflower crafts and more artistic projects.
- Craft Paper Plates: Get durable paper plates ideal for crafting beautiful sunflowers and a variety of other projects.
- Sunflower Seeds for Crafting: Add realism to your sunflowers with these crafting sunflower seeds, perfect for young creators.
Cardboard Tube Binoculars
Decorate empty toilet paper rolls and attach them together with string to create pretend binoculars. They’re great for imaginative play and outdoor adventures.
A few helpful options:
- Colorful Washi Tape Set: Decorate binoculars with vibrant washi tape for a personalized touch. Ignite creativity in your kids!
- Child-Safe Craft Glue: Ensure safety with non-toxic glue perfect for connecting cardboard tubes. Ideal for young crafters!
- Assorted Craft String: Use durable, colorful strings to bind binoculars securely. Enhance your child’s crafting experience!
Miniature Fairy Gardens
Use small containers to create fairy gardens with tiny houses, moss, and pebbles. It’s a magical way to encourage imaginative play.
Explore these options:
- Miniature Fairy Garden Kit: Create a magical mini world with this enchanting fairy garden kit. Inspire imaginative play today!
- Natural Moss for Crafting: Enhance your fairy garden with this charming natural moss. Perfect for adding magical touches.
- Miniature Pebbles for Landscaping: Design pathways with these delightful miniature pebbles. Add realism to your fairy garden creations.
DIY Sand Art
Layer colored sand in clear jars for a mesmerizing sand art display. This project is as calming as it is creative.
Might be a good match:
- Colored Sand Art Kit: Unleash creativity with vibrant sand colors for stunning layered art creations. Perfect for young artists!
- Clear Glass Jars with Lids: Display your sand art beautifully with these clear jars, ideal for showcasing colorful layers.
- Craft Funnels for Sand Art: Ensure precise sand layering with these easy-to-use funnels, perfect for detailed craft projects.
Nature Suncatchers
Press flowers and leaves between sheets of wax paper to make beautiful suncatchers. Hang them in windows to enjoy their natural beauty.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Flower Press Kit: Preserve natural beauty with a flower press kit. Perfect for creating charming suncatchers easily.
- Wax Paper Sheets: Use wax paper sheets to encase flowers securely, ideal for crafting stunning window suncatchers.
- Wooden Embroidery Hoops: Frame your suncatcher beautifully with wooden hoops, giving it a polished and artistic touch.
Egg Carton Critters
Transform egg cartons into cute critters like turtles or caterpillars with paint and googly eyes. It’s a delightful upcycling project for crafty kids.
You might give these a try:
- Acrylic Craft Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant colors perfect for painting egg carton critters. Ideal for young artists.
- Googly Eyes Assortment: Bring critters to life with fun, wiggly eyes. Perfect for adding character to any craft.
- Child-Safe Craft Glue: Ensure secure assembly of your critters with easy-to-use, non-toxic craft glue for kids.
Garden Stone Creatures
Paint stones as ladybugs, frogs, or bees to add a whimsical touch to your garden. These garden creatures are an adorable way to personalize outdoor spaces.
A few choices to try:
- Outdoor Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant, weather-resistant paints for crafting unique garden stone creatures.
- Paint Brushes for Detailing: Achieve precise, intricate designs on stones with these easy-to-use detail paint brushes.
- Smooth River Rocks for Painting: Get started crafting with these versatile, smooth stones perfect for painting garden creatures.
Leaf Rubbing Art
Place leaves under paper and use crayons to rub over the top, revealing their intricate patterns. This leaf rubbing art is both simple and fascinating.
Check these products out:
- Colorful Crayon Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant crayons, perfect for detailed leaf rubbing art projects.
- Textured Art Paper Pack: Enhance artwork with quality paper ideal for capturing fine leaf patterns.
- Educational Leaf Collection: Explore nature with a diverse leaf set, perfect for hands-on learning and crafts.
Water Balloon Piñatas
On a hot day, fill balloons with water, hang them up, and let the kids take turns trying to burst them with a stick. It’s a refreshing and fun take on a classic piñata game.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Water Balloons with Filling Kit: Easily fill balloons with the included kit for endless summer fun and refreshing games.
- Outdoor Hanging Rope: Securely hang your water balloon piñatas with durable rope for a safe and exciting event.
- Kids’ Safe Play Sticks: Let the kids burst balloons safely with lightweight, non-toxic play sticks for outdoor use.
DIY Bird Feeders
Coat pinecones with peanut butter and roll them in bird seed. Hang them up in the yard for a simple and fun way to attract and watch birds.
You might like:
- Natural Pinecones: Get started with a pack of natural pinecones perfect for crafting creative bird feeders.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Use creamy peanut butter to coat your pinecones and attract a variety of birds effortlessly.
- Mixed Bird Seed: Enhance your garden bird-watching by using a nutritious blend of seeds for your feeders.
Nature-Inspired Tie-Dye
Using natural dyes from fruits and vegetables, kids can create their own tie-dye patterns on fabric. It’s a wonderful way to explore natural colors.
Consider these options:
- Natural Dye Kit: Discover vibrant, eco-friendly tie-dye designs using natural colors with this easy-to-use kit.
- White Cotton Fabric: Start your tie-dye project with high-quality, absorbent cotton fabric ideal for natural dyes.
- Tie-Dye Tool Set: Simplify your tie-dye experience with this comprehensive tool set, perfect for creative kids.
Seashell Wind Chimes
Thread colorful yarn through seashells and tie them to a stick to make a seashell wind chime. Hang it outside and listen to the gentle clinking in the breeze.
Give these a look:
- Colorful Yarn Set: Add vibrant hues to your wind chimes with a variety of colorful yarn. Get crafting today!
- Assorted Seashell Pack: Find perfectly sized seashells for your wind chime project. Start your seaside crafts now!
- Wooden Craft Sticks: Easily create the base for your seashell wind chime with these durable wooden sticks.
Upcycled Bottle Planters
Cut plastic bottles into halves and decorate them as cute animal faces. Fill with soil and seeds to create mini planters that kids can watch grow.
May just do the trick:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash creativity with vibrant acrylic paints, perfect for decorating your bottle planters.
- Googly Eyes Stickers: Add fun and whimsical touches with easy-to-apply googly eyes stickers for animal faces.
- Organic Potting Soil: Ensure healthy plant growth with rich organic potting soil for your mini planters.
Pinecone Birdhouses
Make a birdhouse by gluing a pinecone to a small wooden base and adding a roof. These pinecone birdhouses are a charming addition to any yard.
These products might be useful:
- Wooden Craft Bases: Create a sturdy foundation for your birdhouse with these easy-to-use wooden craft bases.
- Non-toxic Craft Glue: Ensure safe crafting fun with non-toxic glue perfect for kids’ creative projects.
- Mini Wooden Logs: Add a rustic touch to your birdhouse roof with these charming mini wooden logs.
DIY Nature Bracelets
Take a nature walk and gather leaves, flowers, and small twigs. Use double-sided tape on wristbands and let the kids stick their nature treasures on to create unique bracelets.
A few suggestions:
- Double-Sided Tape: Ensure easy crafting with durable double-sided tape for secure and fun bracelet making.
- Child-Safe Scissors: Let kids safely cut leaves and twigs with easy-to-use, child-friendly scissors.
- Nature Craft Kit: Encourage creativity with a nature craft kit filled with fun materials for bracelet making.
Pasta Necklaces
Paint pasta tubes in bright colors and string them together for a classic pasta necklace. It’s a timeless activity that never gets old.
Items that may come in handy:
- Bright Acrylic Paint Set: Add vibrant colors to your pasta necklaces with this easy-to-use acrylic paint set.
- Elastic Cord for Jewelry Making: String your pasta creations effortlessly using this durable elastic cord perfect for little hands.
- Kid-Safe Scissors: Enhance crafting safety with these kid-friendly scissors designed for little crafters.
Ice Cube Painting
Freeze some colored water in ice cube trays with craft sticks. As the cubes melt, they create beautiful abstract art on paper—perfect for a hot afternoon.
Some ideas to consider:
- Colored Liquid Watercolors: Spark creativity with vibrant colors perfect for creating stunning abstract art as the ice melts.
- Silicone Ice Cube Trays with Lids: Easily create ice cubes with these flexible trays to bring your colorful art project to life.
- Craft Sticks: Craft sticks provide a handy grip for kids to control the melting colors on paper.
