Need to keep your kids busy? Well, you’re in the right place. There is nothing like some crafting in the summertime. Try these summer crafts for kids and get the whole family involved!
Summertime means sun, fun, and having your kids around all day for the next couple of months until school starts. It’s great to spend time with them, but sometimes you need a distraction for everyone. Enter craft time!
Here are 30 summer craft ideas to keep your kids occupied and happy.
1. Perler Bead Bubble Wands
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Bubbles are a summertime favorite. Why not make your own bubble wand using Perler beads? You’ll need a pegboard, an iron, parchment paper, and homemade bubble mixture. Then, let your kid blow some bubbles!
2. Sidewalk Foam Paint
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Sidewalk foam painting is a fun outdoor activity. You probably already have flour, water, and shaving cream at home. Just add some food coloring and squirt bottles, and you’re ready for craft time!
3. Water Gun Painting
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Turn your backyard into an art studio with water gun painting. You’ll need canvas, water guns, acrylic paint or tempura, vinyl sheets, and an easel. Let the painting begin!
4. Ice cream painted rocks
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Rock painting is a classic summer craft. Gather some smooth rocks, paint, and brushes, and let your kids create ice cream designs on the rocks.
5. DIY Headband
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Turn old cotton shirts or fabric scraps into knotted headbands. You’ll need a glue gun and fabric scissors. This is a fun way to upcycle old clothes and keep hair out of their faces.
6. Marbled Sea Shell Craft
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Use seashells collected from the beach, shaving cream, food coloring, and bamboo skewers to create beautiful marbled designs. Lay out newspapers to manage the mess.
7. Garden Fairy House
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Create fairy houses with painted pots, flowers, and fairy drops instead of glitter. It’s a whimsical craft that sparks imagination and creativity.
8. Nature Crafts For Kids
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Encourage your kids to create a tree on paper using real leaves, flowers, and twigs. This project combines outdoor exploration with indoor creativity.
9. DIY Fruit Fans
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Make fruit-themed fans using colored paper and a bit of drilling. These are perfect for keeping cool on hot summer days.
10. Fish Craft For Kids
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Use popsicle sticks, felt cloth, and googly eyes to create fish crafts. These can be great decorations for your kids’ rooms.
11. Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft
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Create ice cream crafts using paper plates, sprinkles, and paint. It’s a fun way to celebrate summer and enjoy a sweet treat afterward.
12. Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cone Craft
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Use shaving cream and paint to create puffy ice cream cone crafts. Just be careful—colored shaving cream looks a lot like real ice cream!
13. Ocean Animal Coffee Filter Craft
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Make suncatchers using coffee filters and ocean animal patterns. Hang them in your kids’ bedroom windows to catch the sunlight.
14. Bugs On A Branch Craft
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Create cute bugs using plastic spoons, felt paper, craft paint, and googly eyes. This is a fun way to bring a bit of nature indoors.
15. Chalk Ice
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Make chalk ice using colored chalk, cornstarch, and popsicle trays. This craft is perfect for a hot day and creates temporary sidewalk art.
16. Paper Bag Kite
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Make colorful kites from paper bags. This classic craft is simple and fun, perfect for a windy summer day.
17. DIY Fingerprint Glass Magnets
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Create fingerprint glass magnets using paint, glass cabochons, and magnets. These are great for displaying other craft projects on the refrigerator.
18. Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wand Craft
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Use pipe cleaners and cookie cutters to make bubble wands. While the bubbles won’t take the shape of the cutters, it’s still a fun craft.
19. Handprint Shell Keepsakes
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Make keepsakes using your kids’ handprints and shells. This craft is perfect for preserving summer memories.
20. Bookmarks
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Create cute felt bookmarks using large paper clips. This is a simple craft that encourages reading.
21. Popsicle Stick Pool Lounge
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Make mini pool lounges using popsicle sticks, paper cupcake liners, and glue. These are perfect for pretend play.
22. Tie and Dye Beach Towels
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Create tie and dye beach towels. This colorful craft is a summer staple and perfect for a beach day.
23. Paper Pinwheels
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Make paper pinwheels using colorful cardstock, pushpins, and sticks. These are great for outdoor decoration.
24. Curly Caterpillar Craft
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Make curly caterpillars using paper, googly eyes, and a hole punch. This craft is simple and fun for kids of all ages.
25. Gone Camping Craft
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Create a camping scene using cutouts and glue. This craft sparks imagination and is perfect for storytelling.
26. Felt Popsicle Stick Craft
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Make felt popsicles using felt paper and popsicle sticks. These are fun to make and look great as decorations.
27. Popsicle Stick Tent
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Create a mini tent using popsicle sticks and paper. This craft is perfect for pretend play and decorating your kids’ rooms.
28. Shimmering Fairy Wand
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Make fairy wands using sticks, paint, and sequins. These are perfect for imaginative play.
29. Leaf Painting For Kids
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Use leaves to create intricate patterns on paper. This craft combines outdoor exploration with indoor creativity.
30. Paper Plate Flower Craft
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Create flowers using paper plates, paint, and paper cutouts. This craft is perfect for a sunny summer day.
Enjoy crafting and making memories with these fun summer projects!