Savor the Season with These Fun Summer Crafts
Summer is the perfect season to get creative! Whether you’re looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy, spruce up your home with seasonal decor, or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon project, summer crafts are a great way to soak up the sunshine and let your imagination run wild.
From beachy DIYs to colorful outdoor decorations, this roundup of easy and fun summer crafts will inspire you to grab your supplies and get crafting—no experience required!
Summer Crafts
Here you will find some great crafts for pre-school age through middle school, and also some fun ones for adults that add a unique flavor to your summer decor!
Handprint Paper Plate Craft
I have a fun and easy sun handprint paper plate craft to do with your child/children. It’s bright and colorful and will leave a little sunshine inside!
A sun craft for kids can be a fun and educational activity! Here’s a simple one using paper plates.
Aquarium Night Light Box
Who does not like sea creatures? Let your little budding marine biologist help you with this aquarium night light box out of recycled materials!
This fun recycling project is just what you need to keep the kids occupied for a while and let the creative juices flow!
Sunflower Craft
Turn jumbo craft sticks from the Dollar Store into a vibrant Sunflower Craft that’s perfect for brightening up your summer!
This simple, budget-friendly project is great for kids and adults alike, bringing a touch of sunshine to any space.
Dollar Store Bumble Bee Craft
Create an adorable Bumble Bee Craft using simple and affordable materials – all that you can get from your local dollar store!
With wooden craft sticks, paint, and a few fun embellishments, kids can make their own super cute buzzing bee friends in just about 30 minutes.
This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting, and motor skills.
Paper Roll Fairy House
Let your child’s imagination grow with this whimsical fairy house craft! Made from simple materials and topped with a red mushroom-style roof, it’s the perfect afternoon project for preschoolers and early elementary kids.
Whether your little one is deep into fairy tales, wants to make a fairy garden or just loves crafts, this paper roll fairy house is a great way to explore creativity and storytelling.
Pom Pom Wreath
I am on the lookout for fun things to do, as well as fun crafts to make! The boys love making crafts; they just need a little inspiration. This Flower Pom Pom Wreath DIY Craft is fairly inexpensive, fun to make.
Quilled Tree Craft
Trees are one of my favorite things! The boys and I always talk about the different colors in the trees in all the seasons…they are all so beautiful, aren’t they? This quilled tree craft is perfect for long summer days and kids who love crafts!
Torn Paper Jellyfish
Make a splash with this torn paper jellyfish craft! Perfect for Pre-K and Kindergarten, it uses our free template and construction paper for a fun, hands-on way to boost fine motor skills and creativity.
Crab Name Summer Craft
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This crab name craft is a fun way for kids to practice spelling their name while getting creative with a cute, colorful crab! Download the free template and start crafting today!
Easy Mason Jar Terrariums
Hello friends! I’m super excited to share with you a little craft that is easy to do and makes an adorable impact – Easy Mason Jar Terrariums!
Preppy Striped Vases
It’s the time of the year again when flowers bloom and spring is in the air. I have a quick and easy DIY project – a Preppy Distressed Mason Jar Vase!
Red, White, and Blue Bandana Wreath
You can easily make a Red, White, and Blue Bandana Wreath for your Patriotic Decor this summer! No glue and no sewing required, only a few simple supplies and under one hour of your time.
Our new Red, White, and Blue Bandana Wreath is a quick and easy craft that only requires a couple of things. You need a wreath form and some red, white, and blue bandanas. That is all.
DIY Wire Basket Outdoor Table
When you need outdoor decor on a tight budget, you create your own like this DIY Wire Basket Outdoor Table. It’s perfect as a side table on our back porch this summer!
Make your own Wire Basket Outdoor Table with our easy tutorial, which includes a list of supplies. If it wasn’t for waiting for the paint to dry, you could make this in minutes!
Painting Terra Cotta Pots
Learn all about painting terracotta pots, including the best paint to use, design ideas, and tips on how to seal the paint so it will last.
Folded Book Vase
Create a unique book vase with this easy book page folding tutorial. Learn how to upcycle an old book into DIY home decor with vintage charm.
Camper Name Summer Craft
Looking for the perfect summer craft that kids will love? This camper name craft is a fun and personalized activity where children create their very own colorful camper—complete with their photo and name proudly on display!
Photo Butterfly Summer Craft
Watch your kids turn into butterflies with this fun and easy photo butterfly craft—just snap a picture, decorate the wings, and let their creativity take flight!
Palm Tree Name Summer Craft
This palm tree name craft is a simple, hands-on way for kids to work on name recognition, spelling, and fine motor skills using basic craft supplies.
Other summer posts you might like:
- Simple Summer Tablescape Ideas
- 5 Easy Steps to Decorate Your Summer Front Porch
- No-fuss Summer Appetizers for Effortless Entertaining
- DIY Summer Wreaths: Bright Ideas to Welcome the Season
- Your Guide to the Best Summer Home Decor Trends
As a licensed Real Estate Agent and an avid home decorator, I strive to give my clients the very best I can when it comes to staging, selling, and decorating their homes. I have lots of experience with paint color choices and love to DIY my home so I can have everything just the way I want it. I share my ideas and projects with the world in the hopes that I can help others have their homes just the way they want as well.
