Summer-Themed Crafts
Bottle Cap Stamps
Hot glue foam shapes onto bottle caps to make DIY stamps.
Paper Plate Sun
Paint or color a paper plate yellow, add triangle rays from construction paper, and draw a smiley face.
Popsicle Stick Picture Frames
Glue 4 sticks into a square, decorate with markers or stickers, and add a photo.
Shell Painting
Collect beach shells and decorate them with acrylic paint or glitter glue.
Pool Noodle Monsters
Cut pool noodles into small sections, add googly eyes and pipe cleaners for arms or hair.
DIY Windsock
Decorate a toilet paper roll, then tape streamers or ribbons to one end. Hang outside!
Classic Crafts
Finger Painting
Use washable paints and big paper. Use fingers, sponges, or even toy cars!
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Color coffee filters with markers, spritz with water to blend, dry, and pinch in the center with a clothespin.
Paper Bag Puppets
Decorate brown lunch bags with paper cutouts, yarn, googly eyes, etc.
Handprint Art
Paint hands and press on paper to make animals, trees, or seasonal themes.
Tissue Paper Collage
Tear or cut tissue paper and glue onto cardstock in patterns or shapes.
Simple DIY Toys
Paper Spinner Tops
Cut out circles, color them, and poke a pencil through the middle to spin.
Sock Puppets
Old sock + buttons + yarn = instant puppet fun.
Balloon Rockets
Run string through a straw, tape an inflated balloon (not tied!) to it, and let go!
Toilet Roll Binoculars
Tape two rolls together, decorate, and add a string to hang around the neck.
Decor & Gifts
Friendship Bracelets
Use embroidery thread or yarn to braid or knot colorful designs.
Painted Rocks
Decorate rocks with positive messages and leave them in the neighborhood or garden.
Mason Jar Lanterns
Glue tissue paper onto jars, add a battery tea light, and enjoy the glow.
Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup water. Shape, bake, and paint!
Recycled Crafts
Juice Box Boats
Use empty juice boxes, straws, and paper sails to float in the tub or sink.
Bottle Cap Stamps
Hot glue foam shapes onto bottle caps to make DIY stamps
