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Need to keep your kids busy?
Well, youre 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!
Its summertime, and you know what that means.
It wont be that bad, you tell yourself.
Theyre great kids, and youre happy to be spending time with them.
Admit it; you need a distraction.
For yourself and the kids.
Why not make a day of it?
Here are 31 summer craft ideas.
That should keep them occupied for a good long time…right?
Why not make your own bubble wand using Perler beads?
Im sure you have Perler beads at home for this craft.
you’re able to find somehere.
To make a Perler bead bubble wand.
Youll also need:
All thats left for your kid to do now?
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Wed draw hopscotch boxes, rainbows, and everything under the sun.
Heres a summer craft for your kids to try: foam painting on the sidewalk.
Youve probably already got flour, water and, shaving cream at home.
Water Gun Painting
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Its time to pull out the big guns: water squirt guns.
The mission:squirt gun painting.
The place:your backyard.
The time:craft time!
What youll need:
Let the painting begin!
Your kids will need some paint, brushes, and a few flat, smooth rocks.
DIY Headband
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Do you have an old cotton shirt lying around?
Even some scraps of cloth would do.
Then sit your kid down and get started on this DIY knotted headband.
It all comes down to the material you use.
Marbled Sea Shell Craft
Look at all those pretty shells.
Think of all the swirls and patterns you’re free to paint on them.
Its summer, which means youve probably already been to the beach.
So I bet your kids have a stash of seashells lying around somewhere.
Id lay out newspapers if I were you.
This craft project might get messy.
I never thought to actuallypaintsome of the pots into real fairy homes, but your kids can.
The only thing missing is some glitter to pass off as fairy dust.
But if you dont want your kids to drag glitter through your home, then use thesefairy dropsinstead.
No creepy crawlies, though.
Now all you gotta do is get them some paper, pencils, and paint.
DIY Fruit Fans
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What do you think of summer fruits?
Melons, oranges, lemons, pineapples…youknowwhich ones smell like edible summer.
Theyre the perfect craft inspiration.
Why not have your kids make some fruit fans?
Youre going to have to supervise the drill, of course.
A few more steps and youve got your fruity fans all done!
Fish Craft For Kids
Dont put away those popsicle sticks just yet; youll need them forthisproject.
What youll also need is your glue gun and somescraps of felt clothlike this.
No, not for dinner, forcraft time.
Unfortunately, these are inedible, but theydolook great hanging in your kids rooms.
Youre noteatingthem on a paper plate.
But I promise you well get to that part in a bit.
Youll need plenty ofsprinkleslike these, though, to use for the projectandto top yourrealice cream.
Check out morepaper crafts here.
But, its summer and what happens in summerstaysin summer… and around my waist, unfortunately.
Youll need that can of shaving cream againmaybe you should get stock in themand some paint.
Keep an eye on your kids, though.
Colored shaving cream looks an awful lot like ice cream, and you know howthatsgoing to end.
Ocean Animal Coffee Filter Craft
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Do you know what a suncatcher is?
Arent they absolutely breathtaking?
Your kids can make some using plain old coffee filters you have at home and this downloadableOcean Animal Pattern.
Its a one-off, seeing as how theyre made from plastic spoons.
you might print theleaf patternrighthere.
Heres a bunch ofladybug craftsif youre interested.
Chalk Ice
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Its time you bought your kids apopsicle traylike this.
Make thattwotrays: one for popsicles and the other for this craft project.
Youll also need colored chalk and some of those popsicle sticks leftover from one of the earlier projects.
From your kitchen, youll need a whisk, a measuring spoon, cornstarch, and water.
Remember, like real ice,chalkice, too, will melt fast.
So, use them up real quick.
You already have everything youll need in your craft supplies; Im sure of it.
Perfect, now go on ahead and make a colorful kite from a paper bag.
Your kids can get their fingers messy with paint and leave a thumbprint on theglass cabochonslike this.
Pop the dome on, attach the magnets and pin them to your refrigerator.
), but you wont be getting anyshapedbubbles, Im afraid.
The cookie cutters just refuse to shape your bubbles; something to do with the Laws of Physics.
The only other thing youll need is your kids handprint, and youre ready to begin.
Bookmarks
I was wondering when wed get to the bookmarks, and here we are!
Not just any bookmark, but a cute felt cutout of a bird perched atop a paperclip.
Isnt that just clever?
Just lookhere, or pop over to the nearest office supply store and buy some extra-large-sized paper clips.
Check out these amazingDIY bookmarks for kids.
Popsicle Stick Pool Lounge
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I find this craft project equal parts adorableandhilarious.
I guess this is the closest Ill get to a stick-figure summer body, but Ill take it.
What youll need for this project:
The cupcake liners will be the pool float.
So feel free to go wild and crazy with the color and patternsomething likethis, perhaps?
This project calls for a beach towel.
Imagine all that color against a backdrop of a sandy white beach.
Looks great, doesnt it?
you might find a tie and dye kit righthere.
Paper Pinwheels
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Oh my, doesntthattake me back?
I cant tell you how long its been since I sawor madea paper pinwheel.
Oh well, this caterpillar isnt going anywhere.
Dont you love that picture of your own kid inside the paper tent?
Lets not forget the toasted marshmallows on a stick.
Youll need to sit with them and help them cut out all those designs.
Felt Popsicle Stick Craft
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In the end, were all simple creatures, arent we?
We all search for happiness…and iced popsicles on a hot summer day.
Go and buy them some popsicles.
Shimmering Fairy Wand
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Fairies really do make me happy.
No matter how old I am, Ill always be down to make a fairy wand.
I bet your kids do, too.
So, heres what youll need.
I think that a fairy wand that doesnt sprinkle glitter is just a fancy stick.
But I bet you dont want to find glitter in your food or mouth for the next three years.
So, why not attach a few sparkling ribbons to one end, and call it a day?
Leaf Painting For Kids
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Youll be amazed at how intricate the veins on a leaf are.
You cant always see every line, but theyre there.
Why not try imprinting those patterns on paper?
Paper Plate Flower Craft
If you cant say it with words, display it on a plate.
And doesnt this plate just spell summer?
Do you know what I see?
A combination of paint, paper cutouts, marker drawings, and oodles of creativity.
Cookies and lemonade can keep them going.
Sweet, balmy breeze?
A glass of cold chocolate milk before bed?
Stumbling around in the dark trying to catch the light bugs in a mason jar?
So why not have your kids make their ownflameless LED fireflies?
Youll need a plasticEaster egglike thisor two andmini LED lightslike these, but thats it.
