In this list of diy summer crafts for kids you will find 7 fun and easy crafts for the kids that they WILL enjoy.
With the sun shining on us all, sometimes we don’t have energy for going to the park or doing any activities, we just wanna be half naked in the comfort of our homes lol.
If you have kids or just have kids around maybe your siblings, your cousins etc, keep on reading this is perfect for you!
Gather the kids, the supplies, your drinks & snacks and dive into the world of creativity at home!
1. Ocean Slime
Ocean slime is so fun, it takes regular slime to the next level. Customise your slime with different fun glitter and sea animal toys, also you can choose blue for the slime to give it that ocean look but you can switch it up and do different colours for a fun look!
Instructions:
1. Mix 1 cup of clear glue and 1 cup of liquid starch until you get you slime texture
2. Add however much blue food colouring and glitter for your sea
3. Knead in your sea toys to finish it off!
2. Glow in the Dark Rock Painting
DIY summer crafts for kids don’t just need to be in the day! Now I know we have a lot more sun than not but this is still a great one to do, kids can create glowing masterpieces!
Instructions:
1.Find some smooth rocks and give them a clean
2.Paint them, draw images, names etc really get creative with your glow in the dark tools!
3.Let them dry completely, then put them in the sun allowing them to do its magic and get ready to glow in the dark later!
3. Watermelon Sun Catchers
Watermelon suncatchers are one of the best types of suncatchers, I mean, who doesn’t love WATERMELON!?!?
Instructions:
1.Cut your watermelon pieces from red, green and white card/ paper
2.Glue your little black seeds on the red pieces
3.Laminate the slices or cover with clear contact paper for longevity and durability
4.Attach your string and hang in your windows and let the sun work its magic
4. Rainbow Scratch Art
Rainbow scratch art is the best in summer, make your own little unique creations and watch it display beautifully with rays of sun hitting it.
Instructions:
1.Get a piece of cardstock and colour it however you please (make sure to press hard)
2.Mix in a bowl equal parts of acrylic black paint and washing up liquid & paint over your creation
3.Let dry completely & then get your stick and have fun!!
5. Bubble Painting
You came looking for diy summer crafts for kids and you’ve found it! Bubble painting is the perfect combination of fun and abstract art!
Instructions:
1.Mix liquid water colours or food colouring of your choice with fairy liquid or leftovers from your bubble blowers in a shallow container
2.Get a straw and blow some bubbles until it overflows the container
3.Put paper over the bubbles to create your masterpiece!
6. Insect Hotels
Bug hotels? Yes. Bug hotels. Listen to me on this one kids will LOVE it, kids are loving and they also have a thing for Insects, let them create cozy habitats for insects and learn a little about them too!
Instructions:
1.Get recycled and natural materials such as: cardboard, tubes, sticks, pinecones
2.Start creating your little hotel however you imagine it to be, just make sure it’s safe for the little ones! (The insects not kids lol)
3.Place your hotel in the spot of your choice and put out some water and whatever else you need to attract whatever you are trying to attract!
7. Nature Clay Sculptures
This is one of those diy summer crafts for kids that are also for adults lol. Honestly it’s so fun, kids get to really learn and create things based off of what they see around them and us adults can have fun whilst doing it with them too and can keep them as great home decor!
Instructions:
1.Buy some air dry clay and pick a place to go and explore
2.Get your tooth picks/ plastic knives and choose something for inspiration and create!
3. You can leave them like this or wait for them to dry and add some paint and glitter for extra fun!
To sum it up
So there we have it, 7 DIY summer crafts for kids that will get them up moving, learning and having the time of their lives!
As kids it’s always fun going to parks and playing with other people but doing new projects and creating their own crafts will give them a great sense of achievement and fun along the way!
Remember to keep the creative juices flowing this summer and save this post so you can come back for more inspiration!