14 Summer DIYS to try
INSIDE : Check out these fun 14 summer DIYS to try! From tasty summer treats to colorful party decor, there are so many budget friendly creative ideas.
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This post has been updated since it’s original July 2015 publish date.
Summer is the perfect time to unleash your creativity with a variety of craft projects! Whether you’re looking for something fun to do on a lazy afternoon or a way to keep your kids entertained during their break, the longer days and warmer weather often inspire projects that are colorful and fun.
From simple DIYs that require minimal supplies to more involved endeavors, there’s a summer craft for every skill level and interest.
And don’t forget about crafts that can be enjoyed outdoors, like making sidewalk chalk paint or creating giant bubbles, which are particularly great for keeping teenagers and younger children engaged during the sunny months.
Creative Summer DIY projects
Be inspired by these 14 creative Summer DIY craft project ideas!
Summer Fruit Mason Jar
Learn how to create fun and colorfully painted Summer Fruit Mason Jar like a watermelon, a lime and a pineapple. They are perfect for holding tasty treats or filling with goodies for a gift.
Summer Ice Cream Bucket Checklist
Summer is the perfect time to create fun memories with your children. And what better way to do that than by creating a summer ice cream bucket checklist?! Get this printable to help guide you on how to rank your favorite tasty treats.
A is for Apple Watercolor free Printable
Check out this fun step by step tutorial for an adorable A is for Apple Watercolor free Printable. You can also download and hang in your home for the summer!
The Ultimate Summer Water Floats list
The ultimate summer pool float list! These fun water toys and floats are perfect for lounging in the pool, bobbing on a lake or spending time beachside at the ocean.
How to make the perfect Summer Felted Pom Pom Bag
Learn how to craft the perfect Modern Summer Felted Pom Pom beach Bag! You can use cheerful pom pom colors for a day at the beach or Red, White and Blue for Fourth of July – the options are endless.
A fun way to use Pineapples as party decor
See how to create fun decor for your next party using a Pineapple.
DIY Painted Circle Summer Tote
Learn how to make a DIY Circle Painted Tote bag to carry around all your goodies this summer. Find out what supplies are best to use and how to apply acrylic paint to totes.
Summer Fruit ISpy Game
Play along with our seasonal ISpy image games in this fun Summer Fruit ISpy blog hop! Plus, you can download all the fun ISpy prints.
Summer Lady Liberty art
Create a fun Summer Lady Liberty art piece to hang in your home.
Marbled Party Cups
How to make festive Marbled Party Cups! Perfect to craft for Cinco De Mayo or any fun occasion. These Marbled Party Cups have the easiest supplies, using simple nail polish a few Dollar Store items!
Whipped Pineapple RING-POP Popsicles
Learn how to make these delicious Whipped Pineapple RING-POP Popsicles. They are the perfect summer treat and so fun to eat.
Summer Coloring Page
Download your new Summer Favorites coloring printable page! Grab your favorite crayons, makers or colored pencils and get ready for some summertime fun.
Lime Cream Popsicles
Enjoy this delicious summer treat! A lime and cream popsicle is perfect to cool down with.
Pineapple Washi tape print
Add pineapples in your home with a fun washi tape craft project this summer season.
Which was your favorite summer project?
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I love the Pineapple used as a Party Decor. It can be used in an Hawaiian Party or a simple summer party. Great idea!
Thanks, it would be such fun for a Hawaiian party, yes!