16 Creative & Easy Summer Crafts for Kids

One of my favorite things about summer is the amount of time we have to just hang out and be together. I love crafting and creating right along with the kids and I’m storing up ideas to add to our summer bucket list. There are more than a few summer crafts for kids on this list that I consider a must try!

Summer Crafts for Kids to Play With

I love crafts that kids can make and then play with. There is something wonderful about playing with something you have created. It makes play extra special.

• DIY Parachutes – Fave Crafts
• Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets – One Little Project
• Monster Finger Puppets – Seven Thirty Three
• Pool Noodle Horses –  My Crazy Blessed Life!

Summer Crafts for Kids to Hang Up

These four hanging kid crafts combine a creative experience with an adorable end product. I can’t decided which one I want to try first!

• Homemade Wind Chimes –  Hands On: As We Grow
• Melted Bead Sun Catchers –  The Artful Parent
• Glow in the Dark Jellyfish – Craftiments
• Sea Shell Mobile – Pink and Green Mama

Summer Crafts for Kids Outside

Summer is the season for outside play. I love these outside summer crafts. Perfect for kids and adults to enjoy together!

• Garden Stepping Stone – HGTV
• DIY Bird Feeder – She Knows
• Wax Boats – Housing a Forest
• Chalk Mandalas – Art Club Blog

Summer Crafts for Kids to Use

There is great satisfaction that come from creating something useful. These four summer kid crafts can be used again and again… I love that!

•  Watermelon Wrapping Paper – Inner Child Fun
• Cool Off Necklace – The Tiny Funnel
• Tie Dye Shirt – A Mom with a Lesson Plan
• Paper Bag Kite – Rhythm of the Home (Unfortunate this post no longer exists. That happens. Here’s a Simple Paper Kite from Skip to My Lou)

What do you think? Anything here that you can’t wait to give a try? Make sure to pin the list so you can find it when you’re ready!

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