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Summer time for our family usually means Summer camp during the week and little adventures on the weekend. This year we decided against sending the girls to Summer camp, so we had to come up with things for them to do each day. While they would spend everyday in the pool, if they could, we live in FL, so Summer also means lots of rain. On the days when they’re stuck indoors, I wanted to find easy, inexpensive and fun craft ideas for them. So, after some Pinterest surfing, I was able to find 10 super fun Summer craft ideas.
Super Fun Summer Craft Ideas for Kids
Classic Coffee Filter Butterflies
I love this colorful summer craft idea by One Little Project at a Time. These Classic Coffee Filter Butterflies are easy to make and use materials that you probably already have in your home, including coffee filters, markers, water and pipe cleaners. Check out the full tutorial here.
Flamingo Handprint
I love this adorable summer craft idea by The Best Ideas for Kids. Our kids grow up so fast, so this Flamingo Handprint craft is a fun way to save those little hands. You’ll need supplies including cardstock, pipe cleaners, googly eyes and feathers. Check out the full tutorial here.
Black Glue and Sharpies Butterfly Sun Catcher
I love this bright, summer craft idea by Adventure in a Box. This Black Glue and Sharpies Butterfly Sun Catcher craft idea includes free printable butterfly designs! You’ll need supplies including a printer, black paint, glue, markers and plastic. This one needs to dry overnight, so it’s not a fast project. Check out the full tutorial here.
Cute Fish Bowl Craft
I love this fun summer craft idea by I Heart Crafty Things. This Cute Fish Bowl Craft idea includes free templates, which you can download here! You’ll need supplies including cardstock, glue, tissue paper, a marker, white paint and a straw. Check out the full tutorial here.
Cute Round Pirate Craft
I love this silly summer craft idea by Kids Craft Room. This Cute Round Pirate Craft idea is perfect for your little swashbuckler! You’ll need supplies including cardstock, glue, a marker and glitter foam sheets. Check out the full tutorial here.
Cardboard Tube Rainbow Blowers
Another bright and colorful summer craft idea by Kids Craft Room. This Cardboard Tube Rainbow Blower craft idea can be hung up as a decoration indoors or outdoors! You’ll need supplies including toilet paper roll, glue, tissue paper and paint. Check out the full tutorial here.
Paper Plate Sun and Rainbow Craft
I love this super cute summer craft idea by Easy Peasy and Fun. This Paper Plate Sun and Rainbow craft idea will brighten up anyones day! You’ll need supplies including a paper plate, glue, tissue paper, paper, a marker and paint. Check out the full tutorial here.
Folded Paper Sunflower Craft
I love this sunny summer craft idea by I Heart Crafty Things. This Folded Paper Sunflower craft idea is perfect for all ages! My teenager loves sunflowers, so I’m sure she’d love to make one of these. You can even turn it into a card for a special occassion. You’ll need supplies including cardstock, construction paper, tissue paper and glue. Check out the full tutorial here.
Paper Plate Fluttering Butterfly Craft
Another cute summer craft idea by I Heart Crafty Things. This Paper Plate Fluttering Butterfly craft idea features a beautiful butterfly and flowers! It’s perfect to hang up or give to a friend. You’ll need supplies including a paper plate, paint, cardstock, pom poms, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, markers and glue. Check out the full tutorial here.
Paper Plate Llama Craft
I love this whimsical summer craft idea by Handmade Charlotte. This Paper Plate Llama craft idea is not only adorable, but can be decorated in so many different ways! You’ll need supplies including paint, paper plates and glue. Check out the full tutorial here.
Which of these summer craft ideas is your favorite? Make sure to check out our other craft ideas.
eric
October 22, 2020Great ideas! My daughter really likes them, which makes me happy. Thanks for your sharing
Jamie
September 24, 2020Great idea! I think they will be great things for my kids. Thanks for your sharing
Kyli
June 28, 2020Wow, you are very creative in DIY arts and Crafts. thank you for sharing these unique ideas of craft.
Sana
March 12, 2020I love the idea of the sun catcher and the coffee filter butterfly.
Sarah
March 9, 2020Kids are about to be out for the summer! Insert all the feels here. I’m part thrilled. But also part apprehensive because I know soon that I will hear the constant refrain of “I’m SO bored, Mom!” I mean, pool and play dates are all good, but sometimes it’s just nice to stay home and make some stuff to play with kids. Thank goodness for these crafty ideas. They’ve got me inspired.
Jean
January 30, 2020That is an impressive list. Finding crafts for my kids that take less than an hour appeals to me.
Alice
January 8, 2020these are some really cute and awesome paper craft ideas. I love the fish bowl and the Llamas. I have a bunch of those paper plates and never really started making anything with them. Thank you for these ideas. I’m pinning a bunch of things that we can do over the summer and this list will come in handy.
Riya
December 29, 2019“The flamingo handprints” is a must-try item! I will try this today. Actually, all these ideas are superb. Thanks for sharing!
Shannon Gurnee
July 26, 2019These are some super cute summer craft ideas! I love the idea of the sun catcher and the coffee filter butterfly.
Rachel
July 25, 2019We JUST made those coffee filter butterflies! How fun are the rest of these ideas!?
Cheyenne
July 25, 2019These are adorable! My kids would love these.
Tasheena
July 25, 2019I can’t wait to do some of these crafts with my nieces and nephews this weekend. They look like so much fun.
Beth
July 25, 2019I always loved finding cute craft projects like these to do with my kids. Those llamas are adorable!
Kalyan Panja
July 25, 2019These super fun summer craft ideas would also be a nice learning experience for kids and enhance their creativity and thought process.
Mayuri Patel
July 25, 2019Such a lovely collection of craft ideas for kids. Takes me back to when my kids were young and also when I was teaching. During the school holidays always had something ready for my kids to make. During school term had fun preparing umpteen of things with my class kids.
Rosey
July 24, 2019Oh my gosh, the camels are cute. My granddaughter is here this week. I think we’ll make these with her.
Lavern Moore
July 24, 2019I did the flamingo project and now I would like to try the llama project. My family is so excited by these cool things to do!
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
July 24, 2019I don’t have any children. However, I am still in LOVE with the crafts. They’re so cute! Great for my nieces.
Summer Shores
July 24, 2019Oh my gosh these crafts are literally so so cute. Love the bright colors in all of them!
Jennifer
July 24, 2019We used to make the butterfly all the time when my kids were little.
Nilakshi
July 24, 2019You are so creative! The vibrant colours surely match with the summer vibe. I am totally going to try this stuff.
Heather
July 24, 2019I wish I could take credit, but these were all made by amazing crafters/bloggers!
Terri Beavers
July 24, 2019This is just what I was looking for and couldn’t have come at a better time. If I hear “I’M BORED” one more time, I’m going to pull my hair out lol. Now I just have to get some supplies.
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
July 24, 2019Hhhhmmmm….they are all nice but I love the “Butterfly Handprint” the most.
Annemarie LeBlanc
July 24, 2019These are all cute crafts for kids. I want to make the fish bowl and the fluttering butterfly for my grandchildren! I will share this post with my friend who is a pre-school teacher. She can include these crafts in her activities for the coming school year.
Toni | Boulder Locavore
July 24, 2019All these are so adorable!! Kids will surely enjoy making these!
Subhashish Roy
July 24, 2019Wish I could become a kid again. Some really wonderful craft ideas. Children can spend days together during the summer holidays.
Angelica
July 23, 2019Love these craft ideas. We are in Florida too and I have to be creative whenever we are stuck indoors. Crafts are always fun and my girls would really enjoy these.
Erin Knight
July 23, 2019These are some great craft ideas. I have planned a craft night with my nephew, and will borrow some of your ideas.
Amanda
July 23, 2019My boys would absolutely LOVE the pirate craft. Pinning to use in August!
Rachel
July 23, 2019I am really interested in the paper plate llama. I think it looks super fun.
Kileen
July 23, 2019All of these are such cute craft ideas! Need to do some of these with my kids, they would love it!
Kileen
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Tamara | This Mom's Delight
July 23, 2019It has been way too hot to play outside the past few weeks. Crafts like this are a perfect solution for bored kiddos.
keikilani
July 23, 2019These are such fun crafts! I have been looking for fun activities for the kids to do for the last few weeks of summer.
Celebrate Woman Today
July 23, 2019I love the colorful crafts you’ve gathered for us. All of them are easy and so fun to get our kids engaged.
krystal
July 23, 2019The flamingo craft is adorable! We are running out of ideas this summer so this will help!
Jeanine
July 23, 2019This is great! I love doing crafts with my kids during the summer. With so much time we love finding new ones to do! We will try a couple of these!
Heather
July 23, 2019You can’t go wrong with the classic butterfly crafts. I love those llamas too.
Sarah Bailey
July 23, 2019I can’t believe it is summer already! This year is whizzing past. These sound like some absolutely fantastic ideas to make with kids over the holidays.
Steph Social
July 23, 2019Amazing and creative ideas! My daughter loves crafts! My fave is the sun catchers!
robin rue
July 23, 2019I work with kids and I am ALWAYS looking for fun crafts to do with them. Thanks for the ideas.
Tara Pittman
July 23, 2019These are all so cute. I would love to make some of these even though I am not a child.
Anne Marie
July 23, 2019I really like the paper sunflowers! We have lots of these growing here in KS.
Diana V.
July 23, 2019Those butterflies are so beautiful, I am sure my daughter would love to make them with me 😀
Denay DeGuzman
July 23, 2019What adorable summer crafts for the kiddos! I especially love the flamingos, butterflies and llamas. Just too cute!
Emman Damian
July 23, 2019I have a lot of extra coffee filters at home. Maybe my niece and my nephews can do the Classic Coffee Filter Butterflies. It looks so cute!
Brianne Tursi Manz
July 23, 2019Those are some adorable crafts! My daughters and I love doing crafts together, especially if we’re stuck inside due to rainy weather.
Amber Myers
July 23, 2019These are great ideas! My daughter is the crafter in the family, so she’ll have fun with these. She’ll be happy to see this instead of me just going, “Well read a book,” when she says she’s bored, ha. I don’t entertain my kids daily.
Frederique
July 23, 2019I absolutely love the cardboard tube rainbow blower but all these ideas are really cute. I also love that most of these crafts are made with materials that one can find easily.
Ashley Rice
July 22, 2019These are so cute!! I love the butterfly! Adorable ideas!
Rosey
July 22, 2019Oh I forgot about the coffee filter butterflies. My daughter used to make those!
Emily Fata
July 22, 2019Oh my goodness, these are such adorable crafts to make with kids! I especially love the flamingo and llama ones that you included.
Ruth I.
July 22, 2019Thank you for all of these creative ideas! My niece would love to make all these!
Kristine Nicole Alessandra
July 22, 2019These are so cute! I will make that sharpie butterfly first. My grandson is so amazed at the sight of butterflies. I am sure he will like this!
Valerie
July 21, 2019All of these crafts are really cute. The fish bowl craft and the coffee filter butterflies would be the ones I’d like to see first.
Agnes Dela Cruz
July 21, 2019Crafting makes the imagination run wild, so fun! I remember my daughter collects everything from old buttons to glitter paper for her crafting needs.
Ronnie
July 21, 2019These are all adorable and super creative! My kids will love them and I’m excited to introduce them at our arts & crafts time.
Rena
July 21, 2019It’s so hard to keep the little ones busy this time of year, but these will be a great addition to our day time routine.
Lavern Moore
July 21, 2019I really like the flamingo handprints. I would love to work on this with some kiddies.
Brianna Steele
July 21, 2019I love all of these ideas!! Definitely going to try some of these with my kiddos!!
Terri Steffes
July 21, 2019The flamingo handprint! I love this! I don’t have grandkids yet, but when I do, I am going to do the flaming handprint with them! Adorable.
Emman Damian
July 21, 2019We used to make Cardboard Tube Rainbow Blowers as kids! I hope I can teach this to my niece and nephews! It will be a very engaging activity for them!
Lori Bosworth
July 20, 2019I love the coffee filter butterflies! They looks so colourful and also pretty easy for kids to make!