If you’re struggling to find fun crafts to do with the kids or grandkids check out this list of 30 great craft ideas that are easy to do with kids!
- Decorate flip-flops with colorful ribbons and beads.
- Make sun catchers using clear plastic plates and colorful tissue paper.
- Create a DIY bubble wand using pipe cleaners and make your own bubble solution.
- Paint rocks with vibrant colors and use them to create a rock garden.
- Construct a kite using paper, string, and dowels.
- Design and decorate your own sunglasses using markers and stickers.
- Make paper fans using craft sticks and decorative paper.
- Create a watercolor ice pop painting using bright watercolor paints.
- Make a nature-inspired collage using leaves, flowers, and twigs.
- Create a seashell picture frame by gluing seashells onto a plain frame.
- Design and decorate a mini beach scene in a jar using sand, shells, and miniature figurines.
- Make colorful paper plate butterflies by folding and painting paper plates.
- Create a DIY bird feeder using a pinecone, peanut butter, and birdseed.
- Make a sunflower craft using paper plates and yellow construction paper petals.
- Create paper tube binoculars by decorating and attaching two toilet paper rolls.
- Paint a summer-themed canvas using acrylic paints and foam brushes.
- Make a fruit-inspired necklace using colorful beads and fruit-shaped charms.
- Create a paper plate watermelon slice by painting a paper plate and adding black paper seeds.
- Make a DIY wind chime using seashells, beads, and string.
- Design and decorate your own beach tote bag using fabric markers or fabric paint.
- Create paper plate tropical fish by painting paper plates and adding colorful paper fins.
- Make a paper bag jellyfish craft by decorating a paper bag and adding paper tentacles.
- Construct a mini sailboat using cork, toothpicks, and paper sails.
- Make a popsicle stick flower pot by gluing popsicle sticks together and painting them.
- Create a sunflower handprint craft by painting a child’s hand and making handprint petals.
- Make a DIY watermelon stress ball using a balloon and rice.
- Design and decorate your own summer-themed bookmarks using cardstock and markers.
- Create a seashell mosaic by gluing small seashells onto a wooden board or canvas.
- Make a paper plate sun craft by painting a paper plate yellow and adding paper sun rays.
- Create a sand art bottle by layering colored sand in a clear bottle or jar.
These crafts are quick, fun, and perfect for keeping kids entertained during the summer months!