Summer Crafts for Kids
Celebrate the arrival of summer with some of our summer crafts
for kids! All our ideas are adaptable for all ages of kids, and most are quick
and easy to make with materials you will already have.

Dazzle your friends with this buzzing bumblebee pencil topper!
Bumblebee pencil topper
NEW!

This cute ladybug pencil topper will encourage the most reluctant writers to
hold their pencils!
Ladybug pencil topper
NEW!

Summer collage
NEW!
Get your paints and crafty bits and pieces out for a summer collage session -
fun for kids of all ages and great for mixed age-groups, too.

Vacation Ted
NEW!
Don't forget to get your favourite soft toy ready to take on vacation with you!

Sun handprint craft
NEW!
Bring a little sunshine into your life with this super sun handprint craft!

Sandcastle collage
NEW!
Bring home some supplies from your next visit to the beach and create this
gorgeous sandcastle collage picture to remind you of your outing!

Strawberry necklace
NEW!
Our Strawberry Necklace is an original summer craft for kids to make - with the
added benefit that they can wear it proudly!

Strawberry pincushion
NEW!
Our strawberry pincushion is a cute - and useful - summer craft for kids to
make! And of course it is good sewing practice, too, although even beginners
will be able to manage the simple running stitch required.

Butterfly wings NEW!
These butterfly wings are an easy kids craft for the summer or anytime you are
studying butterflies - and they are fun to wear, too!

Summer Spiral NEW!
This Summer Spiral looks pretty dangling in the breeze and sparkling in the
sunlight. It's a very pretty craft for kids to try in the summer - our photo
doesn't do it justice!

Window Pictures NEW!
Brighten up the view with one of these laminated window pictures - so pretty
when the sun shines through!

Campfire craft NEW!
Our campfire craft is a fun way to celebrate summer with your children - and it
has the advantage that it is completely safe for kids of all ages and can be
brought indoors if it rains!

We have some great painting projects for you to try out with your kids, some of
which are perfect for an outdoor painting session in the summer sunshine!
Painting projects

Strawberry mobile

Handprint strawberry
Here's an original handprint craft idea for the summer!

Make a flotilla of boats and hold a boat race in the paddling pool!
Hold A Boat Race

This garden plaque makes a great summer craft and will be treasured for years to come.
Garden Plaque

This mask can be adapted in many ways.
Flower face mask

Make an indoor garden
Children can use all their creativity making an indoor miniature garden using up
bits and pieces from the junk box.

The next time you head to the beach, comb the shores for supplies for some
creative beach sculptures!
Beach sculptures

Chinese Fan
Decorate and make a pretty, authentic Chinese pleated fan - perfect
for a hot summer's day!

Tissue Paper Butterfly

Summer Handprint Craft Ideas

Design Your Own Flip Flops
Craft
This has proved one of our most popular crafts! Perfect on your
own or as a group activity - perhaps for a summer party, or a long rainy
afternoon with friends - it has the added benefit of using up your scraps of
paper, wrapping paper, card and ribbon! Younger children will enjoy the same
craft using craft foam, card and pipe cleaners.

Make this cute little ladybug out of an old bottle top!
Butterfly Coloring Craft
Make a mobile or decorate your window when you have colored in
these lovely butterflies.
Printable butterfly mobile
This beautiful butterfly mobile is particularly special if made using printer
acetate, but effective with card too. Older kids can get creative with beads and
sequins for an even more glamorous effect.
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