Summer Craft Ideas
/Looking for fun summer crafts to keep everyone busy? Discover 20+ Cute Summer Craft Ideas, including friendship bracelets, printable colouring pages, DIY accessories, garden games, and easy kids' activities. Perfect for summer holidays, rainy days, camps, classrooms, and family craft time!
Cute Summer Crafts to Make All Season Long.
Sunshine, school holidays, and long lazy afternoons are the perfect excuse to get creative! Whether you're looking for easy activities to keep the kids entertained, fun DIY projects for a rainy day, or colourful crafts to brighten up your summer, this collection has something for everyone.
From adorable paper crafts and printable colouring pages to beach-inspired projects, friendship bracelets, and DIY accessories, these summer craft ideas are simple, affordable, and packed with seasonal fun.
So grab your scissors and glue, it's time to make something amazing!
Origami Popsicles
These Easy Origami Popsicles are super easy to fold, totally beginner-friendly and perfect for a fun summer paper craft with the kids. Ideal for summer party decorations, garlands, gift toppers and more.
Free Printable Summer Bookmarks
Add a splash of colour to your summer reading with these Printable Summer Bookmarks! Perfect for both kids and adults, these bookmarks are a fun way to celebrate the season.
Build a Sandcastle Printable
Bring beach day fun indoors with this adorable Build a Sandcastle printable craft!
Free Printable Summer Handprint Crafts
Get ready for some Summer crafting fun! Try these Printable Summer Handprint Crafts! It's a fun way to celebrate summer and makes a perfect gift for grandparents or friends.
How To Make Origami Shells
Looking for a cute and calming summer craft? Try these Easy Origami Shells! They’re easy, fun, and perfect for kids or grown-up crafters alike.
Free Printable Summer Colouring Postcards
Add a splash of colour to your summer greetings with these Printable Summer Postcards. Ideal for kids and adults alike, these postcards are perfect for sending happy mail or as a creative summer camp activity.
Build an Ice Cream Printable
This cut-and-paste activity is perfect for kids to get creative while practising fine motor skills, colouring, and following simple instructions.
How To Make Origami Ice Creams
Cool off with this sweet summer craft! Learn how to fold an Easy Origami Ice Cream Cone. Perfect for kids, beginners and anyone craving a fun paper project.
How To Make Origami Water Bombs
Learn how to make an Easy Origami Water Bomb with just a single piece of paper and a few simple folds. They're a quick and fun activity to do with the kids this summer.
How To Make Origami Pinwheels
Create cheerful Origami Paper Pinwheels in just minutes! Great for kids’ crafts, party decorations or summer fun.
Free Printable Beach Colouring Pages For Summer
Get ready for Summer with these Printable Beach Colouring Pages! Featuring palm trees, beautiful beach scenes and more! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these free colouring pages are a fantastic way to celebrate the sunny summer months.
Origami Popcorn Cups
All you need to make an adorable DIY snack cup is a single sheet of paper and this simple step-by-step tutorial. You’ll be folding your own paper cup origami in no time.
Free Printable S'mores Treat Bag Topper
These S'mores Treat Bags are the cutest 5-minute gift idea for friends, neighbours, teachers, or party favours! Fill a sandwich bag with graham crackers, a Hershey's bar, and jumbo marshmallows, then top with a free printable bag topper.
Paper Squishy
Have fun making a super kawaii paper squishy! These DIY squishies are soooo cute and really easy to make. And you only need a few simple craft supplies and one of our FREE paper squishy templates!
How to Sew a Vinyl Bucket Bag
Clear bags are a big trend right now, and this pink vinyl was just calling my name. Whether or not you want to use the same type of fabric, you can still follow this tutorial for how to make a vinyl bucket bag that’s perfect for all your summer adventures.
How to Make Bag Charms with Beads
Add a pop of colour to your favourite bag with these fun DIY beaded bag charms. Using colourful beads and cute charms, they're quick to make and are the perfect accessory for backpacks, handbags, keyrings, or gifts.
Happy Daisy Crochet Glasses Pouch
Keep your favorite sunnies safe in this cute floral crochet glasses pouch. The Happy Daisy Pouch is a free crochet pattern that is simple and quick to make.
DIY Shibori Patchwork Picnic Blanket / Beach Towel
Turn leftover fabric scraps or hand-dyed shibori pieces into a beautiful patchwork picnic blanket that's perfect for sunny days outdoors. This simple sewing project is a creative way to upcycle textiles while making a one-of-a-kind blanket for picnics, beach trips, or relaxing in the garden.
DIY Cornhole Game
Get this DIY cornhole tutorial for both regulation boards and a kid-sized game so that the whole family can enjoy playing this summer.
Cardboard Loom Bracelet
It’s SO FUN to make a cardboard loom bracelet! This round friendship bracelet is also really easy to make, and all you need is a scrap piece of cardboard and some embroidery floss.
Clear Vinyl Trinket Tote Bag Sewing Pattern
This multifunctional bag has quilted “windows” on each side that are perfect for displaying whatever your heart desires. We’re picturing buttons, labels, and scraps of the “good fabric.”
DIY Flower Pounding on Fabric
Flower pounding has become super popular in the past few years and there’s a reason–it’s fun and takes advantage of all the beautiful summer blooms.
How to Make a Sewn Beach Bag
Sew your own stylish beach bag with this easy tutorial that's perfect for carrying towels, sunscreen, snacks, and all your seaside essentials. With its roomy design and sturdy handles, this DIY market tote is a practical project you'll use all summer long.
Flamingo DIY Ring Toss Game
This fun Flamingo DIY Ring Toss Game is an entertaining hit for kids and adults and even for those without a yard. This project is budget-friendly and uses readily available materials. And you can make this in no time.
Easy Graphic String Art How-to (+ string art template)
This easy graphic string art how-to has an ombre effect with different shades of embroidery thread.
Pressed Flower Resin Magnets
Collect and save your floral blooms to use year-round with these pretty pressed flower resin magnets!
DIY Fruit Slice Umbrellas
Turn a plain umbrella into a giant painted fruit slice—lemon, watermelon, or kiwi—with this easy tape-and-paint DIY. A fun, colourful summer craft that doubles as a statement accessory for pool days, parties, or photo props!
DIY Balloon Fruit
Create show-stopping party decor with these giant balloon fruits—cherries, pears, oranges, lemons, and grapes made entirely from twisted balloons!
DIY Embossed Stepping Stones
Curious how to make stepping stones? It’s so easy! These gorgeously embossed stepping stones are deceptively simple to make and create the prettiest paths!
DIY Summer Fruit Paper Rosettes
Learn how to turn simple paper rosettes into adorable summer fruits—pineapple, cherry, peach, and strawberry—with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
DIY Pin the Cherry on the Ice Cream Game
Whether you’re a kid or a grown up, you can appreciate how easy it is to make this DIY pin the cherry on the ice cream game for your next party. The key to this project is a corkboard, which you can pick up at your local office supply store.
DIY Striped Nautical Tote Bag
Add sparkle to summer style with this easy DIY striped nautical tote bag using a Cricut Explore and glitter iron-on vinyl!
Beach Cookies
These beach cookies are the cutest treat to make with kids for the summer! They also make an adorable treat for a summer BBQ.
