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25 Summer Crafts For Kids

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I don’t know about you guys, but the weather is warming up, and I’m thinking about summer and summer crafts to do with my kids.

My kids are always talking about how bored they are, which makes me all panicky about keeping them entertained, so I thought I’d round up some summer crafts for kids to keep all our little ones busy. 

But, before you check out these summer activities for kids, make sure to check out my Free screen time printable checklist to keep your kids for begging for screen time.

Or, check out my viral post of 50 Summer Boredom busters for kids. You are bound to find SOMETHING on that list that will keep your kids happy.

Or if you’ve got a kid that loves STEM, I have a STEM activities list you’ll love.

But the reason you’re really here? Summer crafts! Here are 25 ideas your kids will love: 

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These ideas can be easily adapted for kids of all ages, and most are easy to make with just supplies from around your home! The cool thing about this list is I think my big kid will love making some of this stuff with her little brothers, and that’s the best kind of craft if you ask me!

Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones

Fish in a Bag Slime

Felt Popsicle Craft

Colorful Jellyfish Craft

Paper Plate Turtle

DIY Fruit Fan

Button Snail Craft

Paper Plate Rainbow Fish

Giant Paper Windmill Craft

Mason Jar Aquarium

Egg Carton Flowers

DIY Marshmallow Shooters

DIY Caterpillar Craft

Popsicle Stick Tent Craft

Paper Plate Flower Craft

Paper Plate Sunflower Craft

Watermelon Suncatchers

Melted Crayon Shells

Tropical Fish Paper Plate Craft

Cupcake Liner Octopus

Puffer Fish Craft

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

Ocean in an Egg Carton

Paper Plate Seashells

Firefly Suncatcher

Which one of these summer kids crafts are you going to try? They’re all so cute, and summer sometimes seems SO long, I can’t wait to try them all!

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For more summer ideas, check out these yummy frozen drinks for summer perfect for kids

and

Check out this fun idea for giving your kids a more unplugged type of summer!


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  1. DIY Glow Stick Lanterns For Kids - Perfection Pending says:
    July 18, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    […] And glow sticks. So, I figured this fun little idea for glow stick lanterns would be a perfect summer “craft” for the kids to put together. After all, it’s something they can make themselves, and something they will […]

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  2. 50 Summer Boredom Busters for Kids - Perfection Pending says:
    January 30, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    […] panicky. What are my kids going to do all day, everyday? So, I’m always looking for some summer boredom buster ideas to keep them busy. And, make it possible for me to work from home […]

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