Fun Summer Crafts

Try these Fun Summer Crafts to keep you occupied through the warmer summer months. These ideas can be great for summer days, family staycations and summer travels. Don’t know how to keep the kids entertained? Download a free printable, make a bee hotel or make a bubble blower. These are just a few summer craft ideas to keep them occupied in the garden or on your travels this summer. You can even take crafts away with you on holiday too! There is so much to craft with in the summer the choice is endless.

Fun summer crafts to keep you and the kids entertained this summer holiday

Decorate painted rocks

Why not try making and decorating painted rocks like Jenny at the Gingerbread house. It is relatively low-cost craft but you do need smooth rocks some paint or Posca pens. followed by some varnish. These are perfect for decorating your garden or gifting and hiding for someone to find. These are also great for travels!!

Giant Bubble Blower

Jenny at the Bear and fox has come up with this fabulous homemade giant bubble blower. Made easily from an old plastic bottle and just a few other bits found around the home. perfect to keep the kids entertained this summer.

Paper Plate Motor Skills Sun

Why not try your hand at making this Paper plate Sun which is a great idea from ”in the Playroom’ Opening and closing pegs is a great activity for preschoolers, as it gives the muscles in their fingers a great workout, helping to strengthen their fine motor skills. Its sunny and bright and can be popped in a bag to take on your travels.

Make a Journey Stick

Catherine at Growing Fmaily shows us how to make these journey sticks which is such an easy, fun outdoor craft to do with the kids. Perfect for Summer crafting and a great low-cost way to have some fun family time. These can be made anywhere on your travels and is a perfect memento of your travels.

Make a Bee hotel this summer

Why not try making a Bee hotel this summer. This fun summer craft is great if you are staying at home this summer or if you are lazing around a summer garden this year. Catherine at Growing family shows you how Bees play a crucial role in the way our planet functions.

Perler Bead Popsicles

Kids can use their perler beads to make super cute ice cream and popsicle designs, with these colorful perler bead patterns that are perfect for beginners and perfect for Summer Crafts too.

You can take this fun craft on Hoilday with you although you will need an iron. Grab the easy template design today from In the Playroom.

Get your kids reading this Summer

Have you signed up to the Summer Reading Challenge this year? For many children their learning can slide over the 6 week holiday, and taking part in the challenge encourages them to keep reading and learning. Jenny has made this great printable checklist to keep kids encouraged to read this summer.

Try some Fun Summer colouring in

Try some fun ABC Summer fun colouring in with Sarahs free printable over at ABC Colouring. Colour bright Flamingoes to your hearts content! Print them off and pop them in your bag for the kids travels.

Make your own Summer Door Wreath

This one is for the Mums ( but kids might like to help too! ) Make a beautiful Summer floral door wreath to adorn your home this Summer. Caro at the Listed home has created this stunning door wreath with all of the Summer feels. Go check out her Wreath Tutorial on how to make it.

Create a Summer scrapbook page.

Once you have created your memories and took photos why not scrapbook a page all about it. Try one of these themed Travel cut files from Like Love do to remember your day. Perfect for travel themed Summer photos.

Cut out a Pineapple

If you have a cutting machine you can try Sarahs cut file and cut out this cute pineapple to decorate with. Its great for cards, cutting and sticking and scrapbooking.