If you’re looking for some kids’ summer crafts, you have come to the right place. We’ve got lots of fun ideas for you here that we think your kids will enjoy.
Many of these can be made with simple craft materials that could be purchased at a dollar store, making them inexpensive projects. If your kids are looking for something fun to do this summer, pull out this list and start picking out your favorite crafts.
Kids’ Summer Crafts
DIY STARFISH CANVASES From A Little Craft In Your Day
This is a simple project made from inexpensive canvases, paint, and objects to glue on. We used beach themed items but you could use whatever you want.
POPSICLE TISSUE PAPER CRAFT From Made With Happy
PAPER PLATE SWIMMING JELLYFISH FromI Heart Crafty Things
This little swimming jellyfish is positively adorable. Made with items you might even already have on hand in your home!
OCEAN FRIENDS CRAFT STICKS From The Keeper Of The Cheerios
PIPE CLEANER BUTTERFLY RINGS From One Little Project
PAPER UMBRELLAS CRAFT From Easy Peasy And Fun
We are smitten with these paper umbrellas. Grab your supplies at your local dollar store or from your kids’ craft bin – you DO have a bin of supplies on hand for just such occasions, don’t you?
COFFEE FILTER BUTTERFLIES From Organized Island
EASY POP-UP RAINBOW CARD From Red Ted Art
PAPER CHAIN JELLYFISH CRAFT From Crafts By Ria
HANDPRINT FISH PUPPETS From Glued To My Crafts Blog
Look at these super cute fish puppets. Kids can trace their hands to make them and decorate them any way they’d like.
SUMMER PAPER WINDMILL From Easy Crafts For Kids
COFFEE FILTER WATERCOLOR FISH CRAFT From Our Kid Things
PIPE CLEANER MERMAID DOLLS From Hello Wonderful
How cute are these little mermaid dolls? They are just packed with personality and sure to make kids smile.
PAPER PLATE FROG CRAFT From Our Kid Things
FISH WINDSOCKS From I Heart Crafty Things
PAPER PLATE BEACH CAMPER From Glued To My Crafts Blog
PAPER PLATE OCTOPUS From Simple Everyday Mom
It’s just amazing all of the things you can make from a simple paper plate. This little octopus is a really fun one!
PAPER PLATE GRILL CRAFT From Glued To My Crafts Blog
TOILET PAPER ROLL FISH CRAFT From Kid-Friendly Things To Do
PAPER PLATE HOT AIR BALLOON CRAFT From Our Kid Things
Here’s another paper plate craft that we think is positively charming.
POM POM CATERPILLAR CRAFT From Mommy Made That
TURTLE CRAFT From Fireflies And Mud Pies
PAPER PLATE SUN AND RAINBOW CRAFT From Easy Peasy And Fun
How about making a sun and rainbow from a paper plate? This will brighten up any room.
CARDBOARD TUBE RAINBOW BLOWERS From Kids Craft Room
PAPER PLATE TROPICAL FISH From Crafts By Amanda
PAPER PLATE BEE CRAFT From Non Toy Gifts
These paper plate bees are a great way to spend an afternoon crafting. A perfect followup to seeing a bee in the backyard or reading a book about them.
SPINNING 3D HOT AIR BALLOON From Crafty Morning
DIY FRUIT FANS From The Idea Room
These little fans! Oh my goodness, they are just adorable. We can’t wait to make every fruit we can possibly think of.
