These quick and easy summer kids crafts can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! No special tools or skills are required, so ANYONE can make these cute summer crafts for kids! Great fun for the whole family!
Skill Level:Beginner – All of these easy summer kids crafts are perfect for beginners! No previous crafting experience required!
Happiness is Homemade readers love our post “50+ Quick & Easy Kids Crafts That Anyone Can Make!” and have been requesting more collections of quick and easy kids craft ideas. Today, we’re answering that call with a new collection of 35+ Quick and Easy Summer Crafts for Kids!
Are you ready for some crafty summer fun with your favorite kids? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver, there’s something awesome and engaging for you and your little ones to do!
Transform everyday items and basic supplies into creative masterpieces and colorful art projects! These fun kids craft ideas provide the perfect opportunity for little hands to make something special!
The list below contains an assortment of basic craft supplies and materials that can be used to create many of the different kids craft projects in this collection!
Basic Kids Crafting Supplies
Crayons
Markers
Colored Pencils
Washable Paint
Construction Paper
Tape
Glitter
Glue Sticks or Glue
Pipe Cleaners
Popsicle Sticks
Toilet Paper Rolls
Paper Plates
Coffee Filters
Yarn & Ribbon
Stickers
Beads & Buttons
Tissue Paper
Pom Poms
Easy Summer Crafts for Kids
35+ Quick & Easy Summer Kids Crafts That Anyone Can Make!
These awesome summer-themed crafts don’t require any special tools or skills, so they’re great for parents and caregivers who don’t consider themselves “crafty.” Everyone can get creative with these simple ideas!
Milk Carton Birdhouses and Bird Feeders
Recycled milk carton birdhouses and bird feeders are a fun quick and easy kids craft that anyone can make! Perfect for kids of all ages!
Microwave Puffy Paint is a TON of fun! Simply squeeze the easy 4-ingredient paint onto your paper and microwave your artwork for a few seconds to watch the paint puff up and grow right before your eyes! A fantastic way to combine art + science!
Sidewalk chalk painting is always a great idea on a summer day! Learn how to make homemade sidewalk chalk paint and keep your children entertained all day long!
Bubble Painting is a fun way to create art with your children! Easily craft your artwork into notecards, bookmarks, and more for fun homemade gift ideas!
These cardboard tube rainbow blowers are a wonderful way to recycle them into something colorful and fun! Kids will love to huff and puff down their rainbow blowers and see all the colorful streamers blow and billow about.
Bird Seed Ornaments are a fun easy kids craft that your feathered friends will also enjoy! If you like this idea, be sure to check out our Pinecone Bird Feeders as well!
What better way to survive the summer heat than WATER! These Sponge Water Bombs are a summer favorite – easy to make and SO much fun to use on hot summer days!
Rock painting is a classic kids' craft and a beloved favorite. Let your preschoolers, kindergartners, or elementary children paint bright designs on rocks, then give them away as gifts or use them to decorate your garden!
This butterfly windsock is easy to make, and you only need a few basic craft supplies. Hang it up under a covered porch to see how the streamers dance around in the breeze!
This fantastic fan is not only perfect for staying cool during the hot summer months, but it's also a great craft project that kids will absolutely love!
Make a Beach Themed Monogram with shells and sand from your beach vacation (if you haven't been to the beach recently, they often carry sand and seashells at the dollar store as well!)!
Quick & easy popsicle stick boxes and containers are a fun and simple kids craft that anyone can make! Use them for storing items, as a desk organizer, or even an easy DIY vase!
Turn ordinary paper plates into a fun frisbee! This paper plate frisbee craft is great for ALL ages and is definitely one of our favorite summer activities!
Made from a few simple supplies, this summer craft is really easy to make! DIY wind chimes are such a beautiful decoration for your porch, patio, or gazebo.
Heidi Kundin has captivated the hearts of millions with her colorful and inspiring approach to crafting, celebrations, and family fun. With over 15 years of experience, Happiness is Homemade has become a must-visit destination for those seeking quick and easy creative ideas and last-minute solutions. Heidi’s warm personality shines through her posts, inviting readers to join her on a creative journey that’s fun, rewarding, and achievable. Heidi is also the author of Homemade Bath Bombs & More and DIY Tie-Dye.
