Summer Crafts for Kids: 50 Quick & Easy Ideas!

Learn how to make washer necklaces using this simple tutorial! It's a perfect craft for kids, especially for tweens - plus it's inexpensive.

Learn how to make DIY picture magnets using photos you'll print yourself! This is an easy and inexpensive gift to make, and kids will love customizing the faces.

Did you know you can color salt? Sand can be expensive to buy so we used salt to make these colorful salt jars that look like sand jars. It’s easy to make and the results are amazing!

Use liquid watercolors or food coloring to make this unique dip dyed kids wall art project. Kids will have so much fun and the results are stunning!

Learn how to make stickers at home with origami paper and Mod Podge! It's really easy to do and fun for kids, and adults will love it too.

One of my all time favorite summer crafts is tie-dying, which is always a big hit with the kids. Learn how to make three different projects - towels, t-shirts, and a garland.

Making playdoh slime is SO fun! You can make this easy slime recipe with Play-Doh. It will keep the littles busy for hours. You’re going to love this activity!

This tissue paper frame is perfect for whipping up quickly and adding color to your home. Kids will love playing with the colorful tissue paper pieces.

Make your own spin painter by using a household item as a spin painter! This DIY spin art machine is so fun for kids to do – it’s budget friendly and easy to set up.

If you love confetti crafts, try this easy monogram letter art! This technique can be used with a variety of letters, numbers, and shapes. Kids can hang in their bedrooms.

Succulents and cacti are all the rage right now, so try this cute toothpick craft with kids. Make a cool cactus that requires no water!

If you like egg carton crafts, try this canvas project with your kids. You'll have just as much fun as they do!

Alcohol ink jewelry dishes are easy to create and make beautiful handmade gifts. Kids can make them look like flowers, but there are so many options when working with these beautiful inks.

This easy birdhouse craft is such a great craft for kids. They will keep your children occupied this summer – and the colorful buttons are so fun!

This three-ingredient sidewalk chalk paint is a blast for kids! Learn how to make it – you probably have everything on hand. This sidewalk paint is such a fun summer activity.

Learn how to paint rocks with this simple tutorial. You probably have all of the supplies needed on hand already! Fun to leave around the neighborhood for others to find and enjoy.

Learn how to make the cutest rainbow magnets with simple shapes and Mod Podge! These are perfect for kids and beginning crafters.

Learn how to make a dollhouse out of cardboard! It's really easy, inexpensive, and you can decorate it with Mod Podge.

Use this screen printing method for DIY t shirt printing and more! Silkscreen your favorite design - all you need is an embroidery hoop, Mod Podge, and a sheer curtain.

Learn how to make flower pens using a fun craft material – duct tape! These DIY flower pens are easy enough for kids or adults. SO fun!

Once you get back from your summer beach vacation, use acrylic paint and a simple process to dye your shells. This is a fun idea for the kids - use the shells in other crafts after dyeing.

Are you excited about washi, but not about the prices? Make your own washi tape with this simple tutorial – you can pick any pattern you like!

Learn how to make a DIY backpack charm using Duck Tape! This is a fun and easy crafts for kids.

What should you do with an old Altoids tin? Turn it into storage! Learn how to do it with Mod Podge using this tutorial.

Use Mod Podge to make your own DIY window clings on a budget - these gel window clings are so easy, and a great kids' craft!

Learn how to make unique DIY play dough with only three ingredients – this version glows in the dark and is so inexpensive to make! Kids will love it.

This newspaper craft for kids is amazingly simple to make and is great for kids of all ages. Plus, it only requires a few supplies to make so you probably already have everything you need on hand for the activity.

A DIY carnival ticket bowl is so easy to make! Mod Podge causes it to keep its shape and harden into a usable bowl – great for storing goodies or room decor.

Learn how to make DIY stained glass using this simple recipe of paint and Mod Podge! It's so easy, even a kid can do it.

Painting pasta is an easy and quick way to create jewelry with kids! What other animals can you make with this unique idea?

Learn how to make custom pencils with pretty paper and Mod Podge! These paper wrapped pencils are a really easy craft.

These adorable pretend play ice cream cones are so much fun for kids to make for summer crafts. They won’t melt for countless hours of imaginative play!

Learn how to make kids artwork gifts with these wooden coasters! These kids art coasters are REALLY easy to make and are so cute.

Grab some craft sticks and make a summer bird feeder - kids will love watching to see what feathered friends come and visit. Get rainbow sticks or paint plain ones any color you like.

These glittery DIY bookmarks are made out of a very unexpected material – bow tie pasta! Learn how to make this unique craft project here.

Learn how to make DIY magnets with bottle caps! You probably have the supplies in your home already. Easy for both kids and adults.

Get your littles painting AND get them outside at the same time! Squirt gun painting for kids is about as fun as it gets. Try a wide variety of colors!

This insect identification chart is such an easy kids craft. It allows your children (and you!) to learn about the bugs in your environment!

Learn how to make a photo frame with ice cream sticks! This is such an easy craft for kids or adults and uses washi tape.

Try this no-sew tote decorating – just use your favorite fabrics and Mod Podge to make appliqué patches! Learn how to make it your own.

Here’s a fun snake craft that kids of all ages will enjoy! Make snakes from salt dough, and then paint them. Kids can pattern them after real snakes, or they can just paint them fun colors.

These rock cacti are the perfect summer craft. It gets kids outdoors to find the perfect rocks and they can be as creative as they like! Cactus come in all shapes and sizes, so have fun.

Instead of purchasing stamps at the store, save a couple of bucks and make your own from wine corks. It’s VERY easy and so inexpensive to make.

Learn how to make this DIY tablet case using a dollar store find! It's easy to do with Mod Podge.

This travel DIY checkers game is so easy to make with Duck Tape! You probably already have the supplies in your home. Kids will love it!

This quick and easy Sharpie tie dye tutorial will show you how to tie dye a shirt with Sharpie markers. Such a fun activity to make with kids and the best part is watching the ink bleed and transform into so many neat designs!

Learn how to make a puzzle from a picture! This is such an inexpensive method. A custom photo puzzle makes a great gift and it’s SO easy!

I used to love making easy friendship bracelets when I was young – it was great to make these at summer camp and give to my new friends, and also during those loooong summer afternoons.  

Want to try Mod Podge with kids? Start with a box to store knick knacks and toys! This easy kids craft is fun for children and parents alike.

These valentine window clings are so easy – all you need is colorful acrylic paint and Mod Podge to make this fun glass clings for kids!