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Watermelon Mason Jar Vase

Turn a mason jar into a watermelon-themed vase. It makes the perfect summer centerpiece.

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Fruit Shaped Duct Tape Purse

Apple and Watermelon Duct Tape Purses

Tweens and teens will have fun turning duct tape into purses that look like fruit! Follow the step-by-step instructions to […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Melon Boats

Melon Boats

Celebrate summer by combining a perfectly ripe melon with your favorite Jell-O flavor. These pleasing fruit bites are easy to […]

Front Door Welcome Sign

Make a pretty welcome sign for yourself or as a gift. It’s a wonderful way to personalize your front entrance […]

sandpaper starfish

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Fun Paper Sun

Celebrate summer with this happy sun craft. The bright colors and big smile are sure to brighten your day. 

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Making your own bubble wands is really easy and so much fun! Experiment with different shapes and decorate the handles […]

Tie Dye T-Shirt

Tie dye is a fun and easy way to make a one-of-a-kind garment. It’s such a fun activity to do […]

Beachy Starfish

Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Yard Dominoes

Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]

Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish

Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish

Bring the fun and sun of the beach into the kitchen! Use a beach toy to mold peanut butter fudge […]

handprint campfire craft for kids

Handprint Campfire

This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]

Four Seasons Felt Board Craft

Four Seasons Felt Board Craft

This felt board is a great way for kids to learn about the changing of the seasons. Use it any […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Thumbprint Ladybugs Create a field of colorful thumbprint ladybugs under a blue sky. This project is easy and lots of […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Ladybug Fabric Scrap Magnets

Ladybug Fabric Scrap Magnets

These colorful little ladybug magnets are so cute! They make great gifts and are perfect for using up all those […]

Sunflower Pillow

No-Sew Sunflower Pillow

Sunflower Pillow This cute little sunflower pillow is so easy to make. Display it on a bed or couch, or […]

Paper Corn

Paper Corn

This corn craft is fun and easy enough for the youngest of crafters. Perfect for summer or fall when you’re […]

Chalk Pastel Sunflowers

Create gorgeous sunflowers inspired by the artwork of Van Gogh. Even young artists can use the technique to make something […]

Tropical Paper Flowers

Tropical Paper Flowers

Use vivid colors to create this bouquet of beautiful tropical flowers. They make wonderful decorations for a luau or other […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

DIY Crab T-Shirt

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

Personalized Floppy Beach Hat

Protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays this summer season with this trendy personalized beach hat with flock. Once […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Watermelon Grill

It only takes a few steps to turn a fresh watermelon into a grill that doubles as a serving vessel. […]

Shark Party

Shark Party

Throw a fun shark-themed party for a summer birthday or just for fun! There are ideas for recipes, favors, decorations […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids.

Friendship Bracelets

See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower Turn a paper plate into a pretty sunflower! This easy craft is perfect for summer or fall. […]

Colorful Cardboard Tube Flowers

This fun craft starts as empty cardboard tubes and ends up as a colorful bouquet of flowers! It’s a great […]

Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots

Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots

These cute strawberry-inspired pots are simple to make with just a little bit of paint. Fill them with strawberry plants, […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cones

Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]

Snow Cone Kendama

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

Use printable templates and some LifeSaver candies to make a special thank you gift. It also makes a cute favor […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Decorate a walking stick and take it with you on fun hikes in the woods or on the nature trails. […]

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Printable Summer Bucket List Jar

This summer, keep track of all of your adventures and pick a new one to do each day! This printable […]

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Ice Cube Boats

Ice Cube Boats

The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Beach-Themed Snack

Beach-Themed Snack

This beach-themed snack cup is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat. It’s a fun treat for […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

Paper Plate Frisbees

Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids. This is a fun activity to do together during the summer or […]

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