Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Children's Garden Stepping Stone DIY

Summer is the perfect time for kids to try their hand at making
garden stepping stones. We Bloom Here shares a tutorial
that shows just how easy it is so be sure to check it out.

07/27/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Family, Garden, Gifts to Make, Group, Outside, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Summer Sun Prints

Purple Twig shares how they made these sun prints featuring
natural items such as flowers, leaves, and twigs. I love how
they are mounted on boards with string attached so they
are ready to be displayed at home.

07/27/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Homeschooling, Mother's Day Crafts, Photography, Printmaking, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Bead and Braid Friendship Bracelet DIY

Are you looking for a classic summer craft to do with the kids?
Visit Cakies for the tutorial on how to make these kid friendly
bead and braided friendship bracelet.

07/07/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Bead Crafts, Family, Group, Summer Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Squirt Gun Painting

Fireflies and Mudpies shares this perfect summer art idea - squirt
gun painting! Save it for a hot day when the kids are getting bored
or paint with only red and blue for a 4th of July activity.

06/16/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Art, Family, Group, Outside, Paint, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Design Improvised shares a post about putting together a
summer picnic for kids that has a lot of great ideas. One of
my favorites is this string-a-treat necklace that kids will love
making as much as they'll love eating. Keep this in mind
for car trips and party activities too.

06/09/2015 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Edibles, Family, Group, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts, Travel Activities, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Clay Vase Necklace Craft

I love these so much I might just make one for myself!
These sweet clay vase necklaces can be made and enjoyed by
all ages and are perfect for slipping in flowers from a nature
walk. Get the tutorial details at hello, Wonderful.

06/09/2015 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Clay Crafts, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Nature Crafts, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Vacation Mobile Craft For Kids

Here's a wonderful way to record your summer vacation
memories by making them into a mobile. Sweet drawings
of favorite memories make this a keepsake that will be
around much longer than some store-bought souvenir.
Details are at Classic Play.

08/04/2014 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Creating Keepsakes, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Mobiles, Garland, Bunting & Wreaths, Summer Crafts, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

10 Messy Paint Ideas Perfect To Do Outside In The Summer!

paint filled eggs
via Growing A Jeweled Rose

Summer is a great time to do those messy arts
and crafts outside where the clean up is easy
and half the fun! Get started with one
of these fun ideas today!

painting with ice - giant process art
via Two-Daloo

painting a sheet outside on the grass
via The Pleasantest Thing

painting with trucks (any wheeled object would be fun!)
via Learn~Play~Imagine

powdered paint and a water-filled spray bottle painting activity
via Familylicious

evolving process art
via Meri Cherry

painting on glass (Tip-add dishsoap to the paint for easy cleaning!)
via Mess For Less

balloon pop painting
via Growing A Jeweled Rose

painting with water balloons
via Lasso The Moon

squirt gun painting
via Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational

07/21/2014 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Experiential, Family, Group, Outside, Paint, Summer Crafts, Themes | Permalink | Comments (0)

Colors In Nature Activity

Fakin' It shares a lovely way to spend some quiet time
outdoors by exploring the colors of nature and it's easy too!

07/07/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Camping, Experiential, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Nature Crafts, Outside, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Chalk Rocks Tutorial

Dabble Babble Do posts a tutorial on how to make these
amazing chalk rocks. They'd be lots of fun to use but I
think they're pretty just to look at too!

06/25/2014 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crafts, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Drawing & Illustration, Family, Group, Outside, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Friendship Bracelet Tutorial & Free Template to Print

It's summer time and that means it's friendship bracelet time!
Dabbles & Babbles shares how to make one easily using a
cardboard circle template that you can print out.

06/25/2014 in 12+ years old, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Summer Crafts, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (2)

Easy Popsicle Stick Bracelet Tutorial

popsicle stick bracelets easy craft for kids

Check out this great tutorial for popsicle stick bracelets at
MollyMoo! I love the different variations using string,
washi tape, and paint and the bead detail too.

09/11/2013 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Inside, Party Ideas, Summer Crafts, Wearables, Wood Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)