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beaded fruit earrings
The house built by Lars
Thanks to this adorable DIY, you can have your summer fruits and even wear them! This wearable craft takes inspiration from the season's vibrant fruits, creating tiny beaded jewelry reminiscent of apples, oranges, and pineapples.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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2
painted monstera leaf wreath
craft patches
Luscious, tropical monstera leaves are a symbol of summer, making them the perfect addition to your new warm-weather favorite wreath. To make this fun craft, simply spray paint monstera leaves in bright colors and hot glue them into a ribbon-wrapped wreath shape.
Get tutorials at The Craft Patch.
3
push pin travel map
That's nice
Take your summer travel worries away with an easy DIY pushpin travel map that records all the places you've been. First, paste the map of your choice (World or United States) on your corkboard. Then add pins to the map to mark your destination.
Get tutorials on Lovely Indeed.
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seashell decoration cone
improvise design
If your ideal summer resembles selling (or collecting) seashells on the beach, why not add these ocean-inspired decorative cones to your home? Made by gluing seashells onto a Styrofoam cone, it's the perfect way to put your coveted seashell collection to use.
Get tutorials at Design Improvised.
Five
pom pom ice cream cone
one little project
Commemorate a fun summer treat with a precious Pom Pom ice cream cone. All you need for this colorful craft is a few balls of yarn for the ice cream scoop, burlap and construction paper for the cone, and a red pom pom and cotton balls for the whipped cream and cherry on top.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
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6
watermelon soap
pumpkin and princess
These bright bar soaps are shaped like delicious summer fruits and look so delicious you could almost eat them! The colorful watermelon-shaped soaps are made with glycerin and goat milk soap and infused with a healthy dose of watermelon fragrance oil.
Get the tutorial on “Pumpkin and the Princess”.
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Coastal Wood Slice Coaster
amanda's crafts
These beautiful, beachy coasters are the perfect way to inject the essence of the ocean into your home. All you need for this coastal coaster is a round slice of wood and acrylic paint in nautical colors.
Get tutorials at Crafts by Amanda.
8
glitter luggage tags
average but inspiring
Gone are the days of guessing which suitcase is yours at baggage claim when you make these gorgeous glitter luggage tags. This handy craft is super easy to make using wooden tags, glitter or acrylic paint, vinyl or letter stickers, and book rings.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
9
beaded wind chime
Artistic Fasty Mama
Upgrade your porch decor with lightweight, sound-catching beaded wind chimes. A simple yet stunning craft, gorgeous glass beads are threaded through a wind chime tube and attached to a wooden slice base.
Get tutorials at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
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water gun picture
somewhat simple
This creative and colorful craft combines two fun summer activities: water gun warfare and painting to create an adorable and unique art project. Children use painter's tape to create their desired designs on the canvas and spray them with different colors using water guns filled with tempera paint.
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
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11
rainbow stacking game
Chirochic life
What better way to spice up the summer than with some lively games in the backyard? This DIY rainbow stacking game is as bright and fun as the summer sun.
Get the tutorial at “A Kailo Chic Life”.
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watermelon lip scrub
cultivated nest/sippy cup mom melissa mitchell.com
This hydrating summer fruit is typically enjoyed straight from the skin, but it also serves as an additive to great beauty products. Mix juicy watermelon flavor, coconut oil, and sugar to create a granular lip scrub that lasts all summer long.
Get the tutorial at A Cultivated Nest.
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13
pressed flower lanterns
one little project
Pressed flower lanterns convey the sparkle of fireflies and the natural beauty of beautiful flowers. All you need is Mod Podge, pressed flowers, and twine to decorate the glass jars. Press your own flowers (or buy them), fill a jar with tea lights, and you're done!
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
14
Pom Pom Macrame Hanging Planter
sarah harts
Macrame planters have a rustic, bohemian-chic feel that really makes you feel like summer. Add some bright, colorful pom poms to the mix for a summery feel. The pretty rainbow accents contrast beautifully with all the flowers and succulents.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
15
crepe paper flowers
Abi Kirsten Collection
Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can still enjoy the colorful flowers of summer with this fun crepe paper craft. Kids and adults alike will love crafting these colorful tropical flowers.
Get tutorials at Abbi Kirsten Collections.
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16
paper plate fishbowl
activities for kids
All you need to complete this cute craft is a blue paper plate, ocean stickers, cork tape, and other easily available craft items. Whether it's a beach themed party or just having fun, your kids will have a great time.
Get tutorials at Kid Friendly Things To Do.
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duck tape play tent
craft patches
How great is this DIY project? The best part: Your kids can use it all throughout the warmer months. All you need is plenty of duck tape and a few other hardware. Note: This requires a little drilling, but it's much easier than it looks.
Get tutorials at The Craft Patch.
18
ice cream cone craft
somewhat simple
With a few items from your local craft store like foam balls and paints, plus a few items you probably already have at home like cereal boxes, toothpicks, and construction paper, your kids can quickly create delicious DIY desserts. You can pretend to play with it. .
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
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glitter ocean slime jar
pumpkin and princess
Slime is loved by kids in any season, but when you add blue glitter and tiny sea creatures, it becomes the most ocean-fun summer activity.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin & A Princess.
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beach in a bottle
average but inspiring
Would you like to go to the beach on vacation this year? Collect a few trinkets during your stay and make a nice souvenir bottle. Sand, shells, small pieces of driftwood, etc. will help. Store everything in a small glass jar and you'll have lasting memories of your fun family vacation.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
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