Beat The Heat With These Fun Summer Themed Craft Ideas

Don't let the summer heat outside get you down! These quick and easy summer themed kids craft tutorials can be made in the comfort of your AC'ed home. NO special skills or tools are required, so ANYONE can make these cute projects!

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Torn Paper S’mores Card Craft Idea for Kids

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Are you looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your kids? Then this Torn Paper S’mores Card is the perfect combination of creativity and fun! Simple materials, easy steps, and a great final product make it an ideal activity for kids of all ages! Whether it’s for National S’mores Day, a summer-themed […]

Paint Splat S’mores Craft Idea for Creative Kids

Are you looking for a fun, creative activity to keep the kids entertained this summer? Combine art and play in the perfect combination with today’s Paint Splat S’mores tutorial! This colorful crafting idea allows kids to explore their creative sides while enjoying the sweet, campfire-themed nostalgia of s’mores (without the sticky marshmallows). Whether you’re indoors […]

Fingerprint S’mores Craft Idea For Kids

Welcome to our fun and creative project: Fingerprint Painted S’mores. It’s the perfect craft activity that is sure to bring a smile to any kid’s face — and parents, teachers, and educators will love it too! S’mores Fingerprint Craft Idea For Kids Today’s thumbprint LOVE YOU s’more craft idea is super easy to make within […]

Fingerprint Firefly Card Craft Idea For Kids

What’s better than a card? A personalized one made by little hands, of course! Whether it’s for a birthday, thank you note, or simply to say “I miss you,” a homemade card can brighten someone’s day. And with summertime coming up super fast, now is the time to add some firefly flair to your crafty […]

Fork Painted Campfire Craft Idea

Get creative this summer by making some fun and unique artwork with your kids! Show them how to paint a campfire scene with forks to make awesome art that they can proudly hang up on the fridge all season long! Campfire Fork Painted Craft Idea For Kids An inexpensive plastic fork and our favorite Tulip […]

Cardboard Roll Lion Craft Idea For Kids

If you’ve been looking for a fun, creative craft to do with your kids that doesn’t require too much in the way of supplies, then look no further than this adorable cardboard roll lion craft idea from us! Your little ones will feel like kings and queens as they transform everyday household items into their […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Sunflower Craft Idea

Looking for a cheerful activity to brighten up a rainy afternoon or add some sunshine to your classroom? We have exactly what you need. Crafting gives children a wonderful outlet to express themselves while learning new skills. Specifically, this tissue paper sunflower craft works wonders for developing fine motor skills. Tearing, scrunching, and pasting paper […]

Cupcake Liner Coral Reel Craft Idea For Kids

Ready to dive under the sea without leaving your kitchen table? This ocean-themed craft is one of our favorites here at Glued To My Crafts, and it’s about to become one of yours too! We’re combining a sweet little handprint fish with a bubbly coral reef made from cupcake liners and crepe paper. The best […]

Paper Plate Watermelon Butterfly Craft for Kids

Summer brings sunny days, warm weather, and the perfect excuse to break out your favorite craft supplies. If you need a bright, cheerful activity to keep little hands busy, this paper plate watermelon butterfly craft is a fantastic choice. It brings together two of the best parts of the season: sweet watermelons and beautiful butterflies. […]

Pie Server Stamped Watermelon Craft Idea For Summer

Summer is here, and that means it’s time to break out the paint, roll up those sleeves, and make something bright and juicy! If you’re hunting for a simple craft that little hands can pull off with a big smile, this one is a winner. We’re turning an ordinary kitchen tool into a stamp to […]

Pool Noodle Stamped Mac and Cheese Craft Idea For Kids

There is something magical about pairing a good book with a hands-on craft, and this one hits all the right notes! We recently fell in love with the picture book Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story {affiliate link} from the adorable Delicious Duos series, and it sparked the cutest little art project you ever did […]

Paint Splat Camping Lantern Craft Idea

Summer is the perfect time for crafty family fun, and if you’re camping or simply enjoy the outdoors, today’s unique Paint Splat Camping Lantern craft idea is a must-try project for kids. Not only is it an engaging way to inspire creativity, but it also allows your little ones to play with paint colors and […]

Paper Pool Floatie Art Project For Kids

Are you looking for an engaging and fun activity to do with the kids this summer? Look no further! This paper pool floatie art project tutorial from us is sure to bring hours of creativity and entertainment! Not only will children have a blast designing their own pool floatie out of a small paper plate, […]

Popsicle Stick Pool Float Craft Idea

Our Popsicle Stick Pool Float Friend Puppets are super easy to make and inexpensive too. Customization that will be at your fingertips too! These DIY pieces are perfect for pretend play, as well as pool party decorations {maybe even stick the finished pieces in a yummy cupcake for added flair!} I could even see these […]

Coffee Filter Hermit Crab Craft Idea

Summer means sunshine, beach trips, and plenty of time for creative crafting at home. If you want a fun, ocean-themed activity to keep little hands busy, this coffee filter hermit crab craft is the perfect solution. You will learn how to transform simple household supplies into an adorable, colorful sea creature. This project combines sensory […]

Potato Masher Stamped Strawberry Craft Idea

Summer is the perfect time for fresh fruit, warm weather, and messy, hands-on art projects. If you want a quick activity to keep little hands busy this afternoon, we have the perfect solution. Kids absolutely love using unexpected everyday items to create art. Today, we will show you how to turn a common kitchen tool […]

Pool Noodle Stamped Poppy Flower Craft Idea for Memorial Day

Memorial Day provides a meaningful moment for us to pause and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. The bright red poppy stands as a powerful symbol of this sacrifice. Inspired by the famous World War I poem “In Flanders Fields,” the poppy represents both resilience and remembrance. […]

Paper Plate & Dot Sticker Popsicle Craft Idea For Summer

Summer days call for bright, easy activities that keep little hands busy. We love crafting with simple household items, and this paper plate popsicle project is a perfect fit. It uses basic supplies like paper plates, dot stickers, and wooden craft sticks to build a colorful summer treat that never melts in the sun. This […]

Easy Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft for Summer

Kids love summer break, but finding quick activities to fill those long afternoons takes work. You need a simple project that uses basic household supplies, prevents messes, and keeps little hands happily busy. This paper plate, crepe paper, and dot sticker jellyfish craft brings bright ocean fun right to your kitchen table. With colorful stickers […]

Paper Plate & Fingerprint Seashell Craft Idea

Summer is the perfect time for bright, colorful art projects with kids. As the weather warms up, we often look for simple ways to bring the beach right to our kitchen tables. This paper plate and fingerprint seashell craft offers exactly that. It is a fantastic ocean-themed activity that sparks creativity while keeping young hands […]