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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Handprint Fish Puppets – Craft Idea For Kids

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This fun kids craft is perfect for a pretend “under the sea” show. All you need are some inexpensive materials and a little imagination! Fish Handprint Puppets – Craft Idea For Summer Today’s kid-friendly craft tutorial is ALL about puppet play! For an inexpensive thrill this afternoon, why not create some one-of-a-kind handprint fish puppets […]

Paper Bag Zebra Puppet Craft

Looking for an easy art project to keep the kids busy? Try this paper bag zebra puppet craft tutorial and add it to your afternoon plans! Are you looking for a new craft project to keep your kids busy and entertained? A fun, creative way to spark imaginations this summer? Create some awesome memories with […]

Paper Plate Under The Sea – Craft Idea For Summer

Make summer memories with your mini crafters! Get creative and explore the deep blue sea with this easy and fun paper plate under the sea craft. Under The Sea Paper Plate Craft Idea For Kids Hi friends! Have you ever walked into a craft store and instantly spotted something that inspired you? Story of your […]

Paper Plate Crab – Beach Craft Idea

Get creative with this fun paper plate crab project that’s perfect for all ages – a great way to spark their imaginations and bring summertime vibes indoors. Crab Craft Idea For Kids Hi friends! It’s that time of the month again! The Kids Craft Stars and I are joining forces to bring you our MONTHLY craft […]

Paper Plate Seahorse Craft Idea

This fun kids craft is inspired by one of our favorite children’s book authors, Eric Carle. It’s a great way to get the kids excited about reading and also learn some new colors. Let your imagination run wild with this creative seahorse craft idea! Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Seahorse Craft By looking at today’s […]

Sour Gummy Sprite Popsicles Recipe

Who needs the sunshine when you have a Sour Gummy Sprite Popsicle? Try this delicious summer recipe with your little ones and get ready for those happy faces! Refreshing Sour Gummy & Soda Popsicle Recipe For The Summer! Hi friends! It’s that time again – today I’m sharing yet another SIMPLE popsicle recipe on the blog […]

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Beach Ball Craft

Bring the beach to your home with this easy and fun tissue paper and paper plate beach ball craft idea for kids! Beach Ball Craft Idea For Kids Hi friends! Are you enjoying your summer so far? If you need a last minute summer craft idea to keep the kids busy when your days aren’t […]

Wavy Popsicle Stick Mermaid Craft Idea

If you’re looking for a creative craft idea for your kids, look no further! This wavy popsicle stick mermaid puppet is perfect for summer Mermaid Puppets Made From Wavy Craft Sticks Hi friends! Are you looking for a fun beach themed craft for your kids to make this summer? Well – YOU are in the right […]

Paper Plate Baseball Craft

Let’s go team! Have some fun with the kids this weekend and make a paper plate baseball craft that pairs along perfectly with a Pete The Cat book! Baseball Craft Made From Paper Everybody play BALL!!! Although I’m personally not a big fan of baseball – I am however a BIG fan of today’s super […]

FREE Have A Bright Day Gift Tag Printable

Celebrate your friends & family this season with our Sunshine” Gift Tag. Pair with whatever is bright and cheery & it’s sure to be a big hit! Sunshine Gift Tag Printable Sometimes you just have to pay it forward and spread some cheer. Am I right? And what better way than with some sweet yellow treats that just […]

Cupcake Liner Lemonade Craft For Kids

Let’s get creative! Kids will love making this simple and fun paper & cupcake liner lemonade craft. An easy way to bring some brightness and sunshine into your world today! Lemonade Craft With Cupcake Liners Hi friends! Boy is it HOT out there already! Could you use a cold drink {maybe a fun indoor craft} […]

Paper Plate Surfboard Craft

Spark your child’s creativity and get them ready for beach season with this fun paper plate surfboard craft! Watch them make a wave of fun in no time – it’s the perfect boredom buster for summer days. Surfboard Made Out of a Paper Plate Cowabunga my crafty friends!!! Summer is here and I have the […]

Popsicle Stick Fruit – Craft Idea For Summer!

Beat the heat with this creative summer craft! Get creative and make your own colorful popsicle stick fruit – perfect for decorating your home or office! Fruit Made Out of Popsicle Sticks Hi friends!!! Did you know that you could be make anything {and I mean ANYTHING} out a of a basic popsicle stick frame??? […]

Cupcake Liner Ice Cream Craft Idea For Summer

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft to keep the kids busy this summer? Look no further than our cupcake liner ice cream cone craft! Ice Cream Craft Made With Cupcake Liners I scream. You scream. We ALL scream for ICE CREAM!!! Hi friends! Today’s summer themed kid craft is not only calorie free, […]

Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship Craft

Ahoy, matey! Get crafty this summer with a popsicle stick pirate ship – perfect for the little pirates in your life. Pirate Ship Craft Idea For Kids Ahoy, my crafty mates and pirate lovers!!! Are you ready for another “shiver me timbers” kid friendly pirate craft tutorial?! Last week I shared our Popsicle Stick Pirate Flag […]

Handprint Campfire Keepsake

Capture the simple beauty of the summer season with today’s super easy handprint campfire keepsake – kid craft idea! I highly encourage you invite the neighborhood kids over for a night of smores and recreating of this art project idea together! Orange & Red Campfire Handprint Art Keepsake Handprint art is one of the most […]

Paper Plate Seashell Craft

Summer brings with it lots of time for new creative projects! Here’s an amazing seashell craft idea that kids can make using simple paper plates – a perfect activity to keep them having fun and being creative all summer long! Seashell Made From A Paper Plate Calling all my crafty kids!!! School may be out […]

Cotton Ball Popcorn Craft Idea w/Free Printable

We are POPPIN’ with TONS of fun on Glued To My Crafts! Check out our Cotton Ball Popcorn tutorial below and be sure to grab the FREE printable as well! Paper Popcorn Craft Idea Woot woot! School is coming to a close and summer celebrations are in full swing! It all sounds super fun until […]

Paper Plate Hermit Crab Craft

Kids will love making these adorable paper plate hermit crabs – it’s the perfect way to get creative and have fun! Unleash your little ones’ imaginations and let them create their own unique crab family. I’m calling all my crafty moms and teacher friends who absolutely LOVE the children’s book author, Eric Carle. The other […]

Popsicle Stick Pirate Flag Craft Idea

Ahoy, matey!!! Are you ready for another simple kid friendly craft today? Well let’s batten down the hatches and check out this fun Popsicle Stick Pirate Flags tutorial – shall we? Pirate Flag Craft Idea If you caught my Popsicle Stick Flag post the other day – you already know how easy today’s post is going […]