Top 5… Summer Crafts for Kids (and Adults!)
Well, it finally looks like we might actually get a proper summer this year…we even had the hottest July day on record last week! And, with the school holidays just around the corner – I have scoured the internet for some great crafts to get stuck into – that take advantage of the glorious weather and the great outdoors. Here are my Top 5…Summer Crafts for Kids (and Adults!)
A simple, but very effective crafty activity – making some paper pinwheels! Mix and match endless colour combinations, to then have hours of fun watching them twirling in the summer breeze. The template is included and as the link suggests:
“– Invite your kids to paint, stamp, draw on the craft paper to add a gorgeous individual art patterns to each pinwheel. – Layer rows of washi tape or duct tape on the craft paper to add your contrast side.”
2. Suncatchers
Now THIS is effective! Making your own ‘suncatcher’ out of melted beads! Imagine how beautiful these would look hanging in the garden to catch the light! Or, make lots of small ones and turn into a mobile to hang up in a window. You could even go one step further with stringing the beads on to thread, before arranging and melting to spell out words or shapes!
3. Secret messages!
Not entirely a ‘craft’ but certainly some good fun in the sun! How about writing your own secret messages in ‘invisible ink’ (lemon juice!) Just hold up to the sunlight when you are ready to ‘reveal’ your message or artwork. 🙂
4. Let’s go fly a kite!
This does take some time and patience – but look how fabulous these homemade kites look! Lots of fun making it, and then all you need is a lovely windy day to then also have lots of fun flying it! A real whole family project to get involved in.
5. Go Hawaiian!
Make yourself a homemade Luau! That’s a flower garland before you ask… 😉 All you need, is some crepe paper and thread! Et voila, one lovely garland. Just add a trip to the beach or a paddling pool, some c/mocktails and you could close your eyes and pretend you are actually in Hawaii!
Happy crafting!
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