27 More Kids Crafts and DIY Projects For Summer!
Hello friends! Today marks the first day of summer break here in Vancouver. I think that Vancouver has one of the latest summer breaks in all of North America, so chances are if you have school aged kids, they have started summer break too. If you are anything like me, summer break comes with equal parts excitement and being terrified! I’m super excited to take some time off, spend time out in the sunshine and enjoy the company of my kids. I’m terrified because I have part time daycare this summer, I wonder how I’m going to get it all done and I’m just waiting for the “I’m bored! What can I do?” to begin.
I have a standard response to “I’m bored.” If my kids ever speak those words, I respond with “Only boring people get bored. You are a creative person. The possibilities for entertainment are endless!”
This morning I set Bean up with a summer journal, her sketchbook and a math curriculum book (yes, us creatives have to keep our left brain active too!) I’ve challenged her to write in her journal, draw in her sketchbook, and do two pages of math each day. I told her that when it comes to her drawing and writing, not to overthink it…. just do it. Getting in the habit of having a creative outlet is the first step in being creative.
Last summer I shared 27 Kids Crafts To Keep Kids Busy During Summer Break. Today, the first day of Summer Break 2016, it seemed only appropriate to share 27 more kids crafts for summer. Check both posts out and you’ll have more than enough ideas to keep your kids busy all 54 days of summer break (who’s counting???)
Read on for 27 of my favorite kids crafts and DIY projects for summer that are guaranteed to have your kids using their creativity and imagination all summer long!
27 More Kids Crafts For Summer
Matryoshka Doll Lacing Card Printable from Hello Wonderful
DIY Hand Painted Alphabet Rocks from Balancing Home
DIY Water Color Painted Fans from Pink Stripey Socks
Kids DIY String Art from Hello Wonderful
DIY Comic Book Picture Frame from DIY Candy
Origami Mermaid Instructions from Pink Stripey Socks
DIY Lightup Fireflies Made Using Plastic Easter Eggs from Apartment Therapy
Make Your Own Contact Paper Stickers from The Artful Parent
Melted Crayon Butterflies from Art Bar Blog
Cardboard Box Gas Pump and Car from Craigslist Dad
Easy fabric and hair elastic bookmarks from Hello Creative Family
Light Saber Pool Noodles from Kids Activities Blog
DIY Felt Ice Cream Hair Elastics from Willowday
Washi Tape City from Le Jardin de Juliette
Bubble Painting from Melissa and Doug 
DIY Lava Lamp from S.L. Smith Photography
DIY Cardboard Box TV from Petite and Small
Crayon Transfer Drawings from Craft Whack
Cardboard Box Playhouse from A Beautiful Mess
Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cones from Crafty Morning
DIY Unicorn Coloring Tshirt from Artsy Fartsy Mama
Firework Salt Painting from Busy Mommy Media
Star Wars Terrariums from GeekTak
DIY Rocket Jetpack from Sewing In No Mans Land
Washi Tape Mural from Pop Sugar
DIY Water Spray Table from Hello Creative Family
Cardboard Tube Space Shuttle from A Little Pinch Of Perfect
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Like these ideas? Make sure to check out these posts too!
27 Rainbow DIY’s, Crafts and Recipes
27 Kids Crafts To Keep Children Busy During Summer Break
27 Family Friendly Spring and Easter Craft Ideas
50 Last Minute Gift Ideas You Can DIY In 60 Minutes or Less
50+ Ice Pop Recipes To Get You Through The Summer (Including Some Adult Only Flavors)
Tell me… What’s your favorite way to keep your kiddos occupied in the summer?
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