100 Crafts to make this Summer

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Party and event crafts

51. DIY summer party banners

Use colorful paper or fabric to make festive banners for backyard parties.

52. Handmade drink stirrers

Decorate wooden sticks with mini summer-themed toppers like flamingos or pineapples.

53. Personalized drink coasters

Create fun coasters with guests’ names or summer-themed designs.

54. Tropical centerpiece arrangements

Arrange bright flowers and fruits like pineapples in a vase for stunning centerpieces.

55. DIY confetti poppers

Make party poppers with confetti and tissue paper for festive celebrations.

Painting and art crafts

56. Acrylic pour painting

Experiment with acrylic pour techniques to create mesmerizing summer-themed paintings.

57. DIY watercolor postcards

Paint watercolor summer landscapes and send them as postcards to friends.

58. Hand-painted wooden signs

Paint wooden planks with fun summer sayings like “Beach Vibes” or “Hello Sunshine.”

59. DIY summer-themed coloring book

Design and print your own coloring pages with beach and tropical designs.

60. Canvas beach scene painting

Follow a simple step-by-step guide to paint a stunning ocean view on canvas.

Macramé and yarn crafts

61. Macramé plant hangers

Knot a beautiful plant hanger to display summer greenery indoors.

62. Handmade friendship bracelets

Use embroidery floss to weave colorful bracelets in various patterns.

63. DIY tassel garland

Make a festive garland from yarn tassels in bright summer colors.

64. Chunky knit pillow covers

Knit or crochet pillow covers with soft and breathable summer fabrics.

65. Macramé beach bag

Create a net-style macramé bag perfect for carrying beach essentials.

Resin and clay crafts

66. DIY resin keychains

Make personalized resin keychains with embedded glitter, dried flowers, or shells.

67. Hand-molded clay ring dishes

Shape and paint small clay dishes for jewelry storage.

68. Pressed flower resin coasters

Embed pressed summer flowers into resin for elegant coasters.

69. Polymer clay fruit magnets

Create cute fruit-shaped magnets like watermelons, oranges, and strawberries.

70. Handmade resin hair clips

Make trendy resin hair clips in fun summer colors.

Outdoor fun crafts

71. DIY kite

Build and decorate a simple kite to fly on a breezy summer day.

72. Handmade garden wind spinners

Create colorful spinning decorations using plastic bottles or CDs.

73. Recycled tire swing

Paint and repurpose an old tire to make a fun backyard swing.

74. DIY outdoor chalk paint

Make homemade chalk paint for sidewalk art and creative games.

75. Outdoor tic-tac-toe game

Paint rocks to use as tic-tac-toe pieces and play in the backyard.

Food and kitchen crafts

76. Hand-painted kitchen towels

Use fabric paint to decorate towels with summer fruit or floral patterns.

77. DIY recipe book

Compile favorite summer recipes into a personalized handmade cookbook.

78. Custom wooden spoon set

Paint and seal wooden cooking spoons with fun summer designs.

79. Handmade herb-infused oils

Infuse olive oil with fresh summer herbs and bottle them for cooking.

80. DIY popsicle molds

Create fun, reusable molds for making delicious homemade popsicles.

Sustainable and eco-friendly crafts

81. Beeswax wrap

Make reusable food wraps with cotton fabric and melted beeswax.

82. DIY cloth napkins

Sew a set of fabric napkins to reduce waste at summer picnics.

83. Reusable shopping bags

Sew or decorate tote bags for eco-friendly grocery shopping.

84. Solar-powered lanterns

Transform mason jars into solar-powered lanterns for outdoor spaces.

85. Upcycled magazine art

Use old magazines to create collages or woven wall art.

Personalization and keepsake crafts

86. Hand-painted memory box

Decorate a wooden box to store summer souvenirs like tickets, shells, or photos.

87. DIY Polaroid photo album

Create a cute album for instant photos from summer adventures.

88. Vacation scrapbook

Make a travel scrapbook filled with photos, drawings, and journal entries.

89. Pressed flower bookmarks

Laminate pressed flowers into bookmarks for a delicate, nature-inspired touch.

90. Personalized phone case

Paint or add pressed flowers to a clear phone case for a unique summer design.

Fun and experimental crafts

91. Glow-in-the-dark stars

Paint small wooden stars with glow-in-the-dark paint for bedroom decor.

92. DIY water gun targets

Create fun backyard shooting targets for a summer water gun fight.

93. Color-changing slime

Make heat-sensitive or UV-reactive slime that changes color in sunlight.

94. Water balloon piñata

Fill balloons with colored water and hang them up for a fun summer party game.

95. DIY giant bubble wands

Bend wire into fun shapes and create homemade giant bubble solution.

End-of-summer keepsakes

96. DIY handprint stepping stone

Make a cement stepping stone with handprints and decorations as a keepsake.

97. Vacation memory jar

Fill a jar with beach sand, shells, and little notes about summer memories.

98. Handwritten summer bucket list journal

Write down summer adventures in a DIY journal to look back on later.

99. Custom embroidered patches

Sew or iron-on custom patches to commemorate special summer moments.

100. DIY time capsule

Gather meaningful summer items and seal them in a box to open next year.


Summer is the perfect time to try new crafts and let creativity flow. Whether you’re looking for DIY home décor, personal accessories, or fun outdoor projects, there’s something on this list for everyone. Which one are you most excited to try? Let me know!

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