Summertime is the perfect season to dive into some fun and colorful crafts with your little ones. Here are 21 delightful and easy summer craft ideas that will keep your toddler entertained while sparking their creativity.
Pom-Pom Caterpillars
Glue colorful pom-poms onto a strip of cardboard to make adorable caterpillars. My little one loves choosing the colors and giving them a googly eye face!
Check if these fit your needs:
- Colorful Craft Pom-Poms: Unleash creativity with vibrant pom-poms perfect for crafting fun caterpillars with your toddler!
- Googly Eyes for Crafts: Add personality to your caterpillars with easy-to-use stick-on googly eyes. Bring them to life!
- Cardstock Strips for Crafts: Provide a sturdy base for your caterpillar crafts with durable, versatile cardstock strips.
Cardboard Tube Octopus
Paint a cardboard tube and add paper tentacles for an octopus friend. We love making a whole ocean scene with them!
Some ideas to consider:
- Washable Paint Set for Toddlers: Explore colors safely with washable paints for fun and creative cardboard tube octopus crafting!
- Craft Paper Sheets Assortment: Enhance creativity with assorted craft paper sheets perfect for making octopus tentacles and more.
- Kid-Friendly Safety Scissors: Let your little ones safely cut paper tentacles with specially designed toddler-friendly scissors.
Egg Carton Turtles
Transform an egg carton into tiny turtles with some paint and imagination. Watching my toddler’s delight as she paints each shell is priceless!
May just do the trick:
- Non-toxic Craft Paints: Explore vibrant colors and ensure safe crafting for toddlers with non-toxic craft paints.
- Child-Safe Paint Brushes: Encourage creativity with easy-to-hold, child-safe paint brushes perfect for little hands.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Securely attach pieces with mess-free, child-safe craft glue ideal for toddler projects.
Sunflower Fork Painting
Dip a fork in paint to create sunflower petals on paper. It’s a simple technique that even my little one can master!
A few relevant products:
- Non-toxic Washable Paint Set: Unleash your child’s creativity with vibrant, easy-to-clean paints perfect for little hands.
- Kid-friendly Art Smock: Keep your toddler clean and happy during art time with this protective, easy-to-wear smock.
- Durable Plastic Fork Set: Provide safety and fun for your little artist with these colorful, child-safe plastic forks.
Bubble Wrap Fish
Use bubble wrap to paint scales on paper fish. This craft is a splash of fun, and my toddler giggles every time she pops a bubble!
Useful items to consider:
- Washable Tempera Paint Set: Explore vibrant colors with this non-toxic, easy-clean paint set for fun toddler crafts.
- Kid-Friendly Paint Brushes: Let your toddler paint comfortably with these easy-grip, safe paint brushes designed for little hands.
- Pre-Cut Paper Fish Shapes: Simplify crafting with pre-cut paper fish, perfect for creating colorful bubble wrap fish scales.
Fruit Stamping
Cut fruits like apples or oranges in half and dip them in paint for a fun stamping activity. It’s a juicy way to combine playtime with crafting!
Check these products out:
- Washable Tempera Paint Set: Encourage creativity with washable paints that make cleanup a breeze. Safe for toddlers’ crafting fun.
- Non-Toxic Craft Paper Roll: Provide a large, safe surface for stamping activities. Unroll creative possibilities for your toddler.
- Child-Safe Aprons: Protect toddler clothes during crafting with easy-to-wear, colorful aprons. Make cleaning easier.
Rainbow Pasta Necklaces
Dye pasta different colors and let your toddler thread them onto yarn for a bright necklace. It’s a wearable rainbow they can be proud of!
Try these:
- Colorful Non-toxic Craft Dye: Brighten up your pasta crafts with safe, non-toxic dyes. Perfect for colorful necklaces.
- Yarn for Crafting: Choose vibrant yarns to help your toddler make easy-to-thread pasta necklaces.
- Pasta Crafting Set: Get ready-made, colorful pasta pieces ideal for crafting fun and vibrant necklaces.
Nature Collage
Take a stroll outside and gather leaves, flowers, and twigs for a nature collage. It’s amazing how toddlers can create art from the simplest things found in the backyard!
Items that may come in handy:
- Nature Collection Basket: Encourage exploration by using a cute basket for gathering leaves and twigs effortlessly.
- Child-Safe Scissors: Let toddlers safely cut leaves and paper for their collage with these secure, easy-to-use scissors.
- Non-Toxic Glue Stick: Help little ones easily adhere natural materials with this safe, non-toxic glue stick.
Leaf Rubbings
Place leaves under paper and rub with crayons to reveal their patterns. Each rubbing is a discovery, and we often frame our favorites!
Explore these options:
- Non-Toxic Crayons for Toddlers: Encourage creativity with safe, vibrant crayons perfect for leaf rubbings and toddler art projects.
- Frame Kits for Artwork: Display your child’s leaf rubbings proudly with easy-to-use, stylish frame kits.
- Large Drawing Paper Pads: Provide ample space for toddler masterpieces with high-quality paper pads, ideal for rubbings.
Paper Plate Sunshine
Turn a simple paper plate into a smiling sun using yellow paint and a bit of imagination. My toddler and I love adding rays with strips of yellow construction paper—it’s a bright spot for any summer afternoon!
Might be a good match:
- Bright Yellow Craft Paint: Add a splash of sunshine with vibrant yellow paint. Perfect for creating cheerful craft projects!
- Paper Plates for Crafts: Start your project with durable paper plates. Ideal base for creative crafting adventures!
- Yellow Construction Paper Strips: Enhance your sun’s rays with pre-cut yellow paper strips. Easy to use for tiny hands!
Sand Art Bottles
Layer different colors of sand in a bottle for a calming craft. My little one loves watching the colors swirl as we shake them gently.
Possibly handy products:
- Colored Sand Set for Crafts: Create vibrant layers with non-toxic colored sand; safe and fun for toddlers to explore!
- Clear Plastic Craft Bottles with Corks: Use these sturdy bottles for containing your colorful sand art creations with ease!
- Mini Funnels for Crafting: Make filling bottles easy with mini funnels; perfect for little hands to manage spills.
Sponge Sailboats
Create sailboats using sponges and paper sails. We love racing them in a kiddie pool during hot afternoons.
A few helpful options:
- Set of Colorful Sponges: Choose vibrant sponges to create amazing sailboats that little hands will love crafting.
- Craft Paper for Sails: Explore various colors and patterns of craft paper to design unique, eye-catching sails.
- Wooden Craft Sticks: Use sturdy wooden craft sticks to hold sails in place and structure your sailboats.
Painted Rocks
Gather smooth rocks and paint them with fun designs. My toddler’s favorite is turning them into colorful ladybugs.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Non-Toxic Acrylic Paint Set: Create vibrant ladybug rocks with this safe, colorful paint set perfect for toddlers.
- Rock Painting Kit for Toddlers: Inspire creativity with this beginner-friendly kit including rocks, paints, and brushes.
- Paintbrush Set for Little Hands: Encourage artistic expression with these easy-grip brushes designed for tiny hands.
Yarn Stamping
Wrap yarn around a block and use it to stamp patterns on paper. The surprise designs always bring smiles and laughter!
You might give these a try:
- Colorful Yarn Balls: Inspire your toddler’s creativity with soft, colorful yarn perfect for playful stamping designs.
- Wooden Craft Blocks: Grab these smooth, sturdy blocks to create unique stamping tools for art time fun.
- Washable Non-Toxic Paint: Ensure safe and easy clean-up with vibrant, kid-friendly washable paints for endless stamping fun.
Foam Cup Flowers
Use foam cups and paint to create beautiful flowers. It’s a simple craft that brightens up our kitchen window!
Consider these options:
- Pack of Foam Cups: Create vibrant flowers using foam cups. Perfect for toddlers’ imaginative and creative play!
- Non-toxic Washable Paints: Add color to your crafts with easy-to-clean, non-toxic paints suitable for young artists.
- Craft Paintbrush Set: Let toddlers express their creativity with a variety of sizes in this paintbrush set.
Paper Bag Kites
Decorate a small paper bag and attach a string to create a tiny kite. We love running around the yard with it trailing behind!
A few things you might like:
- Assorted Colored Paper Bags: Select vibrant paper bags to add a pop of color to your kite crafting activity.
- Decorative Craft Stickers: Enhance your kites with fun stickers, making decorating easy and enjoyable for toddlers.
- Durable Kite String: Securely attach a sturdy string, ensuring your kite flies safely and smoothly in the breeze.
Cotton Ball Sheep
Glue cotton balls onto paper to create fluffy sheep. My toddler adores giving the sheep a colorful pasture with crayons.
You might like:
- Craft Cotton Balls: Create fluffy sheep effortlessly with these soft, easy-to-glue cotton balls.
- Non-toxic Glue Stick: Secure your cotton balls without mess using this safe, easy-to-handle glue.
- Vibrant Crayon Set: Add color to pastures and more with these durable, vibrant crayons.
Bubble Painting
Blow bubbles in paint to create unique splash patterns on paper. It’s a bubbly mess that results in beautiful art!
Give these a look:
- Children’s Bubble Solution: Get ready for hours of creative fun with this safe, easy-to-use bubble solution for kids.
- Watercolor Paint Set: Inspire your toddler’s creativity using vibrant, washable watercolor paints perfect for little artists.
- Heavyweight Art Paper: Provide a sturdy canvas for your child’s bubble art with this quality heavyweight art paper.
Tissue Paper Suncatchers
Layer colorful tissue paper between contact paper to make simple suncatchers. Watching sunlight through them is pure magic for little eyes!
These products might be useful:
- Colorful Tissue Paper Pack: Create vibrant suncatchers with ease; perfect for sparking joy in your toddler’s craft projects.
- Clear Contact Paper Roll: Securely layer tissue paper with transparent contact paper for durable and beautiful suncatchers.
- Toddler-Safe Scissors: Allow your toddler to safely cut tissue paper with these easy-to-use, child-friendly scissors.
DIY Wind Chimes
String together colorful beads and bells to create a simple wind chime. We hang ours by the window to enjoy the soothing sounds during a summer breeze.
Some handy options:
- Colorful Wooden Beads Set: Encourage creativity with vibrant wooden beads perfect for toddler crafts and wind chime projects.
- Small Craft Bells: Add charming jingles to your wind chime with these delightful small craft bells.
- Durable Twine Cord: Securely string beads and bells with this sturdy twine, ideal for DIY wind chimes.
