Happy Summer! Now that we're in the full swing of summer, spend those lazy hours keeping inspired and busy with some great summer crafts. Surely you'll find something here in this list of 31 crafts that you've been looking for all year!
July 1: Bubbles
Make your own bubbles this summer at home with one of these many recipes!
July 2: Paper Lanterns
They're east! They're fast! They're cheap!
July 3: Fork Bow Tie
Create cute little fancy bows using a fork!
July 4: Fourth of July
Greet guests to your 4th party with patriotic looking letters in your garden!
July 5: Easy Felt Pincushion
A little felt, a little cotton and anyone can create this cute and colorful pincushion.
July 6: Make a Hummingbird Feeder
A little Armor Etch, an empty glass bottle and you too can create your own hummingbird feeder.
July 7: Most Popular Wedding Day
The most people in the US get married on this day, so be prepared with this paper rose boutonniere. Use sheet music, washi paper or fancy wrapping paper to create a truly one of a kind wedding accessory.
July 8: Mini Satin Flower Clips
Similar to duhbe roses/flowers, singing the edges of these tiny buds makes these hair clips stand out.
July 9: Template This
Need a template for a gift box? Well then take your pick from a myriad of templates!
July 10: Teddy Bear Picnic
It's summer and picnic time, so start this Saturday morning out with a teddy bear picnic! Create your own mohair teddy bear.
July 11: World Cup Finals
It's one of the biggest game days in the world! Get ready with this soccer themed door hanger.
July 12: Plant a Plant in a Pot
What a concept, I know. But a little chalkboard paint and everyone will actually know what's in the pot!
July 13: Potato Chip Bag Purse
Summer parties equal empty potato chip bags, recycle them into a purse!
July 14: Bastille Day
Learn more about this French holiday and create an Eiffel tower from craft and popsicle sticks in honor!
July 15: Homemade Air Freshener
Create natural air fresheners at home for less with just 3 ingredients!
July 16: Recycle Can Lids to Photo Magnets
Decorate your fridge this summer with candid photos on recycled can lids.
July 17: Disneyland Opened in 1955
Disneyland opened it's doors for the first time on this day, so crown a princess near you in honor of the occasion.
July 18: Zipper Bracelets
Yep, bracelets made from zippers. They are cool indeed.
July 19: Bookmarkers
Put those pretty shells and beach glass you've been collection to good use!
July 20: US Lands on the Moon in 1969
Go lunar with these sparkly moon crafts!
July 21: Build a Fairy House
Sure it sounds simple, but this detail oriented gorgeous fairy house probably took more than a day.
July 22: Paper Quilling
Learn the basics of paper quilling!
July 23: Ice Cream Cone Invented
Create cute little ice cream cones with pop poms, scrap paper and beads!
July 24: Easy Crystal Bracelet
OK, not really that easy, but it's one of the best tutorials on creating one I've seen yet.
July 25: Thread the Needle Day
Break out the sewing machine and create a truly unique purse or handbag!
July 26: Marshmallow Fondant
Dress up cupcakes, cakes and the campfire with colorful marshmallow fondant.
July 27: Recycled Glove Chipmunk
Create a chipmunk from a brown glove. He's so cute!
July 28: Paper Plate Crafts
Summer BBQs mean lots of paper plates- try turning one into an owl, bear or fish!
July 29: Butterfly Suncatcher
There are a lot of different ways to create suncatchers but this beautiful melted look will brighten up any kitchen window.
July 30: Japanese Kusudama Flowers
Fold square after square of paper and they combine to make these beautiful flowers. Make several flowers into a ball and you've got a gorgeous decoration!
July 31: Salt Pouches
A little washcloth and bath salts and you've got yourself a great exfoliating treat for use at home or as a fun gift!
Like what you see? Be sure to check out Crafts for Month from the last 8 months!
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January Crafts
December Crafts
November Crafts
October Crafts
I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for featuring my paper plate owl! I see you also featured 3 of my crafts from kaboose, so thank you for that as well! Very nice of you :)
just found your site and I love it.
Love the blog. Lots of cute ideas!
Thanks for featuring my fairy house. It really did only take a day to make, but sadly, due to the weather it also only took about 2 weeks to look like ghetto fairyland!=(
I need to build an indoor version that lasts a bit longer.