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Summertime is a great time to play, which is why we've posted an assortment of DIY summer crafts and activities for you to explore. With the kids out of school, keep them busy and off their screens with our top activities like the Water Blob, Ice Chalk, and these Super Fun Ways to Use Pool Noodles. For more summer crafts and tips, check out our posts below, including weekend projects, gardening tips, and useful life hacks. Enjoy the warm weather and quality family time!

How to Make Your Own Kinetic Sand for Less

Fab FruGALS Published on June 13, 2024 1 Crafts,Inside The House

Crafts|Inside The House|Kids

Easy DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe Sensory sands, like Kinetic Sand and Moon Sand, are a lot of fun for kids of all ages. They can be very pricey though! See what it's going for right now on Amazon HERE. With just a few ingredients - some you may already... Read this post

9 Creative DIY Planter Ideas That Will Inspire You

Cathy Yoder Published on May 19, 2024 2 Adult,Stay Home DIY

Adult|Stay Home DIY|Outside The House

You know, adding some planters and flower pots can really elevate the charm of your garden, don't you think? But let's face it, after splurging on all those lovely plants, the last thing you need is to empty your pockets on pricey planters. That's... Read this post

6 of the Easiest DIY Solar Light Craft Ideas

Cathy Yoder Published on November 25, 2020 1 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Inside The House

Daylight Savings is in full effect, which means that it’s getting darker quicker, and now it is more important than ever to take in all that sunlight. While the nights are a little longer, now is the perfect time to put together some great solar light... Read this post

7 Super Cute DIY Doormats

Cathy Yoder Updated on September 3, 2020 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Home

Doormats are the first thing your guests see before entering your home. It’s also a simple cozy touch that can say a lot about your home. There are many great doormats out there that can turn your front porch into a beautiful, welcoming space... Read this post

10 Cute and Easy Origami for Kids

Cathy Yoder Updated on August 31, 2020 2 Crafts,Kids

Crafts|Kids|Gift

Looking for some fun and easy origami for kids? There are so many different types of origami crafts out there, but there are many that are simple and easy making them perfect to do with your kids! Each origami project requires a different type of folding... Read this post

19 DIY Kite Crafts for Kids (Art Ideas + Flying Kites)

Cathy Yoder Published on July 28, 2020 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Outside The House

Kite Crafts Kids Can Make at Home Kite flying is a classic pastime that's been around for ages, and it's exciting whether you're a kid or an adult. The feeling of getting your kite to catch the breeze and then releasing it higher and higher into the... Read this post

14 DIY Camping Ideas, Hacks, and Essentials

Cathy Yoder Published on July 3, 2020 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Outside The House

If you love to camp, there's a good chance you've already MacGyvered some things and come up with a few of your own clever DIY camping ideas before. Isn't it an amazing feeling when you do that and it just works? To give you even more ideas and... Read this post

How to Make a Water Blob for Hours of Summer Fun

Cathy Yoder Published on June 30, 2020 4 Crafts,Frugal

Crafts|Frugal|Kids

Make your own Water Blob for $15 or less! Summer around our house is filled with mornings at the park, afternoons at the pool, evenings outside, and fresh grass beneath our toes! Our kids LOVE being outdoors, and they often find things to do with... Read this post

10 Simple DIY Kimonos Anyone Can Make

Cathy Yoder Published on June 11, 2020 2 Adult,Summer

Adult|Summer|Sewing

Hello ladies! It’s fashion DIY time. Get ready to learn how to make your own kimono with the DIY kimonos below! Kimonos are perfect cover-ups for summer because they are made out of light and breezy fabrics. They're also quite easy to create... Read this post

17 Patriotic Memorial Day Crafts for the Entire Family

Cathy Yoder Updated on May 19, 2025 1 Adult,Crafts

Adult|Crafts|Home

17 Patriotic Memorial Day Crafts for the Entire Family Teach your kids the meaning of Memorial Day and honor fallen soldiers with these fun, hands-on crafts. They're simple, patriotic, and perfect for the whole family. Looking for meaningful and... Read this post