Summer is here, and nothing brings me more joy than crafting with my little ones. I mean, what’s not to love? The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we get to create all sorts of fun, colorful things together. And let me tell you, I’ve found some of the best easy summer craft printables that are just perfect for little hands. So get ready to break out the scissors and glue, people, because we’re about to get crafty.
- Fun Flip-Flops
First up, we’ve got these super fun flip-flops. Who doesn’t love a good pair of flip-flops in the summer? And now, you can make them even more personalized with this printable craft. Your little ones can choose their favorite colors and patterns, and you can help them assemble everything together. And the best part? These flip-flops won’t give you blisters!
- Sunshine Sun Catcher
Next up is a craft that’s perfect for brightening up any window in your house. This sunshine sun catcher is absolutely adorable, and it’s something that your kids will be proud to display. All you need is some tissue paper, scissors, and glue. And if you’re feeling extra ambitious, you can even make a whole bunch of them and hang them up together to create a beautiful rainbow effect.
- Ladybug Friends
These ladybug friends are just too cute for words. The printable template makes it easy to cut out all of the pieces, and then you can help your little ones assemble them together. You can even mix and match the colors to make them even more unique. And who knows? Maybe these ladybugs will attract some real ones to your garden!
- Watermelon Treat Basket
This watermelon treat basket is perfect for summer snacking. You can print out the template and then use it to cut out all of the pieces from construction paper. Then, you just fold and glue everything together, and voila! You’ve got an adorable watermelon basket that’s just begging to be filled with your favorite treats. Bonus points if you use actual watermelon!
- Rainbow Paper Plate Tambourine
Get ready to make some noise with this rainbow paper plate tambourine. You can print out the template and then assemble everything on a paper plate. Your little ones can decorate the tambourine with colorful streamers and stickers, and then they can play along to their favorite songs. Just make sure you keep your earplugs nearby!
- Ice Cream Cone Garland
This ice cream cone garland is perfect for summer parties. You can print out the cones and then let your little ones decorate them however they’d like. Then, just string them together with some yarn or ribbon, and you’ve got a festive garland that’ll make any room feel like a party. And the best part? No melting!
- Beach Ball Piñata
Who needs a store-bought piñata when you can make your own beach ball piñata at home? You can print out the template and then cover it with tissue paper in all sorts of bright colors. Then, just fill it up with your favorite treats and let your little ones go to town with a bat or a stick. Just make sure to have a broom handy for the clean-up!
- Shark Tooth Necklace
This shark tooth necklace is perfect for little ones who love all things ocean-related. You can print out the template and then use it to cut out the shark tooth and the necklace pieces from construction paper. Then, just string everything together with some yarn, and you’ve got a necklace that’s sure to impress all of your kiddo’s friends. Just make sure they don’t try to wear it in the bathtub!
- Summer Memory Book
Finally, we’ve got a craft that’s perfect for capturing all of your little one’s summer memories. This printable summer memory book has all sorts of pages for them to write and draw about their favorite things from the season. And the best part? You can print out a new one every year and see how your kiddos’ tastes and preferences change as they grow up. It’s like a time capsule that you can hold in your hands.
So there you have it, folks. Some of the best easy summer craft printables that I’ve found on the interwebs. These crafts are perfect for lazy afternoons at home, rainy days, or even for birthday parties. And the best part? They’re all so easy and fun to make that you might even end up crafting alongside your little ones. Happy crafting!
