Now that school is out, you might be asking "What are we going to do this summer?" It's not always easy something fun to do with the little ones on summer break…especially ones that minimize screen time and maximize family time!
photo: the Pretty Life Girls
Five of our talented Plaid Creators are to the rescue with five DIY projects perfect for summer crafting. All the projects use our Apple Barrel Multi-Surface Paint Set!
Kid-Friendly DIY Projects Start with Apple Barrel
The Apple Barrel Multi-Surface Paint Set makes it super easy to get started crafting, with 16 fun colors! The formula means that you'll get great coverage on tin, terracotta, paper mache, canvas, wood, plaster, rigid plastic, fabric, concrete, glass, and ceramics. Plus, the dishwasher-safe formula is also indoor/outdoor friendly!
5 Summertime DIY Projects for Kids
From Positively Splendid, this fun painted confetti freezer paper shirt is a great tween craft project, but it's also fun for smaller kiddos, too.
Made to be Momma came up with a Painted Rock Photo Holder—a fun and easy DIY kids craft idea to keep them busy this summer! Painted rocks make for a trendy way to show off your favorite photo memories.
From Amy Latta Creations come DIY Patriotic Pins—a simple, super-inexpensive craft you can make together with the little people in your life as we get ready to celebrate America's birthday!
The Pretty Life Girls created DIY Paint Brush Puppets + Puppet Theater for Kids; these little paintbrush puppets and cardboard box puppet theater is a project the kids will use all summer long!
The Cards We Drew made a DIY Foosball Table, a project she and her son tackled in about an hour together. By creating the foosball table, they've been able to keep summer boredom from creeping up.
Looking for other DIY projects for kids?
We have quite a few ideas at your fingertips! Lover of decoupage? Try out our summer kids craft ideas featuring Mod Podge! Also, be sure to save these DIYs below on Pinterest and follow us for more inspiration on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!