August is the perfect time to dive into some fun crafts with the kids before the school year kicks into high gear. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a creative way to spend the day, these 17 August craft ideas will spark joy and imagination.
1. Back-to-School Bus Craft
With a cardboard box and some paint, kids can create their very own school bus. It’s a fantastic way to get them excited about the return to school while unleashing their creativity.
Items that may come in handy:
- Cardboard Craft Boxes: Get creative with these durable cardboard boxes, perfect for crafting a sturdy school bus.
- Acrylic Paint Set for Crafts: Unleash color with a vibrant acrylic paint set, ideal for detailed and bold crafting projects.
- Kids Craft Paint Brushes: Explore fine details and broad strokes using a versatile set of craft paint brushes for kids.
2. DIY Bird Feeder
Recycle a milk carton into a simple bird feeder and watch the neighborhood birds flock to your yard. It’s a lovely way to teach kids about nature and responsibility.
You might like:
- Acrylic Paint Set for Crafts: Add vibrant colors to your bird feeder with this acrylic paint set. Perfect for creative kids!
- Bird Seed Mix: Attract diverse bird species to your feeder with this high-quality bird seed mix.
- Twine String for Hanging: Securely hang your bird feeder with durable twine string, suitable for outdoor use.
3. Nature-Inspired Leaf Art
Collect leaves from the yard and use them to stamp patterns on paper with some paint. This craft is a great way for kids to explore textures while creating nature-inspired art.
Check these products out:
- Children’s Washable Paint Set: Explore creativity without worry! Use vibrant, washable paints for easy cleanup after crafting fun.
- Textured Art Paper Pack: Enhance your leaf art projects with high-quality textured paper, perfect for absorbing paint patterns.
- Eco-Friendly Craft Aprons: Keep clothes clean and tidy with reusable, eco-friendly aprons designed for young artists.
4. Glowing Campfire Craft
Recreate the magic of a campfire indoors using tissue paper and a small LED light. This glowing campfire is perfect for cozy story nights or pretend camping adventures.
Some handy options:
- LED Tea Lights: Brighten your craft with safe, flickering LED tea lights for a realistic glow.
- Assorted Tissue Paper Pack: Craft vibrant flames with an assorted pack of colorful tissue paper sheets.
- Crafting Glue: Securely attach your tissue paper with easy-to-use, clear-drying crafting glue.
5. Paper Plate Insects
Turn simple paper plates into buzzing bees or fluttering butterflies. These insect crafts always remind me of the garden outside my window, buzzing with life.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Paper Craft Plates Pack: Get creative with a pack of paper plates, perfect for fun insect-themed crafts.
- Washable Kids’ Paint Set: Explore vibrant colors with a washable paint set that’s ideal for crafting butterflies and bees.
- Colorful Yarn Pack: Add texture and color to insects with a pack of vibrant yarn for creative crafting.
6. Sunflower Collage
Gather some yellow and brown paper, and let the kids create their own sunflower collages. I love seeing how each child’s sunflower turns out differently, each one a burst of late summer sunshine.
May just do the trick:
- Colored Paper for Crafts: Encourage creativity with vibrant colored paper perfect for crafting beautiful sunflower collages.
- Child-Safe Scissors: Ensure safe crafting experiences with easy-to-use scissors designed specifically for children.
- Craft Glue Stick: Make crafting easy and mess-free with reliable glue sticks ideal for paper projects.
7. Paper Kite Craft
Craft colorful paper kites and let them soar in the wind. Even if they don’t fly, they make for beautiful decorations that capture the playful spirit of summer.
Possibly handy products:
- DIY Paper Kite Kit: Unleash creativity with a DIY paper kite kit for colorful and engaging summer crafts.
- Decorative Craft Paper: Enhance kite designs with vibrant decorative craft paper for fun and eye-catching patterns.
- Craft Bead Set: Add personality to your kites with a variety of colorful craft beads and embellishments.
8. Painted Rock Friends
Collect rocks and transform them with paint into friendly creatures or silly faces. These painted rock friends make charming garden decor or paperweights.
Explore these options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash your child’s creativity with vibrant colors, perfect for painting fun rock designs.
- Paint Brushes Variety Pack: Equip young artists with assorted brushes for detailed, imaginative painted rocks.
- Rock Painting Kit: Get started easily with a kit that includes rocks and paints for kids’ projects.
9. Ice Cream Cone Garland
Using colored paper and yarn, create a playful ice cream cone garland. This craft adds a sweet touch to any room and is a delightful reminder of summer treats.
You might give these a try:
- Colored Cardstock Paper: Add a vibrant splash to your garland with versatile colored cardstock sheets; get creative today!
- Craft Yarn Set: Weave playful strands into your garland design with this versatile and colorful yarn collection.
- Pom Pom Maker Kit: Easily create fluffy pom poms for your garland with this handy and fun pom pom maker.
10. DIY Binoculars
Transform cardboard tubes into binoculars for backyard birdwatching or adventurous play. My niece loves her binoculars, calling them her ‘explorer glasses’.
These products might help:
- Cardboard Tubes Craft Set: Get creative with cardboard tubes; perfect for crafting your own ‘explorer glasses’ at home.
- Decorative Washi Tape Set: Add a splash of color with washi tapes, making your binoculars uniquely stylish and fun.
- Acrylic Paint Pens: Design vibrant patterns on your binoculars with these easy-to-use acrylic paint pens.
11. Fairy Garden Terrarium
Create a miniature fairy garden in a jar with small plants and tiny figurines. It’s like capturing a piece of the magical outdoors to keep indoors.
Products that could assist:
- Miniature Garden Figurine Set: Enhance your terrarium with charming figurines. Bring your fairy garden to life today!
- Glass Terrarium Jar: Display your fairy garden in style with a beautiful and durable glass terrarium. Start crafting now!
- DIY Terrarium Moss Kit: Add lush greenery to your fairy garden with this easy-to-use moss kit. Get creative!
12. Seashell Art
Collect seashells at the beach and use them to create a seashell collage. It’s a perfect keepsake from a summer well spent, and each piece tells a unique story.
A few helpful options:
- Craft Glue for Kids: Use this craft glue to firmly attach seashells, ensuring long-lasting art pieces. Safe and easy!
- Wooden Art Boards: Create stunning collages on these sturdy wooden boards. Perfect base for seashell masterpieces!
- Assorted Seashell Packs: Enhance your projects with these assorted seashell packs. Diverse shapes and colors included!
13. DIY Wind Chimes
Use sticks, strings, and bells to create a set of wind chimes. Hanging them outside my studio window, I love how the gentle tinkling adds a musical note to my creative process.
Might be a good match:
- Craft Bells Set: Add melodious charm to your wind chimes with these versatile and easy-to-use craft bells.
- Natural Twine String: Enhance your project’s rustic appeal with durable and eco-friendly natural twine string.
- Driftwood Craft Sticks: Create a natural aesthetic using these unique and charming driftwood craft sticks.
14. Ocean Waves in a Bottle
Combine water, oil, and blue food coloring in a bottle to mimic ocean waves. It’s a mesmerizing craft that brings the calming sea indoors.
A few choices to try:
- Clear Glass Bottles with Corks: Create captivating ocean wave bottles with these stylish glass containers for your next craft project.
- Blue Food Coloring Set: Add vibrant ocean hues to your bottle with this versatile blue food coloring set today.
- Craft Oil for DIY Projects: Achieve mesmerizing wave effects by using craft oil, essential for your creative bottle project.
15. Paper Plate Sun Hat
Craft a charming sun hat out of paper plates and ribbon. It’s an adorable way to keep cool while playing dress-up on sunny days.
Consider these options:
- Round White Paper Plates: Get creative with sturdy paper plates perfect for making fun sun hats with kids.
- Colorful Craft Ribbon: Transform hats with bright, colorful ribbon ideal for crafting charming accessories.
- Safe Craft Glue: Ensure your sun hats stay put with strong, child-friendly craft glue for all projects.
