Summer Crafts for Kids

Summer’s coming fast! Are you ready? Here at Pickled Barrel we’ve got your back. Here is a round-up of some great summer crafts for kids. These ideas will keep them busy and help you keep your sanity!

Pool noodle horses are a fun way to use dollar store pool noodles. Fun to make, and fun to play with all summer long!

Celebrate patriotism by letting the kids make their own firework…..painting, that is! This cute idea comes from Juggling With Kids.

Here’s a fun craft that the kids can make, and then eat! This one will probably be on repeat….

Glow in the dark jellyfish? Yes! This looks like so much fun.

Help the kids put together this cute rainbow paper lantern, and then hang it on the patio all summer long.

Pet rocks are still just as fun to make and play with as they were when you were a kid. This one is worth passing down!

Boys and girls alike will enjoy making a frog or ladybug baseball cap to wear all summer.

Here’s another fun-to-make, fun-to-eat craft the kids will love. {Hint: it involves kid-favorite marshmallows!}

Use Cheerios {another kid favorite!} to make a fun bird feeder, then watch the birds come and snack!

Summer is a great time to make and fly a kite! This idea comes from Happiness is Homemade.

Let the kids hunt outdoors for what they want to put into their own nature-inspired sun catcher.

These wooden yo-yos are the perfect thing to make on a rainy day. You just need some Mod Podge and a little bit of creativity!