07/17/2025
Eight Summer Crafts You Can Do with Your Kids
Hooray for summer and an almost full schedule – pool days, barbeques, parties and day trips to local events. While it’s fun to be on the go, sometimes you need some downtime. Instead of turning on your screen, why not pull out the crafts? We have come up with eight crafts that are perfect for summer because the mess stays outside.
DIY Checkers Board – Create your own board with a piece of thick poster board or scrap wood. If using wood, you will need to paint a base color first. Then, tape off the squares to make a checkers board, leaving squares open to paint another color. Gather or purchase flat river stones and paint half in the board color and half in the color of the squares. Be sure to paint both sides. When dry, add a K or crown on one side of each stone. This game is great for playing in the shade on a hot day.
Flowered Bug Jar – For this craft, you will need a mason jar with a lid, flower petals and Mod Podge. Start by painting a thin layer of Mod Podge over the outside of the jar. Add petals in the shape of a flower, in an interesting pattern. Go over the flowers with another layer of Mod Podge. Don’t forget to decorate the lid. Collect fireflies when it gets dark and watch them glow up inside. When you are done for the night, open the jar and set them free.
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