6 Easy Kids Summer Craft Projects

The Summer holidays are finally here and that means only one thing...how do we keep the kids entertained! We've picked some easy kids craft projects from around the web to help keep your little one busy come rain or shine. Happy crafting!

Fab Crabs (parents.com) 

Photograph Sabrina Heals

Turn beachcombed finds into shoreline critters that'll help keep holiday memories alive. Visit Parents.com Spectacular Summer Craft Ideas for Kids for details

Outdoor Music Wind Chimes (hadsonaswegrow.com)

Photograph (handsonaswegrow.com)

Create this bright musical wind chime using old tin cans. A fun way to introduce your kids to recycling. Visit Handsonaswegrow.com - Homemade Wind Chimes the Kids Can Make!

Egg Carton Boat

Photograph lifeatthezoo.com

Ships ahoy! These cute little boats are simple to make. Details are available from lifeatthezoo.com 

Modern Stained Glass Vases (classic-play.com)

Phoatograph Deborah Harju

Using some clear glass, tissue paper and mod podge to create your own “stained glass” vase. Perfect for a summer posy! Instructions available on classic-play.com

Painted or Decoupage Bird Feeders (candice ashment art)

Continuing on the recycling theme, these bird feeders are made from milk cartons and painted or decoupaged in bright colours ready to hang in your garden. Build it and they will come! Visit candiceashmentart.blogspot.ie for instructions on how to make them.

Surfs Up! (www.parents.com)

Photograph by Doug Merriam

Hit the beach in an easy-to-make surfboard tee. Your child can help choose the fabrics and cut out the shapes. Full instructions and Surf Board template from Parents.com

We also have lots of craft kits available in-store and online to help keep your little ones amused throughout the summer.