If you’ve visited my sight before, you know that I’m all about fun arts and crafts. I’ve shared some of my tips for crafting with kids before. And now I’m sharing a round-up of fun ideas.
Arts and crafts are a great way to get your kids’ creativity going! With Summer on its way, take the creativity outside with these fun outdoor arts and crafts ideas for kids.
1. Sun Print Cards: I love the idea of making art with nature. This is an amazing project from Garden Therapy. I will definitely be trying this out this summer!!
2. Nature Sculptures: See what unique textures and shapes leaves, rocks and other items you find in nature have with this fun project from Plum Pudding!
3. Stick Wind Chimes: This craft from Happy Hooligans would be such a fun one for the kids to help with! I know that my kids have no problem collecting sticks pretty much anywhere we go… Plus it is something that you can use all Summer long.
4. Bubble Paint Flowers: I would never have guessed that you could make this beautiful piece of art with bubbles. The flowers look amazing!! Check them out on A Piece of Rainbow.
5. Spiral Suncatchers: If you have a girl who loves beads, like my daughter, this would be such a fun craft. I can only imagine the rainbows that the clear beads would make as they reflect the sunlight. How pretty!
6. Tic Tac Toe Rocks: Art project, plus a game that will last all Summer long! I love these bug inspired Tic Tac Toe rocks from Chicken Scratch NY.
7. Bouncy Balls: How neat are these DIY Bouncy Balls?! I love this fun project for kids from The 36th Avenue!
8. Acrylic Paint Sun Prints: Bright, pretty, nature filled artwork!! I love this project. You definitely need to go check out how to make these beautiful paint sun prints!!
9. Salt Dough Snakes: Have a cute boy that loves animals of all kinds??? This project would be so fun for a little boy to make, decorate and play with all by himself! Frugal Fun for Boys definitely knows how to craft with boys!!
10. Painted Rocks: There are so many fun and exciting ideas for kids in this post!! Can you believe these fun painted rocks? A Girl and a Glue Gun rounded up a bunch of other unique rock painting projects.
11. Popped Bubble Art: This is such an easy and simple art project for kids. My kids are just learning how to blow bubbles on their own and I can just imagine their fascination with the outcome of these colorful bubbles!
12. Popsicle Chalk: This is such a fun and cute idea for kids who love to paint! You’ll have to check out the ingredient list from Reading Confetti to see how to make popsicle chalk that doesn’t stain your kids fingers!
13. Catapult Painting: Um, I believe that this art project would help you achieve the BEST MOM EVER status!! Catapults are definitely fun on their own, but add a little paint and you are set! Thanks Fun-A-Day for the great idea.
14. Airplane Craft: DIY Inspired knows that it doesn’t take much to satisfy a little boy on a hot Summer day. These airplanes would be so easy to make and would entertain my little boy for days.
15. Art Using Rain: I love this idea for an outdoor activity when it’s not super hot and sunny. In fact, this project requires a little rain! It is very easy and would be so fun to watch the process as the rain assists you in creating a fun art project!
16. Rainbow Bubbles: There are several fun and simple ideas here on how to paint with bubbles and how to paint bubbles. The Gift of Curiosity shows how to get creative with liquid water colors.
17. Erupting Sidewalk Chalk Paint: Learn Play Imagine takes chalk painting to the next level by providing a second step to the whole thing. First you paint with chalk. Then you make it erupt! Watch and learn…
18. Wind Chimes: This is a craft that nobody could mess up! Take the craftiness outside so you’re not concerned about the mess and then let the kids decorate!! I love all the clever ideas from Hands On As We Grow for getting the tin cans to make different clanking noises.
19. Glass Sun Catcher: This art project from Kids Activities Blog is beautiful and easy for kids to make on their own. I love the idea of hanging it in your kids room to brighten it up!
20. Forest Faces: How funny and fun are these?? This is definitely WILD ART from The Boy and Me.
21. Painted Rock Dominoes: Another fun rock painting idea that is also very educational. This craft would be easy for kids to help with and they would love to play and match the colors to create some fun patterns outdoors!
22. Poured Painting Pots: Have the kids help dress up the flower pots for the garden! What a fun and clever idea. I love how each pot is so unique!
23. More Bubble Art: Another unique method to bubble art! Who knew there were so many ways to create artwork with bubbles!?
24. Nature Sun Catcher: This is an even more simple idea from Hands On As We Grow for a sun catcher that has the kids searching for special items from nature to feature!!
25. Walking Sticks: If you and your kids love to spend time hiking, this craft is for you! These fun and colorful walking sticks would be the perfect addition to any hike. Get more details from One Charming Party.
If you love being outside (or just sending your kids outside)… check out these other fun outdoor activities:
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