Celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with these fun and easy DIY summer crafts for adults.
This round-up features over 20 fun crafts for adults that are sure to add a splash of color to your DIY summer decor. From vibrant DIY summer wreaths to mason jar crafts, these projects are designed to bring a bit of summertime charm into your home.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your decor, make personalized gifts, or simply enjoy some relaxing craft time, this collection has something for everyone. These ideas are not only budget-friendly but also perfect for all skill levels, ensuring that you can create beautiful and unique projects without breaking the bank.
These tutorials will show you how to transform ordinary items into extraordinary works of art with just a few simple supplies. You’ll find projects like hand-painted terracotta pots that brighten up your summer porch and seashell crafts that bring the serenity of the ocean into your home.
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Upcycle mason jars into tropical pineapples with this fun and easy craft. They make great centerpieces, treat containers, DIY gifts, or simply a sunny addition to any room in your home. To make this cute summer mason jar craft, you only need yellow spray paint, a paint pen, a jar, and a faux succulent.
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This vibrant and refreshing watermelon wreath is perfect for adding a pop of color to your summer porch decor. It uses a wire wreath form, fabric scraps, and a few other basic crafting materials to create this DIY summer wreath. Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just want to brighten up your home, this wreath will add some summertime charm to your outdoor space on a budget.
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This charming flower pot centerpiece involves painting and arranging terra cotta pots in a stylish and creative way to serve as a stunning centerpiece for your dining table or patio. Filled with your favorite summer flowers or succulents, this project adds a fresh and vibrant touch to your DIY summer decor.
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Add a colorful touch to your summer parties with the DIY faux snow cone garland. It uses foam balls, acrylic paint, glitter, and cardstock to create a bright and whimsical decoration that looks just like real snow cones. Perfect for summer birthdays, picnics, or just to brighten up your space, this garland is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages.
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This DIY tic-tac-toe game uses natural materials like wood slices and stones to create a rustic tic-tac-toe board that’s perfect for outdoor gatherings or lazy summer afternoons. This craft is not only enjoyable to make but also provides a creative way to entertain guests and family members of all ages.
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Add a burst of summer color to your front door with this deco mesh summer wreath. This craft uses vibrant deco mesh, a wire wreath frame, and a variety of summer-themed embellishments to create a lively and eye-catching wreath. It can be made with dollar store supplies!
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Transform plain mason jars into beautiful coastal-style containers that are perfect as a summer centerpiece or bathroom storage jars. By using chalk paint, twine, jump rings, and decorative knobs, you can create a versatile coastal decor idea that is functional and beautiful! There’s a video tutorial to help you create these jars.
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Give your plants a stylish new home with these painted planters. This craft uses simple terra cotta pots and bright, summery colors to create colorful, fruit-painted planters that are perfect for your garden, patio, or windowsill. They are a great way to add a personal touch to your summer greenery.
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Preserve your beach memories with these stunning resin seashell coasters. This craft involves embedding seashells in resin to create unique coasters that bring a touch of seaside charm to your home. Perfect for entertaining or as a lovely handmade gift, these coasters are a great way to keep a piece of your summer vacation with you all year long.
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Capture the magic of the beach with this footprint in the sand canvas. It uses real footprints and sand to create a beautiful piece of art. Perfect for commemorating a beach vacation or adding a coastal touch to your home decor, this canvas craft is fun to make and a lovely keepsake.
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Bring a touch of whimsy to your fairy garden with this fairy house. By transforming a simple mason jar with paint, clay, a fairy door, and decorative accents, you can create an enchanting fairy house that’s perfect for summer nights. Whether used as a charming garden accent or a lantern centerpiece, this summer craft will add a whimsical touch to any space.
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Brighten up your kitchen with these tea towels. Using real citrus fruits and fabric paint, you can create fresh, summery designs on plain tea towels. This easy and fun project is perfect for adding a splash of color to your kitchen or for creating delightful handmade gifts that capture the essence of the season.
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Create stunning and colorful jewelry dishes using alcohol inks. This craft involves adding vibrant alcohol inks onto ceramic dishes to create unique, flower-like patterns that are perfect for holding your summer jewelry. These beautiful dishes make lovely gifts or elegant additions to your home decor.
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Turn your beachcombing finds into beautiful art with this seashell craft. Using Mod Podge and tissue paper, you can create intricate and colorful designs on seashells, turning them into unique decorative pieces or keepsakes. This craft is a wonderful way to preserve memories from your beach trips and add a touch of the ocean to your summertime decor.
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This beginner-friendly mandala rock painting tutorial guides you through creating intricate mandala designs on rocks featuring adorable ladybugs. These painted rocks are a beautiful way to bring art and nature together, perfect for garden decor, paperweights, or just a relaxing summer activity for kids and adults alike.
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Unleash your creativity with these free summer SVGs These downloadable SVG files can be used with a Cricut or other cutting machines to create a variety of summer-themed crafts, from t-shirts and tote bags to home decor and party decorations. With endless possibilities, these SVG files are a fantastic resource for all your summer crafting needs.
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Bring the serene beauty of the ocean into your home with this ocean resin art project. This beginner-friendly project involves mixing epoxy resin with shades of blue paint or alcohol ink to mimic the ocean’s waves. You’ll need basic supplies like a resin kit, and optional embellishments like seashells and sand. The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions for various projects that are perfect for summer decor or as a unique gift.
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Celebrate summer with this sweet watermelon button Craft. This easy project involves using red, green, and black buttons to create a charming watermelon slice on a printable template. It will add a playful and colorful touch to your wall art on a budget.
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Capture the beauty of nature with this leaf clay dish. Using air-dry clay and real leaves, you can create intricate, nature-inspired dishes that are perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or other small items. This craft is a wonderful way to bring the outdoors inside.
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Add some colorful charm to your porch with these planters. This project involves stacking and painting terra cotta pots to create a striking tiered planter with bright polka dots. Ideal for showcasing your favorite summer flowers or herbs, these planters bring a burst of color and fun to any outdoor space.
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