[Summer Vacation Crafts] Stylish Ideas for Girls
When it comes to summer craft projects for girls, many people think of piggy banks or pen holders.
But why not try something even cuter and more stylish? Here, we’ll share craft ideas that girls will love.
You’ll find plenty of ideas that you’ll want to display at home or proudly show off to friends.
Even classic projects like piggy banks and pen holders can become more fashionable with a few simple tweaks.
Use these ideas as inspiration to create your own unique and wonderful pieces!
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[Summer Vacation Crafts] Stylish Ideas for Girls (131–140)
A piggy bank with a wagging tail
When it comes to classic summer independent projects, a “piggy bank” is a staple.
The “Yucho Idea Piggy Bank Contest” held by Japan Post Bank is also well-known.
You might think, “Have all the ideas been used up by now?” but every year a lot of creative piggy banks appear.
So, here’s one to introduce: the “wagging-tail piggy bank.” The simple mechanism is that the weight of the coin you drop in makes the tail sway gently.
If you expand on this mechanism, you could adapt the idea to things like a fishing game or a dinosaur’s neck.
We recommend using air-dry paper clay, which you can paint once it dries!
Cute crafts in the kitchen
Do you know the book “Cute Crafts in the Kitchen for Elementary School Students,” published by Gakken? It’s packed with fun craft ideas, including many that would be perfect for summer vacation projects and crafts.
Let me introduce one from the book: the “Paper Dome Cup.” The simple process is to coat a water balloon with glue, wrap it with Japanese paper or tissue paper, and once it’s dry, pop the balloon.
It doesn’t take much time, so it’s recommended even for those who are short on time.
Melon cream soda
Melon cream soda is also appealing for its vibrant appearance—the green color topped with ice gives a refreshing feel, doesn’t it? This is about trying to recreate that beautiful, summery look of melon soda.
The steps are simple: put jelly clay into a plastic cup, insert a straw, and place a scoop of white clay “ice cream” on top.
Combine elements like jewel stones and glitter to make the most of the light and finish it with a sparkling look.
The closer it looks to the real thing, the more you might feel disappointed when you remember you can’t actually drink it.
bag
Tissue boxes often have cute designs, don’t they? Here’s an idea for making a bag that makes the most of those designs.
In this project, you cut a tissue box and shape it into a handbag.
Not only does it look adorable, but the gusset gives it plenty of room to hold lots of items—that’s a real plus.
Play shopping with this bag, and it’s sure to boost the fun.
You’ll need a box that still has the center perforation intact, so start by getting one ready.
3D card
Here’s an idea for a stylish 3D card.
Make three frames from construction paper in the same size, and fold six rectangles of construction paper—each the same height as the frames—into accordions.
Use those accordions to connect the frames, and attach a sheet of construction paper with balloons or memorable photos to the very back.
Then stick any cute parts you like onto the frames, making good use of depth to create a three-dimensional card.
You can make each frame a different color, or keep the frames the same color and make the parts colorful instead!
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
A uchiwa fan is perfect for a summer craft.
Many households probably have a freebie uchiwa lying around at home.
How about using the frame of that fan to make a new one? If you don’t have a spare, you can pick up a uchiwa at a 100-yen shop.
Strip the fan down to just the handle and outer frame, cut a clear file folder to the size of the fan and attach it, then fill the inside with glitter or beads to create a see-through, shaker-style uchiwa! These days, there are plenty of uchiwa parts sold at 100-yen shops as cheering goods, so make use of those too!
A bento made with sweets
At first glance, it looks like a cute, ordinary bento—but what if everything in it were actually sweets? Why not try making a bento like that? For the “rice,” use traditional puffed rice snacks; for green peas, use colorful round chocolate candies; and turn salami sticks into little octopus sausages.
Many snacks we casually eat can look like bento side dishes with just a bit of creative cutting.
Try making an adorable, sweet bento that feels part pretend-play, part craft!