Make it with everyday materials! A collection of fun summer vacation craft ideas
Summer vacation crafts are exciting even just to think up ideas, aren’t they? Still, lots of kids probably find themselves wondering, “What should I make?” The truth is, there are plenty of fun, easy projects anyone can make using everyday materials.
With things like plastic bottles, popsicle sticks, and milk cartons, you can create pieces that will make your friends say, “Wow!” So this time, we’re sharing craft ideas that are perfect for summer vacation homework.
Take a look and get inspired by these playful projects that are fun just to browse!
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Made with everyday materials! A collection of fun summer vacation craft ideas (251–260)
Colorful candle
You can easily make colorful candles using crayons you no longer use and the candles that came on birthday cakes.
The key is to break the materials into small pieces so they melt quickly.
Layering several colors makes them look very beautiful.
Galileo thermometer
Let’s make a cute-looking Galileo thermometer! A Galileo thermometer shows the temperature of a place by the rising and sinking of small snow globe-like floats in water.
Commercial versions use special liquids, but this idea uses materials that are easy to find.
You can buy plenty of beads and such at 100-yen shops.
The accuracy isn’t high, but it’s a stylish and adorable craft.
soccer game
Let’s make a soccer game using an empty tissue box that you would normally throw away.
Drawing your favorite players’ jersey numbers will make it even more exciting.
Adding a scoreboard will give it a more authentic feel, too.
It’s a craft that lets you enjoy both making it and playing with it.
Squeeze
Do you know what a squishy is? It’s a toy shaped like bread or sweets with a soft, squishy feel.
You often see them sold as keychains.
Let’s try making one! You’ll need items like a sponge, acrylic paint, slime/clay, and glue.
With a bit of creativity, you can make all kinds of foods.
You might even get hooked on making squishies!
Straw Omikuji
Let’s try making a fortune draw using items like straws and empty candy boxes.
Besides just ‘good luck’ or ‘bad luck,’ it’s fun to include things like a lucky color and lucky food.
Place it by the entrance, and check today’s fortune before you head out.
straw art
Let’s make an art piece using straws! First, cut the straws to your preferred lengths.
Since you’ll be using the accordion section, make sure to cut the other parts instead.
Make small slits at the ends of the cut straws, then insert them into other straws to connect them.
Secure them with masking tape so they won’t come apart—this will serve both as an adhesive and as decoration.
After that, bend the straws to create your favorite motifs.
You can also wrap chenille stems (pipe cleaners) around them to give a more festive finish!
storm glass
A storm glass is a fun and handy tool that predicts the weather by observing the crystals that form inside the glass.
You can gather the materials—anhydrous ethanol, purified water, camphor, and a glass bottle—at a pharmacy or a 100-yen shop.
Placing the bottle on a scale and mixing the ingredients feels exciting, like a science experiment.
Since the glass bottle will be heated in a hot water bath, younger children should always make it together with an adult.
As it cools, you should see beautiful snow-like crystals inside the bottle.
Give it a try for a summer craft project or an independent research assignment!
