Make it with everyday materials! A collection of fun summer vacation craft ideas

kaleidoscope

[Summer Vacation Craft] Kaleidoscope: Exploring Various Ideas with Toilet Paper Rolls

You can easily make a kaleidoscope using a toilet paper roll.

All the materials are things you likely already have at home.

Adding sequins along with beads will make it extra sparkly.

Decorating the outside with pretty patterned paper or origami paper gives it a more polished look.

adhesive seal

[Easy Craft] I tried making cute Splatoon stickers in special Fest colors [Bond Stickers]

You can make puffy adhesive stickers by mixing glue and paint.

You can create any color you like, and it’s easy, so give it a try.

First, adjust the paint to your preferred color, but be careful—if you don’t add white, it will turn out transparent.

Once you’ve made the color, add glue to it.

It may look like the color has become lighter temporarily, but don’t worry—it will return to the original shade when it dries.

Put the mixture into a plastic bag, making sure no air gets in, snip off a corner, and use it to draw your designs.

Let them dry for about a week, and they’ll be ready to use as stickers.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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clock

[Summer Vacation Craft] Perfect for independent research projects and interior decor! Handmade clock using 100-yen store materials and seashells

Why not gather some summer-themed items and try making a clock? Decorate the edges with mementos from your summer vacation, like seashells you picked up at the beach, pressed morning glories, or sunflower petals.

Painting the base or adding illustrations will help bring your idea across even more.

Cardboard Gacha

[2016 Summer Vacation Special, Part 1] Cardboard Nameko tries making a “Cardboard Gacha”

A gashapon machine that everyone loves, made with a cardboard box and plastic bottles—just thinking about what might come out is exciting.

If you put seashells you picked up at the beach or tickets from places you visited into the capsules, you can keep your summer memories alive forever.

Flowing Straw

[Elementary School Summer Craft/Independent Research] 🌻 Like an hourglass!? Flowing Straw

There are many ways to use straws, but if you cut them short like this, you can make a “straw clock” instead of an hourglass, where the pieces of straw flow down smoothly.

First, prepare the wire that the straws will slide down, as well as straws, wooden chopsticks, and paper cups.

Wrap the wire around a pencil or similar object, then stretch it out to create a spiral course for the straws to descend.

Cut the straws into short pieces—since they tend to fly off when cut, do this inside a plastic bag.

Once you’ve threaded the straw pieces onto the wire, attach paper cups and chopsticks at the top and bottom, and it’s complete.

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eraser stamp

Exciting Craft Miyabi-land Vol. 1: Eraser Stamps

This is an eraser stamp made by tracing the picture you want onto a larger eraser and carving it out.

Carve slowly along the outlines.

To start, try a design that’s as simple as possible.

The thrill of pressing the finished stamp never gets old.

Infinite Cube

[Summer Vacation Crafts / Independent Research] Infinite Cube with a Milk Carton #SummerVacationCrafts #IndependentResearch #EasyCrafts #DIY #Craft #KidsActivitiesAtHome #ElementarySchool

Here’s an infinite cube you can make using milk cartons.

You’ll need the equivalent of two milk cartons, origami paper, tape, and so on.

Remove the spout and bottom from the milk cartons, then cut the remaining part lengthwise into eight strips.

With two cartons you’ll have 16 strips.

Combine two strips to make one small cube.

Once you’ve made eight small cubes, connect them together with tape.

After connecting them, cover the outside with origami paper to finish.

The infinite cube can be unfolded and flipped endlessly, and its structure is both mysterious and fun.

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