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

Foam tray guitar

[Art Anywhere] [Summer Vacation Craft] Guitar Made from Foam Trays [Handmade Instrument]

It’s a simple yet authentic guitar made just by fitting foam trays together.

And get this—the strings are rubber bands! You can adjust the tension to change the pitch, so tuning is spot on.

It resonates with a surprisingly good sound, and you’ll find yourself wanting to keep on playing.

flying saucer

A “Flying Saucer” Toy Made from Paper Plates – Easy! Flying Saucer

Let’s use paper plates you have at home to easily make a flying disc.

If you color the plates or draw illustrations that evoke space or the sky, it’ll be even more fun.

You can fly it and play not only outdoors in places like parks, but also indoors on rainy days.

simple octopus

Crafts Kids Love – Easy! Enjoy Fun Times with a Handmade Kite

Why not try making a simple kite that really flies using familiar materials you have at home? Add masking tape to the sides of the kite or draw illustrations to create your very own favorite design.

Watching it glide cheerfully through the summer blue sky is exhilarating.

Simple Camera

Simple and cute ♡ handmade camera toy

A simple camera you can make using an empty soap box.

Try covering it with brightly colored or cute patterned origami or wrapping paper to make it colorful.

If you punch a hole for the flash and attach a strap, you can really get into the mood of a professional photographer.

Turn your vacation memories into illustrations, and if you make a matching set with “photos,” it’ll be even more fun.

paper embroidery

Paper Embroidery: Flowers – How To [Recommended for Beginners] How to Make Paper Embroidery – Garden

Paper embroidery involves drawing any picture you like on construction paper, poking holes along the lines, and threading yarn or string through them.

The raised texture of the thread adds a charming effect.

You can keep it simple with a single color or make it vibrant by using many colors—enjoy customizing it to your taste.

No-sew clear pouch

[100-yen DIY] Easy no-sew candy clear pouch! Adorably finished in no time with a cute charm!

Here’s how to make a simple no-sew clear pouch using a candy package.

The candy packaging is poppy and cute.

You’ll need a candy package, a soft clear case, a zipper, and fabric double-sided tape.

Attach the candy package and the zipper to the soft clear case using the fabric double-sided tape, then warm the inside with a hair dryer until it becomes soft.

Turn it inside out, shape it, and your clear pouch is complete! You can also use the leftover parts of the package to add a charm or a small accent.

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colored binoculars

A Little Craft Project: Colorful! Fun Binoculars

These are colored binoculars made by attaching colorful cellophane to toilet paper cores.

Decorate the outside with your favorite origami paper or stickers.

Change the cellophane color and the view changes too.

The familiar scenery will look like a different world.