Handmade ideas for summer decorations. Perfect for interior decor and craft activities!
When summer comes, you start wanting to decorate your rooms with cool, refreshing interiors.
In this article, we’ll introduce handmade ideas for summer decorations.
From authentic summer decor you’ll want to display at home to projects that can be used in childcare and eldercare settings—and ideas that will delight at events like Tanabata—we’ve got you covered.
There are many types of decorations, such as garlands, hanging ornaments, and wreaths, so try finding ideas that perfectly suit where you want to display them.
Let’s make summer a bit more comfortable with cool-looking decorations.
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Handmade ideas for summer decorations: perfect for home interiors and craft activities! (41–50)
stone art
Let’s make stone art using materials close at hand, like those from rivers and parks.
Start by collecting stones and twigs.
Choosing stones without sharp edges will help you create cute pieces.
Also, selecting twigs with branches is a key tip for making a lovely work.
Arrange the stones and twigs you found on a frame or cork board, which you can also buy at a 100-yen shop.
As children think, design, and create on their own, it boosts their imagination.
You can paint the pieces, and it’s also nice to add pinecones, leaves, and other items besides stones and twigs.
Accessory box made from an empty box
Some children who love fashion may have lots of charms for rings or clothes, right? Since they can easily get lost, it’s handy to have a box that can store them all together.
Here’s an accessory box that’s practical too.
You can make it with an empty box you already have at home.
Add thickness by attaching pieces cut from a quilted surface to the lid and the sides of the box.
The soft, cushioned thickness gives it a luxurious feel, turning it into a proper jewelry box.
If you roll up some felt fabric and place it inside the box, you can store rings neatly.
The finished product won’t look like it was made from an empty box, so give it a try for inspiration!
Let’s make a bamboo lantern
Here’s how to make a bamboo lantern that looks beautiful when it glows at night.
Use a saw to cut the bamboo.
Make slits in the cut bamboo, then gently tap from above with a hammer to create openings where the light will shine through.
The key is to tap with the hammer without using too much force.
Drill holes to create several small windows for the light to leak out.
Wrap yarn around the top and bottom of the bamboo tube, using double-sided tape to secure it.
Place an LED light inside, switch it on, and let it shine.
It emits a soft glow that gives off a traditional Japanese ambiance.
Cute herbarium
Why not try making a herbarium, a popular interior decoration? Prepare a container, your favorite flowers and beads, and baby oil.
First, place the flowers and beads into the container, being careful not to overfill it.
Also, if anything tends to float when put in liquid, soak it in the liquid beforehand.
Once you’ve added all the parts, slowly pour in the baby oil, close the container lid, and it’s done.
You can also focus on choosing a stylish container and decorate it with stickers or washi tape to make it extra cute.
Handmade chenille keychain
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Let’s make a cute bee keychain.
First, stick double-sided tape all over a chenille stem and shape it into a rectangle.
Wrap a yellow chenille stem around it, then wrap a brown one to create the stripes.
Make wings from a clear file sheet, attach them to the body with the brown chenille stem, and add eyes.
Finally, attach the keychain hardware and you’re done! With a bit of creativity, you can make all kinds of insects and animals, so try making your own original keychains.
Sparkling hourglass
Let’s make a cute, sparkly hourglass that doubles as interior decor.
Prepare two small bottles, glitter to use as sand, a clear plastic file sheet, and decorative parts.
Cut the clear file slightly larger than the bottle opening and make a hole in the center for the glitter to pass through.
Attach tape and half-cover the hole, then glue it to the bottle.
Add the glitter and glue on the other bottle.
Finish it off cutely with decorative parts.
After adding the glitter, be careful not to turn it over until the adhesive has dried.
lampshade
Here’s a lampshade idea that also works as room decor.
Brush glue mixed with water onto an inflated balloon, then stick on small torn pieces of washi paper.
For sturdiness, layer the washi several times until the balloon’s color isn’t very visible.
Be sure to leave an opening where the light will go.
Since washi is white, use tissue paper if you want to add color.
Once it’s completely dry, pop the balloon and remove it, then secure a wire along the inside edge of the opening for the light to finish it off.
Sunflowers to make with kids
https://www.tiktok.com/@silk_haru3mama/video/7254860873687141634This is a sunflower craft whose finely layered petals evoke the fun of summer.
First, make the center part out of cardboard or thick paper, then attach the petals to it.
Punch holes in the round center piece and thread string through them to faithfully recreate the look of a sunflower’s center.
After that, just glue the petals around the edge and you’re done—the key is how you choose the petal colors and how you layer them.
For a more realistic look, it’s also recommended to curl the petals to add a three-dimensional effect.
Watermelon garland
One popular handmade idea is garlands.
They’re appealing because they’re easy to display anywhere.
Still, some of you might be thinking, “I want to make a garland that’s a little different from the usual.” That’s where this watermelon garland idea comes in.
It’s a garland made with pennant-shaped watermelon motifs.
Besides its cute look and summery vibe, there’s another big attraction to this idea: when you roll it up, it looks like a halved watermelon.
It might be nice to hang it somewhere you can move it around and play with it.
Sparkly inedible dessert
https://www.tiktok.com/@mugimama_diy/video/7458937267772607745Why not try your hand at sweets art with “sparkly inedible desserts”? They look just like real jelly! But… in fact, they’re entirely handmade fake sweets.
Using resin sheets, glitter, and clear materials, this craft lets you create jewel-like desserts you can’t eat.
Their cute, mysterious look will captivate anyone who sees them! Most people will probably think, “I’ve always wanted to taste a dessert like this at least once.” They’re sure to be eye-catching, photogenic pieces.
Plus, put them on a light base and they glow! It’s the perfect finishing touch for a romantically charming sweet.
