[Summer Vacation Crafts] Not just make-and-done! A collection of practical ideas you can use every day

lampshade

I tried making a lampshade! Perfect for a summer vacation project—my child and I had fun making it together 😊

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.

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Gem-like soap

Summer Independent Research: How to Make Gemstone-Like Soaps [Recommended for Girls] [Research]

Gemstone soaps are available as DIY kits, but they’re easy to make as long as you have glycerin soap and coloring.

Cut the glycerin soap into small pieces and place them in a container, then heat in a microwave at 500W for 10 seconds.

Mix in your favorite colorant to add color, and add aroma for fragrance.

Once you’ve made a few colors, pour them into another container in layers and let them set—that’s it! Try changing the color combinations and see what kinds of gemstones you can create.

Using a clear soap base also gives a light, airy look and is highly recommended.

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Cute herbarium

[100-Yen DIY] Easy, Cute Herbarium – Perfect for a Summer Vacation Craft! Daiso Arrangement

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.

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Handheld fan made from scrap materials

[Summer Vacation Craft] How to Make a Handheld Fan Using Recycled Materials — Great for Elementary School Science Projects

Let’s make a realistic-looking handheld fan out of recycled materials! It won’t produce wind, but you can enjoy watching it spin.

First, poke a hole in the center of two popsicle sticks, thread a bamboo skewer through them to make the propeller, and connect two toilet paper rolls, covering them with origami paper to create the handle.

Cut a circle from thick paper, cover it with origami paper, and punch a hole in the center to make the part behind the propeller.

Slide a short piece of straw onto the bamboo skewer of the propeller, then pass it through the circular part and attach the circle to the handle.

Let the bamboo skewer extend out above the handle, wrap kite string around it, then cut a slit in the handle to guide and secure the string.

Make a hole on the side of the handle, thread the kite string through, and add a bead to the end of the string—and you’re done!

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Spinning piggy bank

Why not make a fun piggy bank where the coins spin as they go in? It’s a perfect idea for a summer vacation craft.

First, slice a milk carton into rings, press the corners to flatten the center space, and make four “blades” to form a propeller.

Decorate the edges with vinyl tape, and make two large propellers and four small ones in the same way.

Skewer a large propeller on a bamboo stick, then add two small propellers on each side to create a spinning mechanism.

Insert this into a clear tube, make a coin slot in the lid, put the lid on, and you’re done.

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Deodorizing pot made with an ice pack

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Do you have leftover cold packs from buying cakes and other treats sitting in your freezer? Here’s a deodorizing gel pot you can make with those cold packs—perfect as a summer science or craft project for upper elementary students.

Get your materials ready: cold packs, beads, a plastic container, an empty jar, colored markers, a bowl, water, and a stirring stick.

Squeeze the contents of the cold pack into the bowl, add water, and stir until it becomes a gel.

Color the bottom of the plastic container, then add the gelled cold pack and mix to tint it.

Spoon the mixture into the empty jar, add beads or other decorations, and you’re done.

It’s a simple deodorizing pot you can make with everyday items—try creating your own original version!

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Felt Humidifier

[100-yen DIY] Easy Felt Humidifier Tutorial ★ Eco-friendly and Cute Interior Decor ♪ Daiso × Seria Makko Ikeda (Room Organization Ideas / How to Make a Felt Humidifier)

In winter, the air gets dry and it’s easy to strain your throat.

To get ready for the cold season, why not make your own personal humidifier that you can keep in your room as a summer vacation project? By simply changing the felt piece on top, you can enjoy different styles of humidifiers.

The basic structure is a felt craft placed on top of a ceramic vessel filled with water.

Felt absorbs water well, providing a gentle humidifying effect.

You can crochet the felt into flower shapes or make cute animals—both are great! It’s also fun to do felt crafts with friends.

If you add a few drops of essential oil to the water, everyone might feel a bit more luxurious.

Be sure to change the water frequently to prevent mold!