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

magnetic board

[100-Yen Shop Materials] Easy and Stylish DIY Magnet Board [How to Make]

Fireplaces often appear in foreign movies, and there are usually family photos displayed on the mantel, aren’t there? How about making a lovely magnet board over summer vacation and displaying family and memory-filled photos? Compared to other independent study projects, this one can be made in a short time, so it’s recommended for those who are busy.

What you’ll need: a large photo frame, a sheet of tin (if you can’t get tin, a magnetic sheet will also work), and some fairly strong magnets.

Basically, once you fix the tin sheet or magnetic sheet to the back of the photo frame, you’re done—so spend the rest of your time on stylish decorations.

Attaching seashells to the frame will give it a summery feel.

milk carton chair

Let's take on the challenge as a parent and child! Let's make a chair out of milk cartons.

How about surprising everyone by making a small chair to go beside a side table—out of milk cartons? You’ll need a lot of cartons, so plan ahead for summer vacation and drink plenty of milk.

The basic step is to open each milk carton once, then fold it again to make a regular triangular tube.

Stuff the inside with old newspapers to increase strength.

If you want a lighter chair, use less newspaper.

Combine about 20 triangular tubes and shape them however you like.

If you’re not particular about the shape, a hexagonal chair is recommended! Attach a cute fabric cover to the shaped chair and you’re done.

It takes time, so spread the work over several days.

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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Cooler made with 100-yen shop items

DIY with Daiso products! Make a homemade cooler! Perfect for camping or a summer vacation craft project. #craft #DIY #Daiso

Air conditioners make rooms nice and cool, but installing one is expensive and maintaining it—like cleaning—can be a hassle.

So this time, we’re introducing a portable DIY cooler! Cut a hole in the lid of a cooler box and attach a small fan.

After creating an air outlet on the side of the cooler, add dividers inside to keep ice packs standing upright.

Attach a box on the outside of the cooler to hold a battery, and you’re done.

If you use a mobile battery, it’ll be a great item for camping and other outdoor activities, too.

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piggy bank

A piggy bank that becomes dangerous when you put money into it

When you all have something you want, you save up bit by bit—10 yen, 100 yen at a time, right? A piggy bank is the perfect partner for steady saving.

So, while it’s a classic choice for a summer project, let’s try making different kinds of piggy banks.

How about a magical one that automatically sorts coins, one with a dial display that shows at a glance how much you’ve saved, or one that plays music when you put money in? Get creative and aim for a one-of-a-kind piggy bank.

On video sites, you can even see prank-style piggy banks that don’t save any money at all.

Enjoy making yours this summer!

LED candle

[Independent Study] For Lower to Upper Elementary Students — A Must-See for Moms and Dads — Dolphin LED Candle Made with Tiles #shorts

A candle holder for enjoying light by placing a candle inside.

How about decorating a glass jar by attaching your favorite translucent tiles or rhinestones, and adding a glass ornament on top? It’s a craft that also works as an interior decor item after you make it.

LED lights shaped like candles are sold at 100-yen shops, so put one inside and enjoy.

It’s safe and easy, and if you use an LED, you can even make it with a plastic container instead of glass.

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