[For Upper Elementary Students] Simple but Awesome! A Collection of Summer Vacation Craft Ideas

No-sew pouch made from a snack bag

[No-Sew] Let's Make a Cute, Easy Pouch from a Snack Bag! 💓 [Upcycle/Remake]

Do you have a favorite snack? If your favorite snack comes in a bag, how about turning that empty bag into a pouch? Here’s an idea for making a sturdy zippered pouch without using a needle and thread—no sewing required.

First, cut along all four edges of your favorite snack bag, then attach it to a soft card case from the 100-yen shop using double-sided tape.

Make the back in the same way, attach a zipper to the top edges of the two pieces with fabric double-sided tape, and then seal the remaining three sides with double-sided tape to finish.

It’s so cute, you might end up wanting to make more than one!

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A wind chime made of thread

How to make a wind chime decoration with thread: a simple summer vacation craft for elementary school students and senior recreation

Let’s try making a wind chime using water balloons and lace thread! It’s a great summer craft, so why not give it a try? Inflate a balloon to your preferred size and tie the end twice—that’s the key.

Next, wrap the thread around the entire balloon.

If you don’t have lace thread, embroidery thread works as a substitute.

Then, brush wood glue onto the thread so it soaks in, let it dry, and pop the balloon.

Finally, trim off the excess to shape it like a wind chime’s shade, thread a string through, and attach a paper strip, and you’re done! It takes a bit of effort, but you’ll end up with a unique, one-of-a-kind wind chime.

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How to make melon cream soda

Easy craft with 100-yen store materials: How to make melon cream soda. Perfect for summer vacation independent study or free craft projects. Requires few materials and is fun to make. Simple handmade 100-yen DIY for at-home time; homemade craft.

Melon soda isn’t just refreshing in taste—the vibrant green color alone gives off a sense of fun.

Focusing on that look, this project shows how to make a colorful mascot using simple materials.

The main materials are jelly-like modeling clay and crushed stones; by combining them well, you can recreate the sparkle of melon soda.

Fill a cup with jelly clay and crushed stones, then place white clay on top to resemble ice cream, and finish with decorations like a cherry and a straw.

Think about angles and proportions as you work to make it look as realistic as possible.

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Let’s make a flute

One-Day Science Project 6: Let's Make a Whistle

As a one-day science project, here’s a fun idea for making a simple flute.

Since this involves using fire, be sure to work with an adult.

Prepare three thick straws and flatten one end of each.

Use a lighter to gently heat the flattened end, then pinch the melted section with a clip to seal it.

After making all three the same way, blow into them—you’ll hear a flute-like sound.

The pitch changes with the length of the straws, so adjust them to create the scale you like.

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sasashina

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Animal clay

[Elementary School Craft] Animal Clay 🐘

This craft involves dividing paper clay into parts, then assembling them, painting them, and finishing them in the shape of an animal.

First, check what combination of shapes makes up the animal you want to create, and make parts that match the appropriate sizes and shapes.

After that, attach the parts, refine the overall form, and add colors and patterns to complete it.

If you use a paper plate as a base and attach the pieces onto it, it will look like a three-dimensional picture—highly recommended, too.

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Handmade chenille keychain

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.

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Cute beaded candy craft

Let’s make cute candies using your favorite beads! Cut the soft case into your preferred shape, fold it in half, then use a hair iron to apply heat and seal the edges to make a little pouch.

Fill it with beads and seal the opening.

Stick masking tape on both ends of the candy, trim it with a zigzag cut, and you’re done.

Try using different beads to create various kinds of candies.

If you make the bag for holding the candies the same way, it’ll look extra cute and really stand out.

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