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

gachapon

[Easy] How to Make a Gachapon Machine: Cardboard Gacha/Gashapon

Turn the handle and wait excitedly to see what comes out—gachagacha (capsule toys).

Gachagacha are something people of all ages can enjoy, aren’t they? Let’s try making a realistic gachagacha machine out of cardboard.

Cutting the cardboard with a craft knife and figuring out how to assemble it will likely get kids totally absorbed in the project.

The gachagacha they work so hard to create is sure to become a memorable moment of their summer vacation.

Your friends might even be surprised when they see your work.

Even after making it, you can keep enjoying the gachagacha—have a wonderful time!

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Nakajima Junko

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Well-spinning paper cup top

[Playable Craft] How to Make a Simple, Well-Spinning Top (Paper Cup & Plastic Bottle Cap) [Easy Crafting with Recycled Materials] Fun at Home

This is a spinning top made with a paper cup that spins well and is fun to watch because of its colorful look.

All you need are a paper cup and two plastic bottle caps.

First, cut slits into the paper cup and spread them out like propeller blades, then attach an axle made by combining the two caps.

That’s enough to complete the basic shape, but it’s recommended to decorate the “propellers” with an eye toward how it will look while spinning.

The impression changes depending on whether you spread the propellers before decorating or decorate first and then cut the slits, so try out various patterns.

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kappamaki

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Paper cup Tyrannosaurus

[Summer Vacation Craft] Using Only Paper Cups! Easier T. rex (Tyrannosaurus) Project [Independent Study] Make It in One Day! Upcycled Craft [A Must-See for Moms and Dads]

This activity involves combining paper cups to create a three-dimensional, dynamic Tyrannosaurus.

The key is how you connect the cups: by trimming the edges and adding slits, you can set firm angles.

Build it by linking the cups from the head to the tail, then attach separately made legs and arms at the end to finish.

Try different variations, such as using cups of the same color for a cohesive look or mixing different colors for a colorful effect.

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kappamaki

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A flying octopus? Tako-copter

A flying octopus? A toy like a bamboo-copter made from a paper cup: the 'TacoCopter' #easyCraft #paperCup #flyingCraft

It’s a toy that combines paper cups and a round chopstick to spin like a bamboo-copter and soar into the sky.

By spreading “wings” that catch the wind and coloring it mainly red, it takes on a curious form—a flying octopus.

You’ll use two paper cups and a round chopstick: attach the chopstick and the octopus’s facial parts to a paper cup with only the bottom left to create a launcher.

Then cut slits into the other paper cup, spread it out to form propeller-like blades, and attach it to the launcher to finish.

Fine-tune the propeller angles to make your octopus fly even higher.

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kappamaki

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Squeeze

[Handmade Squishies] How to Make Chewy Squishies with 100-Yen-for-3 Sponges 🧀 [Summer Vacation Craft]

Squeezes that you can easily make at home add a little comfort to everyday life.

With store-bought sponges, acrylic paint, and some glue, anyone can easily create their own original squishies.

Without much effort, you’ll end up with an adorably cute squishy that brings a smile the moment you hold it, helping nurture creativity through crafting.

With easily accessible materials and simple steps, why not try making one and experience the joy of having a small, pleasantly tactile item in your hands?

Simple salt sand art

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This is about layering different colors of salt in a glass to create a picture-like, beautiful look.

Start by making colors that match what you want to create: mix paint into the salt to prepare it.

Once your colored salt is ready, simply layer it into the glass.

It’s best to pay attention to the boundaries between colors and avoid overmixing.

After filling the glass, press the layers to compact them—you can aim for more complex shapes this way.

Try various patterns to see what you can achieve.

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kappamaki

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snow globe

[Kids’ Easy Craft] Everything from the 100-yen shop! Aquarium Snow Globe DIY — Perfect for Christmas or a Summer Vacation Project!

A classic craft idea! Let’s make a snow globe.

This is a super easy idea that older elementary kids can make on their own! You’ll need a jar with a lid, a sponge, small items to put inside the snow globe, glitter, liquid laundry starch (or laundry glue), and water.

Cut the sponge into a circle and attach it to the inside of the lid, then glue the small items onto the sponge.

Put glitter in the jar, then add the laundry starch and water at a 1:1 ratio and mix.

Finally, screw on the lid and you’re done! You can also tie a ribbon around it to make it extra cute.

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sasashina

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