We’ve got easy craft ideas for upper elementary school girls who want to make cute and amazing projects for their summer vacation! From melon cream soda and candied apple squishies to fluffy pipe-cleaner dolls, these are creations that are exciting just to look at.
We’ve gathered lots of crafts that are simple to make but will still make people’s eyes light up with a “Wow!” Plus, the materials can all be found at 100-yen shops.
Make it a fun and memorable summer break project!
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Handmade Accessories and Small Items (1–10)
Whip Deco
Why not try whip decoration that lets you create sweet-like designs? You can cutely customize your favorite items like photo frames and card cases! For the “whip,” use clear sealant or whipped-style acrylic resin—they’re available at home improvement stores and 100-yen shops.
Decorate as if you were piping whipped cream onto a cake.
Adding decorative parts will make it look even more glamorous, so it’s highly recommended!
[Punch Needle] Cat Coaster
![[Punch Needle] Cat Coaster](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wz1XTYCeUMA/sddefault.jpg)
How about making a cat coaster with a cute, fluffy punch-needle texture? First, decide on the approximate size, then use an embroidery hoop to draw a circle on paper and sketch the cat’s pattern and expression.
Next, place carbon paper and your sketch on top of a plain white fabric, and trace the sketch to transfer it onto the fabric.
Set the transferred fabric in an embroidery hoop and start stitching with a punch needle.
Once the embroidery is finished, apply glue to the back and let it dry, then attach felt to complete it.
You’ll want to make cats in all kinds of colors and expressions.
It’s a perfect project to work on steadily and with focus over a long summer vacation.
No-sew pouch made from a snack bag
Do you have a favorite snack? If your favorite snack comes in a bag, how about turning the empty bag into a pouch? Here’s an idea for a sturdy zippered pouch that you can make without using a needle and thread—no sewing required.
First, cut off all four sides of your favorite snack bag, then attach it to a soft card case from a 100-yen shop using double-sided tape.
Do the same for the back side, attach a zipper to the top of the two pieces using fabric double-sided tape, and seal the remaining three sides with double-sided tape—that’s it! It’s so cute you might find yourself wanting to make more than one.
[Resin] Memo Stand
![[Resin] Memo Stand](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XoZ1UagB2DY/sddefault.jpg)
Why not make a cool, summery memo stand using resin? Prepare parts like sand, seashells, and fish stickers, then arrange them in a mold for a card holder.
Use a small amount of resin to secure everything in place.
Once the parts are fixed, pour in layers of clear and colored resin and cure them.
Finish by coating the whole surface for a glossy shine, and you’re done! There are many shapes of molds for card holders, so be sure to find one you like.
Beaded accessories
If you’re in the upper grades of elementary school, you might be interested in accessories—and with the current handmade boom, you may want to try making something yourself.
At 100-yen shops, you can find various beads as well as findings for accessories.
Let’s try making accessories using those beads! Prepare the findings for the accessory you want to make, beads, and nylon thread (beading line); having a small pair of scissors to cut the line is also handy.
Randomly threading the beads can make something cute, and many websites offer illustrated instructions as well.
Create accessories perfect for summer, like floral motifs or lace-style designs!
Iced Deco Cup
@mugimama_diy I tried decorating it with those ice-like things you always see at the dollar store ✨ What do you think? Looks cool and cute, right? 💓Summer Vacation CraftDeco video#simpleDIY
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Let’s make an “icy deco cup” using interior stones and a cup sold at 100-yen shops.
All you need is your favorite cup, interior stones, a hot glue gun, and any decorative parts you like.
It’s really simple to make—just use the glue gun to attach the interior stones and parts to the cup! If you choose clear, colorless parts to match the interior stones, the whole thing will look like an ice glass.
You can use store-bought parts, or if you’re good with resin, you can make your own.
LED candle
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.