10 Budget Friendly Summer Crafts

Keeping kids entertained during the summer doesn’t have to break the bank! With a little creativity, you can turn everyday household items into fun and engaging crafts that spark imagination and keep little hands busy. Whether you’re looking for simple projects using recycled materials or affordable supplies, these 10 budget-friendly summer crafts will provide hours of creative fun without stretching your wallet.

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10 of my favorite budget-friendly summer crafts:

S’more Craft by Kids Activity Zone

cardboard and cotton turned into a s'more craft

Creating a fun S’more craft is easy using everyday items found around the house. With just cotton, cardboard, and a few simple supplies, you can bring this sweet project to life.

Bottle Cap Crab Kids Craft by Conservamom

Crabs are such funny little creatures, which is a big reason why kids love them so much. Make one out of a few plastic bottle caps, which means that much less trash will wind up in a landfill.

Upcycled CD and Ribbon Jellyfish Craft by Fireflies & Mud Pies

Nobody listens to CDs anymore, so why not put some old ones to good use? With a little colored paper and some ribbon, they become these adorable jellyfish friends.

Paper Plate Watermelon Craft by Mommy Made That

a paper plate colored and cut to look like a watermelon

This paper plate watermelon craft is easy, budget-friendly, and only requires crayons and a paper plate. Plus, it’s a fun way to introduce kids to fractions.

DIY Bubble Wand by The Best Ideas for Kids

DIY bubble wands with beads and pipe cleaners

Bubbles are a timeless summer favorite for kids. Let them create their own custom bubble wands using pipe cleaners and pony beads for a fun, hands-on summer activity.

Paper Boat Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

With this fun paper boat craft, kids can embark on all kinds of adventures right from the kitchen table. A printable template makes it easy for them to create independently.

Campfire Handprint Craft by Made in a Pinch

handprints on paper used to make a fire craft

Create a budget-friendly summer craft that doubles as a cherished keepsake. Simply trace kids’ hands in different colors to craft a vibrant paper campfire.

Patriotic Paper Plate Craft by Two Pink Peonies

paper plate turned into a patriotic decoration

Transform a simple paper plate into a charming patriotic wreath with this easy summer craft. Younger kids can practice their scissor skills by cutting out stars from the printable template and trimming the center of the plate to create a wreath frame.

Coffee Filter Dragonfly Craft by Life with Darcy & Brian

spoon and coffee filter turned into a dragonfly craft

Now that K-cups and coffee pods are so popular, many households have a stash of old coffee filters just sitting around somewhere. Turn those into pretty dragonflies with this budget-friendly summer craft project.

Paper Plate Handprint Pineapple Craft by Our Kid Things

Kids will love making this playful pineapple craft. Using their handprints and fingerprints, they can transform a paper plate into a fun, summery fruit.

These fun budget-friendly crafts are the perfect way to make summer fun, especially on rainy days! Comment below and let me know which ones you made!

Happy Crafting!

stacie

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