Pipe Cleaner Flamingo

If there’s one craft that perfectly suits the summer holidays, it has to be a flamingo! This cheerful little project is ideal for summer craft activities and is especially fun for slightly older children.

To make it:

1. Start by rolling a pink pipe cleaner into a small body
2. Then bend the end to create a neck and head
3. Shape a beak using black and white pipe cleaners, which you can easily twist around the pink one
4. Add legs by attaching another pink pipe cleaner and shaping it into two sturdy feet
5. Finish it off by sticking on some googly eyes and adding a few pink feathers for a fun, fluffy look

A brilliant addition to your list of summer craft ideas, and perfect as a cute decoration for the season!

Bubble-Blowing Dragon

Blowing bubbles is one of the most fun summer holiday activities for children, and this DIY takes it to the next level! With this craft, you can make your very own bubble blower in the shape of a dragon. Perfect for sunny days and playful summer craft activities.

All you need is an empty bottle, a sock or old flannel, an elastic band, washing-up liquid and some water. Start by cutting the bottom off the bottle, then decorate it as a dragon by adding paper eyes and spikes. Next, stretch the sock or flannel over the cut end of the bottle and secure it tightly with the elastic band. Dip the sock end into a bowl of soapy water and blow through the top of the bottle to create a stream of bubbles.

It’s perfect for outdoor play and a brilliant summer holiday craft to enjoy at home or at a holiday!

3D Ice Cream Craft

A true classic when it comes to an ice cream craft, these 3D creations are bright, cheerful and perfect for fun summer craft ideas. They’re a great addition to your list of summer holiday crafts and ideal for creative summer craft activities with children.

To make them:

• Start by cutting circles from coloured paper to create the scoops
• Stick one circle flat onto your paper
• Then fold the remaining circles in half and glue them together to create a 3D effect
• Add a cone underneath and your ice cream is complete!

This is a simple and fun option if you’re looking for summer holiday activities ideas, especially for younger children or even summer crafts for preschoolers. It’s also a lovely idea to turn into a card, making it one of those easy summer craft activity projects that works perfectly at home or during the summer holidays.

Watermelon Garland

Bring a touch of summer indoors with this cheerful garland! It’s a perfect example of a fun summer craft activity for children. Start by painting a paper plate like a watermelon: colour the inside red, leave a light strip for the rind, and paint the outer edge green. Once the paint has fully dried, draw small black seeds onto the red section using a marker. Then cut the plate into several slices and make two small holes in each piece. Thread the slices onto a piece of string to create a bright and playful garland.

It’s a lovely decoration for a child’s bedroom or a summer party, and a great addition to your list of summer craft ideas for the summer holidays!