Cardboard Mermaids, Popsicle Paint, and 19 Other Summer Crafts For Kids

This summery garland would look adorable hanging inside or out!

No canvas, no problem! These tree bark paintings look so cool!

These adorable aquariums were made with recylced materials!

Create an aquarium full of pet rock fish with your kids.

This paint is made from Cool Whip, so your kids can take a cheeky little taste while creating msaterpieces!

How cute are these paper bag mermaid puppets?!

This bird feeder craft uses paper plates to create fairy wings.

Getting your kiddos involved in the mask-making process might make wearing them feel a little more fun.

Your little baby shark is going to love this headband!

Recycle a box and craft one of these cute cardboard mermaids.

These little squids are darling, no?

Whether your child can write yet or not, they can help to paint and decorate clothspins to label your family garden.

Use this DIY mason jar as a drinking glass, marker holder, or for flowers — really, the possibilities are endless!

These sweet popsicle cards would be so fun to send to friends or to give as birthday cards!

Using leaves found in your yard and washable markers, your kids can create easy and beautiful nature art.

These cardboard popsicles can be decorated any way your kid's heart desires!

These would look so cute hanging in a window!

These popsicle paints may not be edible, but they definitely make cool-looking art!

Make magnets for the fridge with perler beads in summer themes — like this watermelon!

These cardboard ice cream cones almost look good enough to eat.

Pom poms, popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and a little bit of glue go a long way in creating these colourful pops.