Summer is officially here! ☀️🐝
Long sunny days, backyard adventures, trips to the park, and plenty of opportunities to get creative make June the perfect time to break out the craft supplies.
Whether you're looking for an easy afternoon activity, a boredom buster for summer break, a rainy-day project, or a fun way to keep little hands busy, this guide has you covered. We've gathered 30 simple, budget-friendly crafts that use common household supplies and encourage creativity, imagination, and family fun.
Most projects cost less than $5, many can be completed in under 30 minutes, and several can be adapted for preschoolers, elementary-aged children, and even tweens.
So grab the glue sticks, gather the construction paper, and get ready for a month filled with colorful creations and unforgettable memories!
Let's get crafting! 🌈✂️🎨
Summer is the perfect time to slow down, get creative, and make memories together! Whether you're looking for a rainy-day activity, something to keep little hands busy, or a fun family project, we've got you covered.
Welcome to Buzzy's 30 Days of July Crafts! Every day features an easy craft using inexpensive supplies you probably already have at home. Most projects cost less than $5, and many can be made with recycled materials.
So grab the glue, pull out the markers, and let your creativity buzz! 🐝
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Dip a plastic fork into red, white, and blue paint and stamp fireworks onto black paper.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Paint half a paper plate pink and green, then glue on black paper "seeds."
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Trace handprints around a yellow paper circle to create a smiling sunshine.
Approx. Cost: $4
Instructions: Use cotton swabs dipped in paint to create colorful fireworks.
Approx. Cost: Free-$5
Instructions: Paint smooth rocks red with black dots and tiny faces.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Decorate a toilet paper roll with stripes, wings, and ribbon streamers.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Cut colorful strips and link them together.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Color coffee filters, spray with water, let dry, and glue to paper stems.
Approx. Cost: $5
Instructions: Fill a plastic bottle with blue water, glitter, shells, and tiny sea animals.
Approx. Cost: $4
Instructions: Mix shaving cream and glue for fluffy ice cream scoops.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Paint clothespins and attach colorful paper wings.
Approx. Cost: Free-$3
Instructions: Paint rocks green with tiny flowers.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Decorate paper bowls and attach tissue paper tentacles.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Paint an egg carton cup and add legs and a smiling face.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Make handprints with red paint and add googly eyes.
Approx. Cost: $5
Instructions: Press flowers between contact paper and hang in a sunny window.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Glue cotton balls onto blue paper and draw silly faces.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Cut yellow strips into a pineapple shape and top with green leaves.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Stamp dinosaur feet using homemade sponge cutouts.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Cut colorful cardstock into shimmering tails.
Approx. Cost: $4
Instructions: String paper flowers together with yarn.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Use pink paper and craft sticks.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Dip sliced lemons into paint for fun prints.
Approx. Cost: $5
Instructions: Paint stars with glow paint and decorate a bedroom ceiling poster.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Make colorful kites from cardstock and ribbon.
Approx. Cost: $5
Instructions: Create a tiny fairy garden in a flowerpot.
Approx. Cost: $2
Instructions: Turn a paper lunch bag into a hopping frog.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Decorate paper rockets and launch them using straws.
Approx. Cost: $4
Instructions: Mix paint with bubble solution and blow colorful bubble art.
Approx. Cost: $4
Instructions: Glue, paint, decorate, and display a favorite summer memory.
Approx. Cost: $3
Instructions: Draw a large tree and add handprint leaves. Write one favorite July memory on each leaf.
Construction paper
Cardstock
White paper
Paper plates
Toilet paper rolls
Egg cartons
Popsicle sticks
Cotton balls
Coffee filters
Tissue paper
Contact paper
Paint (washable)
Paintbrushes
Plastic forks
Cotton swabs
Googly eyes
Glue
Glue sticks
Scissors
Markers
Crayons
Yarn
Ribbon
Glitter (optional)
Pipe cleaners
Craft sticks
Rocks
Shaving cream
Food coloring (optional)
Bubble solution
Small plastic bottles
Stickers (optional)
The best crafts aren't about perfection. They're about laughter, creativity, and making memories together.
We hope these 31 easy July crafts inspire your family to unplug, explore, and create something wonderful this month. Don't forget to display your masterpieces, snap a few photos, and celebrate every colorful creation.
Happy crafting from all of us at The Buzzy B! 🎨💛
📸 We'd LOVE to see what you make! Share your creations on Facebook or Instagram and tag @TheBuzzyB so we can celebrate your little artists!