This colorful blue beverage captures the tropical vibe of Sonic's Ocean Water with a fun, homemade twist. Combining a simple syrup made from water and sugar with coconut extract and lemon-lime soda, this drink offers a sweet, fizzy refreshment that's both kid-friendly and perfect for summer parties. A few drops of blue food coloring give it that signature ocean hue, and for an extra touch of fun, consider garnishing with Swedish Fish candies. No blender required—just mix, pour over ice, and enjoy a taste of the tropics right at home.

Bring a burst of color and magic to your summer with this whimsical unicorn lemonade. Starting with a base of freshly squeezed lemonade made from lemons, sugar, and water, this drink gets its colorful flair from layers tinted with pink, purple, and teal food coloring. The rim of each glass is adorned with corn syrup and a sprinkle of unicorn-themed or colorful sprinkles, making it perfect for kids' parties.

Quench your thirst with this refreshing watermelon lemonade, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. Fresh seedless watermelon cubes are blended with water and sugar to create a smooth juice, which is then combined with freshly squeezed lemon and lime juices. For those who prefer a sweeter touch, a bit of agave nectar or honey can be added. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint or watermelon slices for a festive drink that's both hydrating and delicious.

This homemade version of Starbucks' Pink Drink is a delicious blend of white cran-strawberry juice, creamy coconut milk, and freeze-dried strawberries. It is a budget-friendly alternative to the original. The recipe simplifies the ingredients while maintaining the beloved flavor profile, making it easy to whip up this vibrant beverage at home. For those seeking a caffeine boost, a touch of green coffee bean extract can be added, or it can be omitted for a caffeine-free treat. Enjoy this Instagram-worthy drink that's as tasty as it is pretty!

This punch is a tropical, effervescent beverage that's perfect for summertime. This easy-to-make punch combines thawed pineapple juice concentrate, limeade concentrate, cold water, and chilled club soda, creating a sweet and tangy drink with a delightful fizz. You can garnish it with an assortment of fresh fruits like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, oranges, limes, and pineapple, along with fresh mint. It's a crowd-pleaser that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

This homemade version of Chick-fil-A's Frosted Lemonade is a blend of just two simple ingredients: lemonade and vanilla ice cream. The result is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing drink that perfectly balances the tartness of lemonade with the sweetness of ice cream. It's like a slushie and a float combined. This is a cool treat that's easy to whip up at home, saving you a trip to the drive-thru and the extra expense.

This quick and indulgent summer treat is made with just three ingredients—chocolate milk, hot chocolate mix, and ice. This easy recipe transforms the classic winter beverage into a frosty delight, perfect for summer. Blend everything together, and in minutes, you'll have a rich, chocolatey drink that's perfect for cooling down on hot days. Top it with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an extra touch of decadence.

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with these virgin piña coladas. This non-alcoholic version combines pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and ice in a blender to create a creamy, frothy, and refreshing drink. It's a family-friendly beverage that's perfect for summer celebrations. It has all the tropical flavors without the alcohol. Garnish with pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries to enhance the island vibe.

This drink is refreshing blend of fresh strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water. The recipe involves creating a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in water, blending fresh strawberries into a puree, and combining these with freshly squeezed lemon juice. The mixture is then chilled and served over ice. It has a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors and is the perfect summer beverage that's both easy to make and crowd-pleasing.

This colorful and easy-to-make punch is great ideal for mermaid parties and summertime festivities. It combines lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and blue Hawaiian punch to create a vibrant and delicious beverage. The recipe is straightforward: mix the ingredients in a large drink dispenser and serve.

This is fun twist on a classic. It's a creamy, dreamy beverage that combines pink lemonade mix with heavy whipping cream, creating a frothy and refreshing drink that's perfect for summer. The recipe is simple and quick, making it an great choice for family gatherings or a fun treat for kids. Serve it over ice for a cool and satisfying experience.

This non-alcoholic beverage is inspired by the Buckboard Bash from Dolly’s Stampede in Branson. This easy-to-make drink combines equal parts Sprite and pineapple juice, topped with a splash of grenadine syrup, creating a beautiful sunset effect in the glass. Serve it over ice and garnish with an orange slice or a sprig of mint for a refreshing treat that brings a taste of the tropics to your backyard.

This recipe combines the tartness of lemons with the sweetness of raspberries. It involves creating a homemade raspberry syrup by simmering fresh or frozen raspberries with sugar and water, then mixing it with freshly squeezed lemon juice and additional water. This refreshing drink is perfect for picnics, parties, or simply sipping on a warm day, and it can be easily doubled to serve a crowd.

Dive into a sea of flavor with this whimsical mocktail. This vibrant, layered drink combines pineapple juice with two flavors of Gatorade—Zero Sugar Berry and Frost Glacier Freeze—to create a stunning ombre effect. Served over ice in a tall glass, it's a light and refreshing beverage that's perfect for summer events!

Bring the iconic drive-in flavor straight to your kitchen with just a handful of ingredients. This simple drink combines lemon-lime soda, maraschino cherry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice, served over crushed ice and garnished with lime wedges and cherries. It's captures the sweet-tartness of the original and is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.

Bring the magic of Disney to your kitchen with this frozen Dole Whip. It's a creamy, tropical treat that blends frozen pineapple with coconut milk and a touch of honey, mimicking the beloved park favorite. For an adult twist, a splash of coconut or spiced rum can be added. It's a delicious, dairy-free dessert that kids and adults alike will love.

This festive, layered beverage perfect for patriotic celebrations like Memorial Day or 4th of July. It uses cran-cherry juice for the red layer, a piña colada-flavored beverage for the white layer, and a blue raspberry drink for the blue layer. By carefully pouring each layer over ice, you achieve a stunning red, white, and blue effect.

This punch is a bubbly, fruity delight that's sure to please guests of all ages. It combines frozen strawberry daiquiri concentrate, strawberry Kool-Aid, lemon-lime soda, and strawberry sparkling water, topped with frozen sliced strawberries for a refreshing finish. It's an easy-to-make beverage that's perfect for parties, baby showers, or any festive gathering.

Bring a Southern classic to your glass with this strawberry sweet tea. This refreshing beverage combines freshly brewed tea with a homemade strawberry syrup made from ripe strawberries and sugar. A splash of lemon and lime juice adds a zesty twist, making it a perfect thirst-quencher for hot summer days. Serve it over ice for a sweet, fruity treat that's sure to please everyone.

These slushies are a cool and refreshing way to beat the summer heat. This simple recipe blends fresh watermelon chunks with ice, lime juice, and a touch of sugar to create a smooth, icy treat. It's a quick and easy beverage that's both hydrating and delicious, perfect for sipping on a sunny afternoon.

This one is bursting with fresh, fruity flavor. The recipe blends fresh or frozen peaches (with optional mint) and mixes them into a base of lemonade—store-bought or homemade—creating a deliciously fruity beverage that’s easily customizable. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard party, this peach lemonade is sure to be a hit.

This craft combines art and sensory play by using celery sticks as stamps to create colorful fish scales. Children dip cut celery pieces into various paint colors and stamp them onto a fish template, resulting in a vibrant, rainbow-scaled fish. This activity not only produces beautiful artwork but also introduces kids to the concept of repurposing and using everyday items as art tools.

Dive into a sea of creativity with over 60 free printable under the sea coloring pages, perfect for kids of all ages! This collection features a wide array of marine life, including dolphins, mermaids, sharks, sea turtles, fish, and much more. The designs range from simple illustrations suitable for toddlers and preschoolers to more intricate scenes that older children and even teens will enjoy.

Transform a simple paper plate into a cute jellyfish. This craft encourages creativity and fine motor development. Children paint and decorate a halved paper plate, add glitter or sequins for sparkle, and attach ribbon or yarn tentacles. The result is a colorful jellyfish that can be hung up for display, making it a perfect addition to any under the sea themed activity.

Create an underwater scene using soft pastels and silhouette templates. Children begin by printing free templates featuring ocean creatures like turtles, stingrays, sharks, and mermaids. After cutting out the templates, they secure them onto black paper and use pastels to draw around the edges. Smudging the colors outward with fingers creates a glowing effect, simulating sunlight filtering through water. Once the templates are removed, kids can add details like rocks, coral, and seaweed with black paint.

This sparkling sensory craft doubles as a party favor for an "Under the Sea" themed party. This project guides you through creating sparkly blue slime using glitter glue, baking soda, and contact lens solution. Once the slime is ready, it's layered into clear plastic jars alongside miniature sea creature toys, creating an aquarium-like effect. The jars are then sealed and topped with glitter tape.

Get ready for a fin-tastic adventure with this one. Create a fun headband with colored cardstock and a free printable template. You can choose to color your headbands or use pre-colored pieces. This project makes a great beach craft for kids on vacation and is perfect for Shark Week!

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Using colored cardstock or construction paper, kids can create the octopus's head with expressive eyes and a cute smile. The tentacles are formed by linking paper chains, allowing children to practice their fine motor skills. The free printable template simplifies the process. This under the sea activity is suitable for various age groups.

Turn paper plates into cute pufferfish. Kids start by painting a paper plate in bright colors using a cut-up toilet paper roll. Adding fins, large, expressive eyes, and a circular mouth brings these adorable sea creatures to life.

Transforms simple materials into delightful fish windsocks that dance in the breeze. Kids cut and assemble fish shapes from colored paper. They then attach crepe paper streamers and glue the fish onto blue cardstock. Additional touches like green crepe paper seaweed and sticker bubbles enhance the underwater scene. Once rolled into a cylinder and stapled, these windsocks become cute summer decorations for porches or classrooms.

Using basic materials like colored cardstock, a toilet roll tube, sticker eyes, and glue, children can create a cute little stingray friend. The process involves cutting a circular shape for the body, attaching it to the toilet roll to form the body structure, adding a tail, and decorating with eyes and spots. Once dry, these stingrays are ready for imaginative play or display.

Bring the magic of coral reefs to life with this project. Using an egg carton as a base, children can create colorful coral using tissue paper, loom bands, and pipe cleaners. Adding LED tea lights beneath the tissue paper coral gives the reef a glowing effect, making it a captivating nightlight. This craft is a fun way to teach about the importance of marine habitats.

Introduce children to the fun of color blending using bleeding tissue paper with this art project. Kids begin by printing a seahorse template onto cardstock. They then apply small pieces of bleeding tissue paper onto the template, using water to help the colors bleed and blend, creating a tie-dye effect. After the paper dries, the tissue is removed, revealing a beautifully colored seahorse.

To make this cute orca, paint a paper plate to resemble an orca's distinctive black and white coloring. Then, add fins, eyes, and a smiling mouth using colored paper and glue. This activity is a great way for kids to learn about these majestic marine mammals.

This free printable combines coloring, cutting, and gluing for a fun summer activity for kids. You can choose between male and female diver templates, assemble their snorkelers, and enhance the scene with a watercolor background using shades of blue, green, and yellow. A sprinkle of salt on the wet paint adds a bubbly ocean effect.

This under the sea art project uses a bouncy ball to stamp white paint onto black paper, forming the pufferfish's body. Kids can add yellow paint for extra color, cut out eyes and a mouth from white paper, and attach wax paper fins detailed with a black Sharpie.

Make an adorable underwater scene with a paper plate. Children start by painting the plate blue to represent water. They then glue on colorful Goldfish crackers as fish and add strips of green felt or fabric to mimic seaweed. Optional additions like sand, seashells, or other ocean-themed decorations can enhance the scene. This project is perfect for preschoolers learning about marine life. ​

Dive into some creative fun by decorating starfish cutouts. Using a free printable template, kids can cut out starfish shapes and embellish them with various art materials like paint, glitter, sequins, or even natural elements like sand. This activity can be adapted for different age groups, making it a customizable addition to any under the sea lesson.

This eco-friendly craft transforms recycled materials into a miniature underwater world. Children paint the inside of an egg carton with shades of blue and add glitter for a shimmering sea effect. They then decorate it with handmade fish, seaweed cutouts, shells, pebbles, sand, and gems to create a vibrant ocean scene. This is also a creative way to display beach treasures from summer vacations.

This educational spinner craft helps children explore marine life. By coloring and assembling a spinner featuring animals like whales, fish, sharks, seahorses, and crabs, kids can learn about ocean creatures interactively. The printable offers options for larger or smaller wheels, catering to different age groups and settings. ​

This activity combines oil pastels, watercolors, and salt to create textured underwater scenes. Children draw wavy lines with white oil pastels, apply a watercolor wash in ocean hues, and sprinkle salt to achieve a bubbly effect. After drying, they can add watercolor-painted sea creatures, resulting in a tactile piece of art. ​

Featuring a cute 3D design, this puppet has a movable tail and a little water spout. It's brought to life with a simple craft stick handle. The project includes a printable template available in nine vibrant colors, as well as a black-and-white version for kids who love to color.

Bring the wonders of the deep sea to your backyard! This fun craft is perfect for windy summer days. Using colored cardstock, you can create a tube-shaped squid body, then add a curved top, and attach a raindrop-shaped fin. Crepe paper strips serve as the squid's tentacles.

Explore the depths of the ocean through this dynamic scrape painting technique. Using acrylic paint and a sturdy scraper (think old credit card), you can create swirling underwater scenes that capture the movement of the sea. Once the vibrant background is complete, printable shark silhouettes—available in various swimming poses—can be added to bring the under the sea artwork to life.

This project allows children to explore the vibrant world of coral reefs through sponge painting. By cutting sponges into various coral shapes and using bright acrylic paints, kids can stamp their designs onto light blue construction paper, creating a colorful underwater scene. This hands-on activity provides an opportunity for them to learn about marine ecosystems and the importance of coral reefs.

Bring the ocean to your craft table! Paint a paper plate to resemble ocean waves and use the free printable template to create a dolphin that dives through the surf. The interactive element of the dolphin diving adds a splash of fun, while the craft itself helps develop fine motor skills and encourages imaginative play.

Introduce kids to the art of paper folding and teach them how to fold a simple origami fish with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This under the sea project enhances their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. It's perfect for kids who like paper folding and want to create their own paper fish collection.

This activity combines art and science for a fun, hands-on experience. Children start by drawing a jellyfish outline with glue on cardstock, then sprinkle salt over the glue lines. Once dry, they use liquid watercolors to gently touch the salt, watching the colors spread and blend in mesmerizing patterns. This process not only creates a beautiful, textured jellyfish but also introduces kids to the concept of capillary action in a fun way. ​

Make a calming sensory bottle using a clear bottle, blue glitter glue, and a gray foam shark cutout. Kids can shake the bottle to see the glitter and sharks move, creating a soothing sensory experience. Perfect as a fun addition to an under the sea lesson.

Make a beautiful miniature aquarium using a mason jar, colorful pebbles, plastic plants, and small embellishments. Children will love to design their own underwater scenes. These mini-aquariums make great bedroom decorations, and with the addition of submersible lights, they can serve as fun night lights, too.

This fun craft pairs perfectly with the book "Over In The Ocean." Children can draw and cut a seahorse shape from a paper plate, paint it with bright colors, and decorate it with glitter and a googly eye. This inexpensive and easy craft is great for big groups.

This easy and adorable project is great for young children. Paint a paper plate blue, then cut and attach blue paper for the whale's tail and water spout. Adding a googly eye and drawing a smile with a black marker completes this ocean-themed craft.

Transform everyday materials into a vibrant turtle. To make it, color a coffee filter with washable markers in shades of green and yellow, then lightly mist it with water to blend the colors, creating a beautiful shell effect. Once dry, the coffee filter is glued onto light blue cardstock, and green cardstock is used to add the turtle's head, tail, and flippers. Googly eyes and white buttons can be added for extra detail.

This craft combines art and sensory play by using celery sticks as stamps to create colorful fish scales. Children dip cut celery pieces into various paint colors and stamp them onto a fish template, resulting in a vibrant, rainbow-scaled fish. This activity not only produces beautiful artwork but also introduces kids to the concept of repurposing and using everyday items as art tools.

Introduce kids to the art of paper folding and teach them how to fold a simple origami fish with this easy-to-follow tutorial. This project enhances their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. It's perfect for kids who like paper folding and want to create their own paper fish collection.

Transform a simple paper plate into a cute jellyfish. This craft encourages creativity and fine motor development. Children paint and decorate a halved paper plate, add glitter or sequins for sparkle, and attach ribbon or yarn tentacles. The result is a colorful jellyfish that can be hung up for display, making it a perfect addition to any under-the-sea themed activity.

Recycle a cereal box into an aquarium diorama. Kids paint the inside of the box to resemble water, add sand or pebbles for the ocean floor, and create fish and seaweed using colored paper and pipe cleaners. By suspending paper fish with string, they achieve a dynamic, 3D effect.

Create an underwater scene using soft pastels and silhouette templates. Children begin by printing free templates featuring ocean creatures like turtles, stingrays, sharks, and mermaids. After cutting out the templates, they secure them onto black paper and use pastels to draw around the edges. Smudging the colors outward with fingers creates a glowing effect, simulating sunlight filtering through water. Once the templates are removed, kids can add details like rocks, coral, and seaweed with black paint.

Make a beautiful miniature aquarium using a mason jar, colorful pebbles, plastic plants, and small embellishments. Children will love to design their own underwater scenes. These mini-aquariums make great bedroom decorations, and with the addition of submersible lights, they can serve as fun night lights, too.

Turn paper plates into cute pufferfish. Kids start by painting a paper plate in bright colors using a cut-up toilet paper roll. Adding fins, large, expressive eyes, and a circular mouth brings these adorable sea creatures to life.

Create a fun slime project that mimics a fish in a bag. Using liquid starch, Elmer's glue, and plastic fish, children can enjoy making and playing with this easy, squishy craft. Perfect for a summer afternoon or a beach vacation.

These adorable pom pom fish are a fun and tactile craft that kids will love creating. Using colorful yarn, children can make fluffy pom poms by wrapping yarn around their fingers—no special tools required. After trimming the pom poms into round shapes, kids can use the free printable template to cut out felt fins, tails, and mouths, attaching them with a glue gun. Adding large googly eyes brings these fluffy, colorful fish to life, making them perfect for imaginative play.

Bring the beloved story of "The Rainbow Fish" to life through this creative art project. Children start by painting a paper plate, then use a cut toilet paper roll as a stamp to create colorful scales. Adding shiny sequins mimics the Rainbow Fish's glittering scales, while cut-out fins and a googly eye complete the look. This activity reinforces lessons about sharing and individuality from the story.

Transform coffee filters into vibrant, tie-dye fish with this project! Children paint coffee filters with watercolors, then pinch and secure them in the middle with small elastic bands to create fish shapes. Adding googly eyes and drawing on details with a white pen or marker brings these cute fish to life.

Transforms simple materials into delightful fish windsocks that dance in the breeze. Kids cut and assemble fish shapes from colored paper. They then attach crepe paper streamers and glue the fish onto blue cardstock. Additional touches like green crepe paper seaweed and sticker bubbles enhance the underwater scene. Once rolled into a cylinder and stapled, these windsocks become cute summer decorations for porches or classrooms.

Introduce children to the fun of color blending using bleeding tissue paper with this art project. Kids begin by printing a seahorse template onto cardstock. They then apply small pieces of bleeding tissue paper onto the template, using water to help the colors bleed and blend, creating a tie-dye effect. After the paper dries, the tissue is removed, revealing a beautifully colored seahorse.

Turn handprints into colorful fish with this craft that makes for a great summer keepsake. Children paint their hands and press them onto paper to create the fish's body. Once the paint dries, they add details like eyes, fins, and scales using markers or additional paint.

Make an underwater scene with a paper plate. Children start by painting the plate blue to represent water. They then glue on colorful Goldfish crackers as fish and add strips of green felt or fabric to mimic seaweed. Optional additions like sand, seashells, or other ocean-themed decorations can enhance the scene. This project is perfect for preschoolers learning about marine life. ​

Using basic materials like colored cardstock, a toilet roll tube, sticker eyes, and glue, children can create a cute little stingray friend. The process involves cutting a circular shape for the body, attaching it to the toilet roll to form the body structure, adding a tail, and decorating with eyes and spots. Once dry, these stingrays are ready for imaginative play or display.

Brighten up any window with this colorful suncatcher craft. Create colorful jellyfish using contact paper, tissue paper, and ribbons. Once hung in a sunny spot, these suncatchers cast beautiful, colorful light patterns, bringing a touch of the ocean indoors.

Make an adorable pufferfish from a paper plate with this project. Paint a paper plate in bright colors, then add features like fins, eyes, and a smiling mouth. Cutting slits around the plate's edge gives the pufferfish its characteristic spiky appearance.

This activity combines art and science for a fun, hands-on experience. Children start by drawing a jellyfish outline with glue on cardstock, then sprinkle salt over the glue lines. Once dry, they use liquid watercolors to gently touch the salt, watching the colors spread and blend in mesmerizing patterns. This process not only creates a beautiful, textured jellyfish but also introduces kids to the concept of capillary action in a fun way. ​

This craft turns bubble wrap into a tool for creating textured starfish art. Children cut starfish shapes from construction paper and use bubble wrap dipped in bright acrylic paints to stamp patterns onto them. The result is a colorful, bumpy surface that mimics a real starfish's texture. This activity is great for sensory exploration.

Transform simple paper plates into vibrant tropical fish. Children paint two paper plates in bright colors, then cut and attach fins, tails, and lips to create their fish. Adding googly eyes and decorative patterns like stripes or polka dots brings each fish to life. For a 3D effect, the fish can be assembled to be viewed from both sides, making them perfect for hanging decorations for the classroom or home.

This project teaches kids about the magic of crayon resist. Children begin by drawing fish shapes on cardstock and adding designs with a white crayon—think scales, bubbles, and fins. When they paint over their drawings with watercolors, the crayon lines resist the paint, revealing their designs. This activity introduces kids to basic art techniques in a fun and engaging way. ​

Dive into some creative fun by decorating starfish cutouts. Using a free printable template, kids can cut out starfish shapes and embellish them with various art materials like paint, glitter, sequins, or even natural elements like sand. This activity can be adapted for different age groups, making it a customizable addition to any ocean-themed lesson.

This cut-and-paste activity allows children to assemble their own goldfish using a printable template. With just scissors, glue, and the provided template, kids can create a cute little goldfish. The craft also includes fun facts about goldfish, adding an educational twist to the project.

This is a fresh take on summer mantel decor that incorporates lemons as the central theme. There are four distinct styling options, each beginning with three lemon-themed paintings and a lemon garland on the mantel. The variations come in the hearth decorations below, ranging from simple corbels to more intricate setups with vintage stools, doll beds, and lemon-themed pillows. This approach allows for flexibility and personalization, enabling you to choose the style that best fits your space and aesthetic preferences.

This coastal cottage theme combines light colors, beach accents, and white furniture to evoke a serene, seaside atmosphere. Decor elements include blue vintage ball jars, shells, starfish, and a large white pitcher with vibrant forsythia branches, all arranged to create a light and airy feel. A white bench with a teal pillow and a starfish-filled basket adds beachy charm to the hearth. Most items are thrifted or repurposed, so this is a very budget-friendly way to add a summery touch to your home.

This mantel incorporates lemon-themed decor as a beautiful transition from spring to summer. Vibrant pops of yellow with lemon garlands, signs, and accents create a fresh and cheerful look. The decor is a mix of DIY projects and affordable finds, including items from Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby. This one uses layering to create varying heights, add depth, and visual interest.

Bring the quaint charm of a summer flower market into your home with this vibrant and budget-friendly display. It uses a large enamel sign, galvanized pots filled with real or faux flowers, and a cheerful summer-themed pillow to create a fresh and inviting look. Smaller flower signs and stenciled dollar store crates add layers and texture. With this one, you can use cheap finds and DIY projects to achieve a cohesive and beautiful summer aesthetic.

This serene coastal-themed fireplace evokes the tranquility of the seaside. It utilizes elements like a DIY rope wreath, coiled rope in glass bowls, seashells, starfish, and vintage lanterns to create a cohesive nautical vibe. A standout element is the sand dollar garland hanging beneath the mantel, adding a neutral beachy touch. The soft blues, greens, tans, and whites used throughout the decor mirror the calming colors of the ocean, making this mantel a perfect summer retreat.

This cozy and rustic summer fireplace is decorated with bright and cheerful sunflowers. The focal point is a hand-drawn chalkboard featuring sunflowers and the word "summer." Complementing this are garlands made of black check and burlap, sunflower strands, cotton stems, and chicken wire ribbon. Additional touches include sunflowers topping lanterns, a vintage scale holding a basket of sunflowers, and freshly cut hydrangeas from her garden.

Infuse your summer mantle with a relaxed boho vibe that creates a serene and stylish focal point for your living room. The decor features a mix of natural textures and earthy tones, including woven baskets, macramé hangings, and wooden accents. Potted plants and greenery add a fresh, organic touch, while a neutral color palette keeps the look cohesive and calming. This bohemian-inspired setup offers a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication for the summer season.​

This cozy summer decor is achieved by layering neutral-toned decor elements that exude warmth and comfort. Vintage-inspired pieces, such as antique frames and rustic wooden accents, are incorporated alongside soft textiles and greenery. The arrangement emphasizes texture and depth. It has a welcoming aesthetic and makes a great seamless transition from spring to summer.

This is a blend of vintage elegance and patriotic flair. It features a stunning collection of vintage milk glass vases, each holding a small American flag for a festive 4th of July display. The vases, thrifted for just a few dollars each, are a versatile staple that can be styled year-round with everything from fresh flowers to seasonal accents. The addition of Dollar Spot flags from Target makes this an easy and affordable project that delivers a big visual impact. This setup captures the spirit of Independence Day while maintaining a timeless, farmhouse-inspired aesthetic.​

This nautical-themed summer decor brings the seaside indoors. The centerpiece is a painted ship wheel mounted on a custom backdrop, complemented by a starfish garland and seashells collected from beach vacations. Additional touches include a blue fish bottle and other coastal accents, creating a fresh and breezy ambiance perfect for summer.

This summer fireplace decor uses neutral tones and greenery. Items like a planter pot, candles, a wood beaded garland, tulips, a large basket, and various green elements are used to create a cohesive and vibrant look. By arranging these items thoughtfully, a balanced and inviting summer display can be created without purchasing new decor.

This festive Fourth of July mantle is decorated with red, white, and blue elements. Key features include a DIY bandana wreath, a "God Bless The USA" sign, blue jars, white faux flowers, and red votive candles. Combining these items creates a patriotic atmosphere, perfect for celebrating Independence Day.

This beautiful display refreshes your fireplace with a crisp, farmhouse-inspired look that’s timeless and budget-friendly. It is layered with a boxwood wreath, vintage books, mercury glass vases, and faux greenery from HomeGoods and Marshalls. The display is further styled with neutral tones and natural textures, including a tobacco basket, faux antlers, and decorative spheres, creating a balanced design.

This coastal-inspired summer fireplace captures the essence of beachside tranquility. A serene and natural aesthetic is created by combining homemade and found items, such as a bleached piece of driftwood, sea glass bottles, and clay starfish. The large lantern adds a rustic touch, while the painted beach scene backdrop ties the theme together.

Embrace simplicity and elegance with this decor. It features gomphrena flowers, known for their ability to dry beautifully and maintain their charm. She pairs these delicate pink blooms with vintage glass bottles, a stack of old books, and touches of gold, creating a soft and romantic ambiance. This approach not only adds a pop of color but also ensures the arrangement remains lovely throughout the transition from spring to summer, embodying a timeless and effortless style.

Bring a burst of citrusy charm to your mantel with this garden and lemonade stand theme. The display features vibrant pops of yellow, including lemon-themed artwork and accessories, complemented by greenery and rustic elements like a galvanized watering can. This cheerful setup captures the essence of summer, evoking memories of sunny days and refreshing lemonade stands.

This nautical-themed 4th of July decor combines patriotic spirit with coastal flair. Elements like anchors, sailboats, seashells, and sand are all in a red, white, and blue color scheme. A custom canvas featuring lyrics from "America the Beautiful," glass jars filled with sand and seashells, mini lanterns, and a DIY nautical wine cork garland complete the festive and seaside-inspired look.

This fresh and inviting mantle uses faux florals and greenery. The design centers around a large greenery wreath with berries, flanked by antique crocks filled with hydrangea and bright pink rose bouquets. Wooden pillar candleholders add height and texture, while a peony garland drapes gracefully across the mantel. A woven basket with a lightweight pillow sits on the hearth, enhancing the light and airy feel of the space.