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 one is tailored for dads who love fishing. Presented in a cooler, it includes essentials like a "Captain" hat, a coffee mug, a fishing net, lures, trail mix, a fishing shirt, and a cleaning towel. A standout item is the Jack Links Beef Jerky, a snack that's perfect for long days on the water. The basket not only provides useful gear but also adds a personal touch to your gift-giving.

This one is a surefire hit for any dad who loves to fire up the grill. It comes in a sturdy wicker basket decorated with a blue and white checkered tablecloth and matching ribbon. Inside, you'll find a selection of grilling essentials, including a 5-piece wooden utensil set, a BBQ brush set, and a variety of flavorful condiments and seasonings. To round out the basket, there's a pack of IPAs and Coconut Rolls for a sweet finish.

Designed for the adventurous dad, this DIY man crate is packed with outdoor essentials. Items include a variety of Jack Links Beef Jerky flavors, a coffee press with mugs, a first aid kit, fire starters, a multi-tool, and wooden dice for entertainment. The contents are arranged in a reusable metal crate lined with a wool blanket, giving it a rugged aesthetic.

This fun BBQ-themed basket is perfect for dads who enjoy grilling. It includes BBQ utensils, sauces, grill seasonings, salt and pepper, kabob skewers, charcoal, a lighter, special rubs, and a manly apron. The basket is lined with a bandana and comes with a funny tag that reads "You're a Flippin' Good Dad."

Made from cedar wood and a wooden dowel, the DIY tote features a classic design with dog-eared ends and a sturdy handle. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions, including a detailed cut list and assembly guide, ensuring that even novice woodworkers can complete the project.

Once built, the tote can be filled with essential tools like a hammer, screwdrivers, measuring tape, and more. This thoughtful and hands-on gift will be appreciated and used by Dad for years to come!

This DIY golf-themed one is a "hole-in-one" for any dad who loves hitting the links. It has a creative presentation with faux grass made from green scrapbook paper and a handmade flag that reads "Happy Father’s Day." The basket is filled with golf balls and includes a gift certificate to a local golf course. It will show Dad that you appreciate his favorite pastime.

This creative idea involves assembling a collection of "pop" related items, such as popcorn, Pop-Tarts, soda pop, Pop Rocks, Ring Pops, and Blow Pops. The concept is not only fun but also allows for easy customization based on Dad's favorite "pop" treats. The basket can be decorated with a free printable tag that reads "You're the best Pop!" This gift is both budget-friendly and cute, making it a great choice for celebrating the special "Pop" in your life. ​

This is perfect for car-loving dads! The basket includes essential car cleaning supplies like a wash sponge, microfiber cloths, tire cleaner, and window cleaner. To add a personal touch, the gift comes with a free printable "Car Wash Punch Pass" coupon, offering Dad a series of car washes performed by the kids.

Although this one technically isn't in basket form, it's a similar concept. It involves filling a pair of men's slippers with treats and small gifts. Suggested items include beef jerky, candy bars, nuts, lip balm, a pocket tool, a gift card, and a deck of cards. The slippers are tied with a ribbon for a polished look. This gift is perfect for Father's Day, Christmas, or any occasion.

This basket is perfect for the modern dad who appreciates both functionality and a touch of luxury. It includes essentials like an Oral-B Pro 6000 Electric Toothbrush, a Gillette Razor set, a stainless steel coffee mug, a mini French press, socks, a leather travel pouch, and a selection of chocolates. It's a thoughtful collection that combines everyday necessities with a few indulgent treats.

For the dad who loves grilling, this DIY Cookout Kit is a backyard barbecue dream come true. Housed in a wooden beer caddy, the kit features an apron, a set of BBQ smoked sea salts, a personalized steak branding iron, a BBQ tool set, a couple of his favorite beers, and a bottle of homemade ketchup in a labeled squeeze bottle. It is tied together with a black and white ribbon for a decorative finish. This gift ensures he's well-equipped for the summer cookout season.

This pun-filled basket is great for any dad with a sweet tooth. It's filled with all things "pop," including popcorn, Pop Rocks, Pop-Tarts, Ring Pops, soda pop, and even popsicles or cake pops. The basket is decorated with a DIY giant bottle cap sign made from a spray-painted metal pie plate and includes free printable tags and labels. It's a fun, customizable, and budget-friendly way to show appreciation to your "Pop" on Father's Day.

This bucket is a home run for any baseball-loving dad. Made from a simple white plastic pail, it's transformed into a baseball design using red duct tape to mimic stitching. The bucket is then filled with game-day essentials like a baseball scorebook, sunscreen, peanuts, sunflower seeds, beef sticks, a koozie for keeping drinks cold, an actual baseball, and a hat from Dad's favorite team.

The "Dad's Toolbox" printable set includes four unique designs tailored to various dad interests—sports, fishing, outdoor adventures, and more. The concept involves repurposing a small box, such as a 4-pack soda carrier, and filling it with items that align with the chosen theme. For example, a sports-themed box might include a universal TV remote, favorite snacks, and a jersey, while a fishing-themed box could contain gummy fish, a new tackle box, or fishing gear.

This free printable set includes six 2-inch tags designed to be attached to individual treats, each featuring charming designs and messages like "You're the best Dad ever!" and "Happy Father's Day." Additionally, the set offers a larger main tag with variations for different fatherly titles such as Dad, Daddy, Papa, and Grandpa, ensuring inclusivity for all father figures. These tags can be added to small gifts or treats and assembled into a cohesive and heartfelt gift basket.

This Love Bucket is easily adaptable for Father's Day. Just fill it with items your dad loves—such as tools, snacks, a movie, and a YETI tumbler. The basket is lined with tissue paper to give the items lift and arranged thoughtfully, starting with larger items and filling in with smaller treats. It's a thoughtful way to show appreciation for your dad without breaking the bank.

Pamper Dad with personal care essentials. This basket features Dove Men+Care products, providing everything he needs for a refreshing and relaxing routine. It includes body wash, deodorant, and other grooming essentials, complemented by items like a loofah, razor, and towel. It's a simple yet thoughtful way to encourage self-care and a great way to make him feel special on Father's Day.

This versatile and budget-friendly gift hamper is perfect for the dad who seems to have everything. Focusing on consumable items ensures that nothing goes to waste. The hamper can include a variety of treats such as beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea, chocolate, homemade baked goods, relishes, chutneys, snacks, nuts, biscuits, BBQ spice rubs, sauces, and beef jerky.

Also, consider including practical items like a reusable coffee cup, beer glass, bottle opener, water bottle, socks, pyjamas, a hat, a book, a magazine, or a journal. For packaging, think beyond traditional baskets—opt for reusable crates, decorated shoeboxes, or cardboard gift boxes to add a unique and budget-friendly flair.

This is perfect for the dad who loves to barbecue. The basket features a selection of homemade spice rubs, each tailored to different flavor profiles, including sweet, spicy, steak, herb, and veggie blends. The rubs are stored in pint and jelly jars, labeled with chalkboard stickers for a rustic touch. The basket is assembled with crinkled paper and tied with a handmade bow. Any grill master would appreciate this assortment of seasonings!

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.

This summer tiered tray features a fun mix of lemon-themed items, including faux lemons, lemon-patterned mugs, and cute signs. Accents like mini pedestal stands add depth and height, creating a bright and cheerful display perfect for summertime.

This setup transforms a kitchen sideboard into a lemon-themed beverage station. It incorporates faux forsythia, lemon planters, and buffalo check accents. Elements like a wire basket and the chalkboard sign create a cozy and rustic touch to the display. ​

Offering three free lemon-themed art prints in 8x10 and 11x14 sizes, this collection includes designs like "Live Your Life With Zest" and "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Something Sweet." These free printables are perfect for adding a pop of color and a summery feel to any room.

This centerpiece involves placing a smaller vase inside a larger one, filling the space between with lemon slices, and adding flowers to the inner vase. The result is a stunning, fresh-scented arrangement that brings a vibrant touch to any table.

This DIY project embraces the beauty of simplicity. Using just a vase, lemons, a mason jar, a doily, and a length of twine, you can create a charming spring centerpiece display without the need for craft supplies. It's a perfect example of how minimal effort can lead to a beautiful result, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer quick and easy crafts.

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 DIY project guides you through creating a vibrant wreath that's perfect for summertime. By using lemon garlands or faux lemons, you can craft a wreath that brings a cheerful and sunny vibe to your front door or interior spaces. It's quick and easy to make, so it's suitable for crafters of all skill levels who wish to add a touch of citrus charm to their home decor.

Refresh your kitchen for summer with lemon-themed decor. There are lemon-themed printables, a cheerful lemonade bar vignette with fresh lemons, herbs, and seasonal towels, and fresh flowers or greenery to bring a pop of color into the space. This easy-to-follow guide offers a refreshing way to infuse your kitchen with the vibrant spirit of summer.

This charming summer tablescape combines vintage blue transferware with the vibrancy of lemons. It mixes rustic and elegant elements, achieving a fresh, summery look that's both inviting and stylish. The tablescape features antique china, fresh lemons, and greenery that blends old and new to create a cozy vintage aesthetic.

This collection of six budget-friendly lemon-themed DIY decor projects uses dollar store supplies. These easy-to-follow Dollar Tree crafts include creating lemon-themed signs, centerpieces, and kitchen accents that add a cheerful touch to any space. The projects are designed to be easy for all skill levels, making it simple to bring the bright and cozy charm of lemons into your home without breaking the bank.

This DIY summer wreath combines the bold colors of lemons with the lush greenery of boxwood, creating a perfect accent for late summer. Starting with a grapevine wreath base, the project involves attaching a boxwood swag, lemon leaves, and berry stems using floral wire. A zigzag ribbon adds an elegant touch, while faux lemons are hot-glued in place after a test arrangement. A simple bow completes the look. It's a colorful wreath that brings a touch of sunshine to your front door.

This summer dining room makeover embraces a blue, yellow, and white color palette. It uses lemon sprigs, a "fresh lemonade" sign, and a centerpiece featuring faux olive bushes and lemons. Place settings are adorned with scalloped white plates, cute napkins, and a faux lemon with an olive sprig. The overall effect is a simplified, cheerful space that captures the essence of summer.

Revitalize your front porch for summer with this mix of lemon-themed decor and buffalo check patterns. A hand-painted lemon door hanger is layered with an existing wreath. Black and white cushions, lemon pillows, and a combination of lemon and buffalo check doormats are added. White pots filled with ferns complete the symmetrical arrangement, creating a fresh and welcoming entrance that's easy to replicate and perfect for the warmer months like spring and summer.

This refreshing take on summer table decor includes lemon centerpiece ideas. To make it, use a mix of real and faux lemons, greenery, and various containers like mason jars or vintage teapots to create vibrant centerpieces. Consider arranging lemons with flowers and greenery in wooden crates, bowls, or baskets for a rustic touch. Hollow out lemons to use as candle holders or small vases for a whimsical vibe. These ideas are perfect for adding a pop of yellow and a touch of freshness to your summer gatherings.

This creative DIY project transforms a simple circular rug into two charming fruit-themed welcome mats. By cutting the rug in half and using spray paint, you can create summer-themed designs like lemons or watermelons. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions, including creating stencils and layering paint colors. It's an easy and fun weekend project that adds a cheerful touch to your doorstep.

This "Squeeze the Day" lemon pillow will brighten up your living room on a budget. You can create this cheerful sofa display using a Cricut machine, iron-on vinyl in yellow, green, and black, and a canvas pillow cover. The tutorial guides you through cutting the design, applying it with an EasyPress, and assembling the pillow. It's a perfect addition to your summer decor, bringing any room a sunny and uplifting vibe.

This stunning lemon-themed tablescape is inspired by the Mediterranean. The setup features a ceramic planter filled with fresh lemons, complemented by a charger plate and a metal skewer arrangement. This elegant and vibrant centerpiece captures the essence of summer, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings or dinner parties.

Create a personalized American flag with your kid's handprint. Children paint their hands with red, white, and blue washable paints and press them onto light blue construction paper to form a unique flag design. Once dry, a white star is added to the blue section, and the artwork can be mounted on red construction paper for display.

This wooden American flag craft makes a great Memorial Day decoration. To make it, use wooden paint sticks as the base, paint the flag's stripes, and add a blue square. Afterwards, children paint their hands white and press them onto the blue section. The result is a patriotic keepsake perfect for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July.

This easy and festive wreath craft is perfect for patriotic celebrations! Using a paper plate as the base, kids can cut out the center and decorate the ring with bright red and blue paper stars. Top it off with a ribbon for hanging and a cute bow, and you’ve got a charming DIY decoration that’s bursting with patriotic pride.

This patriotic necklace craft is as fun to make as it is to wear! Kids will love threading blue pony beads and pieces of red-striped straws onto yarn to create a vibrant red, white, and blue accessory. It’s a simple and playful way to show off their patriotic spirit!

This fun and educational craft transforms everyday toilet paper rolls into festive rockets. This activity also enhances fine motor skills and creativity. Once completed, these rockets can serve as patriotic decorations for Memorial Day or 4th of July celebrations.

This American flag craft is a fun and easy way for kids to show their patriotic pride! Using craft sticks as the base, children paint and arrange them to create the flag’s iconic red and white stripes. A blue cardstock square with silver star stickers finishes off the look. It’s a creative keepsake they’ll be proud to display!

This suncatcher project uses tissue paper and contact paper to assemble a flag-inspired design that glows beautifully like fireworks when hung in a sunny window. This craft is perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or even Flag Day.

This adorable thumbprint craft lets kids put their own personal stamp on patriotic fun! By pressing red and blue inked thumbs onto star outlines, they create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork that’s bursting with personality. It’s a simple keepsake that’s perfect for celebrating Memorial Day with a creative twist.

Turn an ordinary paper plate into a star-spangled masterpiece with this fun and easy American flag craft! Paint red and white stripes across the plate and add a blue corner filled with white stars to complete the patriotic look. It’s a perfect hands-on activity for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July that doubles as a festive decoration!

This patriotic painting craft is a great way for kids to celebrate all of those who served. They can decorate stars using a free printable star template with their fingerprints in red, white, and blue paint. This activity also makes a great keepsake.

Create star-shaped suncatchers by cutting out star outlines from cardstock and filling them with colorful tissue paper on contact paper. These dazzling decorations catch the sunlight beautifully and add a festive flair to windows during patriotic holidays. ​

This is a creative way to add patriotic colors to your windows. To make this stained-glass-like decoration, use tissue paper in red, white, and blue on contact paper. These decorations can then be displayed on windows at home or in school. This craft allows kids to express their patriotism in an artistic way.​

Get ready for some red, white, and goo! This patriotic slime is a blast for kids to make and play with. Using clear school glue, liquid starch, and sparkly star-shaped confetti, little ones can whip up a stretchy, star-spangled slime that’s perfect for Memorial Day or any patriotic celebration. It’s squishy, sparkly, and so much fun!

Add a little red, white, and blue flair to your rock collection with this creative and hands-on patriotic pebble craft! Paint smooth stones with red stripes, a blue square, and tiny white stars to resemble the American flag. Once it’s dry, a coat of shiny acrylic varnish makes it pop! It’s a fun and easy Memorial Day activity that doubles as a cute keepsake or garden decoration.

This fun and patriotic bald eagle craft uses a recycled toilet paper roll as the base. Wrap the roll in brown paper, then add wings, a white head, a yellow beak, and googly eyes to bring their eagle to life. This easy craft is perfect for preschoolers and a great way to talk about national symbols while celebrating Memorial Day.

This mess-free star art activity is a toddler-friendly way to celebrate Memorial Day! Using star-shaped cookie cutters, white cardstock, red and blue paint, a ball, and a shoebox, children can create unique star patterns. It’s an easy, hands-on craft that keeps the mess contained and the smiles coming!

Create an American flag using red, white, and blue beads. By gluing beads into a wooden frame, you can produce a textured and colorful piece of art that's perfect for Memorial Day or Independence Day decorations. This project is suitable for both kids and adults, providing a festive and creative way to celebrate patriotic holidays.

This simple and festive paper plate wreath craft uses a paper plate, red, blue, and white cardstock paper, and glitter. This activity is easy to follow and results in a festive decoration that adds a patriotic touch to your home, party or classroom.

This bald eagle craft is perfect for group activities. With a free printable template, children can assemble their own bald eagle using simple materials. It's a great way to teach kids about national symbols while engaging them in a fun and creative project. ​

This project captures the essence of campfire fun. Kids can use colored cardstock or construction paper to create this campfire craft by tracing and cutting out their handprints in bright reds, oranges, and yellows to make the flames. There's a free printable log template included to make it super easy. Once everything’s assembled, it becomes a cute campfire scene—perfect for summer activities for kids.

This interactive project transforms a simple paper plate into a little campsite scene. Using two paper plates, children paint a sky background. The magic unfolds as they attach a rotating top plate that transitions the sky from day to night, complete with a shining sun and moon. With the help of a free printable template, this craft turns into a fun and hands-on activity that’s perfect for bringing all the fun of camping right into your home.

Transform simple jumbo wooden craft sticks into a cute s'mores character with a smiling face. Children can assemble this using affordable materials like craft foam, wiggle eyes, and acrylic paint. The tutorial includes a free printable pattern, making creating this craft in about 30 minutes easy. It's a perfect indoor activity that brings the joy of camping to your summer crafting session. ​

These DIY summer camp necklaces are a fun way for kids to commemorate their camping adventures. Using oven-bake clay, children can shape pendants representing their favorite camping memories—be it a campfire, tent, or s'more. After baking, the pendants are painted and strung onto twine, adorned with pony beads for added flair. This project makes a great personalized keepsake of your camping adventures.

This glowing campfire craft brings the fun of a campfire indoors. Children decorate a clear plastic cup with red, orange, and yellow tissue paper to mimic flames. Placing an LED tea light inside the cup creates a safe, flickering glow reminiscent of a real campfire. Accompanied by crafted "marshmallow roasting sticks" made from twigs or craft sticks and cotton balls, this craft offers a fun and imaginative camp experience without leaving home.

Transform recycled containers into cute camping lanterns. Kids tear yellow tissue paper into small pieces and stick them onto a clean plastic bottle using Mod Podge. Once you place a light inside, the bottle lights up like a lantern. Green tissue paper conceals the bottle's threads, and a pipe cleaner handle with optional beads adds a decorative touch. Personalized with silhouettes like bears or other camping images, these lanterns make for a fun and eco-friendly project.

This foil-painted campfire craft is suitable for young children. Utilizing aluminum foil as a painting tool, kids create textured flames in vibrant hues atop crafted logs. This activity not only encourages creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills, making it a perfect addition to camping-themed activities for preschoolers and toddlers. ​

This glow jar craft is perfect for camping nights. Children paint the interiors of jars with glow-in-the-dark paint, creating luminescent lanterns that can light up their tents or paths. You can decorate the jars with various patterns and add wire handles. This quick and fun project adds a magical touch to any camping experience.

Create miniature toy teepees that are perfect for imaginative play. Using a printable template, children can cut out and assemble cardstock teepees, customizing them with colors and patterns. This craft also offers an educational opportunity to learn about different shelter types used in various cultures.

This one combines name recognition with a camping theme. Children create a campfire scene using a paper plate, yarn, and printable marshmallow letters to spell their names. The activity enhances fine motor skills and helps preschoolers and kindergarteners learn to recognize and spell their names in a fun way.

Bring the camping experience indoors with this pretend campfire and s'mores play set. Using paper and upcycled cardboard tubes, children can craft a realistic-looking campfire complete with wood-grain logs and a stone 'safety' ring. The set also includes paper marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for assembling pretend s'mores, providing endless imaginative play opportunities.

This simple and educational craft teaches children about navigation. Kids can create a compass by painting a paper plate and adding construction paper elements. This activity is a great way to introduce children to basic compass reading skills during your camp adventure.

Create your own camping lantern using a paper bag and construction paper with this project. By assembling and decorating the lantern, children can simulate the look of a real camping lantern, adding a fun and decorative element to their camping experience.

These camping story stones make a great storytelling activity. Children can paint various camping-related images onto stones, such as tents, campfires, and animals. These stones can then be used to inspire and guide imaginative camping stories, helping kids to improve their creativity and narrative skills.

Recreate the magic of fireflies with this summer craft. By placing a flameless LED tealight into a plastic Easter egg, children can craft glowing fireflies without the need for glue. This simple project captures the fun of summer evenings!

This one combines literacy with creativity by pairing a camping-themed craft with a list of children’s books about camping. The craft is a fun, foldable sleeping bag activity where kids can write an acrostic poem or a short story inside the bag. The template includes lined sections for writing and space for illustrations.

This activity transforms ordinary toilet paper rolls into imaginative binoculars. By taping two rolls together, wrapping them in decorated construction paper, and adding a yarn strap, kids can create their own binoculars for backyard explorations or camping trips. This activity encourages outdoor play.

This project allows kids to build and decorate their own cardboard tents. Using a large cardboard box, kids cut and fold it into a tent shape, secure it with packing tape, and then personalize it with paint and designs. This craft provides a cozy spot for pretend camping adventures indoors or in the backyard. ​

This nature craft combines the beauty of the outdoors with the colors of the rainbow. Collect leaves and use washable markers to color them in a rainbow of different shades. By pressing the colored leaves onto paper, you can create beautiful rainbow leaf prints. This project encourages exploration of the outdoors and artistic expression.

Hop into crafting fun with this cute frog project, where kids paint a paper plate green and cut it in half to form the frog's body. They then create eyes from additional paper circles and add a curled red paper strip for the tongue, which can be inserted through a slit in the plate to mimic a frog catching flies. This fun and educational craft is perfect for you to keep your kids entertained on your camping trip and also complements lessons about amphibians

Transform a simple brown paper lunch bag into a cute bear puppet with this one. Children use a fork to apply brown paint, creating a textured fur effect on the bag. After the paint dries, they can attach cardstock cutouts for the bear's ears, paws, and facial features, bringing their cuddly creature to life.

Encourage kids to explore the outdoors and collect natural treasures like leaves, flower petals, and twigs for this beautiful suncatcher craft. Using colored popsicle sticks to create a frame and Press ' N Seal to encapsulate their findings, children can design vibrant DIY summer decorations that capture the essence of nature.

Enhance your child's hiking experience by crafting a personalized walking stick. Start by finding a sturdy stick during your outdoor adventures. At home, kids can paint their sticks with vibrant designs and add a leather cord handle for a comfortable grip.

Bring the excitement of a campfire indoors with this one. Using cardboard tubes painted to resemble logs and tissue paper flames, you can assemble a cozy campfire replica. This activity is perfect for indoor camping play and storytelling sessions, allowing kids to experience the fun of a campfire safely and creatively.

This footprint craft captures the joy of camping and makes a great keepsake. Using a free printable template, children stamp their footprints to form a tent shape and then decorate it to complete the scene. This craft is a wonderful way to commemorate camping adventures and see how much their little feet have grown over time. ​

​Looking to keep your kids entertained during your next camping trip? This activity encourages children to explore their surroundings by searching for common camping items like pinecones, animal tracks, and firewood. Not only does it provide fun, but it also helps kids become more aware of nature and their environment. You can download this free scavenger hunt from their website and print it out before going on your camping trip.