any summer craft ideas?

[pugz]

"fun summer craft" is on my summer fun list and we were supposed to go to a tye dye party a couple weeks back but didn't make it.  Any ideas for me?

[tulips]

Pinwheels, but that could take a lot of prep on your part to cut the paper in advance.

[wavepool]

Michael's had their summer craft kits on clearance this morning. They had tie dye kits!

[GotWine]

I go for the easiest types of crafts (laziest for me). We go on scavenger hunts on walks and I let her paint the rocks, leaves, pine cones, other random nature garbage when we get home. It doesn't require a lot from me and keeps her entertained for a while.

I also race her body on large pieces of paper inside or with chalk outside and let her color herself in.

[Deleted]

We did those cement stepping stones.
Super fun. Get a kit and it's way easy.

Otherwise, we do ALL the dollar spot crafts ALL the time...lol.

[smm5623]

Tie die!

[pugz]

Jul 28, 2015 21:05:37 GMT -5 @justdairy said:

We did those cement stepping stones.
Super fun. Get a kit and it's way easy.

Otherwise, we do ALL the dollar spot crafts ALL the time...lol.

ooh yes I had totally forgotten about these!! I will have to get a kit!

[hermione]

Does it have to be a "craft" or will an "activity" work? I take a disposable tin pans (9 x 13) and fill it most about 3/4 with water. Put cheap little toys in. Freeze it. Then C plays ice block archaeology on the patio. She loves it.

[hermione]

Dup.

[holly116]

I know G is too young for these, but file it away pugz because almost 5 yo DD got one from SIL for her birthday this past weekend and she has been OBSESSED with it for the last 48 hours. Plus side includes zero mess, zero help from me needed, and it works on fine motor skills and following directions. And it's cute once it's finished!

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[cobber06]

hermione I love that idea! I am so not crafty, but could handle this activity for sure.

[niq]

Toothbrush splatter painting? Making your own paper?

Not sure if these are the right age.

[dulcemariamar]

Jul 28, 2015 21:37:22 GMT -5 hermione said:

Does it have to be a "craft" or will an "activity" work? I take a disposable tin pans (9 x 13) and fill it most about 3/4 with water. Put cheap little toys in. Freeze it. Then C plays ice block archaeology on the patio. She loves it.

What tool does she use to get the toys out?

[hermione]

Jul 29, 2015 1:25:45 GMT -5 dulcemariamar said:

Jul 28, 2015 21:37:22 GMT -5 hermione said:

Does it have to be a "craft" or will an "activity" work? I take a disposable tin pans (9 x 13) and fill it most about 3/4 with water. Put cheap little toys in. Freeze it. Then C plays ice block archaeology on the patio. She loves it.

What tool does she use to get the toys out?

Mostly she uses her hands by rubbing them on the ice. It's 90-100 degrees here right now so it's not difficult. She also uses her hammer from the Green Toys tool box. 

[jsillyfun]

Homemade play dough using jello for the color (adds nice scent too).

[pugz]

Jul 29, 2015 10:26:07 GMT -5 jsillyfun said:

Homemade play dough using jello for the color (adds nice scent too).

girl you don't know me at all, lol.  #playdohhater4lyfe  

[jsillyfun]

Jul 29, 2015 12:19:37 GMT -5 pugz said:

Jul 29, 2015 10:26:07 GMT -5 jsillyfun said:

Homemade play dough using jello for the color (adds nice scent too).

girl you don't know me at all, lol.  #playdohhater4lyfe  

Haha I kind of hate it too since it gets in the carpet but it's been hours of entertainment for May.

[bcarp30]

I'm going to pick up some canvases and pre them with a good base and let DD go to town on them. She loves seeing artwork that she created up in the house. I'm also commissioning a real abstract art piece and I think her abstract art will blend nicely with it.