10 Summer Holiday Crafting Ideas
With summer, comes the summer holidays. With six weeks of uninterrupted holiday ahead, there are only so many ways to keep the kids and grandkids entertained before you start to run out of ideas. That’s where we come in – we have curated a list of 10 crafts for you to do with your little ones, that will keep them occupied for hours on end!
- Scrapbooking
Going on a trip? Taking your grandkids on a day out? Get them to make a scrapbook! Let their imagination run wild as they decorate a wonderful memento of your time together. Our selection of stickers will elevate their creations from dull to dazzling and will make it feel just that bit more special.
- Paint by Numbers
You know the drill – you get the paints; you colour in the right number. However, paint by numbers has been proven to boost brain power, improve memory and increase confidence in children – all essential things for their development! Our large range of paint by numbers kits is sure to get their brains working and keep them entertained for a long time.
- Knitting for dolls
Some children love dolls and take them everywhere with them. What better treat is there than helping them to craft a brand-new outfit for their best friend? With our range of knitting patterns and yarn, you can let your kids have full creative control, whilst teaching them a valuable life skill in the process!
- Sketching
In the summer months, it’s nice to get out of the house and explore. Why not take a sketchbook and some colouring pencils with you, and document the wonderful things you see? Children love being creative, and activities like this will keep them occupied for ages – they’ll never run out of things to doodle!
- Sew Your Own Animal
Kids love animals, and what better way is there to fill a day than making themselves a new little friend? Our Sew Your Own… kits feature four different animals and are super easy to make. Plus, once they have finished, they’ll have something amazing to show off once they are back at school!
- Jigsaw Puzzles
Sometimes, kids want to sit down and do something quiet. After all the fun of the other crafts, it might be nice to have a break with a puzzle! We have a wide range of jigsaws that will help them to wind down after a day of excitement. Pop on a film and get stuck in!
- Construction Kit
Woodcrafts are an activity that are being forgotten, and for no good reason. Why not try one of our kits and build a boat or interesting landmark? It’s a fun way to keep a classic craft alive, and also have an exciting new ornament full of memories!
- Baking
Baking is a fool proof way of filling a day, and it has the wonderful outcome of lots of tasty treats. We have all the tools you will need to have your baking day be a breeze and, hopefully, teach the kids a couple of new recipes! Why not have afternoon tea in the garden with all your delicious bakes?
- Glue gun crystals
Crystals are mesmerising, and kids are often enchanted by how pretty and cool they are. Instead of shelling out a fortune for some of your own, why not make them? Using the glue sticks from glue guns and some coloured pens, you can create beautiful geodes that will bring the same magic, without breaking the bank!
- Fairy Night Lights
Nothing says magic like fairies, and kids of all ages will love this craft. Using just a mason jar, some black card, and some fairy lights, like these ones on our website, you can create a home accessory fit for a fairy tale!
