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50 More Summer Crafts for Kids

This week I’ll be continuing the month-long handmade theme with crafts and sewing projects for the kids. Gigi has compiled a new list of 50 crafts to help you keep the kids entertained this summer.

  1. Milk Carton Boats from lilla a design.*
  2. First Loom for Preschoolers from My Mommy Makes It.
  3. Dream Catchers from Natural Kids.
  4. Hot Air Balloon from Bloesem Kids.
  5. Handprint Sunflowers from Nurture Store.
  6. Nature Jar from No Time for Flash Cards.
  7. Driftwood Sailboat from Wabi Sabi Wanderings.
  8. Nature Potions from Squashed Tomatoes.
  9. Seashell Koalas from Martha Stewart.*
  10. Backyard Mural from Family Fun.
  11. Color Scavenger Hunt from Family Fun.
  12. Cootie Catcher Nature Game from 5 Orange Potatoes.
  13. Painted Sun Prints from Skip to My Lou.
  14. Friendship Bracelets from Srumdilly Do for Skip to My Lou.
  15. Nature Guides from Natural Kids.
  16. Beach Art from Artful Adventures.*
  17. Summer Necklace from Growing Up Creative.
  18. Printable Seaside Sketch Books.
  19. Seaside Windchime from Hillbilly Jillies.
  20. Sandcastle Candle from Squashed Tomatoes.
  21. Tic-tac-toe from Bunny Cakes.
  22. Seaside Shell House from Martha Stewart.
  23. Under the Sea Snack Game from Muffin Tin Mom.
  24. Insect Dioramas from Art Lessons for Kids.
  25. Swinging Spiders from Se7en.
  26. Dirt Dessert Recipe from No Time for Flash Cards.
  27. Bug Jars from lilla a design.
  28. Draw and Label Insects from Fairy Dust Teaching.
  29. Bug Catcher Necklace from Whimsy Girl.
  30. Star Fruit Bunting from Alpha Mom.
  31. Holiday Lanterns from Martha Stewart.
  32. Red, white and blue Paper Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers from The Long Thread.*
  33. Confetti Launcher from Family Fun.
  34. Confetti Pop Rockets from Alpha Mom.
  35. Fourth of July Flowers from Crafts by Amanda.
  36. Sidewalk Chalk from Alpha Mom.
  37. Summer Solstice Celebration from Love in the Suburbs.*
  38. Dice Walking from The Artful Parent.
  39. Story Stick from The Butterfly Jungle.
  40. Butterfly Fan from Maya Made.
  41. Homemade Slime from Tidy Mom.
  42. Make Your Own Fabric from Filth Wizardry.*
  43. Glow Cones from Givers Log.
  44. Butterfly Collection from Growing Up Creative.
  45. Paper Poppy Wall Art from Create, Celebrate, Explore.*
  46. Tissue Paper Lanterns from Waldorf Family Network (maybe with battery-operated lights).
  47. Raspberry and Goat’s Milk Yogurt Popsicles from Joy the Baker.
  48. Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches from Grace Violet.
  49. Watermelon Ice Cream Pie from Make and Takes.*
  50. Fruit Leather Recipe from Berlin’s Whimsy.

We’ll also have guest contributors and giveaways throughout the week, so check back!

And if you want more crafts, take a look at the list of 50 summer crafts that I posted a while back. Some websites that regularly feature crafts for kids are Skip to My Lou, Alpha Mom, The Crafty Crow, and Make and Takes (see Marie’s lists of crafty websites here and here).

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Etsy Finds Friday

Eco Baby Bib and Burp Cloth Set, $18 from The Fresh Stitch.

Offset Baby Greeting Card, $3 from Smock Paper.

Blue Bouncing Ball Quilt, $150 from Peppermint Pinwheels.

Letterpress Teething Toy, $20 from Little Alouette.

Crochet Teething Ring, $14 each from Koukku.

Transportation Alphabet Poster, unframed, $40 from Petit Collage.

Hey Diddle, Diddle Vintage Nursery Light, $26 from In with the Old.

Lion Embroidery Kit, $18 from Penguin & Fish.

Into the Wild Baby Shoes, $35 from Evie Lala.

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A Sneak Peek into 1,2,3 Sew

Bibs and blankets and burp cloths, oh my! You can learn to sew all of these things in my new book, 1,2,3 Sew. Since we’re talking about handmade baby items all week, I thought I might go ahead and give you this sneak peek.

In the baby chapter, the projects all feature hand embroidery so in addition to learning how to sew these baby staples, you can also learn some embroidery tricks or add your own embellishments to personalize baby gifts. You’ll sew the simple sampler burp cloths first, then move on to the baby blanket with blanket stitched edging and finally the sunshine baby bib which features a variety of embroidery stitches. So get stitching!

If you pre-order my book, you may even receive it in the mail before the end of the month! So get ready for those baby projects.

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…and more baby stuff.

Here are some odds and ends that I’ve got from around the web. Gigi has helped me update yesterday’s post of baby sewing tutorials, so you can see the new ones on the list here.

I love this book themed baby shower featured in Martha Stewart this month with the adorable book garland shown above.

And Jennifer Cooke of Raeburn Ink led an Etsy Lab a few weeks ago featuring this modern take on freezer paper stenciling. A simple and easy way to embellish a onesie for a baby gift.

And here is a great list baby tutorials from Sew, Mama, Sew! While you are there, be sure to look at this round-up from Shannon of Luv in the Mommyhood, which features this baby block tutorial from Smile and Wave (pictured above).

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Sewing for Baby Tutorial Round-Up

Here’s a quick round-up of sewing projects for baby.

Pictured above:

Contoured Burp Cloths from Cloud 9 Fabrics.

Cheerful Quilted Playmat from The Purl Bee.

Ruffled Sun Bonnet from Merriment Design.

Kimono Shoes from Homespun Threads.

Baby Apron from Craftiness is Not Optional.

Baby Tights from Made by Rae.

Faux Chenille Blanket from MADE.

Rainbow Sunshine Plushie from Chez Beeper Bebe.

Crib Sheet Tutorial from Prudent Baby.

And more…

Baby Bib from Creation Corner.

Diaper Bag from A Mingled Yarn.

Cupcake Onesie from Houseful of Handmade.

Baby Changing Station from Kojo Designs.

Burp Cloths with Loop from Merriment Design.

Personalized Baby Quilts from Moda Bakeshop.

Necklace Onesie from Brown Sugar Toast.

Diaper Pouch from Noodlehead.

Ribbon Pacifier Clip from How about Orange.

Growth Chart from Unraveled.

Boys’ Appliqué Tie Onesie from Brassy Apple.

Stuffed Animals from Merriment Design.

Satin Luxe Blanket from Aesthetic Nest.

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