| Summer will be here soon enough, and your kids will | | | | decorated it in anyway they wish. Stickers, markers, |
| be thrilled with being out of school and playing | | | | crayons, paint, glue and glitter...the list goes on. A |
| outside. Well, at least for a few days anyway. Once | | | | great idea for decorating the vase is by drawing a |
| the newness of summer has worn off and the reality | | | | wonderful summer scene on the construction paper. |
| of boredom sinks in, your once happy campers can | | | | They can also add their name, glue dried pasta, |
| turn into 'mom I'm bored' monsters. What's a parent | | | | beans or seeds on the paper. Let it all dry well |
| to do to help ease the pain of 'nothing to do'? | | | | before gluing to the can. However they may want to |
| Planning summer craft projects in advance is an idea | | | | decorate their vase is up to them. All that's left is |
| that smart parents may make use of. Who knows, | | | | adding some water and flowers or their dried |
| perhaps the kiddos will even learn a thing or two at | | | | wildflowers. |
| the same time. | | | | Kids can make containers and vases from empty jars |
| Since the weather is perfect for getting out and | | | | as well. Canning jars make great vases, but any old |
| exploring nature, kids can find objects like seeds, | | | | recycled jar works well. Make sure to clean it really |
| leaves, grass, flowers and other items to use in | | | | well. Let the kiddos get their hands wet by cleaning |
| making a nature collage. All they have to do is glue | | | | the jars themselves. After the jar is dry, add pretty |
| the found craft bits onto a stiff piece of cardboard. | | | | ribbon around the mouth. Kids will love painting on the |
| They can add any other items they want to make | | | | glass jar and maybe adding glitter, beads and buttons |
| the collage colorful and interesting. Spraying the | | | | too. |
| collage with paint can add color and variety too. How | | | | Tin can and glass jar vases have multiple uses other |
| about spraying some glue on and then sprinkling | | | | than containers for flowers. Kids can put in pencils, |
| glitter on the collage? Another idea for using the | | | | pens and markers or any small item they want to |
| nature items they collect is to arrange dried flowers | | | | put add. |
| into special arrangements for mom. | | | | These are just a few basic and simple craft ideas |
| Naturally, if kids collect wild flowers they'll need a | | | | that you can help your kids make this summer. There |
| wonderful homemade vase to arrange them in. | | | | are literally boundless ideas for summer kid crafting. |
| Making a simple vase is a great summer craft idea. | | | | You can spend some fun time with your children |
| Kids can make a nice, simple vase from a recycled tin | | | | while preventing the boredom monster from showing |
| can. Soup cans and small coffee cans work well for | | | | itself too soon. Not only will you and your kids have |
| homemade vases. The best tin cans have smooth | | | | fun, but you'll have some adorable items to display in |
| outsides and aren't too wide. Make sure you trim off | | | | your home or give as gifts to family and friends. |
| any sharp points or edges that may still be on the | | | | Your kids can learn some new crafting skills and have |
| can opening. Kids can cut a piece of colorful | | | | the satisfaction of accomplishment at the same time. |
| construction paper to fit around the outside of the | | | | Stay cool and happy crafting this summer! |
| can and then glue it to the can after they've | | | | |