23 Cool Summer Crafts | DIY Projects & Recipes

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Cool Summer Crafts | DIY Projects and Recipes
Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means! Okay, we’ll tell you exactly what it means! For most people it means heading to beach to soak up some sun and catch a wave or two. The best part about summer is having lots of free time to make some really neat crafts. Check out our essential summer survival series below.

1. How To Make Summer Lanterns

Check out our adorable home made tin lanterns! They make the perfect picnic table lighting scenario!
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2. Halligan’s Denim Cutoff Wine Bag

…because everyone needs a bag for their wine.
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3. DIY Painted Beach Ball Makeover

Who doesn’t like their own custom giant beach ball?
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4. Make Really Sweet Printed Shorts

Buying shorts is so overrated. Check out these awesome DIY printed short-shorts.
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5. Sweet Summer Dreams Dreamcatcher Project

Learn how to create this lovely dream catcher by checking out the full tutorial below.
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6. Summer | DIY Beaded Cocktail Stirrers

Make cocktail stirrers that will excite your guests with this quick and easy step by step instructional!
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7. Who Doesn’t Like A Campfire Swing Set?

Why wouldn’t you make this?
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8. Make A DIY Camera Strap

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9. Gingham Style Sunglasses Case

Protect your shades this summer with this simple DIY sewing tutorial.
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10. DIY Beach Towel Tote Bag

Turn your towel into a beach essentials tote bag. You’ll never leave the beach feeling like you forgot something. Check out how it’s done!
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 11. Make A Hanging “Tilly” Holder

Making miniature hangers for your plants is always a good idea! Look how cute and simple these are. Learn how to make them by visiting the site below.
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12. Make A Tropical Summer Smoothie

Beat the heat this summer with the best summer smoothie you’ve ever tasted. For real. This smoothie is the bees knees.
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13. Make A Summer Cheese Tray

Make a summer cheese serving tray out of wooden slabs (Michael’s Craft Store), chalkboard paint, and some chalk. How cute!
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14. Make DIY Gem Stone Bobby Pins

Check out these adorable gem stone bobby pins made with a necklace from Forever 21.
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15. Make A Summer Set Up For Date Night

How perfect is this little DIY outdoor dinner set up? I just love the simplicity of it all. It makes a great project for a cool summer night!
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16.  Make A Coconut Lavender In-grown hair treatment

If you’re an east or west coaster, you know that summers mean lot’s of bikini days. Lot’s of bikini days means many days spent shaving or waxing. In grown hairs are a total bummer and can make you not want to leave your room. Check out Lauren Conrad’s super simple DIY treatment for stubborn in grown hair!
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 17. Make Summer Drink Coasters With Some Mod Podge

Thanks to iheartnaptime, you can make these awesome DIY drink coasters with some Mod Podge and a little creativity!
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18. Make Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts

Did you ever wonder how to make your own super awesome donuts? Check out this recipe for a sweet treat on a hot summer day.
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19. Summer Project: Pallet Patio Furniture

How cool is this pallet patio bench? It’s great to have some extra space in your backyard for entertaining purposes. Learn how to turn free wooden pallets into a beautiful outdoor hideaway.
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20. Make A Teepee Fort Out Of Sticks & Silks

Check out this beautiful tee-pee fort made with some rope, sticks, and a few pieces of fabric. Picture this on the beach in the summertime! What a great idea.
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21. How To Make Your Own DIY Sunscreen

The summer sun can be pretty taxing if you don’t wear sunscreen! Most store bought sunscreens contain harmful chemicals that aren’t necessarily great for your skin.  Try your hand at making your own DIY sunscreen with this delicious smelling recipe.
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22. DIY Driftwood Mirror

Okay, one of the coolest projects on this roundup for sure. If you’ve got a summer hideaway spot then this is definitely the project for you. All you need to do is collect some driftwood from the beach on your leisurely stroll. Nab a dollar-store mirror and start your project. Check out the full tutorial below. What a lovely little blog!
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23. Three Flavored Thirst-Quenching Waters

Thirsty? Satisfy your thirst with one of three refreshing-looking flavored water concoctions. All you need is a swing-topper bottle and some fruit! Yum.
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