It’s time to power down the display and do something enjoyable.
Hobby crafting encompasses a broad range of activities: It may involve anything from making friendship bracelets to
hand-sewn quilts
But the most enjoyable aspect is that if you like working on inventive projects, crafting can adapt to suit your budget, present interests, and the time of year.
These summertime craft projects you’ve likely come across on TikTok move past ordinary paint-by-number kits; they’re unconventional, personalized, and truly enjoyable. Below are some ideas perfect for this season, complete with advice on how to elevate each creation to new heights.
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1. Paint Unexpected Items
The fastest way to get in touch with your creative side? Visit a nearby craft store (apologies,
no more Joann Fabrics
) for a fundamental kit of acrylic paints and brushes. TikTok brims with inspiration for crafting adorable, customized designs on items ranging from seashells to repurposed CDs and wooden hairbrushes.
Gather various hand-painted seashells on a canvas to create summery wall decor, or just personalize your preferred paintbrush with your name.
Turn the CDs
you’ve had stored in your basement for the past twenty years turned into painted sun catchers.
2. Transform Altoid Tins into Wallets
No worthy tin should be discarded. Therefore, if you have no intention of recycling that vacant Altoids box,
repurpose it
into a wallet designed to prevent these tiny items from becoming misplaced within your handbag.
Make the top lid (both inside and out) look like a scrapbook that speaks to your personality. A delicately decorated case could include floral wallpaper-inspired paper, pearl-like beads, and tiny bows. A
vintage academia
The version could include pages from an aged book, vintage postage stamps, and a wax-seal sticker.
3. Create Bead Paintings
You learned it from me first:
Small beads
For this summer crafting project, try something fresh with decoupage. Start by stenciling an image onto a canvas (alternatively, you can use a straightforward paint-by-number kit). Next, adhere variously colored beads to form a vibrant, mosaic-style wall decoration.
Maintain simplicity in both your design and color scheme to eliminate unnecessary complexity. TikTok features glittery, textured renditions of items like a jackpot symbol, a cocktail glass, shells, and dice. However, you might consider adopting a minimalistic sun, an old-school floral pattern, or
your zodiac sign
.
4. Mold Creative Tic-Tac-Toe Boards Using Clay
Tic-tac-toe is undoubtedly a
family-friendly summer activity
, particularly during those cozy nights indoors when it’s raining outside. While playing the game on regular paper works just fine, why not add a personal touch? Transform your clay into an imaginative game board instead. Below are some TikTok-inspired concepts to inspire you:
- A waffle topped with butter and blueberry gaming pieces
- A shell featuring fish and starfish as game components
- A heart adorned with X and O game pieces
- A slice of French toast topped with butter and strawberry gaming pieces
5. Exploring a Summer Memory Book
Scrapbooking
Has minimal regulations, however, an approach you might consider is crafting a summertime themed book. Above all else, ensure you dedicate time to work on it regularly.
Begin with a single page rather than attempting to assemble the whole project towards the end of the season; allow each section to develop gradually as you engage in fresh activities or travel to different locations. Ensure you have a good stockpile of materials ready, and consider using outdated magazines such as those from Better Homes & Gardens for budget-friendly inspiration.
6. Bedazzle Hair Accessories
Use some extra beads from your wall art project to embellish your hair clips. If you have childhood memories,
in the ‘90s
, as you’re aware, almost anything can be adorned with some glue—or for fabrics, you might want to use the classic Bedazzler.
Experiment with attaching pearl beads, rhinestones, or tiny cabochons to basic metal clips or claw-style barrettes to create a distinctive hair accessory that holds personal significance due to your handmade touch.
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Better Homes & Gardens
