So, let me share 7 fun, safe, and creative crafts you can make using summer coloring pages. (By the way, I’ve published 12 free, printable summer-themed PDF coloring sheets you can download right below this article. Perfect for all these crafts!)
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Clean empty jar (mason jar or even an old sauce jar) One or two colored summer coloring pages Scissors Glue or Mod Podge Ribbon or string
Steps: Pro Tip: Add a little label on the jar that says “Summer 2025” to make it a keepsake for years to come.
2. Sunny Day Crown
Materials Needed:
Printable summer coloring pages Headband or paper strip Tape or glue Crayons or markers
Fun Tip: Add a little sparkle glue or stickers to make the crown feel extra magical, especially if your kids love dressing up.
3. Ice Cream Cone Garland
Materials Needed:
Printable summer coloring pages with ice cream designs String or yarn Tape or hole punch Safety scissors
Steps: Fun Tip: Add cotton balls on top of each scoop to mimic whipped cream. Lisa glued googly eyes on a few cones to make “ice cream characters.”
4. Storyboard Using Summer Coloring Pages
Materials Needed:
Printable summer coloring pages (especially beach or castle scenes) Glue stick Construction paper (blue or tan preferred) Colored pencils
Steps: Smart Tip: Add a short story underneath the scene. Kids can dictate, and you can write it for them. It’s a great way to combine art and language development.
5. Summer Fan Craft
Materials Needed:
Popsicle sticks Summer coloring pages Glue Scissors
Steps:
Real-Life Tip: Add lavender or peppermint essential oil to the back of the fan for a refreshing scent during warm afternoons.
6. Summer Shoebox Stage
Materials Needed:
Summer coloring pages Shoebox Colored summer cutouts Glue or tape String (optional for puppets)
Steps: Personal Tip: Keep a few extra characters nearby so they can change the story each time. It’s a great way to boost creativity and problem-solving skills.
7. Weather Wheel Craft
Materials Needed:
Summer coloring pages Paper plates Brass fastener Scissors
Steps: Helpful Idea: Label each image with the word for that weather condition. This helps with early reading and word recognition. For more fun strategies to support young readers, you can visit Reading Rockets.
Final Thoughts
Making crafts using summer coloring pages creates a universe of lighthearted inquiry. Apart from being a fun hobby, it’s a mild approach to help your child to improve their concentration, inspire creative ideas, and develop practical life skills, including coordination and patience. Every project, from turning plain sheets into picnic accessories or small theaters, becomes a little narrative full of laughter, ingenuity, and education. A coloring page can soon turn into a magical moment your child will remember. I’ve added 12 free printable summer coloring pages in PDF just below this article. These are the same ones I’ve printed at home with Lisa and Mike. You can download them anytime, print as many copies as you like, and use them in all the crafts shared here. Looking for even more inspiration? You can also explore our free bus coloring pages, hot air balloon coloring pages, or taxi coloring pages. These can be used in similar craft projects and are perfect for transportation-themed activities, especially if your little one is fascinated by vehicles, like my son Mike, who once turned a bus coloring sheet into a rolling paper toy.
