Are you looking to freshen up your indoor and outdoor spaces with some gorgeous summer crafts? Take a look through this post to try a home decor DIY project that screams summer!
Summer Crafts: An Easy Summer Home Refresh
As the warm weather approaches, I’m always looking for an easy way to welcome the summer season in my home.
In theory, spring decor isn’t too much different than summer, but I do like to change up spring decor just a little in something that is a bit more summery.
And I especially love a budget-friendly summer DIY project – the combo of cheap and creative is one of my favorite things!
Summer Decor Ideas to Incorporate into Summer Crafts
Here are a few ways that I think you can incorporate some new ideas for the summer months:
Brighter Colors
For me, spring is usually about the pastels. For summer, although sometimes I like to lean a little green and lush and maybe a little neutral, I just love a pop of color for summer.
Bright reds, aqua, yellow, coral, lime green… all of those colors are perfect for summer, whether it’s just adding a throw blanket in lightweight fabrics, pillows, or colorful flowers in your living room.
And if you feel like that’s too much of a stretch for indoors, you can easily incorporate bright colors on your front porch or back deck and patio.
A few throw pillows, bright flowers in planters, an outdoor rug – all budget-friendly ways to add color without needing to buy brand new decor.
Lots of crafts in this roundup include some fun, bright summer colors – and can easily be customized to the colors of your choice!
Quintessential Summer Items
Flip flops, the sun, ice pops, fruit, tropical items like palm trees and pineapples … all of these items can make their way into your summer decor, whether it’s through wall art, coasters, pillow covers, or small accents for a shelf or vignette.
Beach and Coastal Decor
Beach-themed decor can complement modern farmhouse decor and add a summery touch.
The lovely blue colors of the ocean and sky add a gorgeous touch to neutral decor.
Beach sand, sea shells, and sea glass can all be beautiful accents. You’ll see fun ways to incorporate these items into a picture frame, resin crafts, or wall art also!
Florals
You have a wide range of choices when it comes to summer florals: wildflowers, tropical flowers in a bold color, annuals in planters, or even gorgeous green tropical plants such as pothos and monstera are all gorgeous for summer.
Even a summer sunflower or fresh flowers (even the grocery store variety) in a vase is a classy addition. I especially love using flowers in bud vases as part of my summer decor.
You’ll see a variety of crafts in the roundup below that use flowers – fresh, faux, dried – including suncatchers, candles, coasters, and more!
Small Summer Vignettes
You don’t need to decorate every nook and cranny of your home for summer.
A summer tablescape in your dining room or a few summer accents on a shelf or a summer vignette on a tiered tray…all of those things can add a touch of summer without needing to decorate the whole room or totally changing out all of your decor.
Summer Lighting
I love incorporating ‘light and bright’ into my summer decor. It’s very subtle but effective, especially if you get stuck on trying to put decor together.
String lights, summer candles (with amazing summer scents, of course), natural light with the curtains wide open… you can easily bring the airy summer feel indoors just by the use of light.
Using light is one of the best ways to keep that breezy feeling of summer as your backdrop to everything else.
30 Best DIY Summer Decor Ideas
Below you can check out some of the best summer crafts for the home. Be sure to jot down some of your favorite ideas – this time of year, when the pace is more relaxed, is the perfect time to try few projects!
1 This is such a charming project! If you love the cozy farmhouse style, a crate like this filled with summer blooms is the perfect craft to try! 2 Photo Credit:ahundredaffections.com If you want something a little smaller or more understated, here's a similar version! Using mini Dollar Tree crates, you can create a sweet, mini centerpiece for a table or shelf! Adding food coloring to the water is an easy idea for creating a faux sea glass look! 3 This is such a pretty idea for summer! Mason jars and upcycled soup cans painted in pretty pastels and attached to rustic pallet board make a gorgeous piece for your walls! Put your favorite summer blooms in them for a unique piece of decor! 4 Photo Credit:onyourjourney.co.uk Citronella candles are a summer staple! No need for a generic store candle that clashes with your decor. This DIY adds charm and class, as well as much needed protection from mosquitos! 5 Photo Credit:www.itallstartedwithpaint.com Even if painting isn't your wheelhouse, these lavender bloom are simple enough even for an amateur. Painted jars like this are lovely if your home is in the cottagecore decor style. 6 Photo Credit:www.lizmarieblog.com I'm not sure if anything shouts 'summer' louder than sea glass! I absolutely love that you can create jars to resemble those treasures you find on the beach! They look lovely all by themselves in a tray or filled with some gorgeous summer flowers. 7 Photo Credit:awonderfulthought.com Speaking of gorgeous sea glass projects, this craft creates a rope lantern from a sea glass jar! Another beautiful way to use DIY sea glass bottles and jars! 8 Photo Credit:yesmissy.com This is such a fun way to create candles out of seashells! The ease of it comes from using tealights! Such a resource way to make candles out of materials you likely have on hand! Great for a last-minute project and it's probably the easiest summer decor ideas! 9 Photo Credit:www.brit.co If you haven't explored your green thumb, this is a perfect way to give it a try! Not only is a vertical garden a space saver when you're attempting to grow herbs, but it also doubles as fun summer decor that's useful as well. 10 Photo Credit:sassytownhouseliving.com Adding texture is a wonderful way to upcycle just about anything you own, and these flower pots are no exception! I love the vintage garden vibe of this craft - this will absolutely set your potted flowers apart! 11 Photo Credit:www.thecountrychiccottage.net A project like this instantly adds a rustic coastal feel to your home. Created from objects in nature, it's also one of the quickest ways to bring the summer outdoors right into your house. 12 Photo Credit:www.chatfieldcourt.com What a welcoming idea for the front door! In cozy farmhouse styles, this is a refreshing change from a standard wreath and invites all kinds of ways to customize this to your own flower choice! 13 Photo Credit:thesoccermomblog.com When decorating your home for the summer, don't forget out the outside, too! This wagon is such a fun way to style your outdoor entryway. It has all the charm of a breezy summer afternoon on the porch. 14 Photo Credit:www.thecraftedsparrow.com This is such a versatile and creative project! It's made with a Cricut but you can easily also create it with a printout and Xacto knife! The color tape you use is up to you! But I love this whole idea! 15 Photo Credit:ottawamommyclub.ca Creating your own DIY gel air freshener is a good way to create a practical summer craft! Peppermint and lemon are a great combination to help keep the air fresh, using essential oils! The bright colors work wonderfully for summer, too! 16 Photo Credit:www.itallstartedwithpaint.com I saw this project years ago - and even did it myself - and it's still one of my favorites! It's a simple and gorgeous way to dress up a window! Grab some grocery store flowers or pick some up at Trader Joe's and you have something really special! 17 Photo Credit:onelittleproject.com Easily made with dried flower or your own pressed flowers, this is a gorgeous addition to your summer table, either indoor or outdoor! It's also a super fun craft to get the kids involved in. They will just love the enchanted vibe of this project. 18 Photo Credit:www.messylittlemonster.com This is such a fun way to get yourself and kids in nature to forage some beautiful flowers for this project! It's easy to put together, inexpensive, and striking to look at! 19 Photo Credit:www.ehow.com There's even more you can do with pressed flowers! These coaster are just gorgeous. It's a simple way to add a summer touch to your home without redecorating every nook and cranny. They would also be a beautiful addition to your outdoor porch and patio decor, too! 20 Photo Credit:thesoccermomblog.com Another fun and creative way to make resin coasters - with your sand dollar finds! Bring the beach home with these gorgeous coasters! They make a stunning and unique gift idea or home decor touch, and they last for decades. 21 Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com If you've been wanting to try resin art and not just coasters, here's an ocean resin art project for beginners! Even if you don’t have experience, you can make this beach resin art for your home. A beautiful way to add a coastal touch to your house for the summer. 22 Photo Credit:lovelyindeed.com This lovely wall hanging is a perfect way to use the seashells you’ve collected over the years! It’s a simple seashell craft that you can create on your own or with your kiddos. It's the perfect summer touch. I can see this being especially lovely on your porch or deck. 23 Photo Credit:hearthandvine.com Here's another lovely idea using seashells! I love the combo of sea glass and shells. It's the perfect choice for beachy, breezy outdoor DIY decor. 24 Photo Credit:diycandy.com This driftwood jewelry hanger is a one-of-a-kind piece that gives off a beachy, relaxed vibe. It's a unique display and looks great on the wall. And, it's not just limited to jewelry! You can hand wall art, summer tote bags, and dried flowers! Anything you can put on a hook you can hang here! 25 Photo Credit:fluxingwell.com These garden stepping stones can be made in a variety of ways. I love that you can customize the decorations to your own taste and even get your kids involved in the project! 26 Photo Credit:sustainmycrafthabit.com This is such a fun addition to your summer entertaining! I love the bright, vibrant colors - and I think it would also look great as a base for a summer vignette on your dining or coffee table too! 27 Photo Credit:www.marchingnorth.com I love plants all year round in the house, but summer is there chance to shine! If you like just a touch of boho in your decor, a macrame plant hanger is the way to go! 28 Photo Credit:ourcraftymom.com Easy decoupage craft using a terra cotta planter to add a splash color into the outdoor space. This flower planter wrapped with napkins is can easily be customized with your favorite fabric scraps or tissue paper. 29 Photo Credit:www.pillarboxblue.com Similar to a flower pot, you can also decoupage a ceramic, glass, wood or plastic vase with fabric scraps for unique home decor: a great way to upcycle an old vase and shirt. This is a very affordable and straightforward craft. You can decoupage a ceramic, wood or glass vase with fabric. 30 Photo Credit:modpodgerocksblog.com Step into summer with this easy DIY door hanger tutorial! Brighten your entrance with fun pom poms, Mod Podge, and adhesive letters. Perfect for all craft levels. Decorate an unfinished wood door hanger with napkins and embellishments in this easy DIY! Looks great with summer decor. These are so easy to customize to your particular decor style, too!
Farmhouse Crate Centerpiece
Easy Rustic Farmhouse DIY Dollar Tree Centerpiece
DIY Pallet Wood Flower Holder
DIY Citronella Candles
Lavender Flower Painted Mason Jars
DIY Sea Glass Bottles
DIY Sea Glass Rope Lantern
DIY Seashell Candle Tutorial
Vertical Herb Garden
Applique Clay Flower Pots
Starfish Craft: Easy Beach Wall Art
Simple Summer Front Door Basket
Vintage Wagon Garden Planter
Summer Washi Tape Art
DIY Peppermint And Lemon Gel Air Freshener
Mason Jar Window Treatment
Pressed Flower Lanterns
Adorable Sunflower Suncatcher Craft
DIY Pressed Flower Coasters
DIY Sand Dollar Resin Coasters
Ocean Resin Art for Your Summer Decor
Make a Wall Hanging Seashell Craft
DIY Sea Glass Wind Chime with Seashells
Beautiful Driftwood Jewelry Hanger You Can Make
How to Make Easy DIY Garden Stepping Stones
Painted Citrus Serving Tray for Summer
How to Make a Simple Macrame Plant Hanger
Decoupage Garden Pots
How To Make A Beautiful Decoupage Vase With Fabric
DIY Summer Door Hanger to Brighten Your Entryway
Such a great way to pass the extra free time you have in the summer, though I’m not opposed to cozying up with a good book to pass the summer hours, either!
More Summer Decorating Ideas
If you need more inspiration for summer around the house, take a look here!
35+ Stylish Front Porch Decorating Ideas for a Summer Oasis
10 Charming Cottagecore Style Tips + Summer Wall Art Free Printable
30+ Fresh and Beautiful Summer Mantel Decorating Ideas
If you try any of these ideas, I’d love to see them! Please tag me on Instagram @100affections, and I’ll share in my stories!
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