21 Inspiring summer crafts and DIYs for adults and teens

I was just thinking last night about my list of summer crafts and DIYs that I want to get done this summer. I love to craft and DIY my way through the summer, don't you? Some of my summer DIYs and crafts end up as Christmas gifts or as part of my gift boxes. I thought maybe you might like some ideas for crafts and DIYs too. If you're looking for inspiration, you've come to the right place, I have quite a few crafty posts you might like! Here are 21 Inspiring summer crafts and DIYs for adults and teens. You'll find pallet projects, sewing, wood-burning, delicious summer drinks, organic skincare products and much more!

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Summer crafts and DIYs - Pallet projects

Make a pallet sofa for summer

I made this pallet sofa for our balcony. It was one of the easiest summer crafts and DIYs I have ever done. You could make this over a weekend.

Make a pretty DIY pallet planter

This pretty pallet planter was originally made for herbs but this year we are growing all kinds of salad lettuce in it. You could also just plant flowers in it.

This is another weekend project.

Summer crafts and DIYs - Craft Projects

Wood burning crafts

Get a wood-burning tool and make endless projects like these pretty wooden spoons.

Buy a wood-burning tool here if you are in the USA.

If you are in the UK, you can buy a wood-burning tool here.

Purchase a wood-burning tool here if you are in the EU.

DIY grass Wreath - a quick and easy summer craft

Find out all you need to create a boho style grass wreath for house and home.

Summer crafts and DIYs - Press Flowers

Press flowers with a beautiful flower press like this.

Here are some gorgeous projects you can make with pressed flowers:

Pressed flower prints

Bring the outdoors in with these beautiful pressed flower prints.

DIY pressed flower lanterns - A popular summer craft

These pressed flower lanterns look amazing hanging in the garden on a summer's evening!

Summer crafts and DIYs - Paper crafts

Make a pretty paper lamp

Missing a lampshade in your home? Here's a tutorial showing you how you can make your own lamp........from paper!

Make and stencil a giant paper bag

Another pretty paper project using stencils and chalk paint.

Summer crafts and DIYs - Sewing Projects

Heavenly lavender bags DIY

Do you grow lavender in your garden? These lavender bags are easy to sew, will save your clothes from moths, and make your wardrobe smell heavenly!

Sew a pillow with an invisible zipper

These pillow covers are easy to make if you follow my sewing tutorial. You can make new pillow covers now, for summer, autumn or even for Christmas!

Make a French tufted mattress cushion

This is a weekend project. You can save money and make one of these tufted cushions yourself. It's not difficult if you follow my blog and YouTube tutorial.

Summer crafts and DIYs - All-Natural DIYs and recipes

Calming scented soy candles - Easy summer DIY

These scented soy candles smell divine and are ready in no time. Scatter them around your home to give it a signature scent or make them now for Christmas gifts!

(Free printable labels)

Make delicious Syrup - Quick summer recipe

A popular post of mine is this Elderflower Syrup recipe. It keeps for up to a year but I guarantee it won't last that long!

Make a healing oil with flowers - Quick summer recipe

Find out why you need to make calendula oil this summer. Another easy recipe that reaps rewards for your health.

(Free printable labels)

A hand degreaser for mechanics or gardeners

This degreaser recipe is another favourite of my readers. It works better than any commercial brand we've tried and is kind to your hands! The mechanic in our family won't use anything else! (Free printable labels)

Lavender and rose salt scrub - Easy summer DIY

Enhance blood circulation and tighten and tone the skin and muscles with this exfoliating & nourishing Lavender and Rose salt scrub. This is another gift box candidate!

Make soothing bath bombs with flowers from your garden

If you grow calendula you can make these soothing bath bombs. I pop my bath bombs into jars and make some pretty labels for them, (Available to download from the subscriber library). They make perfect gifts for friends and family, especially at Christmas when everyone's feet are worn out from all that shopping and partying!

(Free printable labels)

Amazing organic body butter - Easy summer DIY

After your bath or shower, this homemade organic body butter will leave your skin feeling gorgeously silky smooth and soft. It sinks in just enough that it doesn’t feel greasy but you can still feel the protective, nourishing layer protecting your skin all day long.

(Free printable labels)

Summer crafts and DIYs - Woodworking

Make some shelves - Easy summer DIY

The long and short of it is that these DIY wooden shelves are a quick and easy storage solution. See how I made these work for me, in a small office with a slanted dormer roof!

Pantry organization

Now that you can make shelves, take some time during the summer to organise your pantry like this.

Don't forget to grab your free pantry labels while you are there.

(Free printable labels)

Summer crafts and DIYs - One for the road

Summer BBQ Recipe

I can't let you go without telling you about this amazing recipe for your summer BBQ. We make a triple portion because it's so popular!

Happy summer DIY'ing and crafting!

What do you think? Is there something from my list of summer crafts and DIYs you'd like to try? I hope you enjoy crafting and DIYing your way through summer.

So now, you want to know what summer crafts and DIYs I'll be tacking this year? Well, I have a few home and garden projects that I'd like to get done this summer. I'd like to replace the privacy screens in the garden and on the balcony seating areas, complete my multifunctional room makeover and hang a gallery wall. I'll be sure to share all these projects with you too – wish me luck!

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