Idea #1: Subscribe to Kids Art Box

One of the easiest ways to keep kids happily busy this summer? Having creative activities ready to go!

That's the idea behind our art box subscriptions. Each month, a box arrives at your door loaded with everything kids need for multiple hands-on projects. No Pinterest rabbit holes, no last-minute store runs. Just open, create, and enjoy the afternoon together.

The best part? While school's out, the learning doesn't have to stop. Kids build creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and fine motor development through hours of screen-free play.

Each one is designed to meet kids right where they are creatively: Create Together Art Box for ages 3–7 and My Artist Box for kids and teens ages 6–18+. 

Consider this your sign to start. New customers save $10 on their first order with code INSPIRE.

Idea #2: Boredom-Busting Possibilities with Cardboard Boxes

What's the easiest supply for making kids summer crafts? Cardboard boxes!

Instead of throwing them into the recycling, save them and make some art. Here are some simple boredom-busting ways to do it.

1. Break down the cardboard box so that it lays flat. Put it on your driveway, pull out some paint, and give your children a paintbrush. If you want to get even more creative, use an easy paint-resist technique. Just put some painter's tape or washi tape on the cardboard before painting. Then, pull it up when the paint is dry. You can all enjoy the sunshine while the kids create large-scale art!
2. Cut a circle out of the cardboard and have your children make self-portraits. They could draw on the cardboard, use construction paper, or paint to make their features.
3. Make a cardboard collage. Use one large piece of the cardboard as a background. Then, cut several smaller pieces of cardboard, paint or color them, and glue them onto the background. Add any embellishments you have around your house!
4. Use your largest boxes to make a costume! You can make a robot, a house, a rubik's cube, or anything else!

Idea #3: Set Up an Art Cart

The name says it all: an art cart is a cart or shelf in your home that is filled with art supplies. It's easily accessible to your children, and it's always (or nearly always) open for their enjoyment. You can get as adventurous as you want with this idea!

Stock the cart with whatever supplies you think your kids will enjoy and that are kid-proof and washable. It's also a good idea to rotate the supplies every so often. This way, it's like a brand-new cart every time you shuffle the supplies. Here are a few of our favorite art supplies for kids summer crafts.

• Crayons, markers, pencils
• Tempera paint and paintbrushes
• Construction paper and cardstock
• Canvas
• Stamps and an ink pad
• Glue sticks and glue dots
• Washi tape, duct tape, and painter's tape
• Beads, sequins, and pompoms
• String and twine
• Clay

Note: As you know, little hands like to get into everything. If you have a child under 3 years old, be careful not to put small items on your art cart.

An art cart is a great option for summer crafts because it gives kids the opportunity to experiment and use their imaginations without any time constraints. They can simply follow their creativity wherever it goes!

Idea #4: Create Water Bins

If you still want to play outside but want to stay cool, playing in water is the way to go! Huge a hue plastic bin (the large under the bed ones are perfect), add water, and things you find around the house! It only take minutes to put together and keep them busy for a long time! Here are a few themes you can add to your bins:

• Kitchen utensils: pots, pans, funnels,…
• Balls and strainer
• Duplos or legos
• Plastic water animals figurines
• Foam brushes, rollers, sponges
• Ice cube
• Soap foam
• Wodden toys

Just prepare the bin and let the kids experiment with it. It is very easy to setup and easy to switch to a new theme, too!