Here are ten summerween crafts for kids!
Who says Halloween has to wait until fall? Let’s bring the spooky sparkle into summer with Summerween!
Check out my main Summerween post that explains all about the origins of Summerween – and it has craft projects as well!
10 summerween crafts for kids
Summerween is the perfect mash-up of sunshine and silliness with a Halloween twist.
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Whether you’re hosting a Summerween party or just looking for some creative fun with the kiddos, here are 10 fun and easy crafts that will keep little hands busy and imaginations flying—witch hats not required (but definitely encouraged!).
Let’s make some summerween crafts!
These are all kid-themed ideas, you’ll need basic supplies. Great for backyard summer parties or just for fun at the kitchen table. These are the supplies to look for among your crafty stash!
General supply list for Summerween kids crafts:
– Popsicle sticks
– Googly eyes (various sizes)
– Pipe cleaners
– Craft foam sheets (black, green, purple, orange)
– Felt scraps (especially black, green, white, and red)
– Acrylic paint (white, black, green, orange, purple, yellow)
– Paintbrushes and sponge daubers
– Glue sticks and craft glue
– Scissors (child-safe and regular)
– Paper plates and paper cups (white and green preferred)
– Permanent markers (black, red)
– Construction paper (bright summer colors and Halloween tones)
– Tissue paper (orange, white, purple)
– String or twine (for garlands)
– Empty sunscreen bottles (cleaned and dry)
– Sand (craft or natural beach sand)
– Small plastic Halloween props (mini skulls, spiders, googly eyes)
– Seashells
– Craft sticks or mini wooden dowels
– Stickers, glitter, pom-poms, and washi tape for decorating
Optional but fun additions:
– Glow-in-the-dark paint or stickers
– Small treat bags or candies
– Fake flowers for summery flair
– Popsicle molds if doing frozen treat versions
Popsicle stick monster puppets
Grab some popsicle sticks, googly eyes, felt scraps, and glue, and let the kids create their own monster crew! These are great for storytelling or puppet shows with a spooky twist.
Glow-in-the-dark slime
Mix up some slime using glow-in-the-dark paint or pigment. Add in plastic spiders or eyeballs for extra creepy-crawly fun! Bonus points for making it in jack-o’-lantern or ghost-shaped containers.
Haunted sandcastle kits
Take traditional sandcastle building up a notch—Summerween style! Use black craft sand, mini skulls, flags, and even seashell “gravestones” to turn the beach (or sandbox) into a haunted beach party.
Fruit cup jack-o’-lanterns
Draw jack-o’-lantern faces on the outside of mandarin orange cups with a permanent marker. These are healthy, adorable, and perfect for a spooky summer snack station.
Decorate neon pumpkin buckets
Use paint pens, googly eyes, and glitter to make bright and festive pumpkin buckets. Use to hold snacks, toys, games. Pumpkin buckets can be found here.
Spooky pool noodle creatures
Cut pool noodles into smaller pieces and turn them into floating monsters with the help of pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and foam stickers. They make hilarious bathtub or pool companions!
Painted shell ghosts
Collect shells from your latest beach trip and paint them white with little black ghost faces. You can string them together for a ghostly garland or use them for decorations around the house. Even better, decoupage images on the inner side of the shells.
Monster mask station
Set up a craft table with cardstock, scissors, and decorations like pom-poms, feathers, and glitter glue so kids can create their own silly-scary monster masks.
Vampire sunscreen bottles
Give your empty sunscreen bottles a second life by turning them into vampire décor! Wrap them in black felt, add fangs and googly eyes, and use them as utensil holders for your Summerween party.
DIY witchy fans
It’s hot out there—let’s stay cool with handmade fans! Use paper plates and craft sticks to make witch or bat-themed fans. Add glitter and paint for a magical touch.
Frozen Frankenstein Cups
Use construction paper to create faces on each cup and then use them to hold shaved iced!
Summerween is all about mixing spooky creativity with the playful spirit of summer. These kid-friendly crafts are fun, budget-friendly, and perfect for sparking imagination while staying cool.
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