Seasonal wood cutouts are perfect for adding a splash of creativity to your summer days. Whether you’re a parent who wants to keep your kids involved in engaging and productive activities, a teacher planning fun summer lessons, or an adult craving some crafty relaxation, we’ve got you covered with a wide variety of summer-themed cutouts and craft ideas. From patriotic stars and flags to summer food and beach scenes, there’s a wooden cutout for everyone to decorate and make their own. So, let’s dive in and discover some fantastic DIY summer crafts that will make your summer season unforgettable.
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DIY summer crafts: Summer season cutouts for holidays
While you might think of the “holidays” as the winter season, there are plenty of summer holidays to keep you busy crafting! Some of our favorite summer wood cutouts are perfect for various holidays that land between June and August, including:
- Independence Day - From Uncle Sam hat cutouts to July 4th cutouts, there are tons of great seasonal wooden cutouts to celebrate our country’s independence. Be sure to check out our 4th of July Wood Crafts Guide to learn even more!
- Father’s Day - Create personalized wooden gifts for your dad this Father’s Day with fun and quirky cutouts. Does your dad have a favorite hobby like surfing or fishing? If so, there are plenty of great cutouts to decorate in his honor!
- Flag Day - While it may not be a day that many people celebrate with a party, you can still decorate your home with flag cutouts that will showcase your patriotism!
- Memorial Day - Pay tribute to those who have served with thoughtful star cutouts (for a stars and bars theme), USA cutouts, and American eagle cutouts.
- Labor Day - Mark the end of summer with festive wooden cutouts that celebrate those who work hard every day to bring home the bacon! You can get creative with something that reflects someone’s personal interests or decorate wooden letter cutouts to spell out their name or an inspiring message.
Summer craft ideas by age group
For many people, summer is like one long holiday! It offers plenty of time to break out the crafting material with kids and adults alike. In the sections below, we’ll take a closer look at some of the fun ways you can put seasonal summer cutouts to good use when the weather heats up this year!
Summer crafts for preschoolers
Preschool summer crafts are all about simplicity and fun. At this age, kids love bright colors and hands-on activities that let them explore their creativity. Here are a few ideas to help you make lasting memories with the little ones:
- Starry nights - Tiny wooden cutout stars are perfect for little hands to decorate. The kids can use glitter, paint, and stickers to make each star unique. You can also paint them with glow-in-the-dark paint and hang them from strings or glue them to a fun overhead display.
- Sea animal friends - Wooden cutouts of sea animals like fish, dolphins, and turtles can be painted and decorated with googly eyes and sequins. These are great for storytelling or simply as cute bedroom decorations.
- Painted rain boots - Let the kids paint wooden cutout rain boots in their favorite colors and patterns. Once they’re finished, your kids can display them on the wall or even use them as fun garden markers.
Summer crafts for kindergartners
Easy summer crafts for kindergartners should be a bit more detailed but still straightforward. These projects help develop fine motor skills and creativity. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Patriotic flags - With wooden flag cutouts, it’s easy for young kids to paint with the classics: red, white, and blue! These are especially good for 4th of July celebrations.
- Beach scenes - Provide wooden cutouts of beach items like flip flops and sunglasses. The kids can paint and decorate these (along with palm trees and other beach scenery cutouts) to create their own beach-themed collage.
- Summer fruit - Wooden cutouts of summer fruit like watermelon, pineapple, lemon, and strawberries are perfect for creating fun wall art or fridge magnets.
Summer crafts for kids & teens
Summer crafts for older kids and teens are about combining creativity with a bit more complexity! These projects should be perfect for kids who crave more detail-oriented crafting. Here are some of our top ideas for kids' summer crafting:
- Cool roller skates - Wooden roller skate cutouts can be personalized with bright colors and fun designs. Add some rhinestones or glitter for a little extra flair. These can be used as cool bedroom wall decor or as part of a larger summer-themed display.
- Under the sea adventure - Create a vibrant underwater scene with wooden cutouts of sea animals and ocean-themed objects. Your kids can decorate an octopus, shark, seahorse, anchor, and starfish (just to name a few), and then arrange them on a flat blue surface to mimic the look of the ocean!
- Map of the USA - A USA map cutout offers older kids the perfect way to flex their geography knowledge! They can draw or paint the outline of states, mark major cities, and even designate places they want to visit in the future.
Summer crafts for adults
We all know that adults need to have some crafty fun, too! Summer crafts for adults can be a great way to unwind and create beautiful, decorative pieces for the home — as well as personalized party favors and gifts for loved ones. While there are a lot of different creative directions you can take, here are just a few suggestions for some fun summer crafting for adults:
- Rustic flags - You can turn standard wooden flag cutouts into rustic, farmhouse-style decorations for the summer. Paint the flags in muted, vintage colors and even consider distressing the edges for an antique look. These are perfect for displaying in the kitchen, on a mantle, or even outside (with weatherproof varnish)
- Seasonal wreaths - While many people associate wreaths with winter holidays, they are great during the summer, too! Create a beautiful summer wreath using wooden cutouts of flowers, butterflies, and other seasonal items. Arrange the cutouts on a grapevine wreath and secure them with hot glue. This can make for a stunning door decoration.
- Family star displays - Finally, who doesn’t love bringing the whole family together for crafting? One great idea for summer crafting is decorating patriotic stars with the names or photos of individual family members. Then, you can hang these over bedroom doors or use them to mark specific chairs, desks, closets, or areas that each family member uses. It’s the perfect way to be practical and creative as a family!
Well, there you have it! We hope you found some ideas that can get you started on your next summer crafts project. If you feel like you’re still in need of more ideas, be sure to check out our full collection of seasonal wooden cutouts to see what else you can do with wooden cutouts!
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