25 of the Best Easy Spring and Summer Crafts for Kids to Make

Sunny days, bees, butterflies, bouncing lambs, and time in the garden, who doesn't love spring?  With the return of all those bright colours in beautiful spring blossom and flowers, it's the perfect time to make some cute crafts with the kids.


Spring also brings it's fair share of rain, so if you do find yourselves stuck indoors, grab the craft supplies and help your children make one of these adorable craft projects.  They are suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and kids of all ages.


Here are 25 of the best easy spring crafts for kids to make:

DIY Bird Feeder

Make a simple bird feeder craft from old toilet paper roll tubes.  Then sit back and see who your DIY bird feeder brings to your garden.


Paper Butterflies

It’s spring and the butterflies are out and about. Kids will love this fun, bright and easy paper butterfly craft.


DIY Flower Press

Learn how to make a simple DIY flower press. This easy, inexpensive nature craft can be completed in minutes. Plus it’s kid-friendly, too! So, if you are looking for nature crafts for kids, this is a must-do.


Sparkly Butterflies

This spring craft is great for kids ages 6+! You can make your butterfly with your favorite colours and the best part is you probably already have most of the needed supplies.


Spring Blossom Sun Catchers

I wanted to bring something of Spring indoors. Spring blossom sun catchers seemed the perfect activity after a long walk, using blossom picked up along the way or collected from your garden.


Coffee Filter Flying Butterflies

These flying coffee filter butterflies are perfect for spring because spring brings out the butterflies! They’re super simple and fun for kids to make as well.


Felt Chick Craft

Perfect for Easter or spring in general, this cute felt chick is easy to make and perfect for little fingers.  Plus they will then have a fun toy to play with too!


Tissue Paper Butterflies

Frilly tissue paper butterflies are a beautiful decoration for summer and spring! This quick kids craft is made with tissue paper and pipe cleaners.


Coffee Filter Paper Flowers

Make these beautiful tie dye paper flowers for Spring with your kids. The tie dye is fun to make outside and washes off easily.


Paper Roll Butterfly

Your kids will love to put together this whimsical paper roll butterfly craft! Perfect spring craft for the family!


Hawaiian Lily Tropical Flower

When you want to create that special island feeling at home, make this Hawaiian tropical flower craft with my free printable template.


Fairy Garden

Children of all ages will love to make a cute fairy garden for the little people who may visit your backyard when it's quiet.  All you need is a suitable container and some inspiration.


Hand Print Butterfly

Fun handprint butterfly craft that turns out so cute. Makes the perfect butterfly puppets to play with.


Rainbow in a Jar

April showers bring May flowers and rainbows. This rainbow in a jar is easy to make, and you may already have all of the supplies at home.


Paper Plate Suncatcher

If you are looking for a simple kid’s craft project that you can make at home, DIY suncatchers are a perfect way to have some creative fun with your children. This project uses simple items you may already have at home.


Paper Butterfly Garland

Quick and easy butterfly garland made using little buttons and paper hearts. This craft is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.


Pretty Bookmarks

Never lose your place in your favorite book again with these spring-colored, DIY bookmarks! Take your favorite book outside and enjoy the budding leaves, spring flowers, and warm weather.


Handprint Flowers

Capture the little moments with these handprint bouquet of flowers. All you need to do is trace your hands, cut them out, and color. A fun and easy spring craft idea!


Grass Heads

Grass heads are super easy and fun to make. They teach kids about nurturing and growing plants and are super fun to give a hair cut to!


3D Paper Flowers

The technique used to make these 3D Paper Flowers is so easy and fun. The results are fabulous. Great for decorating large or small areas


Pom Pom Sheep Wreath

Make just the pom pom sheep or the whole yarn wrapped spring wreath. This craft is colourful, cheerful and so easy.


Origami Doodle Birds

Introduce origami to kids with these easy to make origami doodle birds. Aren't they adorable?


Felt Bird Bookmark

Don't worry about losing your place the next time you pick up a book to read with these cute felt bird DIY bookmarks.


Spring Flower Rocks

Learn how to paint rocks into simple and pretty spring flowers.


Apple Ladybird Stamp

Simple stamping art activity for pictures of bugs and nature


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