Home > Crafts & Decor > Summer Crafts & Decor

Summer Crafts and Decor Ideas

Just because fall is fast approaching doesn't mean you can't bring the beach home. Check out these inspirational ways to dress up your table.

Nautical Theme Party Decor

Create a trendy sea-inspired look for your table with these decor ideas. They're fantastic for a boy themed baby shower, summer dinner party or birthday party for the boat lover in your life.

DIY Summer Party Table Embellishments

A quick and easy way to add a pop of color to your summer party table is with a button napkin ring. We're sure you've collected quite a bit of buttons this past winter, so put those stray guys to use!

Make a Floral Lei

Hosting a luau this summer? If your guest list is on the smaller side, why not try making your own leis? This easy how-to from Expert Julie Mulligan will help!

</div

More Party Ideas

Summer Parties

Crafts for Kids

DIY Party Ideas

Kids Games and Activities

Graduation Parties

BBQ & Outdoor

Easy Ideas for Summer Crafts and Decorations

Decorate your home this summer with our creative and easy summertime craft projects and decor ideas. Capture the warm summer weather in your home decorations with tons of easy ideas from our experts.

Summertime craft projects ... Read More involve many bright and vibrant colors that really bring out that summer flair. We've take inspiration from one of our favorite places - the beach - and put together some decor decor ideas that you can easily recreate at home. We have centerpiece ideas, homemade napkin ring holders, beautiful summer door wreaths and more.

Crafts are great in the summertime as you can get your kids involved in these special projects! Create your own art for the summer season using sea shells collected at the beach or beautiful flowers from your garden.

Use ideas from the summer and embellish these projects to really match the warm weather. Our instructions are easy to follow , and will have you making your own crafts in no time. Browse through our collection of summer crafts and decor ideas and update your home as you get ready for the summertime. Read Less

Decorating A Luau with a Modern Twist

This season, instead of strapping on the coconut bra and throwing on the paper leis, throw a chic luau for your friends and family!

Three Easy Summer Tables, Seasonal Centerpieces and Place Settings

Summer decorations are meant to brighten a room and your mood. We used three particular themes - nautical, beach inspired and playful fun - to create completely different tables that shout summer.

Whimsical Summer Table Setting

White on White Summer Table

Sunflower Summer Table Setting

Beach Theme Decor Ideas

Coryanne Ettienne gives great tips for creating a summertime oasis on the beach or by the pool!

Decorating for a Summer Family Picnic

Create a watermelon themed picnic for your party guests with these yummy recipes and creative crafts!

Like what you see? Check out more easy party solutions at our Party Store! >

Glowing Summer Party Decor

Celebrate the warm summer months with this warm color palate. Bright hues splashed on decorations and added to recipes help create a festive atmosphere!

DIY Pleated Sunshine Garland

Capture the sun, by crafting these miniature, pleated suns. These decorations will definitely brighten up your summer extravaganza!

Button Napkin Rings

Button, button, who's got the button? Recreate Holly Quinn's button napkin ring for your next party!

Create an Outdoor Room

Create a summer paradise in your own back yard, this outdoor decor will keep you and your guests comfortable and relaxed all night!

Like what you see? Check out more easy party solutions at our Party Store! >

Fun Fashion Craft Ideas for Girls

Girls just wanna do crafts, especially when they all get together. Give them a few good ideas with this article.

Simple Centerpieces

KISS hard work goodbye! These simple centerpieces for summer are dainty, pretty and perfect for a summer table. Depending upon your design and the flowers you use, you can create a look for just about any party.

Handmade Pool Party Invitations

Creating DIY invitations to a party is a sure way to give your guests a hint of what's to come at the event, and can also be a fun craft project to do alone or with friends and family!

Beach Towel Pool Party Invitation

Sunscreen Bottle Pool Party Invitations

Sunglasses Pool Party Invitation

3 Easy Paper BBQ Embellishments

Add some flair to your BBQ with these adorable paper embellishments. Not only are they cheap and easy to make, they can be thrown out after your BBQ for minimal clean up!

Like what you see? Check out more easy party solutions at our Party Store! >

Seashell Crafts

There are lots of things you can do with seashells, also known as Summer's Jewel. So check out these summer craft ideas and bring the beach into your home!

Summer Fiesta Decor on a Budget

Summer fiestas are the perfect way to celebrate on a budget. The Latin fiesta theme can adapted for use at a number of different party occasions including birthday parties, anniversaries, Labor Day, bridal showers and Cinco de Mayo festivities. Create a charming atmosphere with delicious Latin food, margaritas, mariachi and salsa music for an unforgettable summer theme party.

Create A "Natural" Dining Tablescape

Outdoor dining can be classy! Chris from Celebrations at Home shows you how to dress up your outdoor tablescape for inimitable style.

Patriotic Pinwheel Decorations

Pin wheels are the perfect summer decoration and one of the easiest crafts to make. Grab some colorful paper and you're set for a spectacular summer craft!

Like what you see? Check out more easy party solutions at our Party Store! >

Make a Cool Summer Koozie

This fun craft is perfect for the kids to make, and the adults to enjoy! Use our instructions to make some adorable, personalized koozies that you can keep for yourself or share with your guests!

Build Your Floral Centerpiece

Don't be intimidated by expensive florists! Arrange your own breathtaking floral arrangement in just a few fun and easy steps. The right centerpiece can bring together the decor at your next outdoor event - and "wow" your guests in the process! Follow these tips to create a floral centerpiece as tasteful as it is unique.

Branches & Beads from the Beach

Here are a few crafty tricks for turning your apartment balcony into a seaside oasis!

She Sells Seashells Embellished Handmade Journal

There is nothing like a summery handmade journal in which to record your favorite summer memories. This article shows you how to make your own beautiful journal.

Like what you see? Check out more easy party solutions at our Party Store! >

3-D Luggage Tags

This cute and easy foam craft for kids is super-useful, too. Get them into the habit of labeling their bags when they travel and it will save them countless headaches in the future!

Beach Glass Adorned Handmade Soaps

This craft just screams "summertime"! Take a piece of the beach home with you by covering some handmade soaps with pieces of beach glass. A fun and elegant decoration!

Craft Cool Summer Shades for the Kids

Your kids will be fashion superstars with these DIY shades--a great craft idea for early summer!

Handmade Paper Hawaiian Lei

Can't make it to Hawaii this year? Don't let that stop you from wearing a gorgeous floral lei!

Like what you see? Check out more easy party solutions at our Party Store! >

Sandcastle Playhouse

Let your child's creativity grow and imagination run wild by letting them build a "box" of fun in your backyard! You never know what they can build - you may end up with a medieval fort in your yard!

Unexpected Flower Decor: Just Look Around You!

Summer crafts and decor allow us to let our imaginations run free-nothing is really off limits and the more unusual, the better! Flowers, so much a part of our summers, are nature's most beautiful decoration and bringing them into our homes seems to light up any room. When you're entertaining you don't have to borrow vases to have arrangements in any room of your house-be creative and use everyday items to display the blooms! Your guests will be delighted with these ideas that bring a whole new concept to indoor flowers.

Floral Margaritas

Margaritas and summer just seem to go hand in hand. Some prefer them straight up and others go for the frozen concoction! Well 1-800 FLOWERS.COM has a version that is neither and yet will still be the hit of any summer celebration. They have a super sized version that is perfect as a centerpiece and a smaller size that is great for an individual place setting. The smaller size can even make a fabulous take home party favor.

1 | 2 | View all »

Inspirations To Your Inbox

Kid-Friendly Foods