What are you planning on doing this summer? Going to the beach, the pool and hanging out with your friends like you did last summer? That's cool and all, but you should consider some alternatives every once in a while. Consider making some things this summer that you can use or keep forever. You will look at them for years to come and memories of that summer will come rushing back. Maybe your friends will even join in too!
1. Start An Art Journal
The beauty about an art journal is that there is no correct or incorrect way to do it. You can check Pinterest for ideas and inspiration, but it is essentially up to you to express how you are feeling at that moment. You can start one during the summer and look back through it to remember what you were doing and how you were feeling for pretty much the whole summer.
2. Tie-Dye Shirts
Get some friends together and transform some boring white shirts into some seriously funky tie-dye shirts! You can wear them to the beach or just around the house, but it will be a fun bonding experience for all of you. Here is a good tutorial to get you started.
3. Paint Chip Calendar
This is something you can make and use either during the summer or for your dorm / apartment next semester. Isn't it so cute? You can put the days of the week at the top or leave it blank like this one, it's up to you! You can also put it in a picture frame and write on it with dry erase markers.
4. DIY Bath Bombs
If you're tired of paying Lush prices, why not make a stab at making your own bath bombs? Here is a tutorial to get you started, and you may even have some of the things you need already (olive oil, baking soda, and water). Once you get a feel for it, you can start experimenting with adding some more things in.
5. Paint Chip Bookmarks
Paint chips are just so useful, as you've probably noticed and not just for painting your house. For this, all you need are paint chips, a hole punch, some ribbon and some markers. You can laminate them if you have access to a laminating machine, but it's not necessary.
6. DIY Marble Mugs
Aren't these so pretty? All you need for these are white mugs, nail polish, tooth picks, hot water and a container (that you don't mind getting ruined). You can see the full tutorial here. Please note, these aren't dishwasher safe or microwaveable.
7. DIY Dreamcatchers
Get a group of friends together and make some dreamcatchers! These will look beautiful in your dorm or apartment next semester, or just in your room at home. There are so many different types of dreamcatchers to make, there is definitely one for everyone and room for creativity. You can find a list of different types and tutorials here, with dreamcatchers ranging from bright peacock, to vintage, to blushing pink.
8. Ombre Flower Wall Canvas
This one seems pretty easy. All you need is a canvas, some fake flowers, a hot glue gun and some bright spray paints of your choice. Very simple, but very pretty!
9. DIY Glittery Pink Vases
Another craft you don't need very many materials for. All you need are glass vases, a paint brush, confetti glitter and glue. You can see the full tutorial for these here.
10. Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
And finally, mason jar soap dispensers! There are plenty of ways to customize these but here is a tutorial to get you started. These make great gifts and also look fabulous in dorm rooms. Happy crafting!
