{Crafty Tuesday} Summer Boredom Busters

Summer is just getting started for some of you but for others like me, it's coming to an end as it gets to hot to even breath outside in South AL unless your at the beach/river/lake so needless to say we are no long just hanging out outside, or front porch sitting. If we're going outside, we're going for a reason. These Boredom Busters are some pretty good reasons to get out and enjoy the rest of summer before it is time for Back to School, These activities are sure to keep your kids of all ages busy because there is something for everyone!


*Photo Courtesy of Kids Play Box

• Art Activities for Kids : Rolling Pin Yarn Prints - from Kids Play Box @blogmemom: wanting to do some painting with the kids, this is one way to do two crafts! I saw this on Pinterest from Kids Play Box and knew this had to be apart of our Summer Boredom Busters posts. Once you finish with rolling your art, save the string that is covered in all your beautiful paint, allow them to dry, and make friendship bracelets. 
• Cardboard Marble Maze  - from Therapy Fun Zone +Therapy Fun Zone : This can become endless hours of fun and also be great for a home school learning activity for a little fun. I know my son even at age 11 would enjoy building his own maze and trying to conquer it. 
• Paper Beads - from Minieco @mini_eco_craft:  Have fun with this craft, let your kids express their creativity, and make your own jewelry.  Make any kind of color/pattern bead you would like and you can make your own necklace, bracelet, or more. I know my daughter, and most kids love anything that gives them the opportunity to make their own jewelry and choose their own style. 
• Rainbow Toast - from Learn Play Imagine @LearnPlayImagin : Sometimes you just need to Play with your food and here is a fun way to enjoy breakfast and the kids will love it as a surprise. You also get the a great Milk Paint Recipe that has great bold colors for your kids to use to paint their food.  
  Also take a look at this from Learn Play Imagine too.
• Balloon Experiments with Candy -also from Learn Play Imagine @LearnPlayImagin : This would absolutely keep my son and friends busy and be a fun home school experiment for the kid to do during the year. I absolutely love anything that is fun and educational and with a son you can't go wrong with a DIY Science Experiment. 
• Marshmallow Catapult- from It's Always Autumn +ItsAlwaysAutumn : A Catapult, yes it's a Catapult and it's awesome, 1/2 edible, and 100% F-U-N. I know my children will have all kinds of fun and you can play so many fun games with this. Get creative and let your imagination play. 

*Photo Courtesy of It's Always Autumn

• Recycled Crayons - from Motherhood and Me +Stacie Nelson : Save those old crayons, and do it yourself with these DIY Crayons from all your broken ones.  You can always do this in so many different ways with your oven and different kind of metal pans. You can also do this with the silicon baking molds to make many different kinds of crayons. Motherhood and Me has a great one especially for all y'all in this Southern heat, use the sun as your oven.  
• Jelly Bean Bracelets from Artzy Creations - @ArtzyCreations : More DIY Jewelry Making for your kidos however this time it's edible and again they get to play with their food and wear it. How cute are these? Also with all the different kinds of Jelly Beans that you can purchase all year long you can make these in any color and style. My daughter has some Frozen Shimmery Jelly Belly Beans that will make a beautiful bracelet. 
• Paper Airplane Game from Sewing Mama RaeAnna +RaeAnna Goss : This can be rainy day fun inside the house or it can be fun for outside, either way your kids are guaranteed to have a great time playing and trying to get the high score. Also the kids get to decorate their Paper Airplanes however they would like. 
  and last but not least......
• My Craftily Ever After Contribution for June 2014 - 6 Ways to Cure the Summer Boredom Blues +Raised Southern : Here are some of my Summer Boredom Busters that I shared with My Craftily Ever After last year when I was the Craft Contributor for 2014. Here you will find Water War ideas, Kool-Aid Popsicle's, Frozen Toys, and more all perfect for a cool down on a hot summer day. 
  

      Hope this has helped you gain some ideas of what you and the kid can do. These Summer Boredom Busters should keep them busy for the rest of Summer and then it will be time to get ready for Back to School Crafts! Thank Y'all for joining us on Crafty Tuesday! We're so happy to have you! Join us every Tuesday for more Craft fun and ideas!