Monster Paper Purse

Paper is sewn into a purse, with a string cord and paper eyes and nose.  Find all of the details at simple form.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://simpleform.net/summer-crafts-for-kids-under-5-years-old/summer-crafts-for-kids-little-pouches/

Paper Flip Flops

Have kids make their own shoes this summer to try out on the lawn.  Macaroni kid shows how to make a cute pair of flip flops out of construction paper.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://deerfield.macaronikid.com/article/132179/preschool-craft-paper-flip-flops

Busy bee kids crafts makes a thong version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Summer-Flip-Flops.html

Felt Pouches

Felt folds over to make a fun pouch.  Kids glue on felt items such as hearts, butterflies or ice cream cones.  Find all of the details on about.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://childparenting.about.com/od/Easter_Spring_Crafts_for_Kids/ss/Summer-Crafts-For-Kids-Felt-Pouches.htm

Bead Butterflies

Activity village shows how kids can make a beaded butterfly using just beads and craft wire.

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/beaded_butterfly_craft.htm

Fun kid birthdays uses green beads for the body and purple for the wings.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funkidbirthdays.com/summer-craft-ideas/ 

Indietute uses a clothes pin as well as beads on a pipe cleaner for the wings.

Get the instructions here:
http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2009/04/clothes-pin-butterfly.html 

Crafts by amanda uses cut up toilet paper tubes for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/04/cardboard-tube-beaded-butterfly-craft.html 

Crafty morning uses a colored clothespin and pipe cleaner and googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/neon-beaded-butterfly-craft-for-kids/

Panda hall turns hers into a barrette.  

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2254-how-to-make-a-sparkly-pink-crystal-butterfly-hair-clip-with-wires.html

Origami Bell

Paper and a jingle bell make a dainty bell for a fun charm from instructables.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Origami-Bells/

Fourth of July Luminaries

Light up the night and your sidewalk with the patriotic July 4 luminaries from aunt peaches.  She paints a flag on each bag and cuts holes with a hole puncher to make the stars.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/06/patriotic-luminarias.html

Crafts by amanda paints jars with clear stars for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2010/07/4th-of-july-luminaries.html

Fourth of July Windsock

A pumpkin and a princess uses chipboard, scrapbooking paper and ribbons to make a festive wind sock to celebrate the Fourth of July.  An empty paper roll could be used too.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://apumpkinandaprincess.com/2013/05/patriotic-paper-windsock-summer-activities-for-kids.html

Multiples and more cuts strips from plastic tablecloths to make a really long one.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.multiplesandmore.com/crafting-with-kids/crafting-with-kids-memorial-day/