Summer Ideas: DIY Crafts, Decor, Parties and Fashion

Long days and warm evenings are made for small projects, outdoor parties and a lighter look at home. This guide brings together our favourite summer ideas: easy DIY crafts, beach-inspired decor, backyard refreshes, parties and games for kids, plus summer outfits, hairstyles and nails.

Summer DIY crafts

• DIY summer crafts for your decor: a shell wreath, hammock chair, watermelon centerpiece and driftwood candle holder
• Cool DIY projects to make this summer: a typographical lamp, book hanger and custom watch
• Fruity summer DIY projects: a pineapple fan, watermelon jars and fruity flower pots
• DIY coasters that scream summer
• Popsicle stick crafts: stationery holders, bracelets, sunflowers and a bird feeder
• DIY bracelets to make this summer: thread wrapped, leather and pebble and color block bracelets
• DIY beach hat projects: a sewn hatband, custom fedora, sequins and pom-pom hats
• DIY beach bags: seashell, pom pom and flamingo totes

Beach and coastal decor

• Beach-themed decor you can DIY: a rope mirror with starfish, sand bowls, driftwood fish and shell garlands
• DIY beach crafts for your home: coral bookends, a driftwood boat and a beach-inspired lantern
• Sea shell crafts: monograms, garlands, jar decor and wall displays
• Beach house decorating ideas: seascape paintings and wallpaper, nautical knickknacks and a sunny breakfast nook
• Beach house designs for real relaxation

Freshen up your home and yard for summer

• Fresh and colorful summer decorating ideas
• Bedroom decor for hot summer nights: ceiling fans, blackout curtains and better windows
• Cooling hacks for summer: chilled lotions, frozen sheets and easy ice cream sandwiches
• DIY ideas for your backyard this summer: an outdoor chalkboard, porch bed, outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower
• Backyard decorating ideas: a fire pit, bandana swags and double-duty furniture
• Ways to improve your yard this summer: a fire pit, volleyball net, hot tub and creative space
• DIY summer garden decorations: wheelbarrow planters, a bird bath and a pallet outdoor sofa
• Summer-inspired DIY garden decorations: a flamingo ring toss, lemonade cart and popsicle sign
• Smart DIY garden ideas for summer: barrel planters, pocket gardens and tire flower beds
• Tips for keeping flower gardens beautiful in summer: weeding, mulch, summer blooms and pruning

Pool days

• Fun pool floaties: unicorns, pizza slices, popcorn and mermaid tails
• DIY pool organization ideas: pool toy and noodle storage, a floating drinks cooler and towel organization
• How to decorate your pool area: plants, furniture, privacy screens and pergolas

Summer parties and fun for kids

• Outdoor summer party ideas: movie nights, pool parties, barbecues and bonfires
• Watermelon decorations for a summer party: windsocks, garlands, candles and a piñata
• An ice cream birthday party theme: an ice cream bar, cake and hanging decorations
• DIY lemonade stand ideas for kids
• Outdoor games for kids: sack races, summer twister, sponge water bombs and water balloon hunts

Summer fashion and beauty

Outfits and accessories

• Summer fashion combinations: outfits and trendy bags
• Beach outfits and accessories: kimonos, beach hats, tunics and statement jewelry
• Wearing yellow this summer: dresses, bikinis, sandals and sunglasses
• Summer outfit ideas
• Chic summer outfit ideas
• Sunglasses to wear now: oversized, clear frames, aviators and cat eyes

Hair, nails and more

• Braided hairstyles for summer: fishtail ponytails, micro braids and undone French braids
• Braided summer hairstyle ideas
• Summer nail art tutorials: stripes, stamping and boho style
• Summer manicure ideas
• Tropical nails
• Neon nail designs
• Summer-themed tattoos: trendy mini tattoos
• Homemade self-tanning recipes: henna, cocoa powder and lavender tanning oil

Frequently asked questions

What are fun things to do at home in summer?

Host a backyard movie night, set up water games for the kids, make ice pops together, try an easy DIY craft or turn a simple dinner into a picnic outside.

Hungry? See our summer recipes. Planning a trip? Browse our summer vacation ideas.