47 Summer Crafts for Adults

This gorgeous project is the perfect basic tutorial for planting a succulent. The container is a recycled plastic tub!

This is one of my personal favorite summer projects on FaveCrafts. Upcycle plastic water bottles into the most darling hanging planters for your yard.

This is the cutest beachy idea! Use sand from a local beach or get it at the store and learn how to make the most darling, summery flower pot.

A tablecloth that doesn't involve sewing? Sign me up! This tablecloth features bright colors and bold stripes for summer.

Okay, if this isn't the perfect garden craft I don't know what is! Upcycle found objects or purchase a galvanized tub at the store to make this darling planter.

Yep, those aren't real cacti. If you haven't checked out the rock painting trend, definitely read more about it! Then, try this painting project.

If this isn't the cutest project I don't know what is. This project is so easy and absolutely adorable for your garden.

Perfect for the pool - this is an excellent project for soaking up excess moisture! Covering lounge chairs in terrycloth is one of the best ideas out there.

Bright colors and polka dots are the perfect recipe for summer crafting. Add bold planters to your garden decor with this project.

Super simple - candles add SO much to the aesthetic at summer parties! This chandelier will help you achieve that aesthetic and look so elegant, too.

Easily identify your items in the garden by painting rocks to look like the veggies! This is a cute idea for a garden marker because rocks are heavy and shouldn't tip over or blow away.

You can really do SUCH unique projects when it comes to the garden! Upcycle lanterns you're no longer using and turn them into planters with this adorable tutorial.

Paint coasters to look like watermelons with this darling project. Watermelon patterns in crafting are so wonderful and so summery.

You'll love this! This is an amazingly easy project and will set the mood at your next summer party.

Yes, you can upcycle one of those over-the-door shoe organizers into a planter! Easily keep those herbs organized with this project.

There's something about crocheted purses that just feels PERFECT for summer. This bag in particular is so bright and fun!

Light and airy - keep the sun out of your eyes and protect your skin from damage with a cute crocheted hat with a brim.

Keep warm on chilly summer evenings with this light and airy shawl! This is a wonderful layer to wear in that air-conditioned office or store, too.

Crochet a tank top to wear this summer! This coral color is so beautiful and so summery.

This is the cutest pattern for that summer kitchen! Brighten up the sink with these darling dishcloths.

A gorgeous way to go green - crochet a reusable bag for those summer markets! The holes in the bag will allow fruit to breathe and it'll be less likely to bruise.

You've never seen anything like this before! - this adorable shirt features a crocheted collar for the perfect nautical polo!

Stay hydrated during the hottest summer months with this project! It can be a pain to carry around a water bottle, but with this tutorial you can tote it effortlessly.

This dishcloth is almost good enough to eat! Those citrus colors are a must for your decor and your crochet projects in summer.

Isn't this dress adorable? And it's so easy to sew! You'll find this pattern addicting.

The gathers make this ruffly summer scarf so adorable! I love wearing scarves ANY time of year, and this is a fantastic option.

It's so simple! - this is such a cool tutorial to make a light and airy top out of old pants!

Wrap yourself up in this kimono without even having to use a sewing pattern! You can really be flexible when it comes to this craft.

A pillow case is a great option for getting some fabric for a project on the cheap. Learn the basics of turning a pillow case into a dress with this project.

What a great idea! - with this tutorial, you can transport that bulky beach towel easily from home to beach to pool or wherever!

Fan favorite - isn't this idea the cutest? What a darling summer wreath for your front door!

Watermelons are the perfect motifs for summer crafting, and this project is super easy for achieving that effect!

During winter, you color inside to pass the time During summer, color outside! Bring this coloring page and colored pencils to the poolside table to pass a lazy summer afternoon.

Tie dye is just the perfect summer craft. I love the twist on the usual bold colors for this project, which is dark but still summery!

Macrame is making a comeback in a big way, and this necklace pattern features brightly colored cord for a great look.

Oranges are one of my favorite motifs ever, and I love the idea of painting a trinket box to look like an orange! The other fruits are adorable, too.

Looks like the real thing! - This is such a cool project to experiment with unique painting effects. Have fun!

There's something about summer that just seems to go with making bracelets. From friendship bracelets to knockoff projects like this one, you should definitely try jewelry making today!

Flowers are always so lovely in home decorating and especially during summer!

Perfect for a summer cookout! - this is a crazy easy project that will add that special detail to your next party.

Stencil on a tote back for an easy DIY project. The sentiment is so precious and perfect for the farmer's market!

The frosted look on this vase paired with the starfish embellishment is perfect for storing sand from that beach vacation.

You read that right. This terrarium is ALIVE in this necklace! Seriously, learn how to make it.

Have this tub ready at your next pool party for guests to easily access. It's so important to keep the bugs away and the sun from burning your skin! Make sure guests know where to find these important summer supplies.

Well worth the time - this project is not for the faint of heart. It will take some time and effort, but think how peaceful it will be to relax in your handmade hanging chair!

This is an easy craft for kids and adults alike! Use the ever-classic popsicle stick to make this easy beach sign.

Make the perfect summer tote with this excellent sunrise tote bag pattern. The technique is easy to master and the project is so bold!

If there was ever a classic tie dye project, it's tie dye shirts! Get these easy tutorials.

Hammocks are almost ESSENTIAL for summer relaxation, so be sure to make this stunning project for a truly bright look.

This tie dye technique is so unique and cool. I love that it's dark but still very summery!

Did you know you can tie dye jeans? Get a unique look from your old pants with this project.

Tie dye shoes are a bold accessory to brighten any outfit! Give this project a try this summer.