8 Fun and Fruity Makes for Kids

Take inspiration from the fruit bowl and get crafty with these delicious summer crafts. Perfect to decorate for a summer garden party, a classroom display or just some summer fun at home.

8 Fun and Fruity Makes for Kids

How to Make

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3D Fruit Decorations

Make an impressive hanging fruit display and liven up your home using our free templates and some coloured card. They’re good enough to eat!

Here are the supplies you’ll need to get making your own decorations:
• Kaleidoscope of Colours A4 Card Pack (Per 3 Packs)
• Rainbow Colours Satin Ribbon Value Pack
• A4 Black Card Value Packs
• A4 White Card Value Packs
• Double-sided tape
• Sticky tape
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Hole Punch

Check out the full project here.

Fruit Puffy Painting

Puffy paint creates squishy 3D art that’s so fun to touch, so we just know kids will love making this yummy watermelon masterpiece.

To make your own fruit inspired Puffy Painting here’s what you’ll need:
• Summer Card & Paper Pack
• A4 Black Card
• Washable PVA Glue (1 litre)
• Ready Mix Paint
• Shaving Foam
• Plain Flour
• Icing or Sandwich Bags
• Bowls
• Scissors

To get the full how-to make instructions, head over to the project page here.

Fruit Felt Bunting

Add some fun to your garden party this summer with DIY Fruit Felt Bunting featuring the most delicious juicy fruits.

Here are the supplies you’ll need to get making your own bunting:
• Felt Sheets
• Glue
• Jute string
• Pencil
• Scissors

Check out the full project here and download the free template.

Watermelon Suncatcher

Looking for a fantastic classroom display to celebrate summer successes? Then this project is just what you need. Perfect to display in windows, kids will love making these watermelon suncatchers.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this suncatcher:
• Double Sided Self-Adhesive Sheets
• Tissue Paper
• Coloured Paper Plates
• Deco Paint Pens
• Pencil
• Scissors

Check out the full project here.

Fruit Foam Marbling

Using the fun paint technique of marbling, create these spectacular fruit shapes that are ideal for a super summer classroom display.

To make your own fruit inspired foam marbling designs here’s what you’ll need:
• Shaving Foam
• Ruler
• Tray
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Double sided tape

To get the full how-to make instructions, head over to the project page here.

Pineapple Salt Painting

Keeping on the fun painting techniques, salt painting is another great way to engage kids, and this pineapple design is oh so SWEET.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started with a salt painting pineapple:
• A4 Coloured Card
• Clear Washable PVA Glue
• Watercolour Paint Tin
• Fine Salt
• Paint Brush
• Tray

Check out the full project here and download the free template.

Concertina Watermelon

Make this show-stopping watermelon concertina decoration and you’re sure to bring the summer fun at any garden party.

To make your own concertina decoration here’s what you’ll need:
• A4 Kaleidoscope Paper Pack
• Rainbow Satin Ribbon
• Double-sided tape
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Sticky tape

Check out the full project here and download the free template.

Fruit Coasters

These playful fruit designs will bring the summer sunshine to any coffee table.

Here’s all you’ll need to make these fruit coasters:
• Self-Adhesive Felt
• Pencil
• Scissors

Get the full project here and download the free template.

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