Here’s one of the easiest summer crafts for kids we’ve done in a while, painting with sponge stamps! This painting craft is super simple to make and looks so festive hanging up in your home or classroom!
We always like making our own seasonal decorations, and this is one of our favorites for summertime! Grab some sponges, paint, scissors, and paper and you’re ready to go!
Colorful Butterfly Sponge Painting Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: The Keeper Of The Cheerios
Let’s make this summer even brighter with a vibrant butterfly sponge painting project. My kids absolutely love dabbing with sponges to create the most colorful wings and their own special designs.
This is such an easy and imaginative activity. It’s perfect for taking outside on a sunny day or for a quiet crafting session indoors.
Plus, it’s a really fun way to explore symmetry and see what color combinations they come up with.
Funny Robots Sponge Painting Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: I heart Crafty Things
Get ready to build some seriously funny robots with a sponge painting craft that your kids will go crazy for. By combining geometric shapes with metallic colors, this project lets their imagination run wild as they construct the quirkiest robot characters.
I found this is an ideal activity for a tech themed party or just a fun school project. It really encourages a lot of creativity and storytelling through some hands on, colorful fun.
Beautiful Heart Tree Sponge Painting
Image Source/Tutorial: Projects With Kids
You can design a truly beautiful heart tree with this sponge painting craft that’s made easy enough for toddlers. This sweet project combines hearts and trees into a single, adorable piece of art.
It’s absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day or as a springtime activity. It’s also fantastic for helping develop those fine motor skills, all while nurturing creativity in young children through some hands on fun.
Funny Caterpillar Sponge Painting
Ready for some giggles? Let’s craft some funny caterpillars with a sponge painting project just for toddlers. Using some round sponges and a few bold colors, your kids can assemble the silliest, wiggliest little creatures.
This playful activity is great for enhancing hand eye coordination and totally sparks the imagination. It makes a delightful addition to any bug themed lessons or your lineup of summer art projects.
Quick Sun Sponge Painting Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: My Bored Toddler
You can brighten up any space in your house with a super quick and easy sun sponge painting craft for kids. With some circular sponges and vibrant yellow paint, this activity is a perfect fit for summer themes.
It’s such a simple way to teach about shapes and colors while your kids create cheerful artwork. The finished pieces are ideal for home decor or for giving as gifts.
Easy Ice Cream Sponge Painting
Image Source/Tutorial: Fantastic Fun And Learning
Let’s create a fun summer craft with an easy ice cream sponge painting activity that is just right for toddlers. Using sponges and some bright colors, kids can design their own playful ice cream cones.
This simple, mess free project really encourages creativity. It’s also great at keeping little ones entertained during those hot summer days. This one is perfect for fun at home or in the classroom.
Cherry Blossom Tree Sponge Painting
Image Source/Tutorial: Happy Toddler Playtime
You can create truly stunning cherry blossom trees with a sponge painting activity that is so much fun for kids during the summer. By dabbing pink and white paint onto branches, children get to mimic the beauty of nature.
We love this craft because it feels calming yet exciting. It inspires a lot of creativity and works so well as seasonal wall art or for making your own greeting card designs.
Tulip Flower Sponge Painting Craft
Image Source/Tutorial: Toddler At Play
Let’s celebrate spring with a tulip flower sponge painting craft designed especially for kids. It’s so simple and engaging.
This activity uses sponges that are cut into tulip shapes along with some colorful paints. It is a great way to introduce floral patterns and really encourage artistic expression.
The result is lovely handmade decorations or cards.
Orchid Flower Sponge Painting
Image Source/Tutorial: The Craft Train
Why not explore orchid flower sponge painting? It’s a refreshing summer activity for kids. Using sponges shaped just right and some vivid hues, they will be able to craft elegant floral designs.
This engaging project introduces kids to exotic flowers and helps develop their artistic abilities at the same time. You’ll end up with masterpieces that are perfect for display or for gifting.
Easy Flower Painting With Sponge
Image Source/Tutorial: Kids Craft Room
You can enjoy a quick and easy flower painting activity using sponges that has been tailored for toddlers. With just a handful of supplies, kids can stamp out a whole field of blooming flowers in just a few minutes.
This low mess, high fun craft is perfect for springtime decor. It also makes a creative keepsake that I know parents and teachers will absolutely cherish.
So the next time you need a simple and creative activity, grab some sponges and a little paint, and watch your little artists bring these summer ideas to life!
