Hey there, fellow craft lovers! As the summer sun shines bright, it’s the perfect time to dive into some delightful and easy crafts with your little ones. Let’s explore some simple yet exciting projects that are perfect for toddlers aged 2.

1. Ocean Creature Collage

Unleash creativity with this vibrant ocean collage! Perfect for little hands, this project brings the wonders of the sea to life with simple, colorful crafts.
Unleash creativity with this vibrant ocean collage! Perfect for little hands, this project brings the wonders of the sea to life with simple, colorful crafts.

Dive into the deep blue with a colorful ocean creature collage. Use different blue shades of paper and let your toddler tear and paste to create a vibrant underwater scene.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Assorted Colored Paper Pack: Unleash creativity with vibrant paper perfect for tearing and pasting ocean scenes with toddlers.
  • Glue Sticks for Toddlers: Securely bond paper pieces with easy-to-use glue sticks, safe for little hands.
  • Ocean Animal Stickers: Enhance collage crafts with fun ocean-themed stickers to delight your toddler’s imagination.

2. Sunny Paper Plate Sun

Craft a little sunshine with your toddler - simple, joyful, and beautifully minimalist!
Craft a little sunshine with your toddler – simple, joyful, and beautifully minimalist!

There’s nothing like creating a bright sunshine with a simple paper plate. I love watching toddlers paint these sunny faces, as they learn about the sun while enhancing their motor skills.

You might give these a try:

  • Set of Paper Plates: Grab a set of paper plates to create bright, sunny faces with your toddler today!
  • Non-Toxic Washable Paint Set: Choose vibrant, non-toxic paints to enhance your child’s artistic experience safely and colorfully.
  • Kids’ Paint Brushes: Explore easy-to-hold brushes, letting little hands paint skies filled with sunshine effortlessly.

3. Sponge Painted Fireworks

Craft a sky full of colors with sponge-painted fireworks!
Craft a sky full of colors with sponge-painted fireworks!

Celebrate summer with sponge-painted fireworks. Cut sponges into shapes and let your toddler dab them in bright colors to create their own night sky.

A few suggestions:

  • Star-Shaped Sponges for Crafts: Engage your toddler with star-shaped sponges, perfect for creating bright and fun shapes.
  • Child-Safe Washable Paint Set: Let creativity flow with safe, vibrant paints ideal for toddler art projects and easy cleanup.
  • Kids Painting Palette with Sections: Organize colors conveniently for your little artist, making crafting easy and enjoyable.

4. Nature Walk Collage

Discover the joy of nature with your little one through a simple and beautiful collage project.
Discover the joy of nature with your little one through a simple and beautiful collage project.

Take a little nature walk and gather leaves, flowers, and twigs to make a nature collage. It’s a fantastic way to bond with your toddler and teach them about the environment.

Consider these options:

  • Child-Safe Scissors: Ensure safety while crafting with these toddler-friendly scissors. Perfect for small hands.
  • Non-Toxic Glue Sticks: Keep your toddler’s crafts secure with easy-to-use, non-toxic glue sticks.
  • Eco-Friendly Craft Paper: Choose sustainable materials with this eco-friendly craft paper, ideal for nature collages.

5. Paper Plate Ice Cream Cones

Whimsical paper plate ice cream cones: a delightful summer craft for little hands.
Whimsical paper plate ice cream cones: a delightful summer craft for little hands.

Trust me, even the youngest toddlers can craft these adorable ice cream cones using colorful paper plates and some crafty imagination. Just let them choose their favorite ‘flavors’ with different colored papers, and watch their faces light up!

You might like:

  • Colorful Paper Plates: Spark creativity with colorful paper plates perfect for crafting vibrant ice cream cone designs.
  • Craft Paper in Assorted Colors: Let toddlers choose their favorite ‘flavors’ with vibrant, assorted colored craft paper.
  • Child-Safe Craft Glue: Ensure safe crafting for toddlers with this easy-to-use, child-safe craft glue.

6. Handprint Fish Art

Capture the joy of summer with playful handprint fish art—a perfect keepsake for any home.
Capture the joy of summer with playful handprint fish art—a perfect keepsake for any home.

Transform your toddler’s painted handprints into playful fish. It’s a wonderful keepsake and a splash of summer fun that adds a personal touch to your decor.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Washable Finger Paint Set: Engage your toddler with vibrant, washable finger paints perfect for creating handprint fish art.
  • Kid-Safe Paintbrush Set: Add details to your handprint fish with easy-to-grip, kid-safe paintbrushes for tiny hands.
  • Heavyweight Construction Paper: Use sturdy construction paper as a canvas for your child’s colorful handprint fish creations.

7. Egg Carton Caterpillars

Crafted with love and simplicity: a charming egg carton caterpillar perfect for little hands and summer creativity.
Crafted with love and simplicity: a charming egg carton caterpillar perfect for little hands and summer creativity.

Turn egg cartons into cute little caterpillars with some paint and pipe cleaners. This easy craft is a favorite in my workshop for its creativity and charm.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Child-Friendly Washable Paint Set: Encourage creativity with vibrant, safe paints perfect for transforming egg cartons into colorful caterpillars.
  • Assorted Pipe Cleaners: Add fun antennae to your caterpillars with a variety of colorful, bendable pipe cleaners.
  • Craft Glue for Kids: Secure all your caterpillar’s parts with easy-to-use, non-toxic glue suitable for little hands.

8. Bubble Wrap Printmaking

Discover the joy of bubble wrap printmaking with your toddler—simple, creative, and beautifully boho!
Discover the joy of bubble wrap printmaking with your toddler—simple, creative, and beautifully boho!

Bubble wrap isn’t just for popping! Dip it in paint and press onto paper for a fun printmaking experience. It’s my go-to activity for rainy days.

A few relevant products:

  • Washable Tempera Paint Set: Explore vibrant colors with this washable tempera paint set perfect for toddlers’ printmaking adventures.
  • Bubble Wrap Roll for Crafts: Get creative with this bubble wrap roll, ideal for engaging bubble printmaking projects.
  • Child-Safe Paintbrush Set: Enhance motor skills with this set of child-safe paintbrushes designed for little hands.

9. Watermelon Fans

Stay cool and creative! Discover the joy of making watermelon fans with your toddler this summer.
Stay cool and creative! Discover the joy of making watermelon fans with your toddler this summer.

Keep cool this summer with DIY watermelon fans! Toddlers can easily paint paper plates to resemble this juicy fruit, perfect for those hot afternoons.

Give these a look:

  • Child-Safe Paint Set: Let your toddler create with child-safe paints for vibrant art projects. Easy to clean up!
  • Round Paper Plates: Get creative with versatile paper plates perfect for crafts and painting, sturdy and recyclable.
  • Craft Paint Brushes: Encourage fine motor skills with easy-to-grip brushes ideal for little hands and big projects.

10. Seashell Mosaic Art

Create a piece of the beach at home with this simple yet stunning seashell mosaic art for toddlers.
Create a piece of the beach at home with this simple yet stunning seashell mosaic art for toddlers.

Gather some seashells and glue them onto a canvas for a stunning mosaic art piece. It’s a great way to bring the beach home and engage your toddler’s creativity.

May just do the trick:

  • Assorted Craft Seashells: Inspire creativity with a selection of assorted craft seashells for a unique mosaic masterpiece.
  • Toddler-Friendly Craft Glue: Ensure safe crafting fun with non-toxic, toddler-friendly glue perfect for seashell mosaics.
  • Small Canvas Boards: Provide a perfect base for seashell mosaics with these durable and small canvas boards.