10 Ideas for Cricut Crafts to Make This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to break out your Cricut machine and get crafty! Whether you're sprucing up your home, making cute accessories for a beach day, or just looking for fun weekend projects, these easy Cricut crafts are all perfect for the Summer season. Each one is beginner-friendly and totally doable with just a few materials.
Let’s jump into 10 Cricut summer craft ideas you’ll love making this season…
1. DIY Summer Drink Tumblers 🍹
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Custom tumblers are a summer must-have, and Cricut makes it super easy to personalize them.
Materials:
Blank plastic or stainless steel tumbler
Permanent vinyl
Transfer tape
Weeding tools
How to make it:
Create a summer design in (think: “Hello Summer,” palm trees, or fruit icons). Cut it out of permanent vinyl, weed it, and use transfer tape to apply it to your tumbler. Leave to cure for 72 hours, and you’re beach-day ready!
2. Cute Pool Bag Decals 🏖️
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Personalize a pool bag or tote with heat transfer vinyl (HTV) for a quick and easy project.
Materials:
Blank canvas tote
Heat transfer vinyl
Cricut EasyPress or iron
How to make it:
Design something fun—like a summer phrase, flamingos, flip flops, or your name in script font. Cut the HTV, weed it, and press it onto your bag. That’s it!
3. Banner for Garden Parties 🍭
A colorful banner is perfect for backyard BBQs or decorating your mantle if you’re holding an at home get together.
Materials:
Cardstock in bright colors
Glue or tape
Twine or ribbon
How to make it:
Cut out popsicle shapes or summer-themed icons (like suns and ice cream cones) in cardstock using your Cricut. Attach them to twine with tape or glue. Hang it up and let the good vibes roll!
Click above to get this free printable Summer banner design!
4. Summer Quote Wood Signs 🌞
A cute wooden sign with a summer quote makes great decor for your porch or kitchen.
Materials:
Blank wood sign
Permanent vinyl or stencil vinyl
Paint (optional)
Transfer tape
How to make it:
Cut your quote (“Welcome” or “Life’s a Beach” etc) in vinyl. Apply it directly or use it as a stencil and paint over it. Peel it off, and you’ve got instant summer decor!
Click above to get these designs on Creative Fabrica
5. Customized Flip Flops 👣
Add a personal touch to your flip flops with iron-on vinyl.
Materials:
Plain rubber flip flops
HTV
EasyPress Mini or iron
How to make it:
Cut your monogram or a small icon (like a sun or waves) from HTV. Use the EasyPress Mini to apply it to the flip flops. Just make sure the vinyl sticks well to the rubber or leather!
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6. Beach Day Hat Decals 🧢
Sun hats or ball caps look even cuter with some Cricut flair.
Materials:
Plain hat
Iron-on vinyl or Printable HTV
EasyPress Mini
How to make it:
Design a phrase like “Beach Please.” Cut from HTV, then press onto the brim or front of the hat. Style it with your fave sunnies!
7. Popsicle Stick Garden Markers 🌱
A fun way to label herbs or flowers—and a great kids’ activity, too.
Materials:
Wooden popsicle sticks
Adhesive vinyl
Transfer tape
How to make it:
Design plant names or fun icons in Design Space. Cut and apply to the sticks using transfer tape. Seal with Mod Podge if they'll be outside in weather.
Click above for a full tutorial!
8. Summer-Themed T-Shirts 🍉
You can never have too many cute graphic tees in summer, right?
Materials:
Plain t-shirt
HTV or Printable HTV
Cricut EasyPress
How to make it:
Pick a fun SVG (like watermelon slices or “Vacay Vibes”), cut it in HTV, and press it onto your shirt. Great for family trips or beach outings!
9. Mason Jar Labels for Lemonade Stands 🍋
Hosting a summer lemonade stand or backyard bar? Dress up your jars with labels!
Materials:
Mason jars
Printable Sticker Paper
How to make it:
Cut custom stickers and add them to empty mason jars, and you’ve got the cutest summer setup.
Click above to get these designs on Creative Fabrica
10. DIY Vinyl Decals for Coolers or Bikes 🚲
Add flair to your summer gear!
Materials:
Permanent vinyl or Sticker Paper
How to make it:
Design names, summer phrases, or bold patterns. Cut and apply to your cooler, bike frame, or even a skateboard. Permanent vinyl works best here.
These easy summer Cricut crafts are perfect for sunny weekends, pool days, or just bringing a little sunshine into your everyday life. Whether you're crafting for yourself, your kids, or to sell, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.
What’s the first project you’re going to try?