Summer is the perfect time to slow down, soak up some sunshine, and reconnect with your creative side. If you’ve been meaning to pick up a new hobby but aren’t sure where to start, we’ve got you covered.

Here are 7 easy craft ideas for adults that are perfect for summer afternoons:

1. Pressed Flower Art

Head out for a walk, gather some wildflowers, and press them using kitchen roll or greaseproof paper between heavy books. Frame your favourites or turn them into beautiful handmade cards.

2. Watercolour Postcards

Simple, relaxing, and easy to carry outdoors. Try painting summer scenes or abstract splashes of colour. Cover the whole postcard with water and drip watercolour drops onto the wet paper, see what happens. Sprinkle some salt over the still-wet design and watch the colours move!

3. Polymer Clay Jewellery

Play with bright colours and fun shapes to create lightweight earrings, pendants, or keyrings.

4. Macramé Wall Hangings

Add a boho touch to your home or garden with knotted wall hangings Great for beginners too! Check out our tutorial when we made this wall hanging in our February craft box.

5. Hand Embroidery

Create summery designs like sunflowers, bees, or seaside scenes. Perfect for quiet evenings.

6. DIY Natural Candles

Use fresh scents like lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus to make your own candles in vintage jars.

7. Join a Craft Subscription Box

If you’d rather skip the planning and shopping, a Curious Octopus box delivers a complete creative project to your door each month - no stress, no waste.

Pick one (or three!) of these ideas and make this summer your most creative yet.

Don't forget to tag us on social media and let us know what you've made @CuriousOctopus.art