25 Summer DIY Projects

Updated: May 25, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

I’ve mentioned before that I adore Summer! This week is the 4th of July and in order to have a little R&R with my family, I’m taking the week off of blogging. Just so you won’t miss me too much, here are 25 summer DIY projects from the Polka Dot Chair! From sewing, to scrapbooking to home projects there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

1. Beach Bound Straw Tote

2. Fabric Luggage Tags

3. “Sunnies” Sunglasses Case

4. Pom Pom Zipper Pulls

5. Instagram Mini Scrapbook

6. Pool Rules Sign made from Old Window

7. Scrappy Skirt Tutorail

8. Summer Maxi Dress

9. Scrapbooking Summer

10. Build Your Own Fire Pit

11. Summer Dress made from 2 t-shirts

12. Summer Pillows with free Pattern

13. How to Hang Outdoor Drapes

14. Flip Book Mini Vacation Album

15. Girls Maxi Dress

16. Zippered Wet Pouch made from a shower curtain

17. Tiered Pillowcase Dress Tutorial

18. Create an Outdoor Room

19. On The Go Summer Reading Pillow Tutorial

20. Fat Quarter Skirt Tutorial

21. Retro Travel Bag Tutorial

22. Zippered Lego Pouch

23. Madras Plaid Skirt Tutorial

24. Smash Book Travel Album

25. Easy Paper Pinwheel Tutorial

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Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs. Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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Julie @ The Crafty Quilter says

July 06, 2013 at 11:25 am

Thank you for sharing your DIY projects. You have so many to keep me motivated!

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