5 Fun Summer DIY Crafts

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.,–– Bored? Looking for something fun to do this summer with the kids? Want to touch up your home in an affordable and enjoyable way? Try these 5 fun summer DIY crafts to spruce up your home and get the whole family in the crafting spirit! Help your kids unleash their creative side through artistic expression with these great DIY projects, from coasters to artwork. Each of these crafts are inexpensive,  have easy-to-follow instructions, and will be the perfect decorative addition to your home! If you're looking for more great DIY crafts, check out our Pinterest DIY board! 

1. Galaxy Color Blocked Marble Coasters

If you want to give your home an out-of-this-world look, these galaxy color blocked marble coasters are a great way to get started! Using marble coasters, alcohol inks, painter's tape, and a gold paint pen, you can create a homemade galaxy for your coasters! Make the first one and let your kids add their own creative twist to theirs to create a great memory!

2. Paint Scrape Art

While these may look very detailed and professionally done, they're actually very easy to make! All it takes is a little bit of creativity! Grab some paint, an old credit card or rewards card, and some gold lettering, and get to crafting! You can teach your kids the importance of writing thank you cards and letters to family members with these fun and colorful crafts.

3. Watermelon Soap

What's better than normal soap? Watermelon soap, of course! Give this sweet, non-edible treat a try this summer and you'll be smelling like watermelons in no time! The best part is, making watermelon soap only takes 15 minutes, so you'll be able to make it in the blink of an eye! It makes a perfect housewarming gift for family outings, too!

4. Ice Cream Cone Wall Planters

If you've started accumulating a succulent collection and need to make a home for your new friends, try these ice cream cone wall planters! Not only are they stylish, but they're also extremely durable! Keep your plants clean and your house cleaner with these ice cream cone wall planters! You can teach your kids the importance of watering plants by making "watering the ice cream" a fun chore!

5. Fired Ink Art

These breathtaking designs are incredibly easy to craft, and they make a beautiful visual effect when they're created! We won't spoil the secret to making it, but these incredible pieces of art will give you and your whole family a chance to unleash their creative side with some fun. Just make sure you're safe when you put your masterpiece together!

If you're a fan of DIY and crafting, follow our Pinterest page for inspiration on crafts, DIY projects, recipes, and more! We update our boards frequently, so check back for any fresh ideas we may find! We hope these 5 fun summer DIY crafts provide you and your family with some first-class entertainment and brand new decorations for your house! If you're out gathering any crafting supplies and need to perform some routine maintenance, schedule an appointment with us and we'll get your vehicle fixed right away so you can get back to your projects! 

At Serra of Traverse City, we’re happy to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. You can find the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles at our North Campus location at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI. If you’re looking for the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, or our Collision Center, our South Campus is located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. Our used vehicles and certified pre-owned headquarters is just across the street.

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Get Your Home Ready for Fall

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – Fall has officially arrived! The days are getting shorter and cooler, but don't let that get you down! Fall is an exciting time! From spooky Halloween decorations to fall harvest produce, like pumpkins and gourds, fall is the perfect time to step up your decor game! Keep reading to see our favorite DIY decor projects. To see how to complete these projects, or for more fall decoration ideas, head to our Serra of Traverse City Pinterest page for tons of other ways you can get your home ready for fall!

1. Fall Simmer Pot

Getting your home ready for fall doesn't just mean putting out decorations! You can make your home smell like fall too! Simmering some fresh items like cinnamon, oranges, and cranberries in a pot on the stove will give your home an inviting fall scent without all of the harsh chemicals from a store bought air freshener. 

2. DIY Doormat 

Pick up a plain doormat from the store and paint it with craft store paint for a personalized outdoor decoration! You can create a Halloween themed mat like the one shown above, or customize your design in any way you see fit! 

3. DIY Skull Centerpiece 

You can create this piece with some supplies from the craft store. You'll most likely have to alter the fake skull to make room for the flowers. For a fresh touch, try using live flowers, or if you want a low maintenance, reusable, centerpiece, you can use fake flowers from the craft store.

4. Watercolor Fall Mobile

This project can be completed with the kids if you want to get the whole family involved. Have the kids paint with autumn colors on construction paper. Then you can cut their artwork into the shapes of leaves! Attach the leaves to a small branch from outside using fishing line and a hot glue gun. Hang your project on the wall and it will feel like fall inside your house!

5. Creative Pumpkin Carving

Of course you'll want to carve pumpkins for Halloween, but get a little more crafty this year. You can use stickers and permanent markers, as well as your carving knife, to create haunted house pumpkins! Craft stores may carry reusable pumpkins to make your creation a little more permanent. 

Get creative as you get your home ready for fall! DIY decorations usually look a bit nicer, and last a lot longer than store bought holiday decor. Get the whole family involved in making the house feel a little cozier as the weather starts to change! As you get wrapped up in your decorating plans, don't forget to stop by Serra of Traverse City to buy your raffle ticket for the Gladhander Auction Event! The proceeds will benefit the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, and you could win a brand new 2017 Cadillac XT5! Check out our website for more details! 

We're proud to offer you the best dealership experience in the Cherry Capital area. At our North Campus, located at 1301 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, you'll enjoy the latest selection of Audi, Nissan, Toyota, VW, and Volvo vehicles. Across the street, is our used vehicle and certified pre-owned headquarters. At our South Campus, located at 1747 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, you'll find the newest Cadillac and Subaru inventory, as well as our Collision Center.

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