Summer

All the very best summertime crafting ideas

In summer, warm colours and warmer temperatures rule the day’s activities – making it the perfect time to add a summery touch to your home and garden. We’ve collected a myriad of crafting ideas that reflect all the beauty of summer with unique decorations. Of course, all our ideas come with step-by-step tutorials to help you create your own fabulous summer décor.

Design your own marine idyll

Design your own marine idyll

Memories of the beach and the sea

One look at this decorative idea will instantly evoke memories of the beach and the deep blue sea. Individually decorated pebbles have been…

Play Noughts and Crosses

Play Noughts and Crosses

Get that summer feeling with a handmade board game

Whether on the beach or in the country – you can play Noughts and Crosses anywhere. You’ll enjoy the game even more using a handmade board,…

Create your own luggage bags

Create your own luggage bags

See exactly what’s in your suitcase!

We’ve all been there: you arrive at your holiday destination and are ready to jump into the water, but your swimming things are nowhere to…

From white to bright!

From white to bright!

It's easy to become an artist

Get painting wherever you want – with edding acrylic markers and our handy acrylic painting pad it’s an absolute cinch! No matter whether…

Wood slices with striking designs

Wood slices with striking designs

Add summer motifs to your DIY coasters

There are so many wonderful decorative ideas for wood slices. Take these coasters, for instance. Our acrylic markers are just the thing for…

It's the season for colour!

It's the season for colour!

Colourful flowerpots to brighten up your garden

We're kicking off the most beautiful time of the year in a blaze of colour by decorating these vibrant terracotta plant pots. Available in a…

Brightly-coloured bicycle basket

Brightly-coloured bicycle basket

Cool DIY projects using permanent spray in neon shades

If you enjoy using vibrant shades, you're sure to love using edding neon sprays! They allow you to create novel effects on a range of…

Sunshine vase

Sunshine vase

Bring a touch of summer indoors

Even if it's raining outside and the sun's gone into hiding, these cute little vases will cheer you up and bring a sunny vibe into your…

DIY goal wall

DIY goal wall

Football fun for everyone!

A game of football with a goal target sheet is a great way to have fun for any football fan, big or small. We want to show you how to make…

Design a maritime tote bag

Design a maritime tote bag

Decorate your canvas tote bag with refreshing colours

Blue is a refreshing colour that evokes the ocean and cloudless summer skies. This year, “Classic Blue” has been chosen by Pantone as its…

DIY painted canvas shoes

DIY painted canvas shoes

Decorating your sneakers couldn’t be easier!

Whether you’re at your day job or out for drinks in the evening: Converse trainers never go out of fashion and always look great with a…

Lettering on bamboo cutlery

Lettering on bamboo cutlery

Barbecue planning with style

Now that summer’s here, we can eat outside in the garden once again. And whatever’s on the barbecue, it will taste even better when…

Decorating a camping lantern

Decorating a camping lantern

Create your own atmospheric outdoor lighting

For many of us, it’s a life dream to tour the world in a camper van and switch off completely from everyday life, to stop in beautiful…

Strawberry basket crafts

Strawberry basket crafts

Get ready for the strawberry season

What could be more delicious than fresh strawberries in the summer? Many of us can hardly wait for the strawberry season to start, so why…

Decorate drinking glasses

Decorate drinking glasses

Hold on to summer by throwing a beach party!

Whether on the beach or in the garden, smoothies made with gorgeous sun-kissed fruits are the essential cool drinks for any summer…

DIY travel bag

DIY travel bag

The ideal bag for any traveller

This fabric bag has just what it takes to become a firm favourite of any traveller, whether as a travel backpack or a laundry bag. We simply…

Brown paper tablecloth

Brown paper tablecloth

Get everything covered – with this unique tablecloth decoration!

You can buy table decorations in the shops, but however broad and colourful they are, they’re unlikely to be tailored to the specific…

Write on T-shirts

Write on T-shirts

Make a fashion statement

A plain old T-shirt makes a superb blank canvas for craft enthusiasts to express themselves in a variety of ways. With edding textile…

Spray paint furniture and give it a brand new look

Spray paint furniture and give it a brand new look

Smarten a plain old outdoor table and make it the highlight of your patio

Well I never – who’s this going pitter-patter across the tabletop? The secret here is a paw print decoration that you can easily apply…

Plant pot with a wink

Plant pot with a wink

Hand-decorate your flower pots with a cheerful face to raise your spirits

Emojis have become part and parcel of our lives. These everyday digital symbols used to describe our feelings and situations are understood…

Design your own cool cactus t-shirt

Design your own cool cactus t-shirt

Decorate your t-shirt and make it the highlight of your wardrobe

With our textile markers, it’s easy to become a fashion designer and jazz up boring t-shirts however you see fit. No matter what your…

Decorating glass jars

Decorating glass jars

A fresh new design for a summer party

Offer your guests delicious summer drinks in beautiful matching mason jars. You won’t just have fun painting – you’ll make everyone want a…

Upcycling idea for football fans

Upcycling idea for football fans

DIY hanging plant pots

Football fans aren’t the only ones who’ll love this rather special upcycling idea. We’ve made a hanging basket using an old football – a…

Flower pot painting

Flower pot painting

Decorate your home with plants

House plants create a sense of wellbeing and help make your house a home. Succulents, with their unusual growth patterns, are particularly…

Ibiza basket bag decoration

Ibiza basket bag decoration

Fancy a holiday by the sea? Then why not design your own beach bag to take with you!

This snazzy Ibiza basket bag will definitely get you in the holiday mood. A beach bag like this is incredibly practical as it holds…

DIY garden lights

DIY garden lights

Decorate lanterns with personal messages for a romantic atmosphere on a summer’s evening

What could be nicer than relaxing on the balcony or patio on balmy summer evenings, leaving all your cares behind? And as you unwind,…

DIY cocktail umbrellas

DIY cocktail umbrellas

Cute mini umbrellas for bright and cheerful summer drinks

Our love of tiny cocktail umbrellas goes right back to our childhood when they were used as decoration in our ice cream desserts. Sometimes,…

Stylish serving tray for dips and nibbles

Stylish serving tray for dips and nibbles

Decorative labelling that can be wiped off and reapplied

Thinking of holding a barbecue or garden party? To make it a real success, it’s good to offer a selection of classic and fancy side dishes,…

Paint your own brogue-style canvas shoes

Paint your own brogue-style canvas shoes

A smart new look for slip-ons in time for your next holiday

Fancy jazzing up fabric shoes and turning them into a fashion statement? If the answer is “yes”, you may like this brogue design. We loved…

Flamingo table decor

Flamingo table decor

Design your own flamingo party decorations with this colourful tray and place cards

If you can’t make it to the Caribbean for your celebration, then why not bring a tropical Caribbean feeling into your home with this lovely…

Personalised deckchairs

Personalised deckchairs

Creative summer fun with edding textile markers and pens

Whether in the garden, or on the patio or balcony, everyone has a favourite spot for sunbathing and relaxing with a good book in the summer…

Painted jars

Painted jars

Smoothies for a summer party

Smoothies aren’t just a great way of getting a vitamin boost during the colder months, they’re also a big hit as a delicious drink served at…

Gifts from the kitchen

Gifts from the kitchen

The perfect barbecue-themed gift

At long last, the days are getting warmer and the evenings are getting longer, so now the time has come to start thinking about garden…

Creative decorations made with pebbles

Creative decorations made with pebbles

Zendoodle with edding and material from nature

Taking a little time out to draw or paint is a very popular way to relax these days. You don’t even have to be artistic – you just have to…

Garden oasis – bright creations in metal

Garden oasis – bright creations in metal

Harmony for your feel-good garden

Make the most of the outdoors and use your garden furniture to create an outdoor haven with a feel-good factor by adding colourful garden…

Holidays Ahoy!

Holidays Ahoy!

Nautical decor ideas even landlubbers can enjoy

Holidays over already? Don’t fret, the next one is hopefully not too far away! In the meantime, savour the memories of your last trip by…

Herb pots

Herb pots

Bring some creativity to your herb garden: decorate plant pots with edding calligraphy markers

Nothings beats fresh herbs grown in your very own herb garden; they're decorative, produce wonderful aromas, are rich in vitamins and make…

T-shirt painting

T-shirt painting

Paint your own T-shirts with edding textile markers and pens

A plain-coloured cotton T-shirt makes a superb blank canvas for creative minds. There are so many ways to personalise a T-shirt: you can…

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