Looking for some new ideas for summer fun? By July, some of us are running out of ideas to entertain bored children and teens who have another month of summer left. Why not plan a cool road trip? Whether you make it a day trip or a weekend adventure, you should plan ahead when it come to fun activities for the car. With these awesome and easy games, snack solutions and organizing ideas, your road trip will be super awesome for all on board. Check out these cool DIY ideas to try today.
2. Road Trip Activity Bag
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this road trip activity bag idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Thenerdswife at the link.
3. Road Trip Survival Bucket
This road trip survival bucket idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thirtyhandmadedays to see every step.
4. Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This tic-tac-toe travel game idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Turningclockback for the complete recipe.
5. DIY First Aid Kit
DIY First Aid Kit – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Createcraftlove’s full tutorial for all the details.
7. Reuse Your Old Shower Cap
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this reuse your old shower cap idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Therogueginger at the link.
8. DIY Car First Aid Kit
Give this diy car first aid kit idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Myfrugaladventures to see every step.
9. Favorite Snack Basket
Kcedventures nailed it with this favorite snack basket idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the favorite snack basket. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Kcedventures for the complete recipe.
10. Pack A Bag With Napkins And Utensils
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this pack a bag with napkins and utensils idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Modernparentsmessykids’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. DIY Travel Pillow
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy travel pillow idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Urbanacreage has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. Travel Themed Coloring Page
I have always loved fun crafts, and this travel themed coloring page idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Kristendukephotography at the link.
13. DIY Coffee Containers
This diy coffee containers idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Stockpilingmoms to see every step.
14. Ultimate Warm Weather Emergency Car Kit
Why make it complicated? This ultimate warm weather emergency car kit idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the emergency car kit. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Adebtfreestressfreelife for the complete recipe.
15. Save Money On Your Solo Road Trip
Save Money On Your Solo Road Trip? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Evaexplores’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Make the Car Smell Better
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Onecrazyhouse has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
18. Road Trip Car Organizer
Try this road trip car organizer idea next time you’re after fun crafts. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Seevanessacraft to see every step.
19. Travel Memory Game
Kidsactivitiesblog really knows a clear how-to, and this travel memory game idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Kidsactivitiesblog for the complete recipe.
20. Lined Cup Liner Holder Idea
Around here, this lined cup liner holder idea idea disappears fast whenever I make an easy tutorial. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Kidsactivitiesblog’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Store Liquid Cosmetics In Contact Case
Looking for handmade goods that actually works? This store liquid cosmetics in contact case idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Thekrazycouponlady has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Disney Trip Fun Bags
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this disney trip fun bags idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the trip fun bags. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Eighteen25 at the link.
23. Easy Road Trip Breakfast Recipe
This easy road trip breakfast recipe idea is fuss free and delivers on fun crafts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Comicconfamily to see every step.
24. Road Trip Snacks
No need to overthink a clear how-to – this road trip snacks idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Unsophisticook for the complete recipe.
25. Road Trip Essentials
Road Trip Essentials, and it is a good one. Just an easy tutorial, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the road trip essentials. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Stuffedsuitcase’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Use Old Sunglasses To Store Loose Cords
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Herpackinglist has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. DIY Travel Lego Box
Weeknight, weekend, or a crowd – this diy travel lego box idea covers fun crafts either way. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Couponsandfreebiesmom at the link.
28. Car Seat Hammock for Dogs
Put this car seat hammock for dogs idea on your list next time you want a clear how-to. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Ex Scapes to see every step.
29. Road Trips with Tweens
Credit where it is due – Moneywisemoms really delivers on a fun DIY, this road trips with tweens idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Moneywisemoms for the complete recipe.
30. Summer Essential Car Kit
We go through fun crafts like this quickly at my house, and this summer essential car kit idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the essential car kit. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Ifonlytheywouldnap’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Tic-Tac Bobby Pin Case
Craving a clear how-to without much effort? This tic-tac bobby pin case idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Rachelschultz has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Put Dryer Sheet In Your Suitcase
Count me as a fan of a fun DIY – this put dryer sheet in your suitcase idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Aboutamom at the link.
