Summer Solstice Crafts<\/h2>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dscn0507-e1529406796296-768x1024-square698406673398384311.jpg?resize=688%2C688&quality=89&ssl=1\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nEach year we really enjoy making decorations for our home in readiness for Summer Solstice. We found some lovely ideas on Pinterest that we tried out \u2013 here\u2019s a link <\/strong><\/a>to my June Play Ideas \u2013 Summer Solstice board if you\u2019re looking for ideas and here\u2019s the blog post<\/a> <\/strong>from a previous year with our threading sun decoration and sun catcher. This post has had a little update for 2025 and we\u2019ve added a creative t-shirt project idea.<\/p>\nThis website contains affiliate links. As an affiliate I may earn money from qualifying purchases. As an Amazon Influencer\/ Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you.<\/em>\u00a0Thank you if you do use one of my links \u2013 it helps keep my website going. Please see\u00a0affiliate link<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0disclaimer page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2.png?resize=688%2C344&quality=80&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nI love seasonal celebrations. They\u2019re a great opportunity to gather together as a family and make memories. Floss (our daughter) loves candles. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190617_0612517828109542395415271-1024x768.jpg?resize=688%2C516&quality=89\")
<\/figure>\nThis love comes from the snack time candle lighting at our wonderful Waldorf parent and child group that we used to go to each week when Floss was little. So, I was looking for candle related crafts.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190606_1412441496816983758351559-768x1024.jpg?resize=688%2C917&quality=89\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nBeeswax Candles<\/h2>\n
First up was beeswax candle rolling<\/a><\/strong>. This was such a beautiful, calm activity and Floss (originally 2.5 years old) was totally absorbed in what she was doing. The feel of the wax and the smell made it a real sensory experience. This is a craft that we still enjoy now Floss is 8 years old.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190615_082743_2973269500942882693395-1024x968.jpg?resize=688%2C650&quality=89\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nBeeswax Candle Making<\/h2>\n
I wasn\u2019t sure if the wax would just break, but at a nice room temperature it was very forgiving! The little kit we got was a starter pack \u2013 link here<\/strong><\/a> and you can make a good few candles from the pack. It\u2019s a natural colour of beeswax. Once you\u2019ve got the basic idea there are instructions to make some more elaborate designs too. Since the original kit we\u2019ve enjoyed this colourful kit <\/a><\/strong>below.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG20230913145344-1.jpg?resize=688%2C516&quality=89&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nBeeswax Candle Kits<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s wonderful how children get so much from doing practical activities like this. During our creating session Floss was using lots of mathematical language related to size \u2013 big\/ small, tall\/ short, thin\/ thick. Once we\u2019d rolled the candles we decorated some old jam jars to use as candle holders. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190615_0814536552407770798157154-1024x768.jpg?resize=688%2C516&quality=89\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nPastel Candle Decorating<\/h2>\n
Floss loved decorating candles. It was an idea I had that I wanted to try out first as I wasn\u2019t sure how it would work out! Using plain pillar candles \u2013 link here<\/strong> <\/a>and pastels<\/a><\/strong>. I drew suns onto the candles. I love the subtle pastel colours and they went on really easily onto the candle.<\/p>\n![\"Voxblock](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Voxblock-Audio-Player-for-Kids.png?resize=688%2C316&quality=80&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nHere\u2019s a link<\/strong><\/a> to a post with more ideas for using pastels with toddlers and children. Playing music alongside crafting is one of our favourite things. We\u2019ve been having a \u2018sun\u2019 themed playlist on over the weekend that will continue this week. It\u2019s still been a little rainy here in the UK, so I\u2019m hoping our efforts will encourage the sunshine. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190617_0613106709041978831625646-768x1024.jpg?resize=688%2C917&quality=89\")
<\/figure>\nWe\u2019ll read the book Summer by Gerda Muller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 her books are so beautifully illustrated \u2013 and see what inspiration we can find for designs before we start to create. What designs would you do? I\u2019m sure Floss will want to do a bee as she\u2019s bee obsessed right now. We\u2019ve had a little bee theme going on to follow her interest recently too.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190609_094249_6368011606823279640402-944x1024.jpg?resize=688%2C746&quality=89\")
<\/figure>\nBeeswax Modelling<\/h2>\n
Making decorations with beeswax for Summer Solstice is wonderful. You can add onto candles or just model with it like a clay. We use the brand Stockmar beeswax modelling sheets \u2013 link here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nThey look and smell lovely and it would be good to try out a new type of modelling medium. Have you used beeswax sheets before?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/img_20190606_1412316110716696760927123-1024x768.jpg?resize=688%2C516&quality=89\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nWhat crafts do you do in Summer time? Do you have specific things you do for Summer Solstice? We\u2019re always on the look out for a new project. <\/p>\n
Design Your Own T-Shirt<\/h2>\n
One of our recent projects has been using fabric pens<\/a><\/strong> on old t-shirts. Floss has called it \u2018craftcycling\u2019 \u2013 where you do recycled crafts she tells me. The one below she made for World Bee Day. I was really impressed with the fabric pens<\/a><\/strong>. We\u2019ve had them for about 3 years now and they all still worked!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_20250521_192133034_HDR_AE.jpg?resize=688%2C917&quality=89&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\nMore Bee ideas and Resources <\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Bee-Banner-1024x405.jpg?resize=688%2C272&quality=89\")
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<\/a><\/figure>\nHead over to my Bookshop<\/a><\/strong> for more bee book ideas and my Amazon favourites for bees here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/busybusylearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_20190603_105109-1024x768.jpg?resize=688%2C516&quality=89\")
<\/figure>\nDisclaimer <\/h4>\n
I would recommend adult supervision with activities and take care to ensure the items you are using are suitable for your child in both age and development. I would also discuss candle safety with little ones and keeping candles out of reach when lit or still warm. <\/p>\n
\nLike this:<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nEach year we really enjoy making decorations for our home in readiness for Summer Solstice. We found some lovely ideas on Pinterest that we tried out \u2013 here\u2019s a link <\/strong><\/a>to my June Play Ideas \u2013 Summer Solstice board if you\u2019re looking for ideas and here\u2019s the blog post<\/a> <\/strong>from a previous year with our threading sun decoration and sun catcher. This post has had a little update for 2025 and we\u2019ve added a creative t-shirt project idea.<\/p>\n This website contains affiliate links. As an affiliate I may earn money from qualifying purchases. As an Amazon Influencer\/ Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you.<\/em>\u00a0Thank you if you do use one of my links \u2013 it helps keep my website going. Please see\u00a0affiliate link<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0disclaimer page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n I love seasonal celebrations. They\u2019re a great opportunity to gather together as a family and make memories. Floss (our daughter) loves candles. <\/p>\n This love comes from the snack time candle lighting at our wonderful Waldorf parent and child group that we used to go to each week when Floss was little. So, I was looking for candle related crafts.<\/p>\n First up was beeswax candle rolling<\/a><\/strong>. This was such a beautiful, calm activity and Floss (originally 2.5 years old) was totally absorbed in what she was doing. The feel of the wax and the smell made it a real sensory experience. This is a craft that we still enjoy now Floss is 8 years old.<\/p>\n I wasn\u2019t sure if the wax would just break, but at a nice room temperature it was very forgiving! The little kit we got was a starter pack \u2013 link here<\/strong><\/a> and you can make a good few candles from the pack. It\u2019s a natural colour of beeswax. Once you\u2019ve got the basic idea there are instructions to make some more elaborate designs too. Since the original kit we\u2019ve enjoyed this colourful kit <\/a><\/strong>below.<\/p>\n It\u2019s wonderful how children get so much from doing practical activities like this. During our creating session Floss was using lots of mathematical language related to size \u2013 big\/ small, tall\/ short, thin\/ thick. Once we\u2019d rolled the candles we decorated some old jam jars to use as candle holders. <\/p>\n Floss loved decorating candles. It was an idea I had that I wanted to try out first as I wasn\u2019t sure how it would work out! Using plain pillar candles \u2013 link here<\/strong> <\/a>and pastels<\/a><\/strong>. I drew suns onto the candles. I love the subtle pastel colours and they went on really easily onto the candle.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a link<\/strong><\/a> to a post with more ideas for using pastels with toddlers and children. Playing music alongside crafting is one of our favourite things. We\u2019ve been having a \u2018sun\u2019 themed playlist on over the weekend that will continue this week. It\u2019s still been a little rainy here in the UK, so I\u2019m hoping our efforts will encourage the sunshine. <\/p>\n We\u2019ll read the book Summer by Gerda Muller<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 her books are so beautifully illustrated \u2013 and see what inspiration we can find for designs before we start to create. What designs would you do? I\u2019m sure Floss will want to do a bee as she\u2019s bee obsessed right now. We\u2019ve had a little bee theme going on to follow her interest recently too.<\/p>\n Making decorations with beeswax for Summer Solstice is wonderful. You can add onto candles or just model with it like a clay. We use the brand Stockmar beeswax modelling sheets \u2013 link here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n They look and smell lovely and it would be good to try out a new type of modelling medium. Have you used beeswax sheets before?<\/p>\n What crafts do you do in Summer time? Do you have specific things you do for Summer Solstice? We\u2019re always on the look out for a new project. <\/p>\n One of our recent projects has been using fabric pens<\/a><\/strong> on old t-shirts. Floss has called it \u2018craftcycling\u2019 \u2013 where you do recycled crafts she tells me. The one below she made for World Bee Day. I was really impressed with the fabric pens<\/a><\/strong>. We\u2019ve had them for about 3 years now and they all still worked!<\/p>\n Head over to my Bookshop<\/a><\/strong> for more bee book ideas and my Amazon favourites for bees here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n I would recommend adult supervision with activities and take care to ensure the items you are using are suitable for your child in both age and development. I would also discuss candle safety with little ones and keeping candles out of reach when lit or still warm. <\/p>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/a><\/figure>\nBeeswax Candles<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\nBeeswax Candle Making<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\nBeeswax Candle Kits<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\nPastel Candle Decorating<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nBeeswax Modelling<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\nDesign Your Own T-Shirt<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nMore Bee ideas and Resources <\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nDisclaimer <\/h4>\n
Like this:<\/h3>\n