DIY and Crafts — summer

The disco ball trend continues! As we’re gearing up for summer here in Texas, I thought of one of my favorite summer treats and how cute it would look in disco ball form. Lucky for you, I’m going to show you how to make these DIY disco ball ice cream cones. Or you can buy the finished version directly from my shop! Notice that the little cherry stems double as a photo holder, making these a great gift for Mother’s Day, graduation, or teacher gifts. I used plaster of Paris in an ice cream cone silicone mold, along with disco balls dyed...

It’s practically summer, and you know what that means—I’m busting out all my red, white, and blue decor for my home. I’ve added a ton of Fourth of July and summer products to my shop, and I decided to whip up this rocket pop doormat to match! It’s so easy; truly the perfect craft to start your summer off right. You can head here if you want to see the full DIY video. Doesn’t it look so great with my felt banners? You can grab your own in the Kailo Chic shop. Supplies: Plain, natural doormat Craft knife Spray paint in red, white, and blue Black acrylic...

I made these fun DIY tassel earrings to wear for the Fourth of July this year, and I think I might just rock them all summer long! They feel so carefree and joyful. I cut a small section off the red, white, and blue mylar streamer curtain from my shop to use for this craft. These easy DIY fringe earrings are great for all ages. And you can customize them to make them as short or long as you like! Check out the full DIY video here. Supplies: Mylar streamer curtain Iridescent duct tape Jump rings and ear hooks Brass tassel cups Hot...

My family loves spending time in our backyard, especially since we gave it an upgrade a few years ago. Playing outdoor games is one of the ways we stay connected, and you know I like to keep everything at the Kailo Chic household on brand, meaning as colorful as possible! I gave this giant four-in-a-row game from Home Goods a makeover with my favorite colors of Montana gold spray paint. I couldn’t stop there! I decided to cuten up the discs by turning them into hearts and smiley faces with a paint pen. See the full DIY video right here! Supplies:...

Here’s a super fun idea for a last-minute Fourth of July treat with a big visual impact. I made these iconic rocket pop cookies using store-bought cookie dough. You could substitute homemade dough if that’s your preference! Go here to see the full DIY video. Follow my instructions below for the most adorable, crowd-pleasing summer holiday cookies. You may need to make a few batches of these—they’ll go fast! Supplies: Sugar cookie dough Extra flour Food coloring Extra sugar (optional) Popsicle sticks Instructions: Step 1: Add 1/2 cup of flour to the store-bought dough to keep the cookies from spreading. Or simply...