Discover creative and easy air-dry clay crafts perfect for spring and summer! These DIYs, from floral decorations to coastal-inspired designs, will charm your home and garden.
Spring Summer Clay Crafting
You know that feeling when the sun starts shining, the flowers bloom, and you have to make something creative? That’s precisely why I love air-dry clay for spring and summer crafting! It’s easy to use, super versatile, and the best part—no kiln or special tools needed. Just shape, dry, and decorate. Seriously, it’s one of the most satisfying crafts out there!

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to play around with clay. You can press flowers and leaves into it to capture nature’s beauty, make cute garden markers to keep your plants in check, or even craft beachy trinket dishes that look like they came straight from a seaside market. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, air-dry clay makes creating something unique with just your hands and a little imagination easy.
Air Dry Clay DIYs: Projects for Spring and Summer
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite air-dry clay projects for this time of year—think fresh, fun, and full of seasonal charm. So grab a chunk of clay, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get crafting!
Pressed Flower Clay Plaques
Want to capture the beauty of spring flowers in a way that lasts forever? These DIY pressed flower clay plaques are absolutely stunning and surprisingly easy to make! With just air-dry clay and a few fresh blooms, you can create delicate, nature-inspired wall art or sweet little keepsakes. Whether you leave them natural for a rustic vibe or add a pop of colour with paint, they’re the perfect craft for spring.
Embroidered Clay Pendants
If you love making your jewellery, have to try these embroidered clay pendants! They’re so fun and easy to make—shape some air-dry clay, poke a few holes, and stitch in a cute design. Perfect for adding a handmade touch to your summer outfits! You can go for bright florals, beachy vibes, or whatever pattern fits your style. Plus, they’re super lightweight, so they’re great for layering.
Clay Leaf Bowls
If you love bringing a bit of nature into your home, these DIY clay leaf bowls are a must-try! They’re super easy to make—roll out some air-dry clay, press in a real leaf for that gorgeous texture, and shape it into a cute little dish. These bowls are perfect for holding jewellery and keys or looking pretty on a shelf!
Cherry Blossom Trinket Dishes
One of the most beautiful sights of spring are blossoming cherry trees. Capture that spirit by making a beautiful cherry blossom shaped trinket dish in air dry clay.
6 Easy Air Dry Clay Flowers for Beginners
Learn how to make six different spring and summer flowers from air-dry clay.
Bright Clay Hanging Fish
Add a bright summery feel to your decor with these fun clay-hanging fish. Have fun painting them in different colours to match your decor. If you like these fish decor, you'll probably enjoy my Japanese fish windsocks.
DIY Wall Pocket Craft
Create a cute hand-painted wall pocket for a fun floral decoration. It has a plastic inner so you can use real flowers. If you like this, then check out my upcycled tea cup wall vase for an alternative.
DIY Air-Dry Clay Easter Eggs
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to bring a little spring magic into your home, you have to try making these adorable DIY air-dry clay Easter eggs! They’re simple, stylish, and customizable—whether you go for delicate imprints, pastel paints, or even a gold leaf finish. Check out these other Easter crafts for adults.
How to Make Air Dry Clay Beads
Who knew making your beads could be this fun? With just a little air-dry clay, you can create unique, handmade beads in any shape, size, or colour—perfect for crafting beautiful summer jewellery! Whether you're making beachy necklaces, colourful bracelets, or cute keychains, this DIY is an easy way to add a personal touch to your accessories. No fancy tools are needed—roll, shape, dry, and decorate!
Turquoise-blue clay tiles
You have to try these DIY turquoise blue clay tiles—they look like handcrafted ceramics but with no kiln needed! Perfect as coasters, wall art, or decor, they add a fun pop of colour and texture to any space. Such a cool summer craft to bring some boho vibes into your home!
DIY Clay & Rope Pot
Okay, how cool is this DIY clay rope pot?! It looks like something you’d find in a trendy home decor store, but it’s super easy to make with air-dry clay. Just roll out some "ropes," stack them up, and shape them into a stylish fruit bowl.
Mini Coastal Clay Houses
How cute are these mini coastal clay houses?! If you love beachy decor, this DIY is right up your alley! Made with air-dry clay and painted in soft coastal colours, these little houses bring all the seaside charm without the sand. Pop them on a shelf, create a tiny beach village, or even arrange them in a shadow box for a gorgeous coastal-inspired display.
Easy Air Dry Clay Arum Lilies
These DIY air-dry clay arum lilies are seriously stunning and way easier to make than they look! With just a little clay and some simple shaping techniques, you can create elegant, lifelike flowers that never wilt. Check out these other flower crafts for making more flowers that never die.
Minka Pot Anthropologie Dupe DIY
Upcycle a plain plastic planter with burlap and air dry clay to make this amazing Anthropologie dupe.
DIY Clay Cactus Candle Holders
These DIY clay cactus candle holders are a fun way to add a desert vibe to your decor—no watering required! Easy to shape, paint, and customize, they make the perfect summer centrepiece. Love cacti? Check out this roundup of creative cactus crafts for more fun ideas!
DIY citrus clay magnets
Bring some summer fruity fun to your fridge or bulletin board with these cute citrus slice clay magnets.
Air Dry Clay Tray with Flowers from the Garden
Turn your garden blooms into a gorgeous handmade keepsake with this DIY pressed flower clay tray! It’s the perfect way to capture a little piece of spring or summer—just press your favourite flowers into air-dry clay, shape it into a tray, and voilà! You’ve got a one-of-a-kind floral masterpiece.
Cute Flower Pot Sticks for Summer
These DIY air-dry clay flower pot sticks are a fun way to add a little personality to your plants! Whether you shape them into cute flowers, leaves, or quirky designs, they’re an easy way to brighten up your garden or indoor pots. Plus, they make adorable handmade gifts for plant-loving friends. A simple, summery craft that’s perfect for adding a pop of charm to your greenery!
DIY Air Dry Clay Flower Frogs
If you love fresh flowers but struggle to arrange them just right, these DIY air-dry clay flower frogs are a game-changer! They’re super easy to make and help keep your blooms standing tall and looking effortlessly beautiful in any vase. Plus, you can customize them with different shapes, sizes, and finishes to match your style.
Pressed Flower Clay Dish
If you’ve ever wished you could freeze a moment of spring, this DIY pressed flower clay dish is the project to try! It’s as simple as rolling out some air-dry clay, pressing in your favourite blooms, and shaping it into the cutest little trinket dish. Perfect for holding jewellery, keys or looking pretty on your dresser. Plus, it’s so easy to customize with different flowers and paint.
Botanical Clay Wall Art
If you like Boho inspired decor then you'll love this unique air dry clay and wire botanical wall hanging. The botanical doodles are printed onto the clay using tattoo paper.
Modern DIY Mini Air Dry Clay Pot
These DIY mini air-dry clay pots are too cute to resist! Perfect for tiny succulents, desk organizers, or just as decorative accents, they’re super easy to make and customize. Whether you keep them natural or add a pop of colour, they bring a handmade touch to any space. A simple and fun craft that’s perfect for summer decorating!
Air Drying Clay Cones
These DIY air-dry clay cones are such a clever and versatile craft! Whether you use them as mini vases for dried flowers, stylish wall decor, or even little gift holders, they add a charming handmade touch to any space. Super easy to make and customize—just shape, dry, and decorate to match your style.
DIY Clay Balloon Planter
This DIY clay balloon planter is such a cool and unexpected way to create a unique plant pot! Using an inflated balloon as a mould, you can shape air-dry clay into a stylish, organic-looking planter that’s perfect for succulents or small plants. It’s surprisingly easy, customizable, and gives off major modern, handmade vibes.
DIY Mini Wall Shelf
Who knew you could make a mini wall shelf out of air-dry clay? This DIY project is such a clever way to create a cute little display for tiny plants, trinkets, or decor accents.
Conclusion
Air-dry clay is one of the most enjoyable and accessible materials for DIY crafting, and it’s especially perfect for spring and summer projects. Whether you’re inspired by nature, coastal vibes, or simply want to make something unique for your home, these clay crafts offer endless possibilities.
If you looking for more projects, check out these air dry clay Valentines ideas. Also I have a large collection of spring crafts and summer crafts for adults.