How to Make own Custom Merch Products for Summer Camp!

Get ready for Summer camp with all the fun things that need to take place well before the camping actually starts.

If you are leading a youth group of campers, you might want matching shirts, water bottles, gear bags and take home gifts or crafts.

Here's a bunch of ideas to make your Summer camp a success down to those little target audience details.

Promotional products are fun for an online store, brand awareness, brand recognition for small businesses and brand identity on social media...but I'm focusing on branding merch designs for a group event or activity, geared toward Summer Camps from a very DIY angle.

If you are looking for merch maker ideas for a small group, you are in the right place.

Let me help you make swag packs and great gifts in the easiest way for church or community events involving youth.

Best part is you can adapt these ideas as they fit into your customer base or the crowd you are working with.

As a content creator myself, it's a great idea to have some logo designs and brand promotion for Doodlecraft with my own merchandise. (I just got some patches made from Ninja Transfers here)

Most of my merch I make on my own. 

If you have access to a Cricut machine, Heat Presses and even a Laser Cutting Machine, you'll be able to make a bunch of promotional items and merch kits for every upcoming activity ever.

Okay, first of all, let's talk about food.

I know this isn't about brand merchandise or custom apparel, but Woof Um's are the perfect camping treat...so if you haven't had them before, put them on your Summer Camp list.

How to Make "Woof Em's" Campfire Pies

Have you heard of Woof Ems? Woof Ums? Woof Um's?

I guess it's because they are a mess to eat...so you just kind of woof them down...? 

Whatever the reason, they are awesome. 

We call them Campfire Pies! 

They are simple to make and are a welcome change from Smore's, which are awesome. 

Great treat to take camping or invite some friends over to roast around your backyard fire pit.

How to Make Personalized Vinyl Tumblers with Cricut Maker

Learn how to personalize skinny tumblers using a Cricut machine and permanent vinyl. 

These stunning tumblers are ideal for adding brand's logo or just names of each of the campers so they can keep track of their drink and not have to stock tons of paper products that just go to waste.

Avoid plastic water bottles as they are likely to be in the sunshine and don't want the plastic leaching into the water.

Custom items are perfect and a popular option, because people keep them a long time and they leave a lasting impression, everyone wants merch with their own name on it.

These tall tumblers are in the trendy designs, but there are other stainless steel bottles or different colour tumblers that will work too.

Stainless steel tumblers are so customizable and the perfect crafting medium!

How to Make a DIY Spinner Prize Wheel!

This simple DIY craft making a Spinner Prize Wheel will make you a Rockstar! 

Don't you just love spinning a prize wheel and hoping you land on the jackpot prize at the fair or other event? 

This fun DIY is great for carnivals, fairs and Summer camps, to give tickets to campers to let them spin the prize wheel. 

Prizes can be various brand merchandise that you can't make one for every single camper, this gives fun ways to win the classic t-shirt or other custom-branded products.

HOW TO MAKE CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTED T-SHIRTS WITH XTOOL

Learn how to make your own custom t-shirts with xTool screen printing!

Take your own t-shirt designs, image or logo and flawlessly screen print it onto shirts, merch, gear bags, and much more!

Use a company logo, brand logo, text or Summer camp theme logo designed by one of the youth (or graphic designers) and burn the design right into a silk screen for unlimited high-quality items, printed shirts, branded tote bags and more.

You can find custom ink too, like glow in the dark or metallics to make it pop. 

This is a great way to make custom merchandise for a business, handmade gifts, family reunion shirts!
Let's get started!

How to Laser Engrave Journals DIY with xTool S1!

Learn how easy it is to make a laser engraved journal or notebook with unique designs using xTool laser cutting machine.

Every time I do a laser cutting project it becomes my absolute favorite--and this is no exception, I totally love these faux leather engraved journals!

Engraving on journals is so fast, just minutes, and makes a gorgeous handmade gift, branded business merchandise or custom swag.

Make your Summer Campers matching journals to record experiences, thoughts and memories during their time at Summer camp. 

Campers can sign each other's books as a memento of the good times too!

This target market is probably older teenage girls, not sure if boys would be as thrilled about journaling, but it's possible.

How to Use the Cricut Hat Press with Infusible Ink

Learn how to use the Cricut Hat Heat Press for making custom hats and headwear.

This hat press works hand in hand with the Cricut Maker or any sublimation printer.

It's easy to print off a full color design on sublimation paper and make matching hats for all the Summer Camp participants. 

Again, this can easily be used for a wider audience with branded merchandise showcasing brand personality in these trucker hats...sold in coffee shops or online shop.

I'm showing how easily it works with Cricut Infusible Ink Transfers to make the perfect Anthro-inspired Trucker hat.

How to Make DIY Personalized Acrylic Stocking Tags

Learn how to make DIY personalized acrylic tags using the xTool S1, a 20W diode laser!

These darling name tags were made for stockings during the holidays, but can be used as gear tags or luggage tags so that bags don't get lost or misplaced. 

They are easy to make and customize with a laser cutting machine.

Create Personalized Custom Gifts (DIY with HTVRONT)

Learn how easy it is to create unique personalized gifts for a family member, a best friend, school teacher or neighbor.

The perfect gift for a special occasion is one with a personal touch!

Capture special moments or use unique designs to make the perfect anniversary present, birthday gifts, baby showers, wedding gifts, new home warming gifts or the perfect present for this holiday season.

Plus, add your own branding logo's to the merchandise and create beautiful swag to give away to Summer camp leaders, corporate events and more!

Make Pinback Button Maker Gift Tags DIY with HTVRONT

Make custom name button pinback badges with HTVRONT Button Maker and use them for personalized gift tags! (affiliate links)

Do you have a name that is spelled uniquely? Is it hard to find personalized keychains at a gas station or gift shop?

This fun craft will solve all those problems--with making high quality button pin backs--use them as a name tag or a personal gift tag for those handmade Christmas gifts!

Again, this post was geared toward holiday gift giving, but it works for Summer camp or corporate meeting name tags too.

How to Engrave Stainless Steel with xTool 2W Infrared (IR) Laser DIY

Turn a love letter signature into a heirloom keepsake!

Learn how to engrave stainless steel pendants with the xTool S1 2W infrared laser.

Think of all the handmade and personalized gifts you can make with this amazing technique!

These are gorgeously engraved permanent marks and will not wipe off...turn your handwriting into a treasure.

Make these necklaces ahead of Summer camp or business events for organizer gifts or everyone there, if your budget allows.

How to Make Leather Bracelet with xTool Laser Cutter!

Learn how to make stunning leather bracelets with the xTool Laser Cutting machine.

It's easy to make laser cut leather bracelet and makes a meaningful gift for a special occasion!

These wrap-around wrist bracelets are easy to make and secure with a stud rivet...they are adjustable in size, can be customized and only take 3 supplies!

These leather wrist bands can be cut blank and then Summer campers can use some leather tools to make their own custom bands...or they can be pre-branded with the theme of the Summer Camp.

How to Make Waterproof Stickers with HTVRont!

I love making my very own stickers.

They are so fun to customize mailers, give as gifts, add to handmade cards, slap on water bottles and more!

Learn how easy it is to create custom stickers for yourself, for handmade gifts, or to start a side hustle.

Making waterproof stickers with HTVRont sticker paper is easy and so much fun!

How to Sublimate Enamel Camping Mugs!

Make a custom pair of enamel camping mugs with a sublimation printer, sublimation paper and a sublimation oven.

These enamel mugs are super chic, showcasing a classic black and white tropical print!

Add the Summer Camp theme for all the campers or staff helpers at Summer Camp...or other logo designs to these coffee mugs for the perfect brand promotion at a conference.

How to Make an Engraved Leather Bracelet with xTool!

Learn how to make an engraved leather bracelet with the xTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine.

This stunning bracelet is the perfect custom gift to make for Mother's day, and took less than 5 minutes from start to finish!

This bracelet was already made and the snap attached, but laser details were added and could be your Summer Camp theme.

The bracelets could be colored different colors to let other campers know what group they are part of.

So many best fits with these high quality leather bracelets.

How to Make Sublimation Ceramic Ornaments!

Learn how to make custom sublimation ceramic ornaments for the perfect Christmas tree addition, handmade gift or heirloom keepsake.

I love ornaments. There can never be too many! I love turning art, treasures and childhood trinkets into ornaments. Today I am showing how to turn custom art into high quality ceramic ornaments, easily!

These can be used for decorating the tree, of course, but also work great for gift toppers, drink charms, teacher or neighbor gifts, custom merchandise or heirlooms for grandparents, parents and children.

How to Engrave Acrylic Keychains with Cricut Maker

Did you know the Cricut Maker can engrave acrylic? It's true, you need the Maker in your life. It does so many things, you'll never run out of projects to make.

Learn how to engrave acrylic with the Cricut Maker to make custom keychains perfect for a handmade gift! This is the best time to get a Cricut Maker, best price you'll find!

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That's it!

I've absolutely exhausted my custom making resources on this round up.

I hope that it gives you some inspiration for your next Summer camp youth group or your next marketing campaign.

There's lots of great places to buy merch that is printed with branding, but it's so fun to make your own for events too.

I actually love taking my heat press and some pre-cut iron on vinyl designs to family reunions or youth activities and pressing them on shirts or bags right there.

Make custom items is meaningful and cherished much longer than the week long Summer camp retreat in the mountains.

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You'll need Arts and Crafts to do while you are at camp with all the eager campers, check out this post for more than 25 awesome ideas!

25+ Easy Summer Camp Arts & Crafts Ideas DIY Projects

If you are planning a Summer camp with youth of various ages, there's a big chance you'll want some Summer Camp Arts & Crafts ideas.

Craft projects are my absolute jam.

These fun crafts are great for Summer crafts and can be adapted for kids of all ages.

I don't typically just grab the construction paper, googly eyes, popsicle sticks, cardboard tubes and macaroni noodles...I love the perfect craft ideas that are high quality and useful, develop some fine motor skills and are lots of different colors.

Some of these craft projects are great for a single day camp, others are better with some drying time (like those using acrylic paint or air dry clay), so they are great for a few days or a week of camping.

Classic Summer camp crafts are Tie Dye Shirts, friendship bracelets and Boondoggle.

These craft projects aren't geared toward little kids, they are great for older kids, tweens and teenagers, but again, they could be adapted for smaller audiences.

Top xTool Laser Cutter Projects to Sell for Money

Make money with a laser cutter!

If you are looking for the best products to sell for money, made with a laser engraver/cutting machine, there are so many ideas.

Learn what the best products to make and sell for quick revenue turnover or for starting small businesses.

If you bought a laser cutting machine, you probably want it to turn into a profit pretty quickly...if you are just using it for personal use, you still might like this list of laser cut products.

15 Easy DIY Handmade Bookmarks to Make with Students

Making your own bookmarks is a fun way to keep track of your reading with a little craft time and a personal touch.

Handmade bookmarks make a great gift, giving that personal touch to a wonderful gift of a new book.

I'm sharing a few creative bookmarks with different designs, you'll find your favorite in this compilation of diy bookmark ideas--great for students to make, excellent craft ideas for homeschool families, also perfect for events at the library for the next read, and fun for a classroom activity!

Which one is your favorite of these DIY bookmarks? I love the origami paper Japanese dolls and I love the David Tennant version of Doctor Who peeking up over the top of my book pages...which could be adapted for lots of other fun bookmark ideas too.

Click each title or photograph for the individual step-by-step instructions for each of these handmade bookmarks and you'll be crafting book holders in no time!

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