30+ Best Rainbow Crafts (Bright Vibrant Craft Ideas)

Summer is the perfect time of year for bright and vibrant colored crafting.

I'm sharing crafts of all the colors of the rainbow in this colorful crafts round up.

It's true I love bright colors, even though I nearly always dress in black, my mind is full of the brightest and most vibrant shades.

Although I do have some rainbow activities for kids of all ages, these fun rainbow crafts are not geared toward children, sensory play, fine motor skills development, imaginative play and crafts involving rainbow sprinkles and cotton balls...but you can adapt or find a few craft tutorials in the list that DO fall into this category, but primarily, this list is for grown up crafters.

If you have a love of color, colorful crafts and trying new craft materials, this list of 30+ rainbow crafts is for you!

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I'm sharing a great list of brightly colored crafts made from a variety of different materials, some simple rainbow craft and others more complex.

Some are in rainbow shape and some are just bright colors...which rainbow craft is your favorite?

Let's get going on these rainbow crafts!

How to Paint Pour on Rocks!

Painting rocks is so much fun--they are the perfect canvas for all kinds of art, whether you pour in rainbow colors or just add your favorites, paint poured rocks are beautiful!

Paint pouring on rocks is super duper fun--it's easy and requires no artistic skill level or age range, this fun sensory craft is great for children of any age.

Learn how easy it is to paint pour on rocks and do it as a last Summer craft with the kids, with friends for a crafter-noon or as a date night craft.

How to Host a Tie Dye Shirt Party (Supplies & Ideas)

Tie Dye is the first signs of Summertime and a tie-dye party is the best way to celebrate!

The bright colors and hippy look are perfect for Summer barbecue's, parades, Summer camp and Family reunions. 

Learn everything you need to know about tie dying shirts so you are ready to host a fabulous tie dye event!

Make a rainbow magic tie dyed shirt with all the visual appeal...the rainbow template tutorial in the post!

How to Make Spray Paint Rainbow Frames with Gold Leaf!

Colors are the smiles of nature!

Upcycle some old frames with lots of pops of color and sparkle of gold leaf and glitter for a gorgeous wall art idea...think of this as a colorful science experiment!

This gorgeous, colorful project can be done outside on a beautiful day and only take an hour or two, depending on drying time.

How to Make a Rainbow Disco Ball with Alcohol Inks

Paint a Disco Ball with Alcohol Ink to make a Rainbow Video Tutorial on Instagram Reels

Take an old disco ball and add some bright colors to it with alcohol ink. (not to be confused with liquid watercolors)

This is one of the easy crafts and only takes a few minutes to breathe new life into an old object.

How to Make a Watercolor Rainbow Cake Topper!

This rainbow watercolor cake topper takes just a few minutes to make. 

The perfect centerpiece for a cake, brownie stack, cupcakes or even just a sandwich!  

Make an ordinary day extra special with this fun DIY--any reason to celebrate!

Stop spending money on cheap cake toppers and make your own statement piece!

Make the perfect watercolor rainbow using Tombow Dual Brush Pens and water brush, some glitter paper, a skewer and glue. 

This cute rainbow cake topper comes together in just a matter of minutes and will add the perfect finishing touch to a party.

How to Make Alcohol Ink Rainbow Resin Coasters DIY!

The combination of resin and alcohol ink is a match made in heaven!

Learn how to make Alcohol Ink Rainbow Resin Coasters with just a few supplies and less than an hour, make good use of a rainy day by crafting inside a ventilated area.

Resin crafting is so much fun, if you haven't tried it yet--start with this project and blow everyone's mind!

How to Make Giant Coffee Filter Flowers Hand Dyed DIY

Learn how to make giant coffee filter flowers that are hand dyed, the perfect DIY.

Make these diy coffee filter flowers for party decorations, backdrops, events, a baby shower, weddings, or just home decor--no snipping of paper required!

Coffee filter crafts are an inexpensive craft and perfect for a fun Springtime project!

Rainbow Acrylic Paint Dirty Pour on Canvas DIY Tutorial

Just like finding the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, this paint pouring technique is gold!

Mix paint with a dash of magic and created a celled rainbow on a gorgeous blank canvas.

I love paint pouring!  The effects are so amazing and stunning.  

This rainbow palette tutorial is great for beginners...this is only my 3rd pour, great for older kids! 

 

Get the supplies needed and get pouring!

Patterned Vinyl Upcycled Rainbow Shelf Decor!

Upcycle a wooden rainbow into the perfect shelf decoration with a little bit of patterned adhesive vinyl.

This cute rainbow is perfect for home or nursery decor and is just so much cuter with some patterned vinyl.

How to Build: Lego Unicorn Instructions

Lego Unicorns are the best! I found a severe lack of Unicorn Lego instructions and decided to make my own. 

Build the most epic Lego Unicorn with a rainbow colored mane, gold tiara and horn, rainbow colored waterfall tail and star cutie mark on the flank!

Full PDF instructions for this Lego Unicorn in the supplies list in the post!

This clever activity was made with Lego bricks and pieces we had in our bucket...get creative and have an older toddlers or young child help find the pieces.

  

How to Make Glass Mosaic Art: Easy Ideas for Beginners

Learn how to make glass mosaic art easily at any creative skill level.

This fun and colorful craft is an easy DIY for beginners--perfect for Spring decor and National Craft Month!

Make brightly colored glass mosaic butterflies in an afternoon!

Will your butterflies be themed colors like mine or will they contain the full woven rainbow in them!?

DVD Mosaic High Gloss Resin Tray

I love the reflective shine of a DVD.  I have been fascinated by them since I was in 9th grade and my dad bought a computer with a CD rom.  

I know, right!?  It was high tech, CD's.  Since then we've watched tech come and go.  DVD's are basically out now, right?  Do you still use DVD's?  

We used to back up our computer, but so much can just be done on back up drives or on a cloud...so DVD's sit, useless in a pile.  Let's use them for this awesome craft!

Upcycled Rolled Paper Frame!

   

This frame is visually stunning with lots of texture and pops of color!  However...it's menace runs deeper.  

This was the most tedious and time consuming project I've ever wrangled my kids into doing, quality time, right?

Be warned and proceed with caution!

It turned out stunning, with vivid colors and looks amazing...but it was the most tedious project I've ever tackled!  

How to Tie Dye Tote Bags (DIY Tie-Dye Canvas Bag)!

Learn how to tie dye high-quality colorful canvas tote bag.

It is super fun and easy it is to tie dye tote bags, this would be a fun party favor craft or Summer camp craft activity!

All you need is 100% cotton tote bags and Tulip Tie Dye Party Kit and you are ready to go!

Watercolor Alcohol Ink and Gold Leaf Coasters!

Learn how to make watercolor and gold leaf coasters using hexagon tiles.

These stunning coasters are a fun afternoon craft for blending rainbows.

These tiles use liquid watercolors and a good rainbow of colors to make a beautiful statement piece for the coffee table.

How to Make Stickers with Plaid Apple Barrel Paint

Make the perfect stickers using Plaid Crafts Apple Barrel Paint. 

These cute stickers can be used to decorate water bottles, school supplies or be given as gifts to a teacher or friend. 

Makes a great Summertime craft activity too for tweens and teens and is a fun way to create unique stickers.

Learn how easy it is to make your own stickers using Apple Barrel Paint and Mod Podge!

How to Make Resin Rainbow Coasters DIY

Make stunning rainbow coasters with resin. 

These glossy rainbow coasters are a simple acrylic paint/resin pour and can be made in less than an hour...plus drying time. 

Have you tried acrylic pouring yet? It's so fun and a highly addictive crafting medium...I want to pour paint on every surface in my house!

How to Make a Mountain Sunset Mandala

This mountain sunset mandala art is the perfect Summer craft!

It's got all the late night/camping/sunset in the mountains vibes in a good rainbow wall hangings way.

I'm a beach girl in my mind, but my budget and location make me a mountain girl.

Let's make this gorgeous wall art final product in just a few minutes!

How to Paint Cartoon Shoes (Custom Painted Shoe DIY)

Learn how to paint Cartoon style shoes with Plaid KICKS Paint.

This custom painted shoe tutorial is easy to do and a great way to upcycle and give new life to old shoes.

Just a few supplies needed to make these fun stylized shoes that look like you stepped out of a comic book!

Make a Layered Cake Topper with Cricut!

This cute craft cake topper is easy to make using Cricut and Cricut Design Space!

I made a layered Birthday Cake Topper, but you could make this for any holiday or occasion.

See how easy it is to make a layered cake topper with Cricut Design Space and the offset tool!

How to Make Knit Rainbow Pom Pom Wall Hanging DIY

Learn how to make a handmade knit woven rainbow pom pom wall art hanging!

This beautiful layered cuddly rainbow is easy to make with absolutely no knitting skill needed and is a great way to get started with the world of yarn and fiber stimulating craft projects.

Just get a bunch of mini skeins in a superbright color palette and you'll be just about set, no straight needles required for this rainbow project!

Homemade Neon Rainbow Soaps!

Learn how to make layered rainbow soaps using a melting soap base and colorants for soap.

It's a fun and easy craft for a vibrant addition to the sink!

Wood Slice Watercolor Lettering Sign

Here's a fun homemade craft that takes 5 minutes to make! 

I love quick crafts and this Wood slice watercolor mantra sign is perfect. 

First off, pick something you want to write on yours!

How to make a wood slice hand lettering mantra sign in just 5 minutes.

Rainbow Layered Cake with Washi Tape Bunting Topper DIY!

Make the perfect rainbow layered cake with an adorable washi tape bunting topper, even if cake skills are not really your thing. 

Okay, let's be honest here...cake is not my thing. 

I like to show my kids that I put forth effort in making birthday cakes and such, but I am not going to put lots of time into cake making or decorating.

How to Make an Iridescent Resin Tumbler!

Make a resin tumbler that rivals the shimmer of a mermaid tail! This iridescent resin tumbler diy is easy to make and has texture, shine and smoothness. Learn how to make an iridescent resin tumbler in this tutorial.

Resin crafts are so much fun and if you haven't tried a tumbler yet, consider this your sign!

This shiny tumbler is perfect for staying hydrated, mixed drinks or as the perfect handmade gift.

How to Make Puffy Paint DIY (Easy Puff Paints Recipe)

Learn how to make DIY puffy paints for the perfect dimensional paint effect.

This fun craft is great for kids and grown ups of all ages. 

It's thick and creamy and paints like a dream and dries puffy and fluffy.

Rainbow Flower Cricut Infusible Ink Tote!

Make a super cool and quick tote using Cricut Infusible Ink. 

I love making a cute tote for a gift bag to fill with goodies for the perfect gift. 

Make this cute rainbow flower tote with Cricut Infusible Ink.

Coffee Filter Flower Wreath

These colorful flowers are perfect for a wreath or center piece.

Not an exact science to make this fun wreath!

This flower technique is perfect for making a fabulous Spring wreath or a beautiful whole bouquet. 

How to Make Watercolor Bookmarks (Beginners Tutorial)

Learn how to paint watercolor bookmarks easily for the the perfect diy bookmark.

These make a great gift in addition to a favorite book!

Let me show you how to create these awesome watercolor effects effortlessly!

How to Make a Magnetic Fishing Set!

Learn how easy it is to make a cute little pocket size magnetic fishing set to keep small ones entertained.

This little magnetic fishing set is easy to carry in a purse, bag or backpack for instant entertainment on the go.

If you are the parent of a young child, this is a must make craft, perfect for color recognition!

Rainbow fish are the perfect interactive toy that takes up no space and isn't a screen!

Make darling felt fish with magnetic washers inside to easily catch with a magnet fishing pole in 30 minutes.

Patterned HTV Tote Bag DIY!

See how easy it is to customize a tote bag with patterned heat transfer vinyl!

This Heat Transfer Vinyl or HTV was designed by me--I love it!

It just takes a few minutes to cut the HTV and press it to a blank. 

I love heat transfer vinyl, it's so easy to use and creates such a statement. 

The biggest thing to remember when using any iron-on or Heat Transfer Vinyl is don't forget to reverse your image!

How to Make Bubble Wrap Monoprint with Gel Plate

Learn how to do monoprints using the Gelli Arts gel plate, acrylic paint and bubble wrap.

This fun craft involves all the joys of bubble wrap, is fast and easy, there's no skill level and it's a surprise every time you pull a print.

Gel plate printing is great for background texture in scrapbooks, card making, junk journaling, art journals and as fun modern art.

That's it!

Hope these over 30 rainbow craft ideas have you excited about your next rainbow themed craft project!

Maybe adapted with child-friendly materials, or maybe just for you!

These bright and colorful crafts are a great way to bring the Summer sunshine and bright colors of the rainbow inside.

Which of these colorful rainbows is your favorite?

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