SUMMER PROJECTS TO SPARK CREATIVITY

Summer is here; well, it feels like it in Florida! Which for many laser makers means a bit of a seasonal slowdown. But at Cerulean Tides, we see it as the perfect time to get creative, test out new designs, and stock up during our summer sales so you’re prepped and ready for the holiday hustle ahead.

Whether you're planning your seasonal offerings or trying to keep your kids busy while you're building your empire, here are some summer project ideas to make the most of this sunny (and slightly slower) season:

1. Two-Sided Summer Sign

Create a reversible sign that captures the spirit of the season—one side celebrating the kickoff to summer, the other marking the end of summer fun. This kind of versatility is always a hit with customers, and it’s a great way to show off your creativity using bold fonts, and your favorite Cerulean Tides materials!

2. Bubble Wand Kit

This one’s just plain fun. The bubble wand file from WindsongLaserStudio is super easy to cut and pairs perfectly with dollar store bubble bottles. Whether you're selling as finished kits or offering them as party favors, this low-cost, high-fun scrap buster is a great summer addition to your lineup. *Note: When shopping for a bubble wand file, make sure the "teeth" are fine like in the photo, these are important for the bubbles to attach to the wand. This is why I love Windsongs bubblewand files!

3. Boredom Jar (Scrap Wood Project)

Got kids at home and a growing pile of scrap wood? Win-win. Use your leftovers to create a boredom jar—fill it with fun, paintable tokens or engraved sticks with ideas like “build a fort,” “draw a comic,” or “help clean the studio” (hey, it’s worth a try). When “I’m bored” gets said for the 6,782nd time, you’ll be ready.

4. Personalized Flower Press Kits

Turn summer walks into keepsakes! Cut your own flower press kits and let kids personalize them by scoring a design to paint. Add some newspaper sheets and they’re ready to go. Every time the family finds a new flower on a trip or in the backyard, it becomes part of their summer story.

Stock Up and Fine Tune While It's Slow

Summer might be a quiet time in the laser world, but it’s also the smartest time to plan ahead. Take advantage of Cerulean Tides’ summer sales and use these projects to test new offerings, build your holiday inventory, update listings/SEO, and fine tune those settings!

After all, when the holiday season hits full speed, you’ll be glad you gave yourself this head start.

Happy Making,

The Cerulean Tides Team