30 Pineapple DIYs to Make This Summer

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Updated 05/07/20

Pineapple coaster next to turtle ornament — Georgia Barlow / Getty Images

Pineapple is a delicious tropical fruit that's perfect for more than just eating—let it inspire you to get crafty. These summery DIY projects are great for warmer weather and lazy days in the sun. Make them for fun, with friends or to give as gifts.

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DIY Pineapple Tee

Persia Lou

This DIY pineapple tee is the perfect casual shirt to wear this summer for backyard BBQs, road trips, or to the beach. Best of all, it's quick to make using a Silhouette machine and highly durable to being washed.

DIY Pineapple Tee from Persia Lou
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DIY Pineapple Cutting Board

Poppytalk

Pineapple patterned everything is very popular right now, so one original way to incorporate the trend in your home is to make a small wooden pineapple-shaped cutting board. Use it to cut fruit or as a serving tray for a cheeseboard.

DIY Pineapple Cutting Board from Poppytalk
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DIY Pineapple Bookends

DIY Candy

These glam gold pineapple bookends add some fun visual interest to any bookcase.

DIY Pineapple Bookends from DIY Candy
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DIY Mini Pineapple Party Hats

Studio DIY

Skip the typical paper party hats and make your own pineapple hats instead. These are perfect for a summer birthday party.

DIY Mini Pineapple Party Hats from Studio DIY

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DIY Pineapple Earrings

Riva La Diva

Slip on your favorite maxi dress and accessorize with these fun DIY pineapple earrings. They're made out of shrink plastic, which might bring you back to your childhood crafting days.

DIY Pineapple Earrings from Riva La Diva
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DIY Pineapple Beach Ball

Studio DIY

Paint mini pineapples onto a clear inflatable beach ball for a customized summer accessory you can bring to every pool party and beach day this summer.

DIY Pineapple Beach Ball from Studio DIY
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DIY Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Make It & Love It

Your child will never mix up their bookbag with another child's again when you make them this fun pineapple drawstring bag. Send them off to summer camp or school with this adorable backpack that is fully lined and made with yellow quatrefoil and green fabric.

DIY Pineapple Drawstring Backpack from Make It & Love It
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DIY Pineapple Pencil Case

Damask Love

Transform an ordinary pencil case into a pineapple pencil case and bring a little summer fun to your back-to-school crafts.

DIY Pineapple Pencil Case from Damask Love

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DIY Pineapple Push Pins

Proper

Hang up all your summer vacation photos with mini gold pineapple push pins.

DIY Pineapple Push Pins from Proper
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DIY Pineapple Treat Boxes

Damask Love

These mini pineapple treat boxes are adorable and perfect to hand out at your next summer or tropical themed party.

DIY Pineapple Treat Boxes from Damask Love
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DIY Painted Pineapple Ukulele

Lovely Indeed

Are you musically inclined? Break out the paint and your ukulele to make your own super fun pineapple instrument. It will surely be a hit at parties and campfires when you dazzle your friends and family with the combination of your custom ukulele and your musical talents.

DIY Painted Pineapple Ukulele from Lovely Indeed
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DIY Pineapple Piñata

Studio DIY

All it takes is a paper lantern and some crepe paper to create a pineapple piñata. Any backyard BBQ you host this summer will be way more fun with a few of these as decorations. Plus, piñatas are always a big hit with the kids.

DIY Pineapple Piñata from Studio DIY

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DIY Pineapple Makeup Pouch

The Lovely Drawer

Going away on summer vacation? Pack up all your makeup in a handmade pineapple pouch. Either sew your own makeup pouch from scratch or start with a blank pencil case and use a mini pineapple stamp to add the design to the pouch.

DIY Pineapple Makeup Pouch from The Lovely Drawer
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DIY Pineapple Bath Mat

Dream Green DIY

This no-sew bathmat is such fun for your guest bathroom this summer. Your kids' bathroom is also a great place for it. Or even leave it by your backdoor so people can quickly dry their feet after coming in from the pool.

DIY Pineapple Bath Mat from Dream Green DIY
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DIY Pineapple Ring Dish

Idle Hands Awake

Keep your favorite accessories closeby on your bedside table or vanity in this handmade pineapple dish. It's made by cutting polymer clay with a pineapple-shaped cookie cutter.

DIY Pineapple Ring Dish from Idle Hands Awake
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DIY Pineapple Flats

Damask Love

Update your flats for summer with clip-on pineapple detailing. When the season is over, just unclip the pineapples and store them until next summer.

DIY Pineapple Flats from Damask Love

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DIY Pineapple Costume

Studio DIY

If you really want to get into the summer spirit, you can easily dress up as a pineapple with this clever costume idea. Otherwise, save it for Halloween this year.

DIY Pineapple Costume from Studio DIY
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DIY Pineapple Painted Shoes

Flamingo Toes

Take an ordinary pair of canvas shoes and use paint markers to add some pineapples.

DIY Pineapple Painted Shoes from Flamingo Toes
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DIY Pineapple Luminary Jar

A Beautiful Mess

If you're like most crafters, then chances are you have a collection of mason jars around your house ready to go for your next DIY project. One clever way to use a mason jar is to convert it into a lovely pineapple luminary jar. Add these to your patio for all your outdoor summer parties.

DIY Pineapple Luminary Jar from A Beautiful Mess
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DIY Pineapple Notebook

Little White Whale

This is a great craft idea for kids. They can journal their summer adventures, keep all their doodles in one place or make these for back-to-school season. These notebooks are for adults too. Make a pineapple notebook to keep your grocery lists, meeting dates or your own doodles.

DIY Pineapple Notebook from Little White Whale

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DIY Pineapple Table Runner

Studio DIY

Make a tropical table runner that you can use all season long. This pineapple cloth is perfect for summer BBQs.

DIY Pineapple Table Runner from Studio DIY
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DIY Paper Pineapple Toy

Mr. Printables

Stock your child's play kitchen or grocery store with several of these paper pineapples. You can print and assemble them yourself, making them an affordable toy. These also make fun party decor.

DIY Paper Pineapple Toy from Mr. Printables
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DIY Pineapple Eggs

Studio DIY

Decorate your house for the season by filling a decorative bowl with several of these pineapple eggs. Empty the shells and decorate them with paint and paper to make a set of cute mini pineapples to last you all summer long.

DIY Pineapple Eggs from Studio DIY
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DIY Leather Pineapple Pouch

Kraft Mint

Update your weekender bag with a DIY leather pineapple pouch. Attach it to the handle of your bag, and it makes for a great way to spot your luggage at the airport baggage claim while you're traveling this summer.

DIY Leather Pineapple Pouch from Kraft Mint

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DIY Pineapple Vase

The Spruce / Stephanie White

Cut off the top of a pineapple and scoop out the interior so that you are left with just the outer layer. Use it as a vase for the perfect way to display fresh-cut flowers on your table this summer.

DIY Pineapple Vase from The Spruce
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DIY Pineapple Magnets

Burkatron

Print out your favorite photos from your summer adventures and hang them on your refrigerator using your own set of handmade mini pineapple magnets. This is a chic project to try tonight.

DIY Pineapple Magnets from Burkatron
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DIY Pineapple Trinket Box

Damask Love

Transform a wood bangle with polymer clay and paint it into a pineapple trinket box. Use it to store small jewelry or office supplies, such as paper clips.

DIY Pineapple Trinket Box from Damask Love
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DIY Watercolor Fruit Coasters

Proper

Protect your patio table from water rings. This set of colorful tropical fruit porcelain coasters is perfect for your summer cocktails. You can also make these as a unique and fun hostess gift.

DIY Watercolor Fruit Coasters from Proper

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DIY Pineapple Party Bag

Make and Tell

Are you hosting a birthday party this summer? If so, why not make it a tropical-themed event. Make these printable pineapple party bags to fill with treats and hand them out as party favors to all your guests.

DIY Pineapple Party Bag from Make and Tell
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DIY Pineapple Pumpkin

Studio DIY

It's hard to believe, but this pineapple is actually a pumpkin in disguise. This is a fun, quirky way to decorate your table for a summer party, or even for Halloween this fall.

DIY Pineapple Pumpkin from Studio DIY