30 Pineapple DIYs to Make This Summer

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Stephanie White
Stephanie White is a DIY expert who has over 10 years experience teaching design, art, and do-it-yourself project.
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Stephanie White
Updated 05/07/20
Pineapple coaster next to turtle ornament

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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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    DIY Pineapple Pinata
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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