Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Mosquito Repellant Candles

These mosquito repellant candles are not just a pretty decoration. With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, they […]

Vacation Photo Jar

Preserve special memories at the beach with this fabulous Vacation Photo Jar! This beautiful memento is a wonderful way to […]

Driftwood Fish

Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Paper Plate Fruit

Use paper plates, paint and construction paper to create these fun and colorful pieces of fruit, including apples, oranges, lemons, […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Paper Plate Seagull

Turn a paper plate into a seagull with this fun craft. It’s quick and easy to do, and is a […]

Handprint Campfire

This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. This delicious treat starts […]

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

How to Make Rainbow Ice

Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! While they play, […]

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Beachy Starfish

Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids. Summertime […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt

Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Sandpaper Sandcastle

Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Yard Dominoes

Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]

Watermelon Sun Catcher

Hold onto summer for as long as you can by making one of these fun watermelon sun catchers. It’s so […]

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]

300+ Button Crafts for Kids

Looking for button crafts? Maybe you’ve discovered the packages of colorful button bags at the craft store, or perhaps you’ve […]

75+ Recycled Can Crafts

There are plenty of fun can crafts you can make using coffee cans, vegetable and tomato cans, and even tuna […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Watermelon Pancakes

Make these fun watermelon pancakes with your kids. The tutorial includes a simple pancake recipe that the whole family will […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Colorful Kites

Share the love of flying a kite by designing your own colorful kites! It take some time to assemble, but […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cones

Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your kids, why not make your own sidewalk […]

Beach Coloring Page

Celebrate summer with this beach themed coloring page. Afterwards, you can cut out the shapes and use them to make […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Patriotic Bandana Wreath

Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]

Ocean Sensory Bottle

This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]

Patriotic Crafts and Recipes

Whether it’s the 4th of July, Memorial Day or even Patriot Day, we have tons of patriotic crafts and recipes […]

Patriotic Popcorn

Bag colorful red, white and blue popcorn for a fun dessert at your Memorial Day picnic. The secret to this […]

Patriotic Punch

Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]

Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats

Turn Styrofoam cups and paint into patriotic decoration for your table or shelf. A fun addition to your decorations for […]