Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cotton Ball Cat

By covering a paper cup with cotton balls, you can make this fuzzy looking kitty cat.

Everlasting Sand Castle

This is a sand castle that will dry and last, making it a permanent, air-hardened sculpture. Make these for a […]

Trendy Fringe Chandelier

Decorate a bedroom or other space with a trendy fringe chandelier in your favorite color. Fringe is so chic and […]

Wiggly Worm Ring Toss

This ring toss game is really fun to make and just as enjoyable to play!  It’s a great summertime activity.

Charlie Brown Cake

Make a birthday cake starring Good Ol’ Charlie Brown. It’s easy to do and perfect for a Peanuts-themed party.

Watermelon Cookies

These fun sugar cookies are shaped like slices of watermelon. Make them as a summertime snack or for a picnic […]

4th of July Fruit Pizza

Bake an Uncle Sam shaped cookie, top it with cream cheese fluff, and decorate it with fresh fruit. A perfect […]

Handprint Crab

This handprint crab craft comes complete with a printable beach themed background. A fun project even the little ones can […]

Poodle Skirt Cake Pops

Little Poodle Skirt Cake Pops for the 50’s themed party! A fun party edible that teenagers will love.

Succulent Cards

Learn how to draw and color all sorts of succulents with this fun tutorial and handy printable. Then turn your […]

Egg Carton American Flag

Decorate an egg carton in red, white, and blue to create a simplified version of the American flag. It’s a […]

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 […]

American Flag Jean Shorts

Decorate a pair of jean shorts to feature the American Flag in just three easy steps. The metallic blue and […]

Personalized Slap Bracelets

Are you looking for a fun project to make this summer? Then learn how to create custom slap bracelets, in […]

Driftwood Seahorse

If your kids like to pick up sticks take them home and make a piece of stunning art. This driftwood […]

Ice Cream Sundae Craft

This cute ice cream sundae craft isn’t as tasty as the real thing, as it’s made of construction paper and […]

Summer Footprint Sun

Make this summer sun with your kids by painting a paper plate for the sun and their feet for the […]

Sparkly Patriotic Photo Frame

Craft a sparkling, patriotic picture frame inspired by the American flag. This easy craft takes time, but the results are […]

Colorful Fish Collage

Paint the sea & then add some texture with sponge prints! Paint and cut some colorful fish and glue them […]

Gone Swimming Beach Plaque

Make a pretty plaque that shows off your beach treasures. Show off your found treasures of shells and driftwood.

Travel Tic Tac Toe Game

Create a portable tic tac toe game with a burlap sack and painted rocks. Carry this fun craft along to […]

Kid-Friendly Javelin

Don’t recycle your newspaper and cardboard tubes just yet! Use them to make this easy, fun, and totally safe javelin, […]

Beach Bucket

Create a stylish beach bucket to hold flip flops and towels poolside or to transport sunscreen and sand toys for a day […]

Tin Planters

Turn empty tin cans into gorgeous flower pots. Add a plant and you have a very inexpensive, thoughtful gift that […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

Create these cool fossils from used coffee grounds. Kids can pretend they are on a real life dinosaur excavation!

Octopus Cupcakes

Make a splash at a beach or pool party with an armful of these ocean-themed treats. So fun and so […]

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet

Pony Bead Camp Bracelet This cool project is great for almost any age. Working with beads is fun and this method is […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

It only takes a few supplies to make your own sidewalk chalk. Blend colors to customize your chalk collection. Fun […]

Snake Pretzels

Homemade pretzels are easy to make and taste so good. Instead of the traditional shape, turn them into snakes for […]

Dots ‘n’ Spots

This stunning project is fun, simple, and inexpensive to make. Perfect for a home or school setting, with opportunities to […]

Patriotic Paper Chain

Pair red and white striped paper with blue construction paper, add some stars, and you have a beautiful patriotic paper […]

For a Dynamite Dad

Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers. […]

Bleach Pen T-Shirt

This summer, use a bleach pen to turn an old shirt into something new, fabulous, and one-of-a-kind! When the bleach […]

Flag Windsock

With a few simple supplies, your kids can help decorate for summer holidays with this easy red, white and blue […]

Folded Surprise Fish

Surprise animals are lots of fun to make – the folded artwork looks benign, but when you unfold the paper, […]

Sandcastle Cake

You don’t need to be a professional to make a darling sandcastle cake. This cake is perfect for all sorts […]

World’s Best Dad Trophy

World’s Best Dad Trophy Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show […]

Shell Beach Art

Next time you are at the beach, try your hand at making shell art. It’s easy and fun to do, […]

Father’s Day Rocket Card

Show Dad that he’s “out of this world” by giving him a rocket card personalized with pictures. The printable template […]

‘My Dad Rocks’ Keepsake Box

Surprise Dad with this ‘My Dad Rocks’ keepsake box for Father’s Day. It’s a simple handmade gift he’ll treasure.

DIY S’more Roasters

Here’s a fun craft to do before your next camping trip or cookout. Make your own s’more roasters using air-dry […]

Chocolate Graduation Cap Boxes

Stash cash and candy inside these edible boxes for all your graduates. No matter if it’s Kindergarten or college, all […]

Candy Guitar Gift Idea

Here’s a unique Father’s Day gift idea that you can make – a guitar shaped candy arrangement! It’s great fun […]

Snail Name Art

This easy project uses your name to create the patterns on a snail’s shell. Each person’s name creates a different […]