Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Preschool Crafts

If your looking for crafts for preschoolers we have literally thousands of ideas for you! Be sure to bookmark this page because it's your one stop shop for preschool crafts.


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 […]

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.

Handprint Crab

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

Handprint Campfire

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

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 […]

Personalized Slap Bracelets

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

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 […]

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or to enjoy with warm cocoa […]

Colorful Fish Collage

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

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, […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids! Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Tin Planters

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

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 […]

Flag Pizza

Celebrate the 4th or any occasion with this fun flag pizza! It’s easy to make, healthy, and delicious.

Egg Carton Lobster

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

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate. It’s fun for […]

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 […]

Moon Art

Use this fun mixed-media project to teach your child more about our beautiful moon. Easily adapted for kids of all […]

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, […]

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 […]

Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

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 […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

‘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.

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 […]

Paper Plate Fish

Our old friend the paper plate once again is the foundation of this Paper Plate Fish craft. A fun ocean […]

Party Crowns

These easy crowns are made with paper doilies. Young children will love creating their own crown for dress-up fun!

Farm Animal Magnets

Chenille stems and felt scraps are used to make these adorable farm animal magnets. Easy to make from craft items […]

Paper Plate UFO

Kids will love making this flying saucer from paper plates and craft jewels! This would be great hanging from the […]

Cork Mouse

This cute little mouse is a fun project for school age children to make. Use the suggested materials or try […]

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. Customize it by choosing a different color […]

Easy Garden Cupcakes

Here’s a tutorial for a seriously simple and adorable spring/garden cupcake. It features vintage seed packet cupcake toppers and delicious […]

Money Gift for Graduation

This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]

Bottle Panda

Turn an empty bottle into an adorable panda. This is a fun way to use something that might otherwise be […]

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]

Footprint Zebra

Turn your footprint into an adorable zebra! A fun and easy project with lots of personality.