Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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10-Minute Knotted Bracelet

Use twine and seed beads to create a simple summery bracelet. A fun slumber party or weekend craft project for […]

Dance Recital Invitations

Make girlie dance invitations for a dance themed party or use them as recital invitations. We’ve included a downloadable pattern […]

Family Photo Magnets

Turn paper mache frames into personalized family photo magnets. Perfect for gifts!

Name Caligraphy

Take any name and turn it into something else like a mascot, an alien or a pretty package decoration. Great […]

Back Yard Kid Wash

Try this inexpensive kid wash and become the most popular parent on the block! What a great way to cool […]

Stamped Driftwood

Perfect project for the kids to dress up their beachy finds and display around the home! Easy enough for kids […]

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and cookies? A fun and easy way to get the kids into the […]

Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones

A simple way to gain smiles on a hot summer day- kids will love the added touch of white chocolate […]

Two-Tone Drinking Straws

Add some pizzazz to your celebration tables with these colorful, two-toned, drinking straws. By pushing one straw inside the other, […]

Patriotic Wooden Crate

Paint and sticker a wooden crate in red, white and blue stars and stripes. Use it in 4th of July […]

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Simple, no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are made from fresh berries and cream cheese frosting. Makes a yummy treat for your […]

Fashionable Teen Shirts

Turn plain tees and tanks into fabulous summer fashions with paint markers. Perfect project for older children.

Matchbox Teddy

Anything matchbox size is simply too cute and irresistible. How about making some matchbox teddies to trade with your friends!

Icing Covered Pretzels

Sweet and salty icing covered pretzels are a fun food for parties and picnics. Using royal icing instead of chocolate […]

Oyster & Pearl Madeleine Cakes

Individual little cakes made from store-bought Madeleine cakes and pearlized gumballs. A cute addition to any beach-themed party!

Adjustable Dog Collar

A frugal way to pamper your pooch – make an adjustable dog collar using small piece of fabric, interfacing and […]

Marbled Paper Notecards

There are many ways to do paper marbling, but this is one of the cheapest, easiest, and thus most kid-friendly. […]

Beach Glass Bottles

Make your own beach or sea glass bottles using Mod Podge and dirt! A fun way to add some texture […]

4th July Superheroes

Using red, white and blue balloons, make some superhero juggling balls to play with. Fill the balloons with dried rice…use […]

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Bite sized ice cream sandwiches can be made ahead of time, and are so easy to serve at a party […]

Stamped Sprinkle Bag

Turn a pencil erasers into a stamp to create an adorable candy sprinkles pattern. Kids of all ages can have […]

Homemade Patriotic Gumdrops

Red, white, and blue gumdrops you can make in your home kitchen. Perfect for a July 4th party or get […]

Chocolate Covered Fireworks

An easy, festive treat to make with your kids – cover red, white and blue star marshmallows with chocolate and […]

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Sandy Hand Mosaic

Turn your next trip to the beach into one-of-a-kind memories! Cast the family’s handprints in the sand and decorate with […]

Noodle Box Lanterns

A fun activity for your July 4th outdoor celebration – gather red, white and blue stickers, markers and tape to […]

Faux Ice Cream Treats

Surprise the kids with a sweet treat that looks like ice cream in a cone. What their faces as they […]

Family Puzzle

Create a fun family game using a family picture, an old puzzle and Mod Podge. Great gift for Father’s Day […]

Fabric Wall Decals

Give your kids’ bedrooms a fresh new look with very little effort. The possibilities are endless with these wall decals…and […]

Keepsake Camp Pillow

A great way to preserve memories from summer camp. Turn an ordinary pillowcase into a summer journal by having friends […]

July 4th Jello Cups

Jello cups turn patriotic, bold and bright, simply by dropping one clear cup inside another, and sprinkling star confetti in […]

Mod Podge Wooden Bracelets

Use Mod Podge, your favorite paper, and a little paint on some wooden bangles for a fun and easy bracelet. […]

10-Minute Friendship Bracelet

Simple woven bracelet incorporating a charm – raid your stash and use rings, buttons, links to make easy and interesting […]

Patriotic Strawberries

An easy project to do with the kids, these red, white and blue strawberries add a bunch of color to […]

Toss N Talk Ball

Bring some fun to the next sleepover – an extra large bouncy ball and a marker is all that’s needed […]

Sleepover Pillowcase

Sleepover Pillowcase Kids will love making personalized pillowcases for a sleepover. Take it to every sleepovers and have each guest sign it, […]

Bottle Cap Snake Toy

Don’t throw away all of those plastic bottle caps. Instead, with a little help from paint and fabric scraps, turn […]

Picture Pillow

With just one yard of fleece, you can whip up a special picture pillow for those lonely nights away at […]

Popsicle Cups

Red, white and blue patriotic popsicles – no mixing , just layering into cups. Made from icee pops and whipped […]

Wish Bracelets

Easy braided bracelets that are great for summer and camp crafts.  Make a wish, tie your bracelet on, and when […]

American Flag Marshmallows

Kids of all ages will have fun creating these marshmallow treats for an Independence Day picnic. Using edible markers, decorate […]

Colorful Hair Wraps

With summer on its way, time to try new hair designs for mom and daughter. For a pretty hair accessory, […]

Recycled Jar Terrariums

Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle […]

4th of July T-Shirts

These fancy July 4th t-shirts are quick and easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes to pull it altogether! […]

Beach Tote Bag

Always searching for a bag to carry all of those beach accessories? Kids will be proud to show off their […]

Wool Bangle

Wrap an old bangle in rainbow wool to turn it into a new bangle! Find old, outdated jewelry at tag […]

Matchbox Fridge Magnets

Turn matchboxes into a fabulous photo display! A fun way for Dad to decorate his desk or toolbox…or give the […]

Homemade Cracker Jacks

Here’s an easy recipe for homemade Cracker Jacks. A perfect snack for movies in the park or at home, a […]

Zip Tie Link Bracelet

A funky, cool projects that turns colorful zip ties into snazzy link bracelets. Make a few to wear and trade!

Water Bottle Wreath

Spend a weekend crafting with the kids…paint recycled water bottles in bright colors to make a summertime wreath. Pretty to […]

Sweatshirt Tote

Turn a favorite old sweatshirt into a workable tote with just a few simple stitches. Great for the pool or […]

Kaleidoscope Berry Boxes

These gorgeous boxes are made from recycled berry boxes. Colored with markers and paint, they are perfect for using as […]

Water Bottle Beach Craft

An awesome craft for older teenage girls – beach necklaces made from recycled water bottles. A fun way to show […]