Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Glow Stick Lanterns

Isn’t this perfect for Halloween night? I love this idea, even if it is temporary. All you need are glass […]

Monster Box

Use an old box to create this cute Monster Box.

No Sew Super Hero Capes

This simple, no-sew super hero cape is sure to be a hit with all the pint-sized super heroes in your […]

Curious George Paper Mask

Dress up like the beloved Curious George with this super easy mask made out of a paper plate. It’s so […]

Kitty Headband

Turn chenille stems and lace into a cute kitty headband for little girls to wear. It’s fun for dress-up play or […]

Hooded Owl Towel

Whoooo doesn’t loves adorable hooded towels? Make this sweet owl in any color you like for your baby or toddler […]

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Mosaic Acorn for Toddlers

Young children love to create and explore, so they’ll have a great time making this acorn mosaic craft by tearing […]

Paper Corn

This corn craft is fun and easy enough for the youngest of crafters. Perfect for summer or fall when you’re […]

Decorated Leaves

Add beautiful patterns to fall leaves using watercolors. This relaxing activity is fun for crafters of all ages.

Little Hand Apple Orchard

Create a unique and beautiful apple orchard using paint with little arms, hands, and fingers. This is a great project […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Pine Cone Pumpkins

Head outside to collect some pine cones to make this fun fall craft with your kids. It’s the perfect craft […]

Perfect Potato Prints

Learn how to use cookie cutters to make perfect potato stamps. It’s so much fun for kids!

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee

Save those cardboard tubes! These cheery bumble bees are easy to create using cardboard tubes and colorful cardstock.

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

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

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Mason Jar Lava Lamps

Make these groovy mason jar lava lamps and add glitter for extra fun! This is a fun science experiment for […]

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

Make some sidewalk paint using simple ingredients such as cornstarch, water, and food coloring. It’s easy to make and provides […]

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This fun and easy jellyfish craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters. It’s a fun way to learn more about […]

Story Stones

These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the […]

Paper Plate Mouse

Turn a paper plate and colorful paper into a cute mouse. This easy craft is a great accompaniment to ‘If […]

Paper Plate UFO

Let your imagination go wild as you make a paper plate UFO! The pom pom alien looks right at home […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

Felt Make Up Set

Make this adorable make-up set for a special little girl. It’s great for pretend play, as it has all the […]

Summer Coloring Pages

Explore your creative side with printable summer coloring pages. All you need is a printer and some inexpensive printer paper.

900+ Construction Paper Crafts

You read that right- over 900 crafts that use construction paper! It’s crazy to think that there are that many, […]

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

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

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, […]

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 […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

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

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 […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

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

Beach Coloring Page

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

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 Popcorn

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

Patriotic Handprint T-Shirt

Kids will love helping with this wearable craft. Paint their hands red, white and blue to make handprint American flags […]

Hula Hoop Croquet

Even if your kids have never played traditional croquet, they’ll love this modified version–a cross between kickball and croquet! It […]

Water Bottle Bowling

Turn plastic water bottles into colorful bowling pins! This is a great game for kids of all ages and is […]

Paper Plate Canteens

Turn paper plates into canteens for pretend play. They’re lots of fun for playing in a backyard tent or exploring […]

I Love You Daddy Poem

I Love You Daddy Poem Give Dad a special gift that he will treasure for a long time. Personalize this […]

Framed Sand Writing

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

Daddy’s Car Wash Kit

This Father’s Day, give Dad a bucket with his favorite car cleaning supplies. Don’t forget to offer a helping hand […]

Beach Card for Father’s Day

Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card […]

Starry Night Flashlight

Transform a regular flashlight into a starry night with a household flashlight and a scrap of vinyl in 20 minutes […]

Changing Faces Cardboard Tube Dolls

Happy…sad…mad… these cardboard tube dolls are perfect for teaching emotions to young children. The ability to change faces on these […]

Edible Finger Paints

Toddlers love to finger paint and with our edible homemade paints, you won’t have to worry about them sticking their […]

We Love You Photo Frame

This simple project is easy to do and makes a great gift. If you have photo paper at home, it […]

Daisy Pins

Make Mom a friendly flower face pin to wear on her shirt or lapel. Silk flowers are turned into smiley […]

Pasta Heart Plate for Mom

Even the littlest of crafters can make one of these fun plates of love for Mom! All you need are a […]

Lucky Ladybugs

Spring is here and ladybugs abound! Read on to see how to use stickers to make these colorful ladybugs.

Paper Plate Bird

This paper plate bird makes a great spring activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s easy to do and the birds […]

Colorful Glue Suncatchers

Create beautiful and colorful suncatchers using white glue and food color. Fun for all ages and great to look at!