Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Leaf Lantern

Collect beautiful leaves, then turn them into a cool Leaf Lantern. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so much fun!

Plaster Leaf Prints

Capture the beauty of fall by making leaf prints with Plaster of Paris. What a wonderful way to preserve nature’s […]

Acorn Vase

Have fun collecting acorns with your kids, then use them to make a stunning vase. It’s a wonderful family project […]

Bean Mosaic Coaster

Learn how easy it is to make a functional coaster from beans and a plastic lid. You can create all […]

Grass Head Pots

These cute grass head pots make a fun and educational spring craft for kids. Switch out the grass for herbs that […]

Chestnut Pencil Toppers

These cute pencil critters are made from chestnuts, craft foam and toothpicks. There are lots of other ideas for chestnut […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Pinecone Birds

Pinecones, chenille stems and craft foam make up this sweet, nature inspired bird crafts. Head out on a nature hike, […]

Bean Art Animals

Use beans to create portraits of Poly the Parrot, Dab-Dab the Duck, Plimpton the Ostrich, Chee-Chee the Gorilla, and others […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]

Woodland Fairy Folk

Create the most adorable woodland fairy. What a great way to use those acorns and pine cones collected from the […]

Acorn Flower Arrangement

Take a family nature walk to gather acorns, then use them to make these pretty acorn flowers. This is the […]

Owl Mask

Make this fun owl mask from leaves, cardstock and felt. This is great for Halloween or for everyday imaginative play!

Autumn Angel

Make this sweet autumn angel (or fairy!) with your child this afternoon. You can preserve real leaves or purchase silk […]

Autumn Leaf Prints

Use paint and colored pencils to create beautiful autumn leaf prints. The results are spectacular!

Pinecone Apple Craft

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

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Apple Wall Hanging

Make this pretty and bright apple wall hanging using items from nature and your recycling bin! This awesome craft is […]

Rock Mushrooms

Paint rocks to make these adorable mushrooms! It’s such a fun way to dress up houseplants or to put into […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Decorate a walking stick and take it with you on fun hikes in the woods or on the nature trails. […]

Terrarium Jar

Grow your own mini garden in a jar! Kids will learn how to plant and take care of a garden […]

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 […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Story Stones

Add all sorts of images to rocks, then use them for story time fun. There’s no telling what sorts of […]

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Driftwood Fish

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

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 […]

Leaf-Imprinted Clay Necklace

This stunning necklace is both easy and inexpensive to make. It makes a wonderful gift for a child to give […]

‘Dad Rocks’ Paperweight

Show Dad how much you love him with a homemade “Dad Rocks” paperweight. This is a wonderful gift for Father’s […]

Twig Raft

Turn sticks from the back yard into rafts that will really float! Kids will love building and racing these little […]

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

Building a fairy garden in an old wheelbarrow is simple and so much fun! You can transport this miniature magical […]

Lavender Candles

Use dried lavender stems to make these pretty lavender candles in mason jars. They make a wonderful gift for Mom, […]

Eggshell Family

Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]

Nature Paint Brushes

Create your own paint brushes with natural materials. It’s easy to do and so much fun to explore the different […]

Affirmation Stones

Who couldn’t use some encouraging words? Decorate your desktop with these easy-to-make, colorful affirmation stones.

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements. They […]

Sheep Painted Rocks

Create these adorable sheep rocks using paint pens, smooth rocks, and a little bit of regular paint! This is a […]

Plantable Seed Paper

Make your own paper embedded with seeds, which can be planted right in the ground to grow beautiful flowers or […]

Grass Caterpillar

Grow a fuzzy grass caterpillar in your garden! This is a wonderful project to introduce kids to the joys of […]

Paint Pour Rainbow Rocks

Have you tried paint pouring? This craze is so much fun and the results are always pretty and one of […]

Lorax Truffula Forest

Make your own Truffula Forest from “The Lorax” to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! It’s easy to do and is so […]

Archie Characters on Rocks

Follow along to learn how to decorate rocks with your favorite comic book characters using chalk markers. Use the Archie […]

Painted Rock Cactus

Learn how to make a clay pot garden, full of cactus painted rocks. This craft is fun for all ages […]

Whimsical Paper Mache Snowmen

Have fun creating these whimsical snowmen to sit upon your shelves. Kids will love to help with the paper mache […]

Cupcakes for the Birds

These cupcakes aren’t for humans… they’re for birds! Your kids will love mixing up this simple no-bake recipe, but even […]

Wood Slice Snowman

Make a standing snowman or ornament using wood sliced from branches from your own yard. It’s a simple and elegant […]

Lavender Soap

Making lavender soap at home is easy and is such a wonderful gift. Make a bundle for the holidays by […]

Acorn Mobile

Made from acorns and twigs, this fun nature craft can be hung inside or out! Pair it with a nature […]

Acorn Owls

These adorable miniature owls are made from acorns and felt. It’s a great craft project for fall.

Autumn Leaf Roses

Can you believe these gorgeous roses were made from fallen autumn leaves? This is a great project for tweens and […]

Acorn Dish Toppers

Turn cardboard into the cutest acorn dish toppers! These make wonderful decorations (or gifts) for fall.

Leafy Luminaries

Head out on a nature hike and collect some leaves. Then create these pretty jars that light up the night […]

Pine Cone Pumpkins

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