Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Eggplant Witch

Here’s an easy, different Halloween craft that uses real food. Make an eggplant witch today – you probably already have […]

Paper Bag Owls

These owl puppets are adorable and can be made fairly quickly. When they’re done, use your owls to put on […]

Clam Shell Pumpkin

Turn a clam shell into a pumpkin magnet, perfect for fall! It’s easy to do and works with any size […]

Fall Leaves Wall Hanging

This craft starts with a nature walk and ends with a beautiful wall hanging made with fall leaves. It’s a […]

Fox Leaf Art

Turn colorful fall leaves into adorable foxes. This fun craft is something kids of all ages will enjoy.

Embroidery Hoop Suncatcher

These beautiful sun catchers are easy to make and a great way to display the colors of fall. They require […]

Paper Sunflowers

These pretty sunflowers are made from newspaper, coffee filters, and several items from your yard. What a perfect project for […]

Dinosaur Nightlight

Foster your child’s imagination by putting together a fabulous dinosaur nightlight. They can create whatever scene they want and rearrange […]

Homemade Bird Feeder

Don’t throw away those empty cardboard tubes! Turn them into homemade bird feeders. It’s simple to do and is a […]

Paper Plate Hedgehog

Turn a paper plate and dried leaves into the cutest hedgehog ever. This is a great craft to do after […]

Ladybug Tic Tac Toe

Turn a few medium sized rocks and a wooden tray into an adorable ladybug tic tac toe game. It’s easy […]

Mother Nature Collage

Send the kids out into the back yard or take them on a hiking trip to find some of nature’s […]

Flower Prints

This fun nature craft will help your children preserve those pretty flowers they love to pick. With some light colored […]

Ladybug Baseball Hat

This cute ladybug hat is really easy to make, using a red hat and some fabric paint. Make one today!

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Pressed Flower Tea Light

Learn how to press real flowers to preserve them for crafts. Then use your pressed flowers to make something beautiful, […]

Pinecone Pineapple

The next time the kids collect pinecones during a nature walk, turn them into pineapples! This easy paint and construction […]

Strawberry Rocks

Paint cute rocks to look like strawberries. Then place them around the garden and enjoy!