Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Leafy Luminaries

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

Woodland Fairy Folk

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

Peach Pit Monsters

make cute little monsters with peach pits! This is a great Project for Preschoolers as well as older kids.

Leaf Lantern

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

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

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

Autumn Leaf Prints

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

Acorn Mobile

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

Paper Sunflowers

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

Painted Acorns

Painting acorns is such an easy craft, and so much fun to do with kids. Use them as a fall […]

Strawberry Acorn Magnets

Head out for a nature walk, collect acorns, and then make these adorable faux strawberries. Use these fun magnets to […]

Plastic Cup Crow

This cute little crow is a perfect fall craft. It’s made from cups and paint and is really easy to […]

Bug Village

A fun project using materials from your back yard. Gather acorns, twigs and stones and make this great nature craft.

Leafy Door Hanger

Leafy Door Hanger Celebrate the return of fall with a festive door decoration. Kids will love searching for the perfect […]

Acorn Frame

If you want a fun and decorative way to dress up a picture frame this autumn, why not use a […]

CD Campfire

Recycle an old CD and make this fabulous miniature campfire! This is great fun for kids who love roasting marshmallows in […]

Sand-Filled Bottles

Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]

Personalized Seashell

  Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]

Pet Rocks

  Pet Rocks Pet rocks are a neat way to express your creativity and your own personal style. Whether it’s a cute […]

Patriotic Painted Rocks

Create your own set of stackable patriotic painted rocks to display in your garden all year round. Such a fun […]

Foam Sun Ornament

Foam Sun Ornament This bright foam sun decoration will look like it’s floating in the sky when suspended from your […]

Rock Bees

These cute little bees are make from smooth rocks, paint and some floral wire. This easy project is great fun […]

Colorful Walking Stick

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

Sun Print Art

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

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 […]

Ladybug Baseball Hat

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

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 […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a pair of binoculars that are perfect for pretend play. Use them indoors or out. 

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

Daisy Painted Rocks

These beautiful daisy painted rocks are surprisingly easy to make. They look so pretty in the garden.

Ladybug Painted Rocks

Paint rocks to turn them into the cutest ladybugs you’ve ever seen! The tutorial includes instructions for weatherproofing your ladybugs […]

Fairy Garden Mason Jar Terrarium

This adorable craft combines a fairy garden, a mason jar, and a terrarium. The tutorial includes easy instructions for making […]

Twig Arrows

Super cute project that would be perfect for an archery costume or Cupid costume. Also great for a Valentine’s Day […]

Plantable Seed Paper

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

Witchy Pinecone Owl

Gather pinecones, then turn them into these cute witchy owls. They make cute decorations, party favors, or place cards for […]

Pinecone Owls

These adorable little pinecone owls are a fun fall nature craft that kids will love. Great for their room or […]

Cat Painted Rock

Paint a quintet of cats on a rock. Half the fun is deciding on their personalities!

Paper Bag Nest

A paper bag, glue, and twigs are the only things you need to make this fun, natural nest. Fill it […]

Dyeing Flowers

With glasses of colored water, some flowers and a knife or scissors to cut the stem, watch as flowers drink […]

Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars

Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the […]

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Trees

Make these cute Christmas trees out of pipe cleaners and twigs. This is a no-mess craft that all will enjoy […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

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

Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

Leaf People

Grab the kids and head outside to gather colorful leaves to make adorable leaf people. Let your creativity shine this […]

Leaf Crown

Head out on a nature hike and collect beautifully colored fall leaves. Then turn them into a crown that kids […]

Leaf People

Turn fall leaves into adorable characters! You can use real leaves you collect, silk leaves, or leaves cut from construction […]

Bean Mosaic Owl

This fabulous Bean Mosaic Owl is a wonderful project for fall or any time. Or use your creativity to design other […]

Succulent Pumpkin

Create your own beautiful and natural succulent pumpkin decor for fall. It’s an elegant decoration and makes a wonderful gift. 

Decorated Leaves

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

Acorn Wreath

Go on a nature walk to collect acorns, then return home to make a festive fall wreath. This is a […]

Red Seashell Crab

This adorable crab is made from seashells! It’s a great way to use some of those shells you find on […]

Perfect Potato Prints

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