Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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!

Ocean Diorama

Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]

Little Grass House

Using sponges and grass seed, grow a cool grass hut with very little work. It’s the perfect way to introduce […]

Twig and Cereal Craft

This simple craft combines nature elements and food art. It’s a fun project that will really stretch your creativity!

Colorful Flower Suncatcher

These easy and colorful flower suncatchers are lots of fun to make. What a great way to preserve beautiful flowers […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Make your own adorable pet rock necklace following  the easy step-by-step instructions with pictures. Let your creativity shine!

Good Luck Stones

This fun craft is inspired by indigenous good luck stones from Australia. The tutorial includes suggestions for different ages and […]

Rock Dominoes

Next time your kids go on a nature walk, have them collect small flat stones. Paint the rocks to look […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

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

Twig Letter

Collect twigs from the backyard and use them to make an initial or a full word of lovely rustic letters. […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

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

Spring Vase

Decorate for spring with a festive vase to brighten the room! Start with a tall vase, some fillers, and moss […]

Cranberry Ice Wreath

Frozen cranberries make a beautiful ice wreath, perfect to display for Valentine’s Day! The birds will love it too and […]

Pine Cone Flowers

Turn pine cones and twigs into beautiful flowers that will last forever. They look so pretty and are very easy […]

Framed Dried Flowers

A pressed flower frame is makes a wonderful gift for someone special. It’s a great way to enjoy the beauty […]

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Pine Cone Elves

These adorable little elves are made from supplies found in nature. Hang them as ornaments or use them as cute […]

Leaf Turkeys

These gobblers proudly display real leaves for their feathers. This is a fun project for your kids on Turkey Day!

Waxed Hanging Leaves

Dip leaves in wax to preserve them all season long. These will look beautiful hanging in a window.

Fairy House

Make a fairy house in your backyard using all sorts of items from nature. This project really encourages creativity!

Pinecone Place Card Holders

These Thanksgiving place card holders are inexpensive, easy, and fun to make. Do this nature craft together as a family.

Pine Cone Winter Fairies

Head out on a nature hike to collect pinecones and acorns, then turn them into beautiful winter fairies. They look […]

Brown Bag Turkey

This brown bag turkey was inspired by an expensive store-bought version. Make one of your own using everyday household items […]

Pinecone Owls

These cute little pinecone owls are equally fun as a summer camp craft or to make at home on a […]

Pet Rocks

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

Chicken and Chips Butterfly

Who could resist this adorable little butterfly? Especially since it’s edible! Now it’s okay to play with your food!

Acorn Wreath

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

Fall Acorn Napkin Rings

Create beautiful napkin rings for your fall table using a cardboard tube and acorns you gather yourself. It’s a wonderful […]

Peek-a-Boo Squirrel Puppet

Kids will love creating this adorable Peek-A-Boo Squirrel Puppet to play with during the fall and winter months!

Faces from Fall Leaves

Collect fall leaves and other natural objects like walnuts, sticks etc and make cute leaf faces! Fun activity for fall.

Lavender Sugar Scrub

Sooth your senses with a homemade sugar scrub with lavender buds that doubles up as a moisturizer. Keep some for […]

Toilet Paper Pumpkins

These lovely burlap pumpkins are crazy easy to make, using items you probably already have on hand. Give them a […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

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

Slinky Squirrel Feeder

This craft is perfect if your child is loves squirrels and thinks they need a feeder just like the birds […]

Bear Pet Rock

Turn a rock into an adorable bear! A fun project for kids of all ages, but especially Cub Scouts earning […]

Driftwood Art

Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.

Seashell Door Hanging

This beautiful seashell door hanging is a great way to display your favorite shells. It’s a fun project for the […]

Paint Pour Rainbow Rocks

Paint pouring is all about experimenting and embracing the creative process! Give it a try with this beautiful rock project. […]

Sand-Filled Bottles

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

Clam Critters

These adorable clam critters are easy to make. What a fun way to use shells!

Clam Shell Critters

Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]

Shell Fairies

Wondering what to do with all of those seashells that the kids collected on your last vacation? Read on…we’ll show […]

Painted Rock Mosaic

Combine two favorite activities – painting and rock collecting. Spend the day collecting rocks, painting and arranging them to create […]

Driftwood Orb

If you like collecting driftwood then this fun project is for you. All you need is wood, a hot glue […]

Driftwood Vase

Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!

Milk Carton Birdhouse

This milk carton birdhouse is so simple to make and decorate. Kids will love coming up with designs for birdhouses […]

Seashell Lamp

This fun project is a great way to remember a fabulous family vacation at the beach. It could also hold […]

Everlasting Sand Castle

This is a sand castle that will dry and last, making it a permanent, air-hardened sculpture. Make these for a […]