Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Categories

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 […]

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 […]

Driftwood Seahorse

If your kids like to pick up sticks take them home and make a piece of stunning art. This driftwood […]

Gone Swimming Beach Plaque

Make a pretty plaque that shows off your beach treasures. Show off your found treasures of shells and driftwood.

Travel Tic Tac Toe Game

Create a portable tic tac toe game with a burlap sack and painted rocks. Carry this fun craft along to […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

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

Shell Beach Art

Next time you are at the beach, try your hand at making shell art. It’s easy and fun to do, […]

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

Make your own kid-safe glowing campfire at home with a recycled container, some paint, and a flameless tea light! Kids […]

Winter Pom Pom Branches

Decorate for winter with homemade pom pom branches. They’re easy to do and are a great way to bring outdoor […]

Faux Cotton Branches

These faux cotton branches look so real, yet they definitely are not! Would you have ever guessed they’re made from […]

Ladybug Painted Rocks

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

Mason Jar Bird Feeder

Bird watching is a wonderful hobby for all ages. Create this homemade mason jar bird feeder, then watch your feathered […]

Strawberry Acorn Magnets

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

Leafy Door Hanger

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

Plastic Cup Crow

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

Summer Days Picture Frame

Transform an old picture frame with sand and shells. Add a photo to always remember your favorite beach trip.

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

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

Monsters, Inc. Painted Rocks

Rock painting is family-friendly, fun, easy and affordable. Follow the steps to create your own Mike and Sulley rocks.

Water Bottle Flowers

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

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Toyrarium

What’s a toyrarium? It’s a terrarium with toys! Kids will love putting together these fun indoor gardens.

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Jellyfish in a Bottle

This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.

Sturdy Rock Paper Weights

Charming rock bugs with keep a watchful eye over your important papers. An easy craft that sends the kids on […]

Red Seashell Crab

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

Bug Village

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

Personalized Seashell

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

Daisy Painted Rocks

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