Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Outdoor Shell Sculpture

Make outdoor sculptures using shells collected from a beach vacation or any other outdoor finds. Plus, 12 more Kid friendly […]

Decorate Pinecones for Fall

Grab some pinecones and craft materials and give your kids the opportunity to make their own fall decorations!

Shell Peace Sign Decoration

Kids will love attaching shells to a peace sign to make a beautiful display. A great way to remember special […]

Driftwood Seahorse

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

Symmetry in Nature

Learn all about symmetry using natural objects. A great outdoor project for spring, summer or fall.

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

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

Pinecone Owl

Make an adorable owl using a pinecone and some felt. Very young children can glue already-prepared felt pieces in place […]

Pinecone Photo Holder

Start with a nature walk to collect pinecones, acorns, and sticks, then make this simple photo holder. A great activity […]

Paisley Chickens

These fun and whimsical chickens are made out of treated gourds. A fun project for older children to explore their […]

Chalk Scavenger Hunt

Put that sidewalk chalk to use and make up a backyard scavenger hunt for the kids! Select items to include […]

Mud Dough

Kids will love getting their hands into this gooey mud dough with simple ingredients found in the kitchen. Add some […]

Driftwood Necklace

Great summer time project with scraps of driftwood from the beach. A fun way to use nature in your crafting […]

Nature Tic-Tac-Toe

Enjoy time in the great outdoors with this tic-tac-toe game. Simply gather some sticks, rocks and pine cones, find a […]

Eye Spy Nature Hunt

This printable Eye Spy Nature Hunt is so much fun and teaches children to “Leave only footprints, take only memories.” […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements!

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

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

Tin Can Diorama

Use a tin can to make a fun diorama or nature keepsake. Girls will love the bird design while boys […]

Pistachio Shell Flower

Don’t throw out pistachio shells! Turn them into awesome 3-D flowers. Leave them plain or paint them in a variety […]

Rock Monsters

Here’s a fun project to do with all those rocks your kids collect. Each time they see these fun Rock […]

California Redwood Forest

Create your own crafty version of a beautiful California redwood forest. This is a wonderful way to learn about nature […]

Tin Can Flowers

These flower shapes made from tin cans will not only look great in your yard, but they make a great […]

Acorn Owls

These little acorn owls are so cute! Younger children will need help cutting out the felt pieces, but older children […]

Foil Pan Bird Feeder

This fun and simple bird feeder craft can be made from recycled items from around your home! Aluminum foil pans […]

DIY Outdoor Road

All you need is paving stones and some chalk to create an outdoor road that the kids will love! It […]

Hero Stones for Dad

Use ordinary stones to create a heartfelt gift for your dad. Tell him all the great things he is to […]

Story Stones

Paint pictures of objects on stones. Use the stones to tell a story with the objects pictured. Helps develop sequencing […]

Story Stones

These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the […]