Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Paper Plate Sun

Paper Plate Sun Sunshine just screams summer! Kids can bring some sunny rays into the house, day or night, by […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Thumbprint Ladybugs Create a field of colorful thumbprint ladybugs under a blue sky. This project is easy and lots of […]

Epsom Salt 4th of July Star Jars

These easy-to-make jars are perfect for July 4th or any patriotic occasion. Use them to hold utensils, straws, and other […]

Patriotic Painted Rocks

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

Finger Cymbals

    Finger Cymbals Don’t throw away those juice can lids! Make fun and musical finger cymbals!   What You […]

Foam Sun Ornament

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

Tropical Paper Flowers

Use vivid colors to create this bouquet of beautiful tropical flowers. They make wonderful decorations for a luau or other […]

Rock Bees

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

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate. It’s fun for […]

Tropical Fish Pinata

Tropical Fish Pinata When the kids finish making this pretty little fish, they may not have the heart to demolish their […]

Watermelon Crafts and Recipes

Watermelon is a summertime favorite with kids and adults alike and shows up on just about every picnic table in […]

Starfish Cookies

Candy eyes and sprinkles make these starfish cookies super-easy to decorate. Serve them nestled in edible “sand.”

40+ Shark Crafts & Recipes

Shark Crafts for Kids Celebrate The Discovery Channel’s Shark Week with fun shark crafts and recipes, such as cupcakes, or […]

Sand Crafts and Activities

Playing in sand is a great sensory activity, and so much fun! Kids can build, scoop, and mash, creating, destroying, […]

Colorful Walking Stick

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

Fish Crafts and Recipes

Fish crafts are really popular with kids of all ages and there are so many different times to use them. […]

Donut Crafts for Kids

Just about everybody loves donuts! We’re lucky enough to have two different National Donut Days, which take place on the […]

Mason Jar Aquarium

Create a fun miniature under-the-sea world to put on your bedroom shelf, display in the bathroom, or use as a […]

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!

Graduation Crafts and Recipes

Graduation season is almost here! We’ve gathered over 40 graduation crafts and recipes for graduates of all ages, from preschool […]

300+ Paper Plate Crafts

Kids love to make paper plate crafts, and we’ve collected over 300 ideas for them to choose from! So grab […]

Pony Bead Crafts for Kids

  Kids have been making pony bead crafts for many, many years. According to one source, pony beads got their […]

Strawberry Crafts and Recipes

National Strawberry Month takes place in May. Strawberries are fun and colorful and a favorite among the young crafting set. Whether […]

Sun Print Art

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

Tissue Paper Flowers

These pretty flowers are super easy for kids to make and look great in a vase! Perfect as a homemade […]

Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots

These cute strawberry-inspired pots are simple to make with just a little bit of paint. Fill them with strawberry plants, […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids. This is a fun activity to do together during the summer or […]

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements. They […]

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Turn ordinary plastic spoons into a colorful garden the kids will love. This is a great project for spring or […]

Pastel Play Dough

This easy play dough recipe only takes 6 ingredients and a few minutes to make. You’ll be rolling, stamping, and […]

Sheep Painted Rocks

Create these adorable sheep rocks using paint pens, smooth rocks, and a little bit of regular paint! This is a […]

Plastic Lid ladybugs

Use plastic milk jugs and paint to make these adorable little ladybugs. It’s a great way to use a material […]

Ladybug Baseball Hat

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

Weather Cupcakes

These adorable fondant-topped, weather-themed chocolate cupcakes are a neat way to usher in some smiles. They’re fun during any time […]

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 […]

Fingerprint Flower Pot

A fingerprint flower pot is a wonderful keepsake gift idea. Plant seeds or flowers in them to give to Mom, […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

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 Frog

Turn a recycled egg carton into an adorable frog. A great craft project for the kids to celebrate spring and […]

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Attach a magnet and stick it on the fridge or attach […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

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

How to Draw a Pear

Learn how to draw a pear step by step in this easy art tutorial. Practice drawing a pear and discover […]

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 […]

Duct Tape Twirling Bee

Make a whimsical twirling bee using duct tape ‘fabric.’ Learn how easy it is to make your own twirling bee […]