Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Dino Fossils

Create a fun fossil dig right in your back yard using Plaster of Paris and plastic dinosaurs! Boys and girls […]

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls […]

Cupcake Invitations

We show you how to make these fancy cupcake shaped birthday invitations in a few easy steps. Perfect for a […]

Bathing Suit Cover Up

Turn a towel into a pretty bathing suit cover up. An easy sewing project for tweens and teens.

Back Yard Kid Wash

Try this inexpensive kid wash and become the most popular parent on the block! What a great way to cool […]

Stamped Driftwood

Perfect project for the kids to dress up their beachy finds and display around the home! Easy enough for kids […]

Hula Skirts for Dolls

Easy, no sew doll-sized hula skirt – all you need is duct tape, tissue paper and a pair of scissors. […]

Shaving Cream Car Wash

A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and cookies? A fun and easy way to get the kids into the […]

Hula Hoop Streamer Canopy

Staple streamers to a hula hoop and hang it up to make a garden decoration that can be whatever your […]

Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones

A simple way to gain smiles on a hot summer day- kids will love the added touch of white chocolate […]

Patriotic Wooden Crate

Paint and sticker a wooden crate in red, white and blue stars and stripes. Use it in 4th of July […]

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Simple, no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are made from fresh berries and cream cheese frosting. Makes a yummy treat for your […]

Fashionable Teen Shirts

Turn plain tees and tanks into fabulous summer fashions with paint markers. Perfect project for older children.

Hello Kitty Sun glasses

Refashion a pair of plain ol’ sunglasses into a fun and funky new set of sunglasses! Just a handful of […]

Icing Covered Pretzels

Sweet and salty icing covered pretzels are a fun food for parties and picnics. Using royal icing instead of chocolate […]

Oyster & Pearl Madeleine Cakes

Individual little cakes made from store-bought Madeleine cakes and pearlized gumballs. A cute addition to any beach-themed party!

Octopus Math File Folder

Keep math facts fresh in their heads during summer vacation – practice one-to-one correspondence and number identification with this friendly […]

Kingfisher Handprint

Turn your child’s hand print into a beautiful kingfisher! Kids will have fun painting their hands to make these colorful […]

Marbled Paper Notecards

There are many ways to do paper marbling, but this is one of the cheapest, easiest, and thus most kid-friendly. […]

Beach Glass Bottles

Make your own beach or sea glass bottles using Mod Podge and dirt! A fun way to add some texture […]

Butterfly Garland

Make a simple and pretty butterfly garland from paper, crayons and string. A fun project to celebrate the warm weather […]

4th July Superheroes

Using red, white and blue balloons, make some superhero juggling balls to play with. Fill the balloons with dried rice…use […]

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Bite sized ice cream sandwiches can be made ahead of time, and are so easy to serve at a party […]

Homemade Patriotic Gumdrops

Red, white, and blue gumdrops you can make in your home kitchen. Perfect for a July 4th party or get […]

Paper Fan Sun

Cool off in the heat with a bright and cheery paper sun fan! Easy enough for little hands to help […]

Chocolate Covered Fireworks

An easy, festive treat to make with your kids – cover red, white and blue star marshmallows with chocolate and […]

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Sandy Hand Mosaic

Turn your next trip to the beach into one-of-a-kind memories! Cast the family’s handprints in the sand and decorate with […]

Noodle Box Lanterns

A fun activity for your July 4th outdoor celebration – gather red, white and blue stickers, markers and tape to […]

Faux Ice Cream Treats

Surprise the kids with a sweet treat that looks like ice cream in a cone. What their faces as they […]

Family Puzzle

Create a fun family game using a family picture, an old puzzle and Mod Podge. Great gift for Father’s Day […]

July 4th Jello Cups

Jello cups turn patriotic, bold and bright, simply by dropping one clear cup inside another, and sprinkling star confetti in […]

Gator Clothespins

Make cute alligators out of clothespins…imagine all the things you can clip together with these! A fun crafting project for […]

Patriotic Strawberries

An easy project to do with the kids, these red, white and blue strawberries add a bunch of color to […]

Toss N Talk Ball

Bring some fun to the next sleepover – an extra large bouncy ball and a marker is all that’s needed […]

Popsicle Cups

Red, white and blue patriotic popsicles – no mixing , just layering into cups. Made from icee pops and whipped […]

American Flag Marshmallows

Kids of all ages will have fun creating these marshmallow treats for an Independence Day picnic. Using edible markers, decorate […]

Wacky Paper Watermelons

Watermelon crafts are fun for sunny summer days. Paper plate and construction paper are needed for this simple fruity project.

Sidewalk Chalk

Save money by making the kids colorful sidewalk chalk at home. Bag up the chalk to give as a gift […]

Recycled Jar Terrariums

Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle […]

4th of July T-Shirts

These fancy July 4th t-shirts are quick and easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes to pull it altogether! […]

Beach Tote Bag

Always searching for a bag to carry all of those beach accessories? Kids will be proud to show off their […]

Matchbox Fridge Magnets

Turn matchboxes into a fabulous photo display! A fun way for Dad to decorate his desk or toolbox…or give the […]

Recycled Aquarium

Using recycled plastic containers and cups, kids can create a one-of-a-kind aquarium. Great for teaching about our oceans and the […]

Water Bottle Wreath

Spend a weekend crafting with the kids…paint recycled water bottles in bright colors to make a summertime wreath. Pretty to […]

Water Bottle Beach Craft

An awesome craft for older teenage girls – beach necklaces made from recycled water bottles. A fun way to show […]

Bottle Cap Tambourine

This homemade tambourine is perfect for singing around the campfire! Kids will have fun crafting musical instruments that they can […]

Nylon Beach Bag

Summer vacation will soon be starting! Kids can make this easy no-sew beach bag, featuring their own art work, to […]

Black Cat Silhouette

Make a black cat silhouette by tracing a clip art image of a cat onto black card. Pretty for framing […]

Spiderweb Window Art

Great rainy day activity, trace clip art onto a window to create a quick spiderweb effect! Window markers are wash […]

Friendship Tea

A classic recipe that’s been around for years – perfect for end-of-year gifts for teachers. Gather the ingredients and let […]

Laptop/Kindle/iPad Sleeve

Searching for a special gift to give a favorite teacher? This fabric cover, for his/her electronic device, will make that […]

Map-Covered Cookie Tubes

With summer vacations not far away, plan ahead for snacks that can be eaten in the car with little trouble. […]

Drive-in Movie Night

June 6 marks Drive-in Movie Night! Follow our simple instructions to create your own drive-in at home, complete with cars […]