Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Printable Toolbox Card

Simply print, cut and fold to make a cool dimensional toolbox card. It’s the perfect size to hold a gift […]

Bald Eagle Pear

Combine pears, white chocolate, coconut, and cashews to make bald eagles for your July 4th table. While they perhaps are […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Donut Cake

Bake a cake shaped like a giant donut that will delight that special birthday kid. It’s about as easy as […]

Pineapple Macarons

Turn store-bought macarons into adorable little pineapples! This craft is so easy to do and couldn’t be cuter.

Hardware Store Bow

Make this fun bow out of materials from the hardware store! It’s a fun way to wrap gifts for Dad […]

Patriotic Temporary Tattoos

Create your own custom temporary tattoos, perfect for July 4th or any patriotic occasion. The tutorial includes 7 printable designs.

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Patriotic Dip

Planning an Independence Day party? This tasty dip will add patriotic flare to your table!

Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws

Red, white and blue star shaped marshmallows coated with sparkly colored sugar are perfectly patriotic for the 4th of July. […]

Flag Cookie Tray

Impress everyone with this simple American flag cookie tray.  No decorating skills needed!  Simply dip and coat store-bought cookies for […]

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Candy Firecrackers

These 4th of July candy firecrackers are sure to be popular! A free printable and twisted rope ribbon easily turn […]

Donut Birthday Banner

Turn chipboard and cardstock scraps into a colorful banner of donuts! This festive banner is a great way to decorate […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

American Flag Cookies

Decorate adorable American flag cookies for the 4th of July or any patriotic occasion. They’re best for preteens and teens […]

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Fabric Garland for the 4th of July

Decorate for Independence Day or another patriotic occasion with this sturdy fabric garland. Change out the colors to make versions […]

Driftwood Fish

Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]

Uncle Sam Nutter Butters

These candy-coated Nutter Butter Cookies are decorated with modeling chocolate to look like Uncle Sam. This is a really fun […]

Tangram Graduation Card

This eye-catching graduation card is made with a tangram. It’s an easy project which you can personalize with the graduate’s […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Sparkly Graduation Card

Make a graduation card full of sparkle and shine! This easy-to-make card is so much more meaningful than a store-bought […]

Father’s Day Pizza

Make an award for Dad that he is sure to love! Use store bought crust, pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni […]

Beach Card for Father’s Day

Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card […]

Daddy’s Car Wash Kit

This Father’s Day, give Dad a bucket with his favorite car cleaning supplies. Don’t forget to offer a helping hand […]

Chocolate Graduation Caps

These chocolate graduation caps take just seconds to make.  They are as delicious as they are cute, and perfect for […]

Spiral Paper Plates

Quick and easy, these spiral paper plates can be hung up to spin in the breeze. Even the little ones […]

Picnic Cake

This picnic-themed cake is so cute and so much fun. Purchased gummy soda and pizza slices make it super simple […]

Doodle Rainbow Flower Garden

Create a pretty bouquet of rainbow flowers with paper and markers. The inspirational words and happy colors are sure to […]

Firecracker Cake

Turn an ordinary cake roll into a cute and festive firecracker cake!  Fun for the 4th of July or any patriotic […]

Leaf-Imprinted Clay Necklace

This stunning necklace is both easy and inexpensive to make. It makes a wonderful gift for a child to give […]

Faceted Dollar Hearts

Make your own origami Dollar Hearts! Follow the step-by-step photo tutorial to turn your dollar bills into beautiful works of […]

World Peace in Clay

This clay project, representing world peace, consists of a globe encircled with hearts in the many skin tones found around […]

May Daisies

These gumball-filled tubes look like pretty daisies. They make a great spring project.

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or even to enjoy with warm […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

‘Dad Rocks’ Paperweight

Show Dad how much you love him with a homemade “Dad Rocks” paperweight. This is a wonderful gift for Father’s […]

Hot Air Balloon Lunch

It only takes a few minutes to turn your lunch into a hot air balloon. Meals are so much fun […]

Statue of Liberty Crown

Whether you’re celebrating indoors or having a good ol’ backyard barbecue, make your patriotic celebration extra festive with this awesome […]