Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mason Jar Solar Light

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to dress up your outdoor space, make some mason jar solar […]

Melting Rainbow Cake

Make a beautiful and colorful “melting” rainbow cake that’s perfect for any celebration.  It’s so fun and easy to do!

Marbled Pottery Painting

This is a new take on the “drip-painting” trend. Let the kids get involved and the result is a gorgeous, […]

Craft Stick Watermelon

Watermelon and summertime go hand in hand. Here’s a cute summertime watermelon-themed sign you and your kids will love!

Easy Dragonfly Craft

This easy dragonfly bug craft is perfect for even the youngest of crafters. It’s simple, and kids will love flying […]

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 […]

Watermelon Self Portrait

Create a summer-themed watermelon self portrait using construction paper. Personalize your hair and skin tone, match your hair style, add […]

Paper Bag Scarecrow

Celebrate fall by making this friendly scarecrow. Start with a paper bag and then let your creativity go wild!

Sunflower Kissing Balls

Create beautiful decorations in minutes using faux flowers and a surprising piece of sports equipment! Choose different flowers to fit […]

Cardboard Tube Air Fresheners

Turn empty cardboard tubes into air fresheners that can be used in any room of the house. This simple project […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Create a bouquet of colorful fingerprint flowers for […]

Monster Brownies

Make adorable monsters using brownies, frosting, cereal, pretzels, and your own creativity. This is an activity kids of all ages […]

Rainbow Yarn Art

Learn how to make a paper plate loom for this rainbow yarn art project. If children know how to tie […]

Nutter Butter Acorns

These simple acorn cookies made with Nutter Butter cookies, chocolate, sprinkles and pretzels. Kids will really love making (and eating!) […]

Cake Pop Corn Dogs

Create cake ball “hot dogs’ and dip them in peanut butter chips to make a fun treat for summer. Great […]

Scarecrow Cheeseball

Kids will love making this adorable edible scarecrow this fall. It’s fun for a harvest festival or any fall gathering. 

Popcorn Cupcakes

These adorable popcorn cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make. They’re the perfect treat for a movie-themed party or event!

Stained Glass Kite

Hang stained glass kites in the window to let the sun shine through them. Melt crayons in between wax paper […]

Craft Stick Photo Frame

Use craft sticks and thin cardboard to make a fabulous frame for a special photo. This is a great gift […]

Watermelon Crafts and Recipes

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

Daisy Pastries

Transform homemade pop tarts into a beautiful daisy. This is a wonderful treat for all sorts of celebrations. 

Flower Prints

This fun nature craft will help your children preserve those pretty flowers they love to pick. With some light colored […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made from recycled materials. It’s a great project for fall and has so much room for […]

Apple Shaped Cupcakes

These apple cupcakes are a breeze to make and look so cute. They’re a great way to celebrate the start […]

Watermelon Felt Coaster

Even sewing beginners can make this cute watermelon coaster. Use it to serve cold beverages or desserts on a hot […]

Crochet Sandals

Grab some yarn and make comfy light crochet sandals. They are perfect for warm days when you would rather not […]

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Make your own adorable Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies! They start with Nutter Butter cookies, then are topped with peanut butter […]

Ladybug Baseball Hat

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

Backyard Fishing

This backyard fishing activity is perfect for a birthday party game or just some everyday summer fun! It’s a great […]

Watermelon Lunch

It looks like watermelon, but it’s actually a complete lunch! This fun meal is easy to make and is a […]

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Monster Gift Bag

Make friendly, furry, monster gift bags with some craft fur, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. They’re so much fun to […]

Pretty Clay Pens

Learn how to make these cool pens using polymer clay. This is fun and easy for tweens and teens – […]

Cardboard Surfboard

This cardboard surfboard is bright, colorful, and ready to ride the pretend waves! This is a simple craft that kids […]

Beach Terrarium

Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]

Easy Preschool Planet Craft

Pique your child’s interest in science and planets with this easy preschool planet craft. Have fun and make the whole […]

Cardboard Tube Monsters

Let your creativity go wild using paint and pom poms to transform cardboard tubes into whimsical monsters. Line these guys […]

Beach Ball Pie

Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun (and […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Watermelon Yarn Craft

Kids will love this new spin on a paper plate watermelon craft, using colored yarn! This is a great way […]

No-Melt Banana Split

It looks like an ordinary banana split, but it has a surprise. Don’t worry – it’s still just as tasty!

Garden Stepping Stones

  The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. […]

Paper Plate Porthole

This project, adapted from the well-known Paper Plate Aquarium, is a unique and fun way for kids to create their […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Craft Foam S’mores

With just a few simple steps, you can turn craft foam into s’mores that look good enough to eat! This […]

CD Snail

Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]

Hawaiian Shirt Card

Make these Hawaiian Shirt cards as invitations to a luau or beach-themed party, or just to say hi to someone […]

Dollar Bill Dispenser

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! It’s a creative and thoughtful way to give the gift […]

O is for Ocean

This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O. Use the printable templates […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]

Solar S’mores

Harness the power of the sun and make some delicious s’mores! Kids of all ages will love this fun science […]

Felt Apple Coaster

Even kids who are brand new to sewing can make this cute apple coaster in no time at all. Make […]

Pressed Flower Tea Light

Learn how to press real flowers to preserve them for crafts. Then use your pressed flowers to make something beautiful, […]

Colorful Wind Chimes

Terra cotta pot wind chimes play beautiful music as they blow in the breeze. This easy project is done with […]

Giraffe Cake

Make a giraffe cake for a special birthday boy or girl. It’s surprisingly easy to do and perfect for a […]