Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Beach Sundaes

For your next beach or water-themed party, make beach sundaes, complete with under the sea toppings. This dessert is too […]

Bath Bomb Teacher Gifts

Homemade bath bombs make great teacher gifts, particularly when accompanied by an awesome card. This tutorial includes five different designs, […]

Beach Play Tic-Tac-Toe

Set up a quick game of tic-tac-toe using oversized stars and circles for markers and the beach as the board! […]

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Making musical instruments is always fun! Using recycled bottle caps and paper plates, you can make your own tambourine.

Kids’ Ice Cream Party

Throw an amazing ice cream party that the kids will talk about for years! This post has ideas for food, […]

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Lobster Prints

Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Cereal Sand Castle

Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!

Easy Sparkle Star Cookies

Using this premade, edible, food-safe product, you can make any cookie sparkle. These are perfect for the 4th of July!

Raspberry Cheesecake Roses

These Raspberry Cheesecake Roses are perfect for a celebration or special occasion. They’re made with real raspberry puree and chocolate […]

Rice Krispies Treat Balloons

These festive balloons are Rice Krispies Treats, covered with a fruit roll-up and tied up with a licorice lace. They’re […]

Sequined CD Fish

A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!

Chocolate Cola Truffles

These Coca Cola Truffles are a great treat for your summer party! They have a rich chocolate flavor and are […]

Looped Felt Bow

Turn a felt scraps into a beautiful looped bow. Just follow this easy sewing tutorial to create your own bows […]

Jellyfish in a Bottle

This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.

Beach Lunch

A fun beach lunch for kids! The beach features a crustless sandwich, blue gelatin poses as water, and it’s all […]

Paper Heart Magnet

Create a beautiful paper heart refrigerator magnet in just a few easy steps. Use it with alphabet magnets to leave […]

Firework Flowers

Patriotic posies for your Fourth of July celebrations. Make a bunch to decorate your table or let the kids give […]

Cargo Ship

Just cut off a corner of a plastic file, put a toothpick through it to keep the shape, and put […]

Paper Monarch Butterfly Craft

Did you know there are 7 states that have named the monarch butterfly as their state insect? Create a whimsical […]

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]

Grow Garden Sign

Create a darling sign for a potting bench or other garden location. You can use the same simple technique for […]

Sturdy Rock Paper Weights

Charming rock bugs with keep a watchful eye over your important papers. An easy craft that sends the kids on […]

Earth Cake

This Earth Cake is out of this world!  The round cake is decorated like Earth and filled with candy rocks. […]

Salt Art

Create a masterpiece with colored salt and glue. Loads of fun and a project that will bring plenty of smiles.

Ruffled Ice Cream Cones

Decorate for your next party with these beautiful ruffled ice cream cones. They are surprisingly easy to make and even […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

Handprint Owl

Capture a child’s little handprint forever by making this beautiful canvas to hang on the wall. This makes a great […]

Durable Faux Wax Seals

Make durable faux wax seals for your envelopes and favors. They’re made out of polymer clay and are perfect for […]

Wooden Spoon Shark

Make this adorable shark out of a wooden spoon, some craft foam and paint!

Con-GRAD-ulations Gift Box

With graduations quickly approaching, this cute graduation cap gift box holds gift cards, money and other little gifts. Read on […]

Tissue Box Tattle Monster

The Tattle Monster is a friendly little monster ready to listen and gobble up those unwanted tattles young kids so […]

Teacher Clipboard Message Center

Recognize your teacher’s hard work and dedication to her/his students with a homemade message center. It’s a beautiful gift that […]

Cork American Flag

It doesn’t get any more patriotic than the American flag. Not only is this cork craft cute, but it’s inexpensive, […]

Candy Pretzel Crayons

These fun treats are made by dipping pretzels into colored candy melts. Great for back to school!

Spring Bug Cupcakes

Do you have kids who are crazy about flying bugs? These sweet treats are made from their favorite candies. One […]

Clothespin Patriotic Wreath

This fun wreath is a great way to display your patriotic spirit. Use clothespins, a wire wreath form and some […]

Monster Popsicle Snuggies

These no-sew Popsicle holders are sure to keep those little fingers from freezing! They are made from felt and buttons […]

Sand Cast Starfish

Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]

Washi Tape Silverware

Customize plastic silverware for any event with washi tape. It couldn’t be easier!

MOM WOW!

Make this fun greeting card for Mom! The tutorial has step by step instructions plus a printable template so you […]

Birthday Candle Cookies

Decorate large birthday candle shaped sugar cookies with frosting and shimmering Sixlets candies. Delicious and so clever!

Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Welcome the birds to your garden with this plastic bottle bird feeder. This recycling project is lots of fun for […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Honeycomb Tissue Paper Pom Poms

Throwing a party? Make your own honeycomb pom poms using crepe paper or tissue paper for beautiful decorations that perfectly […]

Poured Paint Cards and Gift Wrap

Jump on the poured paint trend with this kid-friendly version! Make a set of greeting cards and coordinating wrapping ‘paper.’

Pony Bead Fish

This pony bead fish is perfect for religious settings like Sunday School or VBS, or as an ocean or beach […]