Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Plate Aquarium

Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids. Summertime […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt

Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Sandpaper Sandcastle

Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Yard Dominoes

Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]

Watermelon Sun Catcher

Hold onto summer for as long as you can by making one of these fun watermelon sun catchers. It’s so […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Watermelon Pancakes

Make these fun watermelon pancakes with your kids. The tutorial includes a simple pancake recipe that the whole family will […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Colorful Kites

Share the love of flying a kite by designing your own colorful kites! It take some time to assemble, but […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cones

Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your kids, why not make your own sidewalk […]

Beach Coloring Page

Celebrate summer with this beach themed coloring page. Afterwards, you can cut out the shapes and use them to make […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Ocean Sensory Bottle

This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]

Patriotic Popcorn

Bag colorful red, white and blue popcorn for a fun dessert at your Memorial Day picnic. The secret to this […]

Patriotic Punch

Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]

Patriotic Marshmallow Pops

These red, white and blue sparkly marshmallow pops are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

Make a beautiful and colorful jellyfish painting. All you need is watered down paint to create this fun project that’s […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Starfish S’mores

These adorable starfish are made from homemade marshmallow, dipped in dark chocolate, and coated in graham cracker crumbs. Two little […]

Rainbow Dream Catcher

Dream catchers are fun to make and look so cool hanging on the wall. This version is simple for even […]

Campfire Marshmallow Cookies

Planning an indoor campout with the kids? This delicious campfire marshmallow cookie is perfect for any camping-themed party!

Hula Hoop Croquet

Even if your kids have never played traditional croquet, they’ll love this modified version–a cross between kickball and croquet! It […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

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

DIY S’more Roasters

Here’s a fun craft to do before your next camping trip or cookout. Make your own s’more roasters using air-dry […]

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Friendship Bracelets

See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Camp Banner

Decorate construction paper with colorful buttons and hang this banner above your bunk, on the door or on the wall […]

Ice Cube Boats

The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Goldfish Bowl Night Light

Transform a dollar store vase and tissue paper into a cool night light for your room. No special tools or […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Watermelon Grill

It only takes a few steps to turn a fresh watermelon into a grill that doubles as a serving vessel. […]

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 […]

Felt Campfire Play Set

Make a campfire play set from felt for the kids! This set includes felt S’mores, graham crackers, chocolate bar, and […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game for kids of all ages. This is such […]

Coffee Filter Poppy

Coffee Filter Poppy Poppy flowers are bright red with a dark center, a beautiful contrast that makes for a lovely project! Make […]