Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

These cute scarecrows are easy to make and lots of fun for fall. They start with empty cardboard tubes.

Candy Corn Treat Bags

Make your own candy corn treat bags with paper plates and some paint. These easy-t0-make containers are perfect for holding […]

Sunflower Welcome Sign

Dress up your front porch, hallway, or entryway with this pretty sunflower welcome sign. It’s great for late summer and […]

Scarecrow Mason Jar

Turn a mason jar into an adorable little scarecrow. Fill the jar with flavored popcorn, candies, or other fall treats […]

Mini Apple Magnets

These sweet little apple magnets are easy to make. They’re a wonderful gift to give a special teacher or use […]

Finger Knit Pumpkins

This fun project is a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of knitting. Using their fingers, they’ll […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Bean Mosaic Owl

This fabulous Bean Mosaic Owl is a wonderful project for fall or any time. Or use your creativity to design other […]

Denim Pumpkins

Decorate for fall with festive denim pumpkins. This eco-friendly craft is made with old jeans you no longer wear. 

Leaf People

Grab the kids and head outside to gather colorful leaves to make adorable leaf people. Let your creativity shine this […]

Pine Cone Pumpkins

Head outside to collect some pine cones to make this fun fall craft with your kids. It’s the perfect craft […]

Succulent Pumpkin

Create your own beautiful and natural succulent pumpkin decor for fall. It’s an elegant decoration and makes a wonderful gift. 

Perfect Potato Prints

Learn how to use cookie cutters to make perfect potato stamps. It’s so much fun for kids!

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

Building a fairy garden in an old wheelbarrow is simple and so much fun! You can transport this miniature magical […]

3-D Paper Apples

Create beautiful 3-D apples from paper, adhesive, and twigs. Use the same technique in different colors to make pumpkins, oranges, […]

Tissue Paper Apples

Create apples that look good enough to eat using tissue paper and liquid starch. This is a great use for […]

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Plastic Lid Apples

These adorable apples are made from plastic lids, some glue and a few other supplies. This is a fun craft […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids. Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Hooty Owls

Cupcake liners are good for so much more than cupcakes! Use them and empty cardboard tubes to make these adorable […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

Create these cool fossils from used coffee grounds. Kids can pretend they are on a real life dinosaur excavation!

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

Make some sidewalk paint using simple ingredients such as cornstarch, water, and food coloring. It’s easy to make and provides […]

How to Make Giant Bubbles

Use this recipe to make giant bubbles. Kids (and adults) will have a blast playing with these outdoors!

Giant Crystal Rainbow

Kids of all ages will be wowed by this beautiful giant crystal rainbow. It’s fun, easy and a great activity to […]

Paper Plate Porthole

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

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

Beach Terrarium

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

Beaded Fish

Create an adorable fish using wire and beads. Vary the colors and make a whole school of fish!

Paper Plate Porcupine Fish

Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Life Preserver Sandwich

These adorable life preserver sandwiches are fun to eat and easy to make! They’re a cute addition to an ocean-themed […]

Cereal Box Beach Mosaic

Use empty cereal boxes and glue to make a beautiful beach mosaic. This fun recycling craft is perfect for summer.

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

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 […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This fun and easy jellyfish craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters. It’s a fun way to learn more about […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]

DIY Summer Wreath

Looking to add a creative touch to your home decor this summer? Have fun crafting a beautiful paper wreath that’ll […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Summer Coloring Pages

Explore your creative side with printable summer coloring pages. All you need is a printer and some inexpensive printer paper.

Ice Cream T-Shirts

Make these cute ice cream tees in 5 minutes using a printable. There are eight color options.

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Mosquito Repellant Candles

These mosquito repellant candles are not just a pretty decoration. With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, they […]

Vacation Photo Jar

Preserve special memories at the beach with this fabulous Vacation Photo Jar! This beautiful memento is a wonderful way to […]

Driftwood Fish

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

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Paper Plate Fruit

Use paper plates, paint and construction paper to create these fun and colorful pieces of fruit, including apples, oranges, lemons, […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Woven Paper Fish

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

Bucket Hat

Learn how to make reversible bucket hats in various sizes to suit every member of the family. The best part […]

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 […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

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