Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Box Cars

Create a car from Cardboard boxes and let the kids “drive” them to their own drive-in movie! A perfect summer […]

Icy Treasure Hunt

This icy treasure hunt is like a traditional treasure hunt, but the twist is that the clues are frozen in […]

S’more Kit Party Favor

This project makes a fun party theme or a nice surprise on a camping trip… Learn how to make a […]

Triple Travel Snack Bag

Use your ziploc bags to create an easy and clean snack bag – perfect for traveling with kids. Great for […]

Jellyfish Art

This project uses pencil, Sharpie and paint to make the beautiful and elegant jellyfish. A perfect project for a group.

Spinning Wheel

Turn a lazy susan into a fun spinning wheel the kids will love! Label the dry-erase segments with activities, exercises, […]

DIY Outdoor Road

All you need is paving stones and some chalk to create an outdoor road that the kids will love! It […]

Ball Toss Game

Reuse some empty cans and gather some branches to make a ball toss game the kids will love. Perfect for […]

Tin Can Family Planters

Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.

Lighted Campfire

Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights. Use an old CD, some rocks and a tissue paper […]

Bunny Bracelet

This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive […]

Ladybug Sun Visors

Adorable ladybugs on inexpensive sun visors makes for a fun and simple craft for this kids this summer! Makes a […]

Tiny Yarn Butterflies

Make colorful mini butterflies from yarn leftovers! These beauties are so easy to make and absolutely darling. All you need […]

Burlap Flower Magnets

Learn how to make chalkboard magnets that look like flowers. Adorable additions to your refrigerator, or they will make a […]

Trained Seal Craft

Your kids will love making a seal who can balance a ball in the air. Vinyl tubing is the secret […]

Rocket Straws

Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]

Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen

Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours. […]

Bubble Snakes

Don’t recycle that water bottle just yet! Use it to make awesome bubble snakes. Add drops of food color for […]

Picasso’s Flowers

Recreate Picasso’s famous flowers, using the child’s own handprint. This is a wonderful project for the classroom or other group […]

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Eggshell Planters

Start some seeds in a homemade eggshell planter! Parents will need to help young children cut the eggshells, but kids […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Strawberry Necklace

This cute strawberry started as a peach pit! Simply add paint, some craft foam and a cord to make a […]

Rainy Day Watercolor

Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]

Hula Hoop Hideout

Transform a hula hoop and an old sheet into a Hula Hoop Hideout. The kids will love playing, crafting, snacking, […]

Handprint Bird Card

This adorable bird card is quick, easy, and fun to make. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any occasion. Would […]

Thumbprint Bees & Flowers

Construction paper and paint are all you will need to make buzzing bees & colorful flowers with their thumbprints! A […]

Paper Bag Nest

Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and […]

Coffee Filter Umbrellas

Make cute umbrellas using coffee filters and markers. They’re simple, not very time consuming, inexpensive, and not very messy- the […]

Crustless Veggie Mini Quiches

Welcome in spring with these mini veggie quiches, perfect for a light spring breakfast or snack. Just the right size […]

Bird’s Nest Material Feeder

Stop throwing out tiny fabric scraps- give them to the birds so they can decorate their nests. This project is […]

Duct Tape Watermelon Magnets

These fun watermelon magnets are made with duct tape, magnets, and a black Sharpie. These are so easy and fun […]

Dinosaur Excavation

This post has several fun hands-on kids’ activities, including this dinosaur excavation. After your dinosaurs have been frozen, your child […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

The perfect Spring craft project to share with your child. You start by taking a nature walk together, then share […]

Egg Alphabet Matching

Upcycle your leftover plastic eggs into a cool alphabet matching game! Challenge your preschooler to match upper case and lower […]

Spring Classroom Display

Make a wonderful spring display with your students! Swallows in their colorful nests, a caterpillar, butterflies and flowers make a […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Make colorful ladybugs with your child’s thumbprints! A fun craft or art project for the kids, and a great way […]

Parts of a Flower

Here’s a fun science craft for your toddler or preschooler to do this spring. Use Do-a-Dot markers to make a […]

Spring Word Search & Puzzles

Get ready for those rainy Spring days. Make the sun shine inside and make learning a fun adventure with our […]

Mod Podge Window Mosaic

Use craft paints and Mod Podge to create a colorful, temporary mosaic on your window. Kids will love to mix […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Make this easy Paper Plate Aquarium based on One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. A fun project for […]

Spring Sunburst Wreath

This lovely spring sunburst wreath would be a fun project for a teen to try. Customize it with your favorite […]

Doily & Fabric Flower Pin

This pretty flower pin is made from doilies and scrap fabric. It’s can be attached to a plain bag to […]

Spring Thumbprint Mug

Little ones will love helping to make this adorable mug using their own thumbprints as the bunnies and chicks! Totally […]

Easter Egg Foil Art

Take care when peeling off those Easter egg wrappers! Use the foil wrappers to create unique and sparkly art work.

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]

Paper Mache Robin Eggs

Celebrate spring by making an adorable robin in a paper mache egg. Substitute a chick for Easter or make this […]

Rainbow Raindrops

Dye macaroni noodles the color of the rainbow to make Rainbow Raindrops. Simple and fun craft for the kiddos before […]

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

Days at the beach are so much fun! To help remember your visit long after you’ve returned home, create a […]

Spring Tissue Paper Flowers

A super easy way to make big, bold paper flowers and bring spring inside early! Celebrate springtime with this fun […]

Juice Box Boats

Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]

Outdoor Color Match

Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year. […]

Van Gogh’s Irises

Create stunning irises inspired by the work of Van Gogh. What a wonderful way to celebrate spring! A great art […]

Marshmallow Rainbow

Make a fun marshmallow rainbow! It’s a great activity for little ones to work on color recognition and motor control. […]

Rainbow Cake Cubes

These cakes were originally designed to celebrate gay pride, but they work just as well for a St. Patrick’s Day […]