Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

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

Fingerprint Pineapple

Use your fingerprints to make a pineapple! It’s easy to do and is fun for summer or even as decorations […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Fun Paper Sun

Celebrate summer with this happy sun craft. The bright colors and big smile are sure to brighten your day. 

Easy Sand Art

Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

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

Butterfly Handprint Craft

This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

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

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 […]

Beachy Starfish

Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Yard Dominoes

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

Handprint Campfire

This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Festive Decoupaged Jars

Print your own tissue paper! Then use your homemade tissue paper to make some fun decoupaged jars to hold flowers, […]

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]

M&M Beach Ball Cake

Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]

Homemade Felt Flowers

There are so many uses for felt flowers, from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame […]

Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops

Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Paper Flowers

Create a stunning bouquet of flowers using paper and a scalloped punch. Use them to decorate gifts, as party decor, […]

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Paper Clip Flowers

Glue paper clips together to create beautiful flowers. They can be made into hanging ornaments, gift toppers, refrigerator magnets, or […]

Carrot Cake Pops

These cake pops look just like carrots and they couldn’t be cuter! They’re easy to make and such a fun […]

Butterfly Fruit Cookies

Create cute butterfly cookies using blueberries and mandarin oranges. They’re easy to do and taste great!

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

Skateboarding Peeps

This is an edible “glue and paste” project … white chocolate is the “glue”. Get creative and make your own […]

Egg Carton Chicks

Turn an egg carton into a flock of colorful chicks. It’s easy to do and they make a great decoration […]

May Day Cupcakes

Celebrate May Day with cupcakes that dance around the maypole! This is a tasty way to celebrate this traditional spring holiday.

House Number Planter

Pretty flowers and greenery in stenciled tin buckets make this house number planter the most unique one in the neighborhood! It’s […]

Decoupage Napkins onto Coasters

It’s quick and easy to make custom coasters with printed napkins. Choose your favorite pack of napkins from the store, […]

Hard Boiled Egg Carrots

Hard Boiled Egg Carrots with parsley greens are quick and easy to make for Easter brunch. They couldn’t be cuter!

Colorful Chicks in Nests

Make these colorful Easter decorations using yarn, plastic Easter eggs, and a few other supplies. What a fun project for […]

Paper Plate Birds

These easy and adorable paper plate birds simply scream SPRING! Start with a paper plate or lightweight chipboard. The finished […]

Pretzel Monarch Butterflies

These pretty monarch butterfly cupcake toppers start with pretzels. They’re surprisingly easy to make, so give them a try!

Paper Hyacinth

Turn construction paper and cardstock into a beautiful bouquet of hyacinths. It’s surprisingly easy to do and they look so […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Baby Blue Birds

Baby blue birds are a sign that spring is just around the corner! Use plastic eggs and construction paper to […]

Easter Chick Cookies

These chick cookies are easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! They’re wonderful for Easter or any time in spring.

Fairy Bunny Bread

The kids will love this cute and easy fairy bunny bread. It’s a fun treat for the Easter or any […]

Peeking Bunny

Welcome spring with this cute peekaboo bunny project. It’s made from paper plates and construction paper handprints.

Printable Easter Word Search Puzzle

This printable Easter word search puzzle features twenty Easter-related words to search for, such as spring, bunny, celebration, family, hunt, […]

Stamped Hyacinth Flower

Create artwork featuring pretty spring flowers by stamping a common household item. This project is easy for toddlers and preschoolers […]

Rainbow Rock Candy

Rainbow rock candy is so easy and fun to make! You just need some plain white rock candy sticks and […]

Hatching Hard Boiled Eggs

Crack up your family this Easter by serving these Hatching Hard Boiled Eggs! They’re a healthy alternative to themed sweets.

Jelly Bean Wreath

It’s jelly bean season! Instead of eating them, use them to make a colorful wreath to display throughout spring. 

Cardboard Tube Walrus

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable walrus. Kids will love working with paint, pipe cleaners, yarn, and googly […]

Footprint Carrots

Turn a child’s footprints into carrots! Pair this fun craft with planting carrot seeds and cooking a delicious carrot snack. 

Easter Bunny Treat

Turn store-bought supplies into an adorable Easter bunny treat. No baking or complicated decorating involved!

Babouchka Easter Eggs

These adorable painted babouchka eggs are a fun activity for spring. They look intricate, but are really quite easy to […]