Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Peekaboo Garden

This interactive peekaboo garden is fun to make and is a great opportunity for learning, too. Tie it in with […]

Rice Krispie Carrots

Make an extra-special version of Rice Krispie Treats that are perfect for spring. No one can resist these delicious desserts!

Snack Cake Stingers

Turn Twinkies into bumble bees for a fun treat. Modeling chocolate makes this edible craft easy to do.

Bunny Rolls

These adorable bunny rolls are perfect for spring and they’re so easy to make! Kids of all ages will have […]

Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes

Make these pretty flower cupcakes for Easter throughout spring. They’re easy to make and a yummy way to enjoy jelly […]

Sunshine Lollipops

These simple sunshine pops are made from candy melts, cookies, and candy eyes. They’re a fun treat for Earth Day, […]

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

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

Chocolate Popcorn Trees

Celebrate Earth Day, Spring, or Summer with these edible trees. This kid-friendly treat is made from candy melts, popcorn, and […]

Cactus Shadow Name Art

Explore shadows with this fun and easy cactus name art project. You can create outdoors using natural light or indoors […]

Sunshine Pillow

Use Oly*Fun to create an adorable sunshine pillow that will brighten up any day. The tutorial also has ideas for […]

Baseball Game

Turn a ping pong ball, craft stick, and Dixie cups into a fun baseball game craft that you can actually […]

Butterfly Fruit Pizza

Decorate a fruit pizza to look like a butterfly to celebrate Earth Day, spring, summer, or birthday. Send the whole […]

Easter Veggie Pizzas

Carrot-shaped veggie pizzas make eating vegetables fun. This is a healthy alternative to sweets for Easter.

Inch Worm Cupcakes

Perfect for a spring or bug party, these charming little guys will inch their way right onto your plate! Follow […]

Dragon Kite

Make this dragon kite to fly in the wind on blustery days! It’s a fun project to work on together […]

Bunny Tail Cake

Grins and giggles will abound when you serve this silly bunny tail cake. He looks to be hard at work […]

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Rainbow Bread

Everyone will be amazed when you slice into a loaf of rainbow bread! Make some for St. Patrick’s Day or […]

Pinecone Owls

These cute little pinecone owls are equally fun as a summer camp craft or to make at home on a […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Use a paper plate and yarn to weave a beautiful sunflower. This easy project is fun take on traditional weaving.

Tissue Paper Flowers

These pretty flowers are super easy for kids to make and look great in a vase! Perfect as a homemade […]

Ear of Corn Cookies

These pinata-style cookies are so much fun! Serve them for a summer barbecue, Thanksgiving, or any time in between.

Camping Memory Game

This clever memory game is made from paper and cardboard, with a fun camping theme. Find all the items needed […]

Van Gogh Coffee Filter Sunflowers

Create a beautiful work of art inspired by Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ using coffee filters and other basic craft materials. It’s […]

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread

Create a tasty spread that looks just like a pineapple! It’s a great addition to a tropical or beach themed […]

Apricot Clownfish

Apricots and white chocolate come together to make these fun fishy treats. Your little fisherman or mermaids will want to […]

Lemon Sunflower Cupcakes

These cheerful cupcakes are sure to brighten anyone’s day. Make these for a special birthday, a garden party, Mother’s Day, […]

Scrap Paper Seahorse

Don’t throw out those scraps of patterned paper! Turn them into a colorful and whimsical seahorse, inspired by the artwork […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

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

Crayon Melt Seahorse

Create a colorful, whimsical seahorse! This fun craft uses a warming tray to melt crayons resulting in vibrant color.

Felt Strawberries

Make adorable strawberries from felt and seed beads. This fun sewing project is easy enough for beginners and the results […]

Sandpaper Sandcastle

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

Rotini Noodle Sunflower

Create a dimensional sunflower craft using rotini noodles and pipe cleaners. It’s a fun project for young kids to try.

Foam Flip Flops

This fun and easy craft just screams summer! It’s a different take on a traditional footprint craft.

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Driftwood Art

Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.

Printable Bingo Game

Stay sane on your next road trip! This printable bingo game costs hardly anything and will keep the kids busy […]

Watermelon Yogurt Pops

Make adorable watermelon yogurt pops using cone-shaped drinking cups.  This tasty treat is fun and easy to make.  The only hard […]

Van Gogh Sunflower

Make a stunning mixed-media piece, inspired by Van Gogh’s sunflowers. This project is not difficult, but requires multiple days of […]

Mini Faux Ice Cream Cones

These easy, edible faux ice cream cones are as tasty as they are cute. These bite-sized snacks are fun for […]

Wire-Wrapped Fish

This wire-wrapped fish is so colorful and fun. It’s best for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Seashell Door Hanging

This beautiful seashell door hanging is a great way to display your favorite shells. It’s a fun project for the […]

Watercolor Island Scene

This island scene is made by painting the individual elements and layering them on the background. It’s a fun twist […]

Butterfly Sun Catchers

These bright butterfly sun catchers get their vivid colors from recycled plastic packaging, clear glue and some water-based markers. This […]

Flower Pot Crab

A bright red crab dresses up any beach party and is lots of fun to make. It starts with a […]

Summer Skies Jello Snack

Layered jello and whipped cream combine to replicate fair weather clouds on a sunny summer day. What a fun treat!

Oyster Cookie

Make these simple, no bake, delicious cookies that look like friendly oysters with pearls. Perfect for a mermaid or nautical […]

3D Bubble Wrap Printed Pineapple

Use bubble wrap and paint to print fun, tropical-colored pineapples. Any age or ability can make this simple, but lovely, […]

Sand-Filled Bottles

Take a bit of the beach home with you by crafting these cool sand-filled bottles. Kids will have fun making […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Clay Seashell Erasers

These seashells made from Sculpey clay are easy to make and so cute. Even better, they’re erasers you can actually […]

Felt Tropical Hibiscus Wreath

Create a bright and colorful felt wreath inspired by beautiful hibiscus flowers and monstera leaves. This easy craft will bring […]

Paper Plate Sea Crab

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