Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Blob Lights

A fun and safe lighting option for kids. No real flames involved!

Glow Stick Lanterns

Isn’t this perfect for Halloween night? I love this idea, even if it is temporary. All you need are glass […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

Chalk Pastel Sunflowers

Create gorgeous sunflowers inspired by the artwork of Van Gogh. Even young artists can use the technique to make something […]

Nature Paint Brushes

Create your own paint brushes with natural materials. It’s easy to do and so much fun to explore the different […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Giant Sunflower

Transform an empty oatmeal container into a huge sunflower! The results are stunning. This is a great project for summer […]

Sunflower Welcome Sign

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

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

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

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

Handprint Campfire

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

Paper Plate Seagull

Turn a paper plate into a seagull with this fun craft. It’s quick and easy to do, and is a […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. This delicious treat starts […]

Peanut Picnic Ants

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

How to Make Rainbow Ice

Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! While they play, […]

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Sandpaper Starfish

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

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

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

Beachy Starfish

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

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 […]