Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Starfish Keychain

This beautiful beaded starfish keychain is easier to make than it seems. It’s great give to someone who loves the ocean.

Cardboard Tube Jellyfish

This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]

Ocean Sensory Bottle

This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]

Seaside Sensory Bin

This seaside sensory bin is a great way to bring a bit of the beach inside. It uses cut-up pool […]

Turtle Cupcakes

Your kids will love these adorable turtle cupcakes! They are easy to make and so incredibly cute. A fun way […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

A fun beach themed craft that even the little ones can enjoy. Just a couple of simple steps to make […]

Seashell Fish

Now that you’ve brought all those seashells home from the beach, make these cute fish with the kids! A fun […]

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. A fun and colorful beach craft for summer!

Egg Carton Jellyfish

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

Coffee Filter Jellyfish

Adorable jellyfish made from coffee filters that kids can color themselves, a great preschool ocean themed craft!

Paper Plate Jellyfish

This cute jellyfish is made from a paper plate and ribbon. A fun project for preschoolers and great for an […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Chocolate Shells

These edible sea shells have beautiful swirls of colored chocolate. They’re very easy to make and are the perfect addition to […]

Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

Driftwood Vase

Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!

Clay Jellyfish

This fun jellyfish decoration is made of clay and fabric. It’s a fun way to use up remnants and scraps that […]

Beanbag Whale

This cute bean bag whale is made with glue, so there’s no sewing required. Use it for pretend play,  illustrating […]

Seashell Lamp

This fun project is a great way to remember a fabulous family vacation at the beach. It could also hold […]

Ocean-Inspired Earrings

Make beautiful earrings inspired by the ocean. You can even incorporate shells, rocks and other treasures from your own beachcombing.

Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tail

Create sparkly mermaid tails out of craft sticks and construction paper. This easy craft is great for a themed birthday […]

Wire-Wrapped Fish

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

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Ocean Aquarium Craft

Create your own little saltwater world with this Ocean Aquarium Craft. It all starts with paper plates.

Clam Shell Pumpkin

Turn a clam shell into a pumpkin magnet, perfect for fall! It’s easy to do and works with any size […]

Foam Flip Flops

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

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Simple Sand Play Dough

Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]