Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Strawberry Butterfly Cupcakes

Make ordinary cupcakes special by adding strawberry butterflies on top. It’s so easy to do and adds such a beautiful […]

Bug Collector Quiet Book

Your tot will love discovering bugs hiding behind plants, examining them with a “magnifying glass” and keeping them safe in […]

Mouse Picnic

Dress the kids up with mouse noses and whiskers and host an indoor cheese-tasting party! Such a fun way to […]

Edible 3-D Sunglasses

These cute 3-D sunglasses are totally edible and fun to make. They’re fun for New Year’s Eve, summertime, a diva-themed […]

Fall Cookies For the Birds

Use 4 ingredients to create cookies to feed the birds and the wildlife. A great nature project to teach the […]

Pencil Shavings Fish

Empty out your pencil sharpeners, but save those shavings! They work perfectly as scales on this adorable fish.

Underwater Silhouettes

Here’s a fun art project that has a little of everything: some painting, a little experimenting with a new technique, […]

Ice Cube Painting

Make ice cube paints and keep cool and make art all at the same time! A great indoor activity too, […]

Outdoor Shell Sculpture

Make outdoor sculptures using shells collected from a beach vacation or any other outdoor finds. Plus, 12 more Kid friendly […]

California Poppy Magnets

Make these vibrant California poppy magnets with some modeling material and paint! A pretty way to dress up your refrigerator.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Make a cute bear-themed lunch, then head outdoors for a teddy bear picnic. Invite some friends and be sure everyone […]

Chalk Scavenger Hunt

Put that sidewalk chalk to use and make up a backyard scavenger hunt for the kids! Select items to include […]

Mermaid Picnic

Throw a fun Mermaid Picnic, featuring a hot dog octopus, “ocean” cup with goldfish, a watermelon seahorse and a mermaid […]

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Make a letter-chomping shark from a business-sized envelope! The project is fun to make and preschoolers will love ‘feeding’ letters […]

Candy Tiki Huts

These Tiki Huts are not just yummy, they are easy to make too! The kiddos will enjoy making the roofs […]

Treasure Hunt

This fun treasure excavation is a great party activity for little pirates of all ages! They will have a blast […]

Driftwood Necklace

Great summer time project with scraps of driftwood from the beach. A fun way to use nature in your crafting […]

Glow in the Dark Bowling

Glow sticks are the secret behind this nighttime game that the kids will love! It’s perfect for summertime fun and […]

Beach Comber Pocket

Recycle old jeans and make a fun tote for collecting treasures on the beach. A great way to recycle some […]

Printable Summer Letters

Here’s a printable summer letter for your kids to send to someone special. Each box has a prompt. Easy and […]

Colorful Ships

Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]

Watercolor & chalk jellyfish!

Make this underwater collage using watercolors for the ocean & chalk to draw the jellyfish! A fun art project for […]

Eye Spy Nature Hunt

This printable Eye Spy Nature Hunt is so much fun and teaches children to “Leave only footprints, take only memories.” […]

Sponge Prints – Sea & Fish

Paint the sea with watercolors and make the beach and the fish with sponge stamps. A fun ocean or aquarium […]

Ice Chalk

Frozen ice chalk is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It’s art, sensory, and science all in […]

Pond of Thumbprint Ducks

Paint a lake and make several ducks with your thumbprints. Add beaks and eyes with markers or paint.

Water Bottle Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using a recycled water bottle! A fun ocean themed craft that’s great for summer and makes […]

Sand Castle Snack

If your kids love the beach and building a sand castle, they’ll love this themed snack. It is easy to […]

Swimming Whale Card

Make an adorable whale card using cardstock, patterned paper, and pennies! When you move the card, the whale swims back […]

Summer Friends Paper Dolls

These paper dolls come in seasons, activities and nationalities for all kids to enjoy. Just print them off and start […]

Tin Can Diorama

Use a tin can to make a fun diorama or nature keepsake. Girls will love the bird design while boys […]

Citrus Coasters

Make a set of beautiful citrus coasters to keep or give as a gift. This is perfect for beginners as […]

Picnic Coloring Page

Print off this free picnic basket coloring page and have the kids get creative by adding their own food and […]

Lunch Bag Kite

Let your imagination soar and make a flock of paper bag kites. Or make other animal faces. The sky’s the […]

Make Your Own Kite

Make cute mini kites to ‘fly’ behind your children as they run. A fun option for indoors. This kite is […]

Kite Printable

Enjoy this free kite printable. Use with crayons, markers, colored pencils, paint, or for a collage. A fun coloring page […]

Sea Creature Finger Puppets

These adorable felt finger puppets are the perfect afternoon craft for summer days. Follow the instructions to make a whale […]

DIY Ring Toss

This DIY ring toss game is simple to make and provides great outdoor fun for all ages! Great for picnics, […]

Seashell Garden Stone

Use the seashells that you collected at the beach to make stepping stones for your garden or yard! A fun […]

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

Whether you’re plan­ning a pirate party, a fun back­yard pirate play area for the kids, or just want some fun […]

Picnic Friends Coloring Page

This cute printable coloring page shows a little boy having a picnic with his friend the bear! Great for little […]

Picnic Basket Coloring Page

Summertime is all about picnics and being outside with family and friends. This fun printable coloring page of a picnic […]

Pillowcase Drawing

Too hot to play outside? No problem, this craft keeps the little ones in your life busy creating! If your […]

Night Sky Craft

Make this fun paper craft using glue, gold dust and stars. Talk about the night sky and all the stars […]

Neon Ring Toss Game

Make your own game of ring toss with neon paints! Makes it easy to find your game pieces in the […]

Fleece Horseshoes

Make safe, kid-friendly horseshoes out of fleece and let the fun begin! Easy and so cute! A great indoor or […]

Yo-Yo Balloons

Yo-yo balloons are a great outdoor activity for the summer. They are easy and inexpensive to make. They’re perfect for […]

Seashell Pencil Holder

Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]

Painted Sun

Make this beautiful sun using tempera paint, a brush and saran wrap! A fun way to spread the colors around […]

Sifted Flour Lawn Stars

Decorate your lawn or sidewalk with patriotic stars! They’re made from sifted flour, so they’re safe for kids, pets and […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

Friendship Bracelets

There are dozens of ways to make friendship bracelets, but this is one of the fastest and easiest. Make just […]

Recycled CD Spinners

Make your own game by recycling old CDs and DVDs into fun spinning tops! Loads of fun to play with, […]

Freezer Pop Holder

If your kids love freezer pops but complain about them being cold on their hands, have them help you make […]

Sandpaper Art T-Shirt

Design your own fabulous t-shirts using crayons and sandpaper! It’s easy and the results are beautiful. Fun for all ages!