Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!

Stars & Stripes T-Shirt

Create this fun and festive holiday shirt with just some ribbon, freezer paper and fabric spray paint! A fun way […]

Contact Paper Jellyfish

Use contact paper and any decorative materials you have on hand (sequins, glitter, confetti, etc.) to make beautiful jellyfish. Fun […]

Frozen Paint

Let your kids create masterpieces on paper and themselves as they create using the “cool” frozen paint! Recipe included!

Pirate Treasure Map

Make your own pirate treasure map and go on a treasure hunt in your own backyard! A fun project the […]

Flip Flop Refashion

Turn plain flip flops into fun flip flops with a little trim and rhinestones. A fun project for teenagers and […]