Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Jellyfish Costume

This homemade jellyfish costume is as easy to make as it is adorable. Add glow sticks to the costume at […]

Clothespin Mermaids

Create a cute set of mix-and-match mermaids from clothespins, construction paper, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Your mermaid fan will have […]

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

Days at the beach are so much fun! To help remember your visit long after you’ve returned home, create a […]

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]

Juice Box Boats

Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]

Colorful Branch

Don’t throw away ripped or crumpled tissue paper! Save it to make these beautiful and colorful branches. Be just as […]

Giant Sunflower

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

Outdoor Color Match

Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year. […]

Ice Cube Boats

The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]

Soda Bottle Fish

Create an adorable fish from an empty 2-liter bottle! An adult will need to do the cutting, but even the […]

Beaded Wind Chime

Brighten up your garden with this fun and simple wind chime made from a terra cotta pot and some beaded […]

Paper Plate Porcupine Fish

Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]

Felt Campfire Play Set

Make a campfire play set from felt for the kids! This set includes felt S’mores, graham crackers, chocolate bar, and […]

Felt S’mores

This adorable felt s’mores set is perfect for summer camp fun or for doll play! A great way to encourage […]

Nature Crowns

Make a woodland fairy princess crown from flowers in your garden. If it’s off season, try silk flowers from the […]

Flower Hair Clip

  This easy DIY hair clip is perfect for Fall! It’s easy to create and uses everyday household materials such […]

Nature Walk Basket

Whether it’s fall, spring or summer, a nature walk is always fun, and making an easy sorting basket to collect […]

Marshmallow Goldfish Pops

This fun edible is perfect for an ocean themed birthday party or homeschool unit! These marshmallow goldfish pops are easy […]

Pipe Cleaner Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using pipe cleaners and Styrofoam balls! A fun craft for the kids, great for a classroom […]

Bubble Wrap Butterflies

This fun project is perfect for preschoolers. You can make fun designs using paint and bubble wrap, then turn them […]

Clay Plant Impressions

Capture pieces of your garden forever in these lovely modeling clay ornaments that are preschool friendly. You’ll love the uniqueness […]

Colorful Tropical Fish

These pretty fish would make a great decoration for your ocean themed birthday party. A great centerpiece or something fun […]

Bee House

Build a bee house to help nature along and encourage pollination of the area plants. The tutorial explains about a […]

Patriotic Party Puzzle

Make this fun puzzle game from craft sticks, stickers and ribbons. A fun activity for any patriotic holiday that kids […]

Patriotic Punch Cups

This super easy project will have your table decorated in patriotic stars before you knew what hit it! A great […]

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]