Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Yard Dominoes

Make a set of oversized dominoes for the backyard or to take along while camping, visiting the beach or picnicking. […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Rainbow Ice Pops

These beautiful rainbow ice pops deliver surprise bites of sweet and sour! They’re so easy to make and such a […]

Watermelon Sun Catcher

Hold onto summer for as long as you can by making one of these fun watermelon sun catchers. It’s so […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Watermelon Pancakes

Make these fun watermelon pancakes with your kids. The tutorial includes a simple pancake recipe that the whole family will […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Colorful Kites

Share the love of flying a kite by designing your own colorful kites! It take some time to assemble, but […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cones

Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your kids, why not make your own sidewalk […]

Beach Coloring Page

Celebrate summer with this beach themed coloring page. Afterwards, you can cut out the shapes and use them to make […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

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 […]

Patriotic Popcorn

Bag colorful red, white and blue popcorn for a fun dessert at your Memorial Day picnic. The secret to this […]

Patriotic Punch

Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]

Patriotic Marshmallow Pops

These red, white and blue sparkly marshmallow pops are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

Jellyfish Watercolors

Make a beautiful and colorful jellyfish painting. All you need is watered down paint to create this fun project that’s […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

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

Starfish S’mores

These adorable starfish are made from homemade marshmallow, dipped in dark chocolate, and coated in graham cracker crumbs. Two little […]

Rainbow Dream Catcher

Dream catchers are fun to make and look so cool hanging on the wall. This version is simple for even […]

Campfire Marshmallow Cookies

Planning an indoor campout with the kids? This delicious campfire marshmallow cookie is perfect for any camping-themed party!

Hula Hoop Croquet

Even if your kids have never played traditional croquet, they’ll love this modified version–a cross between kickball and croquet! It […]

Band-aid Lightning Bugs

Turn band-aids and googly eyes into adorable lightning bugs. A fun project for the youngest of crafters.

DIY S’more Roasters

Here’s a fun craft to do before your next camping trip or cookout. Make your own s’more roasters using air-dry […]

Summer Camp Necklaces

Whether you are going camping or hosting a camping themed party, these necklaces will be a hit. All you need […]

Friendship Bracelets

See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Camp Banner

Decorate construction paper with colorful buttons and hang this banner above your bunk, on the door or on the wall […]

Ice Cube Boats

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

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Goldfish Bowl Night Light

Transform a dollar store vase and tissue paper into a cool night light for your room. No special tools or […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque. This is a great […]

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Watermelon Grill

It only takes a few steps to turn a fresh watermelon into a grill that doubles as a serving vessel. […]

Beach Card for Father’s Day

Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card […]

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 […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game for kids of all ages. This is such […]

Xylophone Windchime

  Turn a child’s xylophone into an awesome windchime. Bright colors and beautiful tones make this a nice gift for […]

Flower Crown

Create a beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. This hair accessory is perfect for a wedding, princess party, […]

Symmetry in Nature

Learn all about symmetry using natural objects. This is a great outdoor project for spring, summer or fall.

Wood and Wire Flowers

Use different shades of paint and some shaped wire to decorate bare wood flowers. Use the finished flowers as magnets, […]

Daisy Pins

Make Mom a friendly flower face pin to wear on her shirt or lapel. Silk flowers are turned into smiley […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

Make seedling pots out of newspaper. Add a label and some fabric scraps and watch your seeds grow!

Lucky Ladybugs

Spring is here and ladybugs abound! Read on to see how to use stickers to make these colorful ladybugs.

Strawberry Treat Cups

These cute little cups are perfect for a strawberry party or just to brighten the neighbors’ day. Fill the pretty […]

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Making your own bubble wands is really easy and so much fun! Experiment with different shapes and decorate the handles […]

Raining Cloud

When it’s raining outside, spend the day inside creating your own rain clouds. A simple craft that uses everyday items […]

Garden Bugs

These bright-eyed little bugs are an adorable way to mark veggies in the garden. This is a simple project that’s […]

Watering Can Craft

Turn an empty milk jug into a fabulous watering can for kids to use in the garden or for outdoor […]

Cupcake Liner Butterflies

Cupcake Liner Butterfly This easy cupcake liner craft is fun for little hands and growing minds! What you need: Glue Scissors […]