Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Tiki Hut Brownie

Turn a pan of brownies into an adorable tiki sign. What a fun treat for your next luau!

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

How to Make Rainbow Ice

Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! While they play, […]

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

Use printable templates and some LifeSaver candies to make a special thank you gift. It also makes a cute favor […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Paper Plate Goldfish

Make bright orange fish from paper plates and cups. It’s a great project for an underwater theme or a Finding […]

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Ice Cube Boats

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

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Patriotic Marshmallow Pops

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

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Paper Plate Seagull

Turn a paper plate into a seagull with this fun craft. It’s quick and easy to do, and is a […]

Beach-Themed Snack

This beach-themed snack cup is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat. It’s a fun treat for […]

Olympic Rings Flag

Celebrate the Olympics with this quick and easy craft. Paper cups and paint are all that’s needed to create an […]

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Pineapple Macarons

Turn store-bought macarons into adorable little pineapples! This craft is so easy to do and couldn’t be cuter.

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Patriotic Dip

Planning an Independence Day party? This tasty dip will add patriotic flare to your table!

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Driftwood Fish

Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]

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 […]

Spiral Paper Plates

Quick and easy, these spiral paper plates can be hung up to spin in the breeze. Even the little ones […]

Picnic Cake

This picnic-themed cake is so cute and so much fun. Purchased gummy soda and pizza slices make it super simple […]

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or even to enjoy with warm […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

Hot Air Balloon Lunch

It only takes a few minutes to turn your lunch into a hot air balloon. Meals are so much fun […]

Watermelon Canvas Painting

Paint a watermelon canvas while enjoying a tasty watermelon drink. This easy project is great for the summertime. 

Hello Watermelon Note Cards

Make your own watermelon note cards to send to friends. This easy craft is fun to do and perfect for […]

Twig Raft

Turn sticks from the back yard into rafts that will really float! Kids will love building and racing these little […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Mosquito Repellant Candles

These mosquito repellant candles are not just a pretty decoration. With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, they […]

Mosaic Ice Cream Cone

Use construction paper to make a mosaic ice cream cone. The tutorial includes delicious recipes to make your own homemade […]

Paper Plate Fruit

Use paper plates, paint and construction paper to create these fun and colorful pieces of fruit, including apples, oranges, lemons, […]

Ant Tablecloth Clips

These clever tablecloth clips that look like ants will be your new picnic favorites. Wind won’t ruin your picnic now!

USA Wreath

Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]

Paper Ice Cream Cones

Make and decorate super cute paper ice cream cones. Start with construction paper and add mini pom poms, glitter, stickers, […]

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Palm Tree Cookies

Decorate Palm Tree Cookies using modeling chocolate. These dimensional cookies are perfect for a pool party, luau, or beach trip.

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

Building a fairy garden in an old wheelbarrow is simple and so much fun! You can transport this miniature magical […]