Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Boardwalk Craft

Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]

Crabby Apple

This yummy crab snack is very easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! Best of all, it’s a healthy choice.

Golf Ball Sharks

Turn golf balls and craft foam into sharks. Make them as cute or as menacing as you want!

O is for Ocean

This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O. Use the printable templates […]

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Seagull Drawing

Follow the eight simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own seagull. Then take the time to learn more about this […]

Mixed Media Snorkeler

This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]

Seashell Beach Art

Make this heart design with shells collected during a beach visit. It’s a wonderful way to remember a special trip.

Egg Carton Whale

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

Weaving Rainbow Fish

This colorful fish is a fun way to introduce kids to weaving. All you need is construction paper.

Cupcake Liner Crab

Turn red cupcake liners into the cutest crab you’ve ever seen! Using different sizes of googly eyes gives these creatures […]

Giant Shark Suncatcher

Create a spectacular summer suncatcher – a giant shark! This awesome craft is fun for kids of all ages.

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Paper Plate Boat

This paper plate boat is a fun summer craft for kids. It’s easy to transform into a pirate ship, a […]

Driftwood Art

Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.

Sea Horse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops

Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]

Newspaper Shark

This fun recycling project uses newspaper to make a shark. It’s easy to do and each shark has his own […]

Yarn Aquarium

Use yarn and felt to create an ‘aquarium’ for hands-on play. Young children will love arranging the fish and helping […]

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

Underwater Felt Animals

Make an ocean’s worth of felt animals, then use them for storytelling or creative play. Add a small felt board […]

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Watercolor Island Scene

This island scene is made by painting the individual elements and layering them on the background. It’s a fun twist […]

Sparkly Sea Shell Phone Case

Create a one-of-a-kind phone case that is sure to command a lot of attention. Decoden is easy to do and so much […]

Felt Ocean Key Chain

This adorable keychain is made of felt and decorated with seed beads. It’s a great project for kids who are […]

Painted Glasses

A little bit of creativity can change ordinary drinking glasses into fabulous underwater scenes. This is a fun way to […]

Torn Paper Animals

Turn a simple index card into a torn paper animal! It’s easy to do, very inexpensive, and fun for crafters […]