Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mini Camping Set

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

Paper Plate Fans

Turn paper plates into colorful fans that will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. It couldn’t be […]

Beaded Rainbow Wind Chime

Use colorful beads and craft sticks to create a wind chime for the backyard. It’s easy to do and looks […]

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Cupcake Liner Crab

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

Watermelon Serving Tray

Turn an unfinished circle of wood into a beautiful watermelon serving tray. It’s easy enough for beginning woodworkers to do!

Watermelon Cactus

Create a spectacular cactus-shaped display from watermelon for Cinco de Mayo, a summer get-together, or any occasion. Adults should do […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Paper Lemonade

Craft up some lemonade this summer using paper, paint, and straws. Reward the kids with fresh lemonade for a job […]

Colorful Summer Hat

Turn a plain hat into a gorgeous accessory for summer. This easy project is great fun for a group of […]

Firefly Suncatcher

This delightful tissue paper craft is inspired by Eric Carle’s story, “The Very Lonely Firefly.” Kids will love making this […]

Decorated Summer Hat

Use paint pens, buttons, and your creativity to personalize a store-bought hat. It’s a perfect activity for summer!

Marbled Ice Cream Cones

Make your own artistic ice cream cones using paper marbling with shaving cream and liquid watercolor paint. It’s easy to […]

Clothespin Sunflower

This paper plate sunflower is great for kids to make in late summer and early fall. Kids will build and […]

Palm Tree Cupcake

These adorable palm tree cupcakes look difficult to make, but they’re surprisingly easy to do. They’re great for a summer […]

Seashell Door Hanging

This beautiful seashell door hanging is a great way to display your favorite shells. It’s a fun project for the […]

Sundae Gift Basket

Make an ice cream sundae box for a sweet summer gift. It’s a great activity for children to help make […]

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 […]

Playtime Summer Paper Doll

Host a paper doll party and invite your friends over to make their own Playtime Paper Doll. There are a variety of […]

Beach-Inspired Anklet

Create a colorful anklet to wear this summer using shaped beads. This project is easy to do and doesn’t take […]

Watermelon Scarf

Create a no-sew watermelon scarf! It’s so much fun to wear on a breezy summer evening.

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]