Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Firefly

Turn a cardboard tube into a firefly! This fun project is a neat way to learn more about this very […]

Cereal Box and Newspaper Tree

Raid the recycling bin for cereal boxes and newspaper, then turn them into a beautiful tree. This fun craft costs […]

Funny Face Paper Fans

When the weather heats up, stay cool with these funny face paper fans! Printables make it so easy. 

Frozen Watermelon Pops

As the weather heats up, these frozen watermelon treats really hit the spot! Pass on the sugary treats and serve […]

Chocolate Shells

These edible sea shells have beautiful swirls of colored chocolate. They’re very easy to make and are the perfect addition to […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Create a beautiful paper plate sunflower to match the ones that grow in summer and early fall. Kids will build […]

Craft Stick Beach Plaque

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

Ice Cream Cone Pigs

Make pink bubble gum ice cream cone pigs using an easy four-ingredient ice cream recipe, with no machine needed! They […]

Beach Bingo Printables

Summer is here, and what better way to get outside with the family than spending time on a beach? Enjoy […]

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 […]

Flowers in the Window Craft

This pretty window box flower craft uses aluminum foil in a clever way. Decorate it with your favorite colorful flowers.

Minion S’mores Pops

These adorable Minion S’mores Pops are decorated with modeling chocolate. They taste as fun as they look!

Lemon Card

Send a lemon card to a friend with a recipe for tasty lemon treat tucked inside. Or use the card […]

Paper Lemonade

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

Lemon Slice Felt Coaster

Stitch up some cheery coasters that look just like lemon slices! They’re perfect for summer and are easy enough for […]

Sno Cone Cupcakes

Sno cones and summer go hand in hand but with the heat, things can get messy. These sno cone cupcakes […]

Gone Camping Craft

Use construction paper, printables, and a child’s photo to make a fun camping collage. It’s a great activity to do […]

Watermelon Celebration

Chill out at your next celebration with fresh summer fruit! This carved watermelon is perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties […]

Paper Plate Lemon Fan

Turn a paper plate into a lemon slice fan that looks cool while it cools you down! This easy craft […]

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 […]

S’mores Starfish

These sweet S’mores Starfish are as fun to make as they are delicious! Serve them at a beach trip, during […]

Paper Plate Fans

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

Glowing Campfire Craft

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

Marshmallow Shooters

Guaranteed fun, these shooters are easily assembled from PVC pipe. Challenge your friends and family to see who can shoot […]

Woven Tissue Paper Suncatcher

Make a beautiful suncatcher using a cardboard tube and stamped tissue paper. It’s a great way to reuse items from […]

Kiddie Car Wash

Kids will love washing their cars and bikes, as well as themselves, in this cool kiddie car wash! Read on […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cake

This watermelon cake is made of ice cream, cookies and cake. It’s such a refreshing treat for any summer occasion. 

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. What a fun and colorful beach craft for […]

Citrus Slice Cookies

These beautiful citrus cookies can be made to taste like – and look like- oranges, lemons, limes or other citrus […]

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Use pipe cleaners and pony beads to make fun and whimsical bubble wands in a variety of shapes! This is […]

Sunshine Pinata Cookies

These adorable Sunshine Pinata Cookies will warm your heart and fill your belly. Break them open to find candy hiding […]

Ice Cream Cone Pandas

Chill out with some cool ice cream cone pandas. These adorable treats are fun for a party or other get-together.

How to Make Giant Bubbles

Use this recipe to make giant bubbles. Kids (and adults) will have a blast playing with these outdoors!

Strawberry Treat Cups

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

Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Start with a cookie crust, then top it with cream cheese fluff, strawberries and kiwi to make this fun watermelon. It’s […]

Cookie Monster Cone

Use a simple, four-ingredient cotton candy ice cream to make cute Cookie Monster Ice Cream Cones. No ice cream machine […]

Picnic Blanket Collage

Celebrate your love of picnics with this picnic blanket collage, which combines paper weaving and collage making. It’s the perfect […]

Rainbow Pudding Pops

Help the kids make beautiful rainbow pudding pops! These tasty treats are so much fun on a warm afternoon. This […]

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 […]

Ice Cream Cone Name Art

Turn your name into a multi-scoop ice cream cone! Each person who makes this clever craft will end up with […]

Snack Cake Stingers

Turn Twinkies into bumble bees for a fun treat. Modeling chocolate makes this edible craft easy to do.

Sunshine Lollipops

These simple sunshine pops are made from candy melts, cookies, and candy eyes. They’re a fun treat for Earth Day, […]

Homemade Sidewalk Paint

Make some sidewalk paint using simple ingredients such as cornstarch, water, and food coloring. It’s easy to make and provides […]

Chocolate Popcorn Trees

Celebrate Earth Day, Spring, or Summer with these edible trees. This kid-friendly treat is made from candy melts, popcorn, and […]

Sunshine Pillow

Use Oly*Fun to create an adorable sunshine pillow that will brighten up any day. The tutorial also has ideas for […]

Butterfly Fruit Pizza

Decorate a fruit pizza to look like a butterfly to celebrate Earth Day, spring, summer, or birthday. Send the whole […]

Chicken and Chips Butterfly

Who could resist this adorable little butterfly? Especially since it’s edible! Now it’s okay to play with your food!

Ear of Corn Cookies

These pinata-style cookies are so much fun! Serve them for a summer barbecue, Thanksgiving, or any time in between.

Camping Memory Game

This clever memory game is made from paper and cardboard, with a fun camping theme. Find all the items needed […]

Scrap Paper Seahorse

Don’t throw out those scraps of patterned paper! Turn them into a colorful and whimsical seahorse, inspired by the artwork […]

Crayon Melt Seahorse

Create a colorful, whimsical seahorse! This fun craft uses a warming tray to melt crayons resulting in vibrant color.

Sandpaper Sandcastle

Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.