Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Sea Shell Cookies in a Jar

With plunger cutters and an easy recipe, you can gather up sea shells in no time! What a wonderful treat […]

Summer Herb Garden

Upcycle old window screens to make this cool summer herb garden. It’s a fun project for the whole family to […]

Outdoor Adventures Paper Doll

This playtime paper doll pal is ready to go camping or fishing. Pick the body and hair color and style that […]

Coffee Filter Sunflower

Create beautiful sunflowers using coffee filters! This easy craft is fun to make and is sure to cheer up anyone who sees […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

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

Bottle-Stamped Flowers

Use an empty soda bottle to create these cute stamped flowers. This is a fun craft for all ages to do.

Citrus Slice Cookies

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

Squirt Gun Painting

Kids of all ages will love creating artwork with paint-filled squirt guns! This unique project is the ultimate in summertime […]

Yard Dominoes

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

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Thumbprint Ladybugs Create a field of colorful thumbprint ladybugs under a blue sky. This project is easy and lots of […]

Ocean Sensory Bin Adventure

In hot summer days, playing in or around water is more than just fun! Kids can create a little piece of the […]

Firecracker Cookie Platter

This platter of cookies is designed to look like a firecracker! It’s a tasty addition to a patriotic party.

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

A fun beach themed craft that even the little ones can enjoy. Just a couple of simple steps to make […]

Seashell Fish

Now that you’ve brought all those seashells home from the beach, make these cute fish with the kids! A fun […]

Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs

These adorable crabs are made from Styrofoam coffee cups and pipe cleaners. A fun and colorful beach craft for summer!

Chocolate Shells

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

PVC Toy Bow and Arrow Set

Use PVC pipe, a pool noodle, and string to make this toy bow. The tutorial includes instructions for making the […]