Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Splash Balls

When the weather heats up, send the kids outside to play in the water with these homemade splash balls. Made […]

Beach Sundaes

For your next beach or water-themed party, make beach sundaes, complete with under the sea toppings. This dessert is too […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Lobster Prints

Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Cereal Sand Castle

Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!

Chocolate Cola Truffles

These Coca Cola Truffles are a great treat for your summer party! They have a rich chocolate flavor and are […]

Beach Lunch

A fun beach lunch for kids! The beach features a crustless sandwich, blue gelatin poses as water, and it’s all […]

Paper Monarch Butterfly Craft

Did you know there are 7 states that have named the monarch butterfly as their state insect? Create a whimsical […]

Monster Popsicle Snuggies

These no-sew Popsicle holders are sure to keep those little fingers from freezing! They are made from felt and buttons […]

Sand Cast Starfish

Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Four Seasons Felt Board

This ingenious felt board allows for plenty of imaginative play, regardless of the time of year. Add extra accessories to […]

Boardwalk Craft

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

Watermelon Party Embellishments

Make easy watermelon embellishments with cardstock and markers. They’re perfect for decorating party straws or to use for a themed garland.

Giant Paper Popsicles

These colorful paper popsicles double as fans to keep you cool. What a fun craft for summer!

Fruity Note Cards

Create adorable fruity note cards to send to friends and family. Can’t pick between the strawberry and the watermelon? Make […]

Poop Emoji Popsicles

These Chocolate Poop Emoji Popsicles are stinking cute. The 2-ingredient popsicle recipe is super easy to make and decorate.

Summer Boho Chic Tote Bag

Make this cute boho chic tote bag this summer. It’s easy to do and you can customize it however you […]

Funky Summer Hat

Turn an old-fashioned straw hat and into a funky, feminine hat to wear this summer. The possibilities are endless.

Swimming Self-Portrait

Create a cool swimming self-portrait using oil pastels and some clever techniques. Give it a try this summer!

Colorful Beaded Flip Flops

Dress up simple white flip flops by embellishing them with colorful beads. The possibilities are endless!

Watermelon Fringe Snack Cup

Use crepe paper and sequins to turn plain snack cups into summery, watermelon containers. They make any party or get-together […]

Watermelon Balloons

Turn lime green balloons into charming watermelon-themed balloons for your summer party. All you need is a sharpie marker.

Melted Crayon Hot Rocks

Turn plain rocks into colorful works of art with this fun technique. Because the rocks are hot, this project requires […]

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Mixed Media Snorkeler

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

Glitter Sand Pictures

Bring sand home from a beach trip to make this fun art project. Or bring paper and glue to the […]

Watermelon Sponge Painting

This fun craft uses three different tools for painting – a sponge, a brush, and fingers! Follow it up with […]

Seashell Beach Art

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

Summer Challenge Printable

Keep the kids from thinking they are bored by challenging them to fill all the boxes on this Printable Summer […]

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 […]

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 […]

Colorful Summer Hat

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

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 […]

Sundae Gift Basket

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

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.

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 […]

Bottle-Stamped Flowers

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

Squirt Gun Painting

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

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.

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 […]

Clay Jellyfish

This fun jellyfish decoration is made of clay and fabric. It’s a fun way to use up remnants and scraps that […]