Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Ice Cube Painting

Make ice cube paints and keep cool and make art all at the same time! A great indoor activity too, […]

Chalk Scavenger Hunt

Put that sidewalk chalk to use and make up a backyard scavenger hunt for the kids! Select items to include […]

Ladder Golf

Make your own Ladder Golf game, perfect for backyard BBQ’s, fam­ily reunions, camping trips or everyday outdoor fun. This tossing […]

Candy Tiki Huts

These Tiki Huts are not just yummy, they are easy to make too! The kiddos will enjoy making the roofs […]

Glow in the Dark Bowling

Glow sticks are the secret behind this nighttime game that the kids will love! It’s perfect for summertime fun and […]

Printable Summer Letters

Here’s a printable summer letter for your kids to send to someone special. Each box has a prompt. Easy and […]

Colorful Ships

Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]

Watercolor & chalk jellyfish!

Make this underwater collage using watercolors for the ocean & chalk to draw the jellyfish! A fun art project for […]

Sponge Prints – Sea & Fish

Paint the sea with watercolors and make the beach and the fish with sponge stamps. A fun ocean or aquarium […]

Van Gogh Sunflower Art

Make these sunflowers inspired by Van Gogh’s artwork with crayons! A fun art history project for kids.

Ice Chalk

Frozen ice chalk is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It’s art, sensory, and science all in […]

Sand Castle Snack

If your kids love the beach and building a sand castle, they’ll love this themed snack. It is easy to […]

Summer Friends Paper Dolls

These paper dolls come in seasons, activities and nationalities for all kids to enjoy. Just print them off and start […]

Citrus Coasters

Make a set of beautiful citrus coasters to keep or give as a gift. This is perfect for beginners as […]

Pillowcase Drawing

Too hot to play outside? No problem, this craft keeps the little ones in your life busy creating! If your […]

Night Cityscape Art

Use sticky tape to stick houses on a blue piece of paper and then make white splashes with a toothbrush […]

Night Sky Craft

Make this fun paper craft using glue, gold dust and stars. Talk about the night sky and all the stars […]

Neon Ring Toss Game

Make your own game of ring toss with neon paints! Makes it easy to find your game pieces in the […]

Waffle Cone Ice Cream Bowls

Homemade edible waffle cone ice cream bowls are simple and delicious. And fast–perfect for last minute 4th of July get-togethers!

Fleece Horseshoes

Make safe, kid-friendly horseshoes out of fleece and let the fun begin! Easy and so cute! A great indoor or […]

Yo-Yo Balloons

Yo-yo balloons are a great outdoor activity for the summer. They are easy and inexpensive to make. They’re perfect for […]

Seashell Pencil Holder

Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]

Painted Sun

Make this beautiful sun using tempera paint, a brush and saran wrap! A fun way to spread the colors around […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

Balloon Flip Flops

Embellish your flip flops with balloons. They’re fun to make, inexpensive, and so incredibly cute! A great craft project for […]

Frozen Paint

Let your kids create masterpieces on paper and themselves as they create using the “cool” frozen paint! Recipe included!

Flip Flop Refashion

Turn plain flip flops into fun flip flops with a little trim and rhinestones. A fun project for teenagers and […]

Picnic Fruit Printable

Print out the different types of fruit and have the children color them. Then create a simple picnic blanket with […]

Summer Garden Printable

Use this printable to make your own garden with summer vegetables! Make a collage with kids while learning about summer […]

Printable Summer Fun Calendar

A printable of summer fun activities to keep your kids busy during those vacation months. Plenty of activities planned out.

S’more Summer Sunbathers

These are not your usual summertime S’mores! The kids will get a big kick out of these, even the sunburnt […]

Icy Treasure Hunt

This icy treasure hunt is like a traditional treasure hunt, but the twist is that the clues are frozen in […]

Spinning Wheel

Turn a lazy susan into a fun spinning wheel the kids will love! Label the dry-erase segments with activities, exercises, […]

DIY Outdoor Road

All you need is paving stones and some chalk to create an outdoor road that the kids will love! It […]

Ladybug Sun Visors

Adorable ladybugs on inexpensive sun visors makes for a fun and simple craft for this kids this summer! Makes a […]

Rocket Straws

Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]

Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen

Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours. […]

Duct Tape Watermelon Magnets

These fun watermelon magnets are made with duct tape, magnets, and a black Sharpie. These are so easy and fun […]

Story Jars

Make these fun story jars to expand your child’s imagination, plus some other fun ideas. A great way to engage […]

Dinosaur Excavation

This post has several fun hands-on kids’ activities, including this dinosaur excavation. After your dinosaurs have been frozen, your child […]

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

Days at the beach are so much fun! To help remember your visit long after you’ve returned home, create a […]

Outdoor Color Match

Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year. […]

Ice Cube Rainbow Painting

Have you ever tried painting with ice cubes? Freeze a mix of water and liquid watercolors, then use the ice […]

Felt S’mores

This adorable felt s’mores set is perfect for summer camp fun or for doll play! A great way to encourage […]

Flower Hair Clip

  This easy DIY hair clip is perfect for Fall! It’s easy to create and uses everyday household materials such […]

Patriotic Punch Cups

This super easy project will have your table decorated in patriotic stars before you knew what hit it! A great […]

Dinosaur Ice Eggs

Hot summer days are perfect for these dinosaur ice eggs. Kids will love cracking open and melting these Ice eggs […]

Blowing Dandelion T-shirt

Here’s an easy way to paint a blowing dandelion on a t-shirt. This is a really fun project for tweens […]

Shell Jars & Instant Rusty Lids

Display summer souvenirs in jars and instantly rust the lids for a weathered vintage look. Kids will enjoy watching the […]

Rock Monster Magnets

Make these cute rock monster magnets using pebbles, paints and imagination! A fun way to display those little beach treasures.

Bag Tag Olympic Medals

Wrap round product-tags with shiny foil, decorate, and then lace onto a shiny string…Presto! You have Olympic medals. Kids of […]

T-Shirts with Sole

Make your own custom-designed t-shirts using fabric paint, a stencil, and the sole of a shoe! A great wearable art […]

The Penny Experiment

Science experiments are a fun and educational way to keep your kids from getting bored during the summer. Gather the […]

Summer Lei

Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make […]

Back Yard Kid Wash

Try this inexpensive kid wash and become the most popular parent on the block! What a great way to cool […]

Shaving Cream Car Wash

A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]