Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Unicorn Forture Cookies

Turn ordinary fortune cookies into stunning unicorn cookies! This unique treat makes any occasion extra special.

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.

Cupcake Kit for Kids

This DIY cupcake kit is a great handmade gift for kids to make for Christmas, birthday or any other special […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

Cake in a Can Surprise

Celebrate a special occasion with something totally unique! Bake a cake in a can for your special person to open and marvel […]

Construction Paper Dragon

Let your imagination run wild when making your own construction paper dragon. It’s easy to do and fun to see […]

Emotional Emoji Masks

Create a set of emotional emoji masks with your toddler or preschooler. This low-preparation craft and activity helps develop empathy […]

Daisy Birthday Truffles

Turn a chocolate truffle into a sweet birthday treat! These tasty bites are inspired by daisies.

Hummingbird Gift Bag

Create a beautiful gift bag featuring a completed coloring page. It’s a wonderful way to display coloring pages and tailor […]

Rice Krispie Hula Girls

These adorable Rice Krispie Hula Girls treats will be the talk of the luau! They are so easy to make […]

Disney Countdown Rings

Heading to Disney for a magical family trip? Your kids will love having these countdown rings to count the days […]

Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots

These cute strawberry-inspired pots are simple to make with just a little bit of paint. Fill them with strawberry plants, […]

Math Toss Sponge Game

Take learning outdoors and into the kiddie pool with this fun way to make math come alive. The kids will […]

Butterfly Snack Clips

Make snacking fun (and super cute!) with these Beautiful Butterfly Snack Clips. They are so easy and fun to make!

Paper Plate Aquarium

Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]

Cactus Crafts for Kids

Did you know there is a National Cactus Day? It’s celebrated each year on May 10. Cactus crafts are also […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cones

Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]

Clay Pot Toadstools

Create whimsical clay pot toadstools to decorate the garden. They add such a fun touch to the yard and are […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Olympics Bracelet

This easy pony bead bracelet is inspired by the Olympic flag. It’s a fun craft to do while watching the […]

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Photo Crafts for Kids

May is National Photo Month, but you can have fun with photographs any time of the year! Whether it’s Thanksgiving, […]

Handprint Fish

Friendly handprint fish swim around big paper fishbowls. This project will keep the kids smiling while turning their handprints into […]

Disney Rocket Party Favor

These cute little rocket party favors will delight kids of all ages, especially when they find this fun game tucked […]

Birds on a Branch

Make cute little candy birds on a pretzel branch. This edible arts and crafts project can be used to decorate […]

Mickey Parade Waver

Going to the parade? Let Mickey lend you a hand waving on your favorite floats! The bright white felt glovereally […]

Barn Crafts and Recipes

Think of all the animals that live in a barn: horses, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, and more. We’ve gathered […]

Sweet Dreams Weaving Practice

This adorable construction paper craft lets kids practice weaving skills. This project is cute on its own, but looks even […]

Tiki Hut Brownie

Turn a pan of brownies into an adorable tiki sign. What a fun treat for your next luau!

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Fruit Kabob Place Cards

These fruit kabobs are not only tasty, but they’re functional too! Make them ahead of time, or have the guests […]

Puzzle Piece Alien

Turn a puzzle piece into a friendly alien! This easy craft gives kids a ton of opportunity to exercise their […]

O is for Olympics

Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft. This simple activity is perfect for young crafters […]

Beaker BLT Wraps

Here’s an edi­ble ver­sion of Beaker that’s sure to bring a smile to Mup­pet fans young and old. Healthy, tasty, […]

Pringles Can Beaver Craft

Use construction paper and a few other basic materials to turn Pringles cans into a colony of beavers. It’s easy […]

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Paper Plate Shark Jaws

A quick and simple way to decorate for a deep sea birthday party. These paper plate shark jaws can be […]

Nail Polish Cake Pops

These may look like cute little jars of nail polish, but they are actually edible cake pops!  This fun and […]

Handprint Monarch Butterfly

Turn your handprints into a monarch butterfly! This beautiful animal is the official state insect of seven states.

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

Sports Crafts & Recipes

Sports are such an important part of life. They teach camaraderie, teamwork, and fun. Sports get kids outside and unplugged […]

How to Make Rainbow Ice

Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! While they play, […]

Rock Mushrooms

Paint rocks to make these adorable mushrooms! It’s such a fun way to dress up houseplants or to put into […]

Polka Dot Surprise Cake

Believe it or not, this stunning cake is simple to make, even for beginners. If your children are old enough […]

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

Use printable templates and some LifeSaver candies to make a special thank you gift. It also makes a cute favor […]

Homemade Candy Lollipops

Homemade candy lollipops are easy to make using your favorite hard candies. The whimsical (and beautiful!) results are perfect for […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Decorate a walking stick and take it with you on fun hikes in the woods or on the nature trails. […]

Shadow Portraits

Create super cool self portraits, complete with shadow! This easy art project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

No-Sew Fabric Pencil Cases

Create your own cute pencil cases to hold all sorts of art supplies. This no-sew project is great for heading […]

Hamburger Cupcakes

Dinner for dessert? No exactly…take a closer look and you’ll see that these are really cupcakes disguised as hamburgers! These […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]