Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Clay Pot Toadstools

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

Painted Minion Stones

These adorable Minion-painted stones couldn’t be cuter! They’re great for a Despicable Me themed party or for everyday fun.

Thumbprint Heart Necklace

Make a precious keepsake using a loved one’s thumbprint. This makes a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or […]

Paper Plate Ernie and Bert

Turn paper plates into the lovable duo from Sesame Street, Ernie and Bert! It’s a fun craft that preschoolers will […]

Minion Hat

Use the template to make an adorable minion hat. There are also instructions to make a minion goggles mask.

Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]

Paper Plate UFO

Let your imagination go wild as you make a paper plate UFO! The pom pom alien looks right at home […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

Cardboard Tube Fish in a Bowl

Learn how to make these cute fish out of cardboard tubes. The tutorial includes the bowl pattern and a coloring […]

Perler Beads Minion

Despicable Me fans will love making this cute minion from Perler Beads! It’s fun and easy to do.

Jumping Minion

This jumping minion is easy and fun to make. This is a great activity for a minion-themed party or post-movie […]

Sprinkle Resin Rings

Use real sprinkles to make pretty candy-colored jewelry! These adorable accessories are perfect for gift giving or wearing with your […]

Felt Make Up Set

Make this adorable make-up set for a special little girl. It’s great for pretend play, as it has all the […]

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Felt Hamburger

Have fun making an adorable googly-eyed hamburger that’s full of personality! I used felt, but craft foam or construction paper […]

Sports Ball Cookies

Transform store-bought cookies into sports ball cookies, including baseball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. No piping or special skills […]

Duck Tape Recycled Robot

Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Craft Stick Abacus

Practice basic math skills with this cool craft stick abacus. Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for […]

Summer Coloring Pages

Explore your creative side with printable summer coloring pages. All you need is a printer and some inexpensive printer paper.

Paper Plate Pirates

Make a friendly paper plate pirate! Use it as a decoration or turn it into a mask for dress-up play.

Bottle Ring Toss Game

Make a ring toss game from glass bottles and embroidery hoops.  This portable game is perfect for a picnic in the park […]

Egg Carton Mini Helicopters

Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Paper House Luminaries

These printable mini paper house luminaries are lit with LED candles. They’re wonderful as decorations, ornaments, or for pretend play year-round.

Cardboard Tube Rocket

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!

900+ Construction Paper Crafts

You read that right- over 900 crafts that use construction paper! It’s crazy to think that there are that many, […]

Hair Accessory Organizer

Little girls have lots of hair accessories and this is a great way to keep them all in one place! […]

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Kids Camp Lantern

Turn a water bottle into a fun pretend play accessory that is perfect for your next camping party. There are […]

Sports Crafts & Recipes

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

Colorful Clothespin Airplane

Turn clothespins and craft sticks into adorable airplanes. This colorful airplane craft will be a hit with your little ones.

Ice Cream T-Shirts

Make these cute ice cream tees in 5 minutes using a printable. There are eight color options.

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Mosquito Repellant Candles

These mosquito repellant candles are not just a pretty decoration. With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, they […]

Vacation Photo Jar

Preserve special memories at the beach with this fabulous Vacation Photo Jar! This beautiful memento is a wonderful way to […]

Driftwood Fish

Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Paper Plate Fruit

Use paper plates, paint and construction paper to create these fun and colorful pieces of fruit, including apples, oranges, lemons, […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

Bucket Hat

Learn how to make reversible bucket hats in various sizes to suit every member of the family. The best part […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Paper Plate Seagull

Turn a paper plate into a seagull with this fun craft. It’s quick and easy to do, and is a […]

Handprint Campfire

This cool campfire craft starts with a handprint and ends with a ‘toasted’ marshmallow over the fire. What a fun […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. This delicious treat starts […]

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

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, […]

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Beachy Starfish

Follow the steps to create whimsical beachy starfish that are sure to make you smile. This easy craft is great […]