Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Easy Beach Bucket Cake

All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple recipe for edible “sand” […]

Pooh Pancakes

Pancakes and strawberries shaped like Winnie the Pooh that your kids will love! Don’t forget the honey!

Cardboard Tube Campfire

Camping season is here! Make these adorable mini campfires as a camp crafts, for a camping-themed party, or for a […]

Sports Necklace

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

Sand Casted Handprints

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

Fabric Ribbon

Turn fabric scraps into gorgeous fabric ribbon to wrap the most beautiful gifts. Click to find out how!

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 […]

Crochet Round Ringlet Rug

Follow the pattern to make a round ringlet rug. The rug in the photo is 31 inches in diameter, but […]

Wolf Gift Bag

Turn a plain paper bag into a wonderful wolf gift bag. It’s easy with the tutorial and the printable wolf […]

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

Paper Plate Sand Dollars are such a fun summer craft to do with the little ones. Make them at the […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Go Bowling Cake

This bowling cake is perfect for a themed party or an end-of-season celebration for a bowling team. It’s very easy […]

Homemade Dot Candy

Making this dot candy was a great family activity. And they even tasted pretty good.

Marker Caddy

Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

Spiral Paper Plates

Quick and easy, these spiral paper plates can be hung up to spin in the breeze. Even the little ones […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Whether crafting with a summer camp group or spending the day crafting with Mom, this adorable pet rock necklace should […]

Toyrarium

What’s a toyrarium? It’s a terrarium with toys! Kids will love putting together these fun indoor gardens.

Recycled Maracas

Plastic drink containers are turned into musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these shakers.

Kinder Egg Bees

Turn empty Kinder egg shells into adorable bees. What a cute way to recycle!

Cone and Ball Clown Game

Cone and Ball Clown Game This clown-themed game is a lot of fun! Give it a try! What you need: […]

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 […]

Craft Stick Shelves

These geometric wall shelves are not only functional, but they’re beautiful as well. This stick shelf project is so easy and […]

Cookie Monster Cake

Cookie Monster made his Sesame Street debut during the very first episode in November of 1969. Since then, millions of […]

Sleeping Bag Wrap Snacks

Sleeping Bag Tortilla Wraps made with peanut butter and apples. Turn an ordinary wrap into a healthy and fun snack […]