Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Glowing Ghosts

Appearing friendly by day, these balloon ghosts take on an eerie glow at night. Find out how…..

Vampire Crafts and Recipes

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without Count Dracula. Here at Fun Family Crafts, we’ve gathered several dozen vampire crafts and recipes for […]

Halloween Mason Jar Lanterns

Charming monster lanterns cast a warm glow while sitting on a window sill, table, or while lining the walk right […]

1,000+ Halloween Crafts & Recipes

Here at Fun Family Crafts, we have been collecting Halloween crafts, recipes, activities, and costume ideas since 2011. We now […]

Witches’ Hats

These whimsical witches’ hats are fun for both kids and adults to make! Give it a try this October.

Jack O’ Lantern Glasses

Make Halloween even more fun by decorating glasses with jack o lantern faces and then filling them with orange punch. […]

Glittery Foam Monsters

Make cute little monsters using foam, pom poms, and pipe cleaners. Attach magnets to the back to hang them on […]

Candy Corn Wreath

This candy corn wreath screams fall! It proves that candy corn is not only for a candy dish.

Monster Handprint Puppets

These Halloween handprint puppets are easy and fun to make and kids will love coming up with their own silly […]

Make Believe Salad

Does your child have a play kitchen or enjoy “cooking” along with you in the kitchen? Make a faux salad […]

Halloween Friends

Use clay pots to make an adorable werewolf, mummy, witch, and vampire to decorate for Halloween. These festive characters are […]

Owl Crafts & Recipes

Owls are a popular craft subject, probably because they are adorable! They are often associated with the fall season, and […]

Handprint Acorns

Turn your kids’ handprints into acorns. The kids will love this “hands-on” craft project!

Chenille Stem Skeleton

Make this boney skeleton from chenille stems and pom poms. This is a fun project for Halloween.

Painting with Ice Cubes

This fun activity will keep the kids busy creating for hours! Just be sure to plan enough time to make […]

Candy Corn Chicken Quesadillas

These cheesy chicken quesadillas look like candy corn, making them perfect for an easy dinner on Halloween night. They’re such […]

Apple Crafts and Recipes

Apple crafts are great for many different times of year, including Johnny Appleseed Day in March, Teacher Appreciation in May, and […]

Sparkly Frog

Use styrofoam and paint and a few other supplies to make this super cute frog. Kids will love how it […]

Sight Word Parking Lot Game

Mix playing and learning while playing with your matchbox cars! A fun game for kids that encourages learning as well.

Rainbow Play Dough

Making your own play dough is easy and provides countless hours of entertainment for kids. This set of rainbow colors […]

Dachshund Cookie Cupcakes

Movie Night with the family is even more fun with these cute Dachshund Cookie Cupcakes! They’re inspired by The Secret […]

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, […]

Hamburger Cupcakes

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

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Cat

Recycle some of those cardboard tubes you have laying around into this adorable kitty cat. Use whatever color you like […]

Ant Tablecloth Clips

These clever tablecloth clips that look like ants will be your new picnic favorites. Wind won’t ruin your picnic now!

Cardboard Tube Alligator

Make a cute alligator from an empty paper towel tube. It’s perfect for Letter A Week, talking about the rainforest […]

Paper Plate Banjo

Use colorful paper plates, a paint stir stick, and rubber bands to create this fun banjo that kids will love […]

Comic Book Frame

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use comic books and inexpensive frames to make a gift worthy of […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Photo Holder for Mom

This photo holder is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Mom can use it to hang photos, cards, or anything […]

Plastic Spoon Bugs on a Branch

Make an entire tree of branches and colorful bugs using felt and plastic spoons. Make realistic insects or let your […]

Spring Crafts and Recipes

The official first day of spring usually occurs on March 20th, although some years it falls on the 21st or even […]

Zebra and Hippo Magnets

Make these two adorable magnets from cardstock and clothespins. A cute zebra and his pal the hippo are fun for […]

Cardboard Tube Chicken

This chicken is made from pipe cleaners and a recycled cardboard tube. It’s so cute, and perfect for a farm-themed […]

Flower Pot Shark

This adorable shark is made out of terra cotta pots and craft foam. It’s such a fun project to make!

Shamrock Stamping

Make your own shamrock shaped stamps from wine corks and a rubber band! It’s a great activity for St. Patrick’s […]

Leprechaun Hats

These cute leprechaun hats are made from Styrofoam coffee cups, pipe cleaners and paint! They make an adorable table decoration […]

How to Make a Pom Pom

Making a pom pom is as simple as wrapping yarn around your fingers and making some quick snips with scissors! […]

Lavender Bath Bombs

Learn how to make your own lavender bath bombs to use or give as gifts. When you pop one into […]

Craft Stick Barn

This cute barn craft would be a great activity for a farm themed birthday party.

Conversation Marble Magnets

Inspired by conversation hearts, these glass gem magnets are a great Valentine’s Day gift for neighbors, friends and teachers. They’re […]

Family Photo Puzzle

Turn a photo of your family into a puzzle using a recycled cereal box, You can use any size of […]

Chinese New Year Door Hanger

Welcome good fortune into your home this year by making this fun door hanger for Chinese New Year! A glittery […]

Valentine Wine Glasses

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with special glasses you’ve painted yourself. It’s surprisingly easy to craft your own hand-painted glasses for Valentine’s […]

No-Knot Fleece Blanket

If you love those easy tie blankets you see everywhere but don’t enjoy the knobby knots on them, learn a […]

Snowflake Mason Jar Vases

Decorate for winter with beautiful snowflake mason jars. These snowflake vases with a chalk paint finish look great as a […]

Snowman Slime

Make sparkly, squeezable, stretchable snowman slime with iridescent glitter. With winter in full force, it provides hours of sensory play […]

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Punxsutawney Phil Portrait

Punxsutawney Phil Portrait Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not? Are we in for in for 6 more weeks […]

Star Wand

Make some magical fun with this whimsical star wand. Decorate it however you’d like, as there is so much room […]