Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Make a colorful dragonfly clip that’s cute as can be. It’s perfect for holding artwork or notes on the fridge […]

Sequined CD Fish

A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!

Jellyfish in a Bottle

This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.

Wooden Spoon Shark

Make this adorable shark out of a wooden spoon, some craft foam and paint!

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Solar System Cookie

This giant cookie is inspired by the solar system. Make this for a fun space-themed treat.

Candy Pretzel Crayons

These fun treats are made by dipping pretzels into colored candy melts. Great for back to school!

Blow Painting

Colorful monsters created from paint splotches. No two are ever the same!

Sand Cast Starfish

Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]

Strawberry Necklace

Have the kids paint a walnut to make this faux strawberry necklace they can wear.

Clothespin Dinosaurs

Clothespins are just the right supply to make these fun chomping dinosaurs with the kids! The tutorial includes a pattern to make […]

Frog Crafts for Kids

April is National Frog Month, and rightly so! Anyone who lives anywhere near a natural frog habitat knows that April […]

Lego Altoid Tins

Turn empty Altoid tins into a totally awesome, portable LEGO playset! Bring it to restaurants, appointments, or anywhere else for […]

Paper Bag Bird Puppets

These cute and colorful bird puppets are made from paper bags and colored paper. Give them a try!

Jumbo Wooden Dice

A great rainy or snowy day project to keep the kids from going stir crazy! These dice will provide hours […]

Clothespin Shark

Whether it’s Shark Week or just an ordinary Tuesday, this shark craft is fun for kids and makes a great […]

Easter Finger Puppets

Adorable finger puppets for Easter made from twisted chenille stems. Would also be cute to use as pencil toppers!

Lightsaber Bookmarks

Turn craft sticks into a fun Star Wars themed craft. Use these glittery lightsabers as bookmarks or reading pointers for […]

Rainbow Dream Catcher

Dream catchers are fun to make and look so cool hanging on the wall. This version is simple for even […]

St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

Make colorful St. Patrick’s Day Cookies from delicious sugar cookie dough. Kids of all ages will love making (and eating) these […]

Shamrock Brownies

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these Shamrock Brownies. They’re easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Bottle Cap Horse

This ragdoll-inspired horse is made of bottle caps and buttons. He’s quite the conversation piece!

Paper Bag Animal Puppets

These cute puppets are made from paper bags and colorful construction paper. Make them together, then put on a puppet […]

Ski Jump 3-D Art

Ski Jump 3-D Art Capture the thrill of one of the most exciting Olympic events! This 3-D ski jump art […]

Plastic Bead Bowl

This fun bowl is made from melted plastic beads. A little adult supervision is required.

Cardboard Tube Dog

This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.

Wookie Finger Puppets

Create adorable Wookie Finger Puppets from felt, then use them for your own puppet show. Star Wars fans will love […]

Jedi Water Bottle Covers

Make these Jedi Water Bottle Covers during a Star Wars party, or create them ahead of time for kids to […]

Painted Rock Snowflakes

Embrace the beauty of winter with these pretty painted rock snowflakes. Display them on the mantel, as part of a […]

Puffy Dreidel Craft

This Puffy Dreidel Craft makes a nice decoration for the Hanukkah season. It’s easy to make and a fun accompaniment […]

Minion Ornaments

Decorate the Christmas tree with an adorable Minion Ornament! This is great fun for any Despicable Me fans.

Kwanzaa Crafts and Recipes

Kwanzaa is a secular festival that observes and celebrates the cultural heritage and traditional values of African Americans. Kwanzaa takes […]

Birdhouse Gingerbread House

Turn an unfinished wooden birdhouse into a festive gingerbread house. Because none of it is edible, it will last for […]

Thankful Tree

Show the kids what they have to be thankful for this year with this Thankful Tree! It’s a wonderful project […]

Skull Rocks

Painted rocks are all the rage and these friendly skulls are perfect for Halloween. It’s an easy craft to do […]

Black Cat Pumpkins

Want to avoid the mess and hassle of carving pumpkins, but still want some fun decorations for Halloween? Try painting pumpkins instead […]

Duct Tape Prisoner Costume

Looking for a last minute costume idea? This Prisoner Costume is so easy to make using duct tape and clothing […]

Twirling Paper Monsters

These not-so-spooky Twirling Paper Monsters are great fun for kids to make for Halloween. Let your creativity go wild!

Roasted Halloween Vegetables

These roasted sweet potato jack-o-lanterns, beet witch hats, and spooky potato ghosts are simple to make with some major wow […]

Plastic Spoon Monsters

These silly Plastic Spoon Monsters are a great Halloween craft for kids. Let your creativity go wild!

Boogers on a Stick

Your guests will be thoroughly grossed out at your next Halloween party! You just might have to dare people to […]

Paper Halloween Luminaries

Decorate for Halloween with these easy-to-make Paper Halloween Luminaries. Use these designs or make up your own!

Bandana Wreath

This Bandana Wreath is so simple to make. Read the tutorial to learn the secret to prevent the bandanas from drooping.

Homemade Floam

Looking for something fun to do with the kids before summer comes to a close? Make your own floam!