Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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How to Paint on Plastic

Kids love to paint, and there are so many things that end up in the trash, including plastic margarine tubs. […]

Faux Vinyl Book Cover

Make a durable book cover that feels like vinyl using a paper grocery bag, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge! Great […]

Shamrock Ice Cream Jello

Wiggling jiggling ice cream and Jell-o, a fabulously fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day that the kids will love. Perfect […]

Leprechaun Lunch

What could be more fun that thinking you’ve pinched the leprechaun’s lunch? Make this tasty treat using M&Ms, popcorn and […]

Rainbow Colored Easter Eggs

Color your Easter eggs after you peel them to create this beautiful, edible look with food coloring! No vinegar needed. […]

Shamrock Plant Poke

Bring a little of the Irish luck to your spring garden with this shamrock plant poke! Older children will love […]

Cloud and Rainbow Raindrops

Fun and colorful, this rainbow craft is great for spring or St. Patrick’s Day. A fun wall decoration or great […]

Tips for Easy Yarn Crafts

Wrapping with yarn is a fun way to turn something old into something new. Make pom poms from yarn to […]

National Pig Day!

March 1st is National Pig Day! Mostly celebrated in the Midwest, this special day was created in 1972 to give […]

Easter Necklaces

Adorable necklaces made from jelly beans and plastic Easter eggs! What a fun project for the kids, especially the girls. […]

Craft Stick Farm Animals

Use craft sticks, paint and a few embellishments to make adorable farm animal puppets! These barnyard friends are sure to […]

Cardboard Telephone

Turn ordinary cardboard into a fun telephone for your kids! Great play time fun and perfect for imaginative play. While […]

Snowman Desk Buddy

A fun snowman craft for kids of all ages! Easy to make and fun to display. Just pull out the […]

Snowman Crafts & Recipes

Building snowmen is one of the highlights of winter. Bring the fun indoors with snowman crafts and recipes! These symbols of […]

Snowman Felt Board

Make this cute snowman felt board with a wintertime theme. You can change scarves, headwear, and noses to make all […]

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

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Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

Bead People

Use beads of different colors and shades to express the similarities as well as differences between all people. It’s a […]

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Polar Bear Crafts for Kids

International Polar Bear Day is on February 27, but any time is a great time to teach kids more about […]

Homemade Valentine Tea Bags

Fun tea bag envelopes that are perfect for giving as gifts on Valentine’s Day! Great for kids to give to […]

Craft Foam Sewing Cards

Make a fun set of homemade sewing cards that are great for keeping the kids busy while traveling. They are […]

Colored Denim Circle Tree

Turn old blue jeans and scrap wood into fin and funky wall art! A perfect project for teenagers and a […]

Denim Covered Pencil Can

Recycle old blue jeans and empty cans with this fun denim craft for kids or adults! Great for holding paintbrushes, […]

Rainbow Slime

Ooey gooey and slimy fun, that’s what this concoction is made of! Make some oh so icky ever so fun […]

Friendship Bracelet Valentines

Make fun friendship bracelets for all of your friends, heck the entire class! There’s a free printable for the tag […]

Marshmallow Snowman Cupcakes

These super cute snowman are standing on top of yummy cupcakes perfect for a winter birthday or just a fun […]

Pretty Paper Snowflakes

These pretty snowflakes are made from old junk mail and have been used to make a lovely garland. Teach kids […]

Christmas Tree Pops

Make these easy Christmas tree pops from melted chocolate and Hershey’s candies. A simple holiday project that kids can make […]

Painted Wood Penguins

these sweet wood painted penguins would make great gift toppers, place holders or ornaments. Penguins are a fun part of […]

Thumbprint Reindeer Mug

Adorable coffee mugs that will make wonderful keepsake gifts for close members of the family. Your child’s thumbprint creates an […]

Holiday Hair Bows

Make these cute wearable hair accessories just for the holidays! Fancy, glittery candy to hold back that cute locks of […]

Kid’s Cooking Set

Make an adorable cooking set with the children in mind. Get your supplies from the dollar store and make up […]

Mini Cookie Snowman Pops

Cute edible snowmen that would be perfect for gift giving. They are also great for a fun snack on a […]

Hands and Feet Paper Turkey

Hands and Feet Paper Turkey Handprint and footprint crafts are always a big hit with the kids. Use construction paper […]

Clay Turkey

Clay Turkey Make this cute turkey from modeling clay and feathers and display it on your Thanksgiving table. It’s a fun […]

Finger Puppet Pilgrims

Finger Puppet Pilgrim Make these finger puppet pilgrims from recycled cardboard tubes and construction paper. This fun craft is a great […]

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Print out these fun coloring pages and printables for the kids on Thanksgiving day. A great way for them to […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

Denim Flower Frame

This colorful craft is made from recycled denim that has been dyed in different colors. A great gift idea for […]

Colorful Pasta Monsters

Cute little monsters made from dried pasta you color yourself! Learn how to color the pasta first, then create these […]

Yarn Spider

Yarn Spider Make this adorably creepy spider to hang from your ceiling and welcome your Halloween guests!   What You Need Black […]

Fall Flower Planting for Kids

This post brought to you by Scotts Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Kids love being in the garden, and […]

Washi Tape Pencil Wraps

No messy paint and nothing complicated, just some simple washi tape and everyday pencils and your kids will be stylin’ […]

Apple Monsters

Here’s a fun edible apple project the kids will love sinking their teeth into! Let them use their imaginations to […]

Rock Tic Tac Toe

What a fun way to play tic tac toe! A great travel game for kids, or just something entertaining for […]

Neon Confetti Notebooks

The kids are all heading back to school and everyone has the same supplies. Change it up a bit with […]

Back to School Bug Buddy

Made from school supplies and a small calculator, this adorable bug will have kids excited to do their homework. It’s […]

Eraser Bracelet

Here’s a fun way to use school supplies to create a wearable bracelet little kids will love. Make it longer […]