Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Shark-Bitten Flip-Flop Wreath

This adorable wreath is made from dollar store flip-flops! A great craft project for the kids, especially during Shark Week!

Shark Memory Game

This game has different skill levels, and can be played on the floor or a large table or, for a […]

DIY Shark Socks

We love these socks that look like a shark is eating your foot! Great fun, especially for those shark loving […]

Oven Mitt Shark Puppet

Using a few dollar store supplies, you can create a fun shark puppet to play with for hours! Great project […]

Sharknado Paper Plate Mobile

Use paper plates and a free shark printable to make this mobile for your bedroom or classroom. Great for a […]

Easy Shark Pin

Make a fun homemade shark pin to wear on your shirt or attach to your bag or backpack. A fun […]

70+ DIY Hair Accessories

Little girls love dressing up their locks with fun and pretty hair accessories. Whether it’s a headband, a fancy bow, […]

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Rubber Band Stamps

You can make your own stamps using different sized rubber bands and just about anything for a base.  Easy, fun […]

Foam Cup Fozzie Bear

If you love The Muppets then you’re going to love making this adorable Fozzie Bear craft.

Editors’ Picks: December 2013

For December, we featured almost 300 new crafts and recipes! That brings our total to just under 6,200 crafts, recipes […]

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Valentine Hug Cards

This classic craft has been a Valentine staple for many years. A great project for the littles this Valentine’s Day!

Glow in the Dark Stars

Kids love things that glow in the dark! Did you know that you can make your own glow in the […]

Duct Tape Heart Bunting

Create a sweetheart bunting from duct tape and baker’s twine! A fun way to dress up the foot of a […]

Cardboard Tube Dangling Hearts

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into these pretty dangling hearts to decorate your entryway or dress up a corner of the […]

Editors’ Picks: November 2013

For November, we featured almost 200 new crafts and recipes, but not just for Thanksgiving! There were plenty of other […]

Glittering Mockingjay Emblem

Hunger Games fans will love this fun mockingjay project that can be used as a pin, magnet or scrapbook embellishment!

Glitter CD Turkey

Turn an old CD into a glittery turkey for Thanksgiving! Add a magnet and hang this glittering Tom on the […]

Construction Paper Teepees

These adorable teepees are a great project for discussing the origins of our land as well as the first Thanksgiving. […]

Editors’ Picks: October 2013

For October, we featured over 200 new crafts and recipes, meaning there are now almost 5,800 makables and edibles featured […]

Colorful Skull Luminaries

Turn mason jars into colorful spooky luminaries adorned with kooky skulls. A great project for Halloween! Great for older kids!

Spider Web Cookie Pizza

Cookie pizzas alone and awesome enough, but add a fun and festive spider web to it and you have a […]

Crescent Mummy Dogs

Here’s a classic recipe for cute little mummies that are just as popular at parties as pigs in a blanket! […]

Chomping Monster Cookies

This Halloween have some fun with your party food! Make these adorable monsters that are chomping their way to your […]

Chocolate Chip Mummy Cake

This adorable mummy themed cake will be the hit of the Halloween party! Get your kids into the kitchen to […]

Duck Tape CD Monsters

Recycle old CDs into fun and colorful monsters using Duck Tape! A great activity for Halloween or anytime of year.

No Sew Ninja Costume

Dress your child up as a ninja this Halloween with this easy no sew pattern you can whip up quickly!

Zombie Girl Costume

Is your daughter a Walking Dead fan? Then a zombie costume is definitely in order for Halloween!

Jack Sparrow Costume

Is you r child a Pirates of the Caribbean fan? This Jack Sparrow costume is just the ticket for Halloween […]

Cowboy Costume

Head to thrift store to put together this inexpensive cowboy costume for your trick or treating child. Great for school […]

Girl’s Mickey Mouse Costume

This adorable costume is perfect for the Mickey Mouse loving little girl in your life! Complete with red tutu, she’ll […]

Zookeeper Costume

Make an adorable zookeeper costume with thrift store items and quick adjustments. A great idea for a last minute non-scary […]

Green Army Man Costume

Remember those little plastic green army guy toys? The movie Toy Story brought them to life again, and this costume […]

Monster Costume

This monster costume idea is bright and colorful with so many possibilities. Any monster fan will love this!

Paintbrush Costume

Looking for a unique costume idea? Turn your child into a walking paintbrush this year!

Jedi Robe Costume

Does your child love Star Wars? make him (or her!) a Jedi Robe for Halloween. Don’t forget the light saber!

Toy Story Woody Costume

Whether it’s a cowboy costume your after or the character Woody from Toy Story, this fun homemade outfit is great […]

80’s Girl Costume

Can you believe the 80’s are considered vintage now?? Create this fun 80’s fashionista costume for your daughter.

Glitter Slime Monsters

Here’s a totally fun party idea, a take away that kids will love. Glittery slime inside baby jars decorated to […]

Spider Costume

Great for those that wait until the last minute to come up with a costume, this spider outfit is super […]

Hanging Candy Hands

These tasty and colorful hands make a great decoration for Halloween. And of course, they’re edible! Great for a Halloween […]

Monster Cereal Pops

These positively adorable monster pops are covered in those classic Halloween themed cereals from my childhood! Frankenberry, Count Chocula and […]

Monster Felt Board Book

Kids will love creating a variety of different monster faces with this homemade felt board book! Change the eyes, mouths […]

Cereal Box Haunted House

Make this fun haunted house from a recycled cereal box, some cereal, marshmallows and other fun ingredients!