Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Colorful Book Covers

Back to school means asking for paper bags when you go grocery shopping so you can make book covers! instead […]

Bright Papers for Back to School

This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine. August officially marks back […]

July 2012 Top Posts

I was going through our most recent submissions and put together the top 5 projects according to our visitors. These […]

New Site: AllFreeKidsCrafts!

My good friends over at Prime Publishing (you may know them as FaveCrafts.com) are launching a whole new site dedicated […]

Fairy House

Make a fairy house from a dollar bin birdhouse and items from nature. Fun to make with that little girl […]

June 2012 Top Posts

June, the beginning of summer! We’ve had plenty of great projects come through Fun Family Crafts, and the top 5 […]

May 2012 Top Posts

May brought us Mother’s Day, so it’s no surprise that a project fitting for that holiday would be our number […]

April 2012 Top Posts

During the month of April we celebrated Easter, had a little fun with April Fool’s Day, and enjoyed several Earth […]

Paper Bag Maracas for Kids

Make these paper bag maracas or noise makers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, or decorate differently to use any time […]

Sensory Bottle

This is such a fun craft to do with your little ones. Not only will they have a fun new […]

March 2012 Top Posts

Between St. Patrick’s Day crafts and all the fun Easter crafts featured, the top 5 this month is definitely covered! […]

February 2012 Top Posts

February was the month of love. I would have thought that some of the fabulous Valentine’s Day crafts that were featured […]

Teddy Bear Taco Tart

Cut puff pastry into a teddy bear shape and top it with cheese and taco meat before decorating it for […]

January 2012 Top Posts

It’s no surprise that the project with the highest number of views for January was a Valentine’s Day craft. After […]

Button Valentine Frame

Made from recycled buttons, this frame would make a great gift for Grandma for Valentine’s Day. But not just for […]

Conversation Heart Pops

Make soft and chewy conversation heart pops using marshmallows and candy melts. Kids of all ages will have fun dipping […]

December 2011 Top Posts

December is a month filled with Christmas crafts, winter projects and snowman ideas galore! That’s why when I saw the […]

New Year Crown

New Year Crown Be the queen of the party with this bead-encrusted crown. Celebrate the new year in style!   […]

Kwanzaa Hat

Celebrate Kwanzaa by making this fun hat that you can wear to celebrate the season.

Snowman Bubbles

Here’s a cute way to recycle some empty baby food jars. These are really cute and kids will love making […]

Mason Jar Snowmen

Cute luminaries the kids can make to light up the sidewalk for cold, dark winter nights.

Hanukkah Bunting

Use cardboard templates, felt and glue to make this colorful and festive bunting for Hanukkah.

Snowy Winter Trees

Here’s a fun nature craft your kids will enjoy making on a snowy day. Create your own fun snow scene […]

Water Bottle Noise Makers

Save your plastic water bottles and make these fun noise makers for New Years! These would be a fun activity […]

Happy New Year Garland

Happy New Year Garland Celebrate the New Year with simple, festive decorations. This garland requires just a few basic craft […]

Baby Jesus Ornament

This ornament is what Christmas is all about. Craft this felt Baby Jesus ornament in just a few minutes using […]

Paper Christmas Tree Ornaments

Have a beginner sewer in the family? Give her/him some practice by sewing together these Christmas tree ornaments. It’s a […]

Muffin Tin Advent Calendar

Bring some fun and whimsy into your Christmas celebrating this year with this neat Advent calendar made from a muffin […]

Glowing Snowmen

Save those milk jugs and make these simple glowing snowmen to light the way all winter long!

Tissue Paper Cut Outs

Chanukah doesn’t have to always be blue and silver! Bright and brilliant colors are perfect for your celebration.

Hanukkah Luminaries

These luminaries light up the night and are perfect additions for your Hanukkah celebration.

Penguin Wall Hanging

Cute little penguins welcome everyone to your home! Great gift for grandparents, aunts and uncles!

Felt Gelt Bags

Want to give some coins or candy this year for Hanukkah? Why not give in a homemade change purse and […]

November 2011 Top Posts

November is filled with crafts you can enjoy indoors as the weather gets colder, and of course with Thanksgiving ideas […]

October 2011 Top Posts

I realized when getting ready to do the Top 5 post for November that I never actually did one for […]

Donut Snowman

Powdered doughnuts threaded on a skewer make for fun snack and great edible gift. Perfect for classroom treats.

Pilgrim Napkin Holders

A free printable template is the base for this adorable pilgrim napkin holder. A fun Thanksgiving craft or the kids.

Turkey Hats

Using brown paper bags and construction paper, you can make these fun turkey hats for Thanksgiving!

Pilgrim Bonnet

Your little girl will love this pilgrim bonnet! Fun to make and a great project for Thanksgiving day.

Pilgrim’s Hat

Make a pilgrim’s hat from felt and glue. A fun Thanksgiving day project for your kids!

Mini Marshmallow Shooter

A great rainy or snowy day project made from items that you probably already have around your house!

Upcycled Mini Workbench

Do you have a little fixer in the family? He or she will love pounding “nails” into his/her own workbench […]

Twirly Doll Skirts

Pretty patterned skirts for a favorite dolly. Would make a great gift for a special girl.

Magnetic Putty

Take putty to a new level by making it magnetic! Read on to see how to do it!

Scented Gel Paints

Allow the kids to get messy and have fun with these all-natural, scented paints , made from everyday kitchen ingredients!

Chocolate Pilgrim Hats

These chocolate pilgrim hats are a sweet treat for Thanksgiving Day that kids can assemble by themselves …and then eat!

Turkey Day Necklace

Check out this whimsical turkey day necklace made from ribbon and wood cutouts. Make several…all of the kids will want […]

Painted Skirts

A fun rainy day craft that goes against all rules and allows the kids to draw on their clothes with […]

Glove Gobbler Treats

These fun treat bags are easy to put together and are a great Thanksgiving activity for the kids.