Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Rainbow Play Dough

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

Drip Tie Dye Backpack

Create a colorful dotted backpack using a drip tie dye method. Choose your favorite colors for this fun and easily […]

Autumn Leaf Prints

Use paint and colored pencils to create beautiful autumn leaf prints. The results are spectacular!

Swirled Shaving Cream Leaves

These gorgeous swirled shaving cream leaves are such a fun craft for kids! Make a bunch of these to decorate […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Sun Print Art

Turn ordinary, everyday objects into beautiful pieces of art using sunshine and special sun print paper.

Duct Tape Wallet

Follow this step by step guide to making your own duct tape wallet. It’s fully functional and easier to make […]

Lunch Money Tins

Turn an empty mint container into a personalized, changeable tin. It’s just right for holding lunch money, notes, and other […]

Pony Bead Crafts for Kids

  Kids have been making pony bead crafts for many, many years. According to one source, pony beads got their […]

Backpack Monster

Backpack Monster This monster will look adorable hanging from a backpack when it’s time to head back to school. It’s […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

Yarn Apples

Quickly craft a basket of apples from yarn – a pretty table decoration!

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids.

Dachshund Cookie Cupcakes

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

Friendship Bracelets

See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower Turn a paper plate into a pretty sunflower! This easy craft is perfect for summer or fall. […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Strawberry Terra Cotta Pots

These cute strawberry-inspired pots are simple to make with just a little bit of paint. Fill them with strawberry plants, […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]

Clay Pot Toadstools

Create whimsical clay pot toadstools to decorate the garden. They add such a fun touch to the yard and are […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

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, […]

Barn Crafts and Recipes

Think of all the animals that live in a barn: horses, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, goats, and more. We’ve gathered […]

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

Rock Mushrooms

Paint rocks to make these adorable mushrooms! It’s such a fun way to dress up houseplants or to put into […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Decorate a walking stick and take it with you on fun hikes in the woods or on the nature trails. […]

No-Sew Fabric Pencil Cases

Create your own cute pencil cases to hold all sorts of art supplies. This no-sew project is great for heading […]

Hamburger Cupcakes

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

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Paper Bag Crafts for Kids

Bet you didn’t know there was an official “Paper Bag Day” did you?? Well, there is and it’s on July […]

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

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

Patriotic Bandana Wreath

Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

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

Patriotic Pinwheels

These printable patriotic pinwheels are so festive and easy to do. Display them in your yard for the Fourth of […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Sand Crafts and Activities

Playing in sand is a great sensory activity, and so much fun! Kids can build, scoop, and mash, creating, destroying, […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids. This is a fun activity to do together during the summer or […]

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Cardboard Tube Cat

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

Epsom Salt 4th of July Star Jars

These easy-to-make jars are perfect for July 4th or any patriotic occasion. Use them to hold utensils, straws, and other […]

Mosquito Repellant Candles

These mosquito repellant candles are not just a pretty decoration. With ingredients like lemon, lime, water, and essential oils, they […]

Duct Tape Sports Clipboards

Sports fans, coaches and dads will all love this easy-to-make gift. It’s a great choice for Father’s Day or at […]

Paper Plate Fruit

Use paper plates, paint and construction paper to create these fun and colorful pieces of fruit, including apples, oranges, lemons, […]

Ant Tablecloth Clips

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

Baseball Pen Holder

Felt and dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball-themed pen or pencil holder. […]

Paper Plate Sun

Paper Plate Sun Sunshine just screams summer! Kids can bring some sunny rays into the house, day or night, by […]

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Keep the kids busy outdoors with this printable spring scavenger hunt. It’s great for hiking, camping, a nature walk, or […]

Beaded Garden Sparkler

The colorful beads of this garden sparkler dance with the sun. It sparkles and shines, and is the perfect adornment […]

Cardboard Tube Alligator

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

Sports Cupcakes

Celebrate your love of sports with these these tasty cupcakes. There are instructions to make a soccer ball, baseball, tennis […]

Lavender Candles

Use dried lavender stems to make these pretty lavender candles in mason jars. They make a wonderful gift for Mom, […]