Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard City Buildings

Recycle some cardboard boxes, use a little paint and colored tape and you have yourself a fun city! Great for […]

Homemade Knight Costume

Grab some cardboard, spray paint and duct tape and you’ll be ready to create a knight’s shield in no time! […]

Super Hero Cape

Is your child a super hero in the making? These capes are easily made from fleece and can be put […]

Wizard Wands

Do you have Harry Potter fans in your family? These wizard wands are made from paper, hot glue and some […]

Candy Corn Popcorn

Using candy melts for color, make this fun party snack with microwave popcorn and cellophane bags. Great for take home […]

Drawstring Goody Bags

These adorable goodie bags can be made up ahead of time then filled with fun treats to be handed out […]

BabyBel Cheese Eyeballs

Use BabyBel cheese, some olives and food coloring to make this spooky fun treat this Halloween. Great for a party […]

Monster Teeth Banner

What an adorable wall decoration for Halloween or a monster themed birthday party! Easy to make and oh so impressive. […]

Beaded Wreath

Kids will love stringing on tri-beads and creating this fun Christmas ornament. Great as a gift topper, for hanging on […]

Paper Ball Chains

These pretty paper ball chains make fun birthday decorations or a colorful garland for any occasion or holiday. Easy to […]

Birthday Balloon Wreath

What a fun decoration to celebrate a birthday! Welcome your guests with this colorful wreath made from balloons, a straw […]

High Heel Cupcakes

Oh my gosh, are these not the cutest cupcakes you have ever seen? What teenage girl wouldn’t love these for […]

Polka Dot Witch Hat

This adorable witch themed decoration is perfect for your Halloween decor. Kids will love making their own witch hat decorations […]

Pumpkin Shadow Box

This clever diorama was made from a foam pumpkin and a little spray paint. Place whatever you want, like this […]

Homemade Gummy Candy

All you need is some Jell-O and some unflavored gelatin to make these fun shaped gummy candies at home. Pull […]

Dr. Seuss Wall Art

This is a great project for decorating your child’s bedroom or nursery walls. You’ll need some canvas and some reusable […]

Postage Stamp Necklace

For teenagers that are looking to create more jewelry, this absolutely lovely postage stamp necklace is a fabulous project for […]

Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern

Make a Jack O’ Lantern out of an empty milk jug using paint and markers. Kids will love making this […]

Autumn Angel

Make this sweet autumn angel (or fairy!) with your child this afternoon. You can preserve leaves or purchase silk leaves […]

Cupcake Apple Tree

This adorable cake would be fun for a family reunion or a back to school party. Great for a fall […]

Bee House

Build a bee house to help nature along and encourage pollination of the area plants. The tutorial explains about a […]

T-shirt Backpack

Kids can turn their old t-shirts into a usable backpack with this tutorial from Family Fun. Parents may need to […]

Cross Hatch Pictures & Stamp

You can make lots of fun art projects using a cross hatch stamp that you make yourself. This tutorial shows […]

Football Cake Pops

Traditional cake pops made from cake and frosting molded into little edible footballs, perfect for your game day celebration! If […]

Hunger Games Charm Bracelet

Is your daughter a Hunger Games fan? She’ll love the idea of making her own book bracelet! This tutorial shows […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Thought Cloud Clock

If you need a fun idea for decorating your child’s room, something they will surely get a kick out of […]

Origami Necklace

Teenagers and tweens will love this origami style necklace they can make using simple pleats and a few jewelry supplies. […]

Mosaic Scrap Cards

Make these fun greeting cards from card stock and recycled magazine pages. Mosaics are a great way to show kids […]

Knotted No-Hem Capri Pants

Is your teen or tween looking for a sewing project to hone her skills? These adorable capris are perfect for […]

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves […]

Patriotic Party Puzzle

Make this fun puzzle game from craft sticks, stickers and ribbons. A fun activity for any patriotic holiday that kids […]

Patriotic Homemade Candy Corn

Here’s a tasty way to celebrate your patriotism – make red, white and blue candy corn! A yummy treat the […]

Patriotic Punch Cups

This super easy project will have your table decorated in patriotic stars before you knew what hit it! A great […]

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]

Patriotic Oreo Pops

Make this edible treat to celebrate any day you want to be patriotic. 4th of July, Patriot Day, Memorial or […]

Patriotic Splatter Paint Nails

Decorate your fingernails to show your patriotic spirit. Whether it’s the Olympic games, 4th of July or any other time […]

Starry Stained Glass Cake

This patriotic cake contains a wonderful surprise, Jell-o stars! This cake is great for Patriot Day, 4th of July or […]

Paper Bag Pinata

Made from a paper grocery bag and crepe paper streamers, this pinata is easier than you might think! The great […]

Magical Monster Slime

Slimy, gooey and so much fun! This homemade magical monster slime is easy to make and will provide hours of […]

Make Rock Bugs

Fall is the perfect time to scout your yard for nature’s art supplies. While you are out collecting fallen acorns […]

Puffy Paint

Try out this cool Homemade Puffy Paint, it’s easy to make and made with ingredients you probably already have in […]

Wavy Friendship Bracelet

This project is perfect for teenagers who want to take the friendship bracelet to a new level of skill. Friendship […]

Notebook Organizer

This is a great project for the beginning sewer, or something fun mom can make for her kids. Keep pens […]

Sparkle Top Pencil

Colored pencil come without erasers, unlike the No. 2 pencil we are used to. Jazz up the top of that […]

Back to School Bouquets

These fun and colorful bouquets would make awesome teacher appreciation gifts. They are great for a welcome gift for back […]

Mad Scientist Potion

Are you the coolest mom on the block? You can be this Halloween when you conjure up these fun bubbling […]

Family Magnets

Have some fun with those extra family photos and make awesome magnets to use on your refrigerator! Make sure you […]

Game Day Noise Maker

Whether it’s their big brother’s football game or watching the game with dad on television, kids will love shaking their […]

Snow White Crown

Does your little girl dream of being a princess? Make her this Snow White Crown so she can enjoy an […]

Apple Core Craft

Tissue paper is a great art supply, especially for the younger set. By wadding up pieces of tissue paper, all […]

Make Duct Tape Bracelets

So many uses for Duck Tape, and bracelets are a great idea! A pretty wearable craft your kids can make […]

Dinosaur Ice Eggs

Hot summer days are perfect for these dinosaur ice eggs. Kids will love cracking open and melting these Ice eggs […]

Tropical Twist Teepee

Brighten up play time or add a pop of color to a camping trip with this fun tie-dye tepee! This […]

Doll Bed Quilt

Use some leftover fabric scraps to make an adorable baby doll bed quilt! The little girl in your life will […]

Rainbow Doily Spinners

Create these colorful decorations for your next birthday party or baby shower with paper doilies and water colors! Match them […]

Shoe Box Doll House

Let your little girl’s imagination run wild as she decorates her own little doll house using a shoe box and […]

Felt Trucks

Make you’re very own Dump Truck, Bulldozer, or Tanker/Semi Felt trucks in just a few simple steps. Hours of play […]