Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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100+ Rock Crafts for Kids

Collect Rocks Day is September 16. But don’t just collect the rocks – use them for crafting! Rock crafts are fun […]

Yarn-Wrapped Blue Jay

Create a beautiful blue jay using yarn and other common craft materials. What a fun project to honor our feathered […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cardboard tube scarecrow is a fun craft for fall, but it also doubles as a Wizard of Oz craft. […]

3-D Paper Apples

Create beautiful 3-D apples from paper, adhesive, and twigs. Use the same technique in different colors to make pumpkins, oranges, […]

Construction Paper Explorer Ship

Use construction paper and cardboard tubes to make your own version of an explorer’s ship. This activity is a wonderful […]

Paper Plate Cauldron

Let your creativity run wild filling this paper plate cauldron with everything you can imagine in a witch’s brew! This […]

Sunflower Crafts and Recipes

What would late summer and early fall be without sunflowers? A lot less cheerful, that’s for sure! Did you know […]

Marshmallow Minions

This marshmallow treat is so simple to make even your little Minions can help! These Despicable Me Minions are made […]

Construction Paper Walrus

Learn how to make a realistic construction paper walrus. It’s the perfect project for a study of arctic animals.

Homemade Bird Feeder

Don’t throw away those empty cardboard tubes! Turn them into homemade bird feeders. It’s simple to do and is a […]

V is for Vulture Craft

Learn more about vultures (and how they differ – or don’t! – from buzzards) with this cute craft. Make yours […]

Paper Plate Hedgehog

Turn a paper plate and dried leaves into the cutest hedgehog ever. This is a great craft to do after […]

Decorated Donuts

Use candies, nuts, dried fruit, and other edible items to give donuts tons of personality! Each decorated donut is as […]

Paper Plate Owl

Turn a plain paper plate into an adorable owl. This is a fun and easy project for kids of all […]

Newspaper Hat

It’s easy and inexpensive to make your own hat using newspaper. Decorate it with paint, ribbon, faux flowers, pipe cleaners, […]

Footprint Unicorn

Trace your foot (or your shoe) and turn it into a colorful unicorn! This easy activity is a wonderful way […]

School Art Display

Transform a pants hanger into a cute school-themed display for your child’s masterpieces. This easy project is a great way […]

“Art Rocks” Guitars

If you believe that “Art Rocks!” then try this awesome guitar project. There’s so much room for creativity as children […]

Paper Plate Sperm Whale

This paper plate sperm whale project features a fun dimensional element. Wiggle the plate and the whale appears to be […]

Michigan Love Mitten Ornament

Show your Michigan love with this cute ornament idea. The tutorial includes instructions for the felt version shown, or for […]

Watermelon Self Portrait

Create a summer-themed watermelon self portrait using construction paper. Personalize your hair and skin tone, match your hair style, add […]

Sunflower Kissing Balls

Create beautiful decorations in minutes using faux flowers and a surprising piece of sports equipment! Choose different flowers to fit […]

Rapunzel’s Tower

Raid the recycling bin to create this fabulous tower for that beloved princess, Rapunzel. It will be a hit with […]

Faux Salad Craft

This faux salad is made from a paper plate, tissue paper, and construction paper and almost looks good enough to […]

Tie-Dye Cookies

Easily transform store-bought cookie dough into colorful “tie-dye” treats! Customize the colors for a holiday, use your school colors, or […]

Paper Plate Tree Frog

Turn a paper plate and pipe cleaners into an adorable tree frog! This easy project can be adapted for whatever […]

Popcorn Cupcakes

These adorable popcorn cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make. They’re the perfect treat for a movie-themed party or event!

Construction Paper Anchor

This easy anchor craft makes a fun decoration for a pirate themed party. Or, use it as a countdown to […]

Watermelon Felt Coaster

Even sewing beginners can make this cute watermelon coaster. Use it to serve cold beverages or desserts on a hot […]

Minion Weebles

Turn Kindersurprise capsules into adorable Minion Weebles! It’s so easy to do and only takes a few minutes.

Paper Plate Beaver

Turn a paper plate into the world’s second largest rodent, the beaver. The tutorial includes fun facts about this interesting […]

Yoda Paper Bag Puppet

Transform a paper bag into an adorable Yoda puppet using construction paper and googly eyes. Then have your own Star […]

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Berry Silly Milkshake

Turn a homemade berry milkshake into a Berry Silly Milkshake! This edible craft will really stretch your creativity.

Tissue Paper Stained Glass

Rescue used tissue paper from gift bags and turn it into gorgeous faux stained glass! It’s an easy project that […]

Mason Jar Photo Frame

Learn how to use frosted glass paint to give new mason jars a vintage look. Then use them as unique […]

Lego Cake

Add a cool ice cream cake to your Lego-themed birthday party. Invite the birthday boy or girl into the kitchen […]

Iowa’s American Gothic House

Artist Grant Wood made this house famous with his now-iconic ‘American Gothic’ painting. Try making your own watercolor painting of […]

Lion Cake

This adorable lion cake is easy to make using toddler-friendly foods. Give it a try!

Cardboard Tube Fox

Turn a cardboard tube into a sleeping fox in just a few steps. This simple construction paper craft is inexpensive […]

Kiwi Felt Coaster

Practice hand stitching with this easy, kid-friendly felt kiwi coaster. Even beginners will be successful with this cute and functional […]

Vegetable Collage Banner

Use scraps of paper, ribbon, and other materials in green, red, orange, and purple to make vegetable collages. Then hang […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create a beautiful mason jar wind chime using colorful strung glass beads. Hang it in the yard, then enjoy the […]

No-Melt Banana Split

It looks like an ordinary banana split, but it has a surprise. Don’t worry – it’s still just as tasty!

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Craft Foam S’mores

With just a few simple steps, you can turn craft foam into s’mores that look good enough to eat! This […]

CD Snail

Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]

Apple Fruit ‘Donuts’

This tasty snack looks like a donut, but it’s actually much healthier since the base is an apple slice! It’s […]

Hawaiian Shirt Card

Make these Hawaiian Shirt cards as invitations to a luau or beach-themed party, or just to say hi to someone […]

Dollar Bill Dispenser

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! It’s a creative and thoughtful way to give the gift […]