Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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75+ Egg Carton Crafts

Egg cartons are a classic crafting material and for good reason – they’re versatile and you almost always have one […]

Bottle Cap Turkey Napkin Rings

Accessorize your Thanksgiving table with adorable bottle cap turkey napkin rings. Make them in advance for all the guests or […]

Wax Paper Window Card

This cheerful card features a wax paper window behind the plant. Send it to someone who needs a pick-me-up or […]

Sesame Street Crafts and Recipes

Sesame Street has been delighting young children since its debut in November 1969. Millions have grown up with Big Bird, […]

Money Bookmark Gift

Is there a reader on your gift list? Buy a book, then create a money bookmark to go with it! […]

Sparkly Unicorn Wall Art

Create unicorn wall art that sparkles and shines. Personalize it with glittered letter stickers.

Personalized Napkin Rings

Empty cardboard tubes make wonderful napkin rings. After decorating them, customize them with a Scrabble tile of each person’s initial.

Bat Favor Box

Turn a take-out carton into an adorable bat favor box, filled with all sorts of treats. It’s a great project […]

Paper Plate Calavera

Turn a paper plate into a fabulous calavera, just in time for Day of the Dead. There’s no right or […]

Construction Paper Dragon

Let your imagination run wild when making your own construction paper dragon. It’s easy to do and fun to see […]

Craft Stick Alligator

This clever alligator craft is a great way to learn about greater-than and less-than. It works equally well for science […]

Kids Crafts for Special Days in November

November brings many special crafting opportunities for kids! Whether you’re searching for ideas for traditional Thanksgiving crafts, are celebrating National […]

Paper Taco Craft

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this realistic taco craft. Follow it up with the real thing for a fun time together.

Paper Plate Peacock

Turn a paper plate into a majestic peacock! This simple project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Paper Plate Clock Craft

This easy craft is a great way for young children to work on number recognition, ordering numbers and telling time. […]

Mini Mummy

Help your kids make a mini mummy that will have them wrapped up in laughter. It’s a great Halloween project […]

Spoon Skeleton

Turn plastic forks and a spoon into a whimsical skeleton. Easy and fun for all ages and great for Halloween.

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Use a paper plate and yarn to weave a beautiful sunflower. This easy project is fun take on traditional weaving.

Construction Paper Sandwich

This construction paper sandwich looks (almost) good enough to eat! Learn the tricks to add dimension and realism to the […]

Bat Treat Boxes

These bats are adorable and hold a candy surprise inside. Any child would love to make (or receive!) these for […]

Native American Stick Game

Make your own version of a stick game popular with Native American tribes across the Southwest. It’s fun to make […]

Acorn Wreath

Go on a nature walk to collect acorns, then return home to make a festive fall wreath. This is a […]

Fall Acorn Napkin Rings

Create beautiful napkin rings for your fall table using a cardboard tube and acorns you gather yourself. It’s a wonderful […]

Leaf Crafts for Kids

Nature is beautiful year-round, but there’s something about the colors of fall that can take your breath away. Bring the […]

Paper Plate Volcano

Turn a paper plate into an active volcano. Adding the ‘lava’ is so much fun!

Peekaboo Cats

These beautiful black cats are simple to make and create a stunning display when combined. Perfect for “C Week”, Halloween, […]

Minion Hat

Use the template to make an adorable minion hat. There are also instructions to make a minion goggles mask.

Spider Napkin Ring

Use pipe cleaners and pom poms to create a cute spider!  Then attach him to a cardboard tube to make […]

Rainbow Name Art Ornament

Create a cool rainbow ornament that features your own name. Everybody’s looks completely different!

Paper Pumpkin Craft

Dress up your Halloween with 3 dimensional paper pumpkin decorations. These pumpkins are simple to make – all you need […]

Garden Carrot Snack

Edible crafts are so much fun! This cute carrot is really easy to make, tastes yummy, and is a healthy […]

Three Little Pigs Playset

Turn empty cardboard tubes into the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Follow the directions to make three […]

Colorful Patterned Owls

These paper plate owls are so colorful and fun! Use your creativity to design your own pattern and color combinations.

Oreo Bumblebee

This Oreo treat is as cute as can BEE! Turn Oreos into adorable bumblebees using simple store-bought items.

Toothy Pumpkins

These toothy pumpkins are so cute and each is one of a kind! Simple instructions will have your kids creating […]

Football Paper Chain

Decorate for a sport-themed party or for the big game with this football paper chain. Use the printable or simply […]

Spooky Pipe Cleaner Spiders

These spooky spiders are easy to make, inexpensive, and completely mess-free… the perfect project for a Halloween party or get-together. […]

Coffee Filter Folklorico Dancer

Turn dyed coffee filters and construction paper into a beautiful folklorico dancer. This is the perfect craft to celebrate Mexican […]

Owl Cards

These owl cards are as easy to make as they are cute! Start with patterned paper or construction paper and […]

Paper Quilt

Turn patterned paper scraps into beautiful paper quilts. This fun activity has so much room for creativity. Every quilt looks […]

Paper Plate Noah’s Ark

Transform empty cartons and paper plates into a fabulous Noah’s Ark craft. Children can add whatever animals they wish.. in […]

Name Skeleton

Turn your name into a skeleton, perfect for Halloween! This is a great activity for a group or class setting, […]

Pumpkin Hat

Make a cute pumpkin hat using a paper bowl. Fun to wear for Halloween, Thanksgiving or on any other fall […]

Hedgehog Candy

With only four ingredients, these no-bake candies are so fast and easy to make. Not only that, they’re tasty and […]

Paint Chip Boxes

Turn leftover paint chips into cute little boxes. This project is suitable for older children, as it requires the use […]

Tissue Paper Apples

Create apples that look good enough to eat using tissue paper and liquid starch. This is a great use for […]