Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Craft Materials Name Art

Spell your name using art materials that start with each letter of your name. Every person’s finished product will be […]

Watercolor Donuts

Learn how to paint a delicious-looking plate of donuts. Decorate your donuts with classic toppings, or dream up new and […]

Art Materials from A to Z

There are so many materials you can use for arts and crafts! Create an awesome collage of 26 art materials […]

Tangram Graduation Card

This eye-catching graduation card is made with a tangram. It’s an easy project which you can personalize with the graduate’s […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Sparkly Graduation Card

Make a graduation card full of sparkle and shine! This easy-to-make card is so much more meaningful than a store-bought […]

Donut Crafts for Kids

Just about everybody loves donuts! We’re lucky enough to have two different National Donut Days, which take place on the […]

Picnic Cake

This picnic-themed cake is so cute and so much fun. Purchased gummy soda and pizza slices make it super simple […]

Leaf-Imprinted Clay Necklace

This stunning necklace is both easy and inexpensive to make. It makes a wonderful gift for a child to give […]

No-Sew Ruffle Tote

Create a darling ruffled tote with absolutely no sewing necessary. It’s a fun project for girls to make for themselves […]

World Peace in Clay

This clay project, representing world peace, consists of a globe encircled with hearts in the many skin tones found around […]

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or even to enjoy with warm […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

‘Dad Rocks’ Paperweight

Show Dad how much you love him with a homemade “Dad Rocks” paperweight. This is a wonderful gift for Father’s […]

Hot Air Balloon Lunch

It only takes a few minutes to turn your lunch into a hot air balloon. Meals are so much fun […]

Bendy Card Doll

Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

All Colors are Beautiful

Use blendable skin tone color pencils to create a piece of artwork that proves all colors are beautiful. This works […]

Coloring Book Cactus Gift Box

Turn your completed coloring pages into one-of-a-kind gift boxes. It’s so easy to do and recipients will surely treasure the […]

Mosaic Ice Cream Cone

Use construction paper to make a mosaic ice cream cone. The tutorial includes delicious recipes to make your own homemade […]

Graduation Crafts and Recipes

Graduation season is almost here! We’ve gathered over 40 graduation crafts and recipes for graduates of all ages, from preschool […]

Healthy Guacadile Dip

Kids will love everything about this adorable ‘guacadile’ dip! It’s delicious, it’s easy to make, and it couldn’t be cuter.

Coffee Filter Peacock

Create a stunning peacock featuring gorgeous coffee filter tail feathers. Kids will love making their own version of this colorful […]

Paper Ice Cream Cones

Make and decorate super cute paper ice cream cones. Start with construction paper and add mini pom poms, glitter, stickers, […]

Paper Plate Flamingo

Turn paper plates into a flock of pretty pink flamingos! This easy project is great fun for kids.

Lollipop Graduation Favors

These adorable little graduation favors are so easy to make. Personalize them to match the school colors by changing out […]

Paper Plate Clock Craft

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

Nut Butter Bear

Young crafters will delight in this adorable bear made with nut butters. The tutorial has ideas for nut-free versions as […]

Edible US Flag

Learn how to make an edible version of the US flag to serve on the 4th of July or any […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Magazine Symmetry Art

Put old magazines to good use with this fun symmetry activity. It’s a fun project that takes very few supplies.

Paper Plate-a-sauruses

Here’s an activity for all the dinosaur-loving kids out there. These five paper plate-a-sauruses are based on the real species […]

Recycled Items Hot Air Balloon

Raid the recycling bin to make this hot air balloon featuring friends or family members. It’s a fun project that […]

Pipe Cleaner Flag

This fun flag craft is perfect for practicing patterns. It also works in colors, sensory, counting, shapes, and history all […]

Jack Be Nimble Candlestick Craft

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this candlestick project, inspired by the nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble.’ You can even jump […]

Wrapping a Gift in Money

For your next gift-giving occasion, try wrapping the present with dollar bills! It’s easy to do and the money is […]

Compass Art

Warm up for geometry lessons with this fun compass art project. It’s a great way for kids to become comfortable […]

Quesadilla Octopus

Turn a plain quesadilla into an adorable octopus in just a few easy steps. It makes lunchtime so much fun!

Newspaper Math

Use the newspaper to create your own math review problems. This fun activity has a lot of hidden learning for […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Inspirational Words Mandala

Digital art is growing in popularity. Give it a try with this mandala project that features inspirational words. There are […]

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

Towering Slice of Cake

Kids play with perspective with this fun watercolor painting of a towering slice of cake. Adjust the angles and you […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Eggshell Family

Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]

Cub Scouts Are One in a Minion

Cub Scouts and their leaders are one in a minion! Use these printables to make adorable minion treats to celebrate […]

Olympic Flag Cake

Jelly bellies and a giant pixie stick turn a plain cake into a cool Olympic Flag. Check the tutorial for […]

Affirmation Stones

Who couldn’t use some encouraging words? Decorate your desktop with these easy-to-make, colorful affirmation stones.

Rose Bouquet Cupcakes

You won’t believe how easy it is to create a cupcake display that looks like a beautiful bouquet of roses. […]