Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Hot Air Balloon Art

Introduce the concept of analogous colors and warm/cool colors with this beautiful hot air balloon project. Each is one-of-a-kind and […]

Paper Plate Chicken

These adorable chickens started out as paper plates. There’s so much room for creativity with this engaging craft.

Paper Plate Hippo

Turn two paper plates into the cutest smiling hippo ever. It’s a fun project for kids interested in this amazing […]

Birthday Cake Marshmallow Pops

Serve these adorable marshmallow pops at your next birthday celebration! They transport really well and are very easy to make […]

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Paper Plate Fans

Turn paper plates into colorful fans that will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. It couldn’t be […]

Found Item Stamped Frame

This wood frame is stamped with four items virtually everyone has in their homes. Can you guess what they are? […]

Patriotic Stained Glass Window Craft

Create patriotic faux stained glass with contact paper, construction paper, and tissue paper. It looks beautiful with the light streaming […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Design a Fish

Combine your creativity with your knowledge of fish structures and habitats with this unique project. Make your fish as realistic […]

Woven Tissue Paper Suncatcher

Make a beautiful suncatcher using a cardboard tube and stamped tissue paper. It’s a great way to reuse items from […]

Button Topiary

Use buttons and a few other supplies to create cute topiaries that will last forever. It’s a fun gift for […]

Rice Krispie Treat Flamingo

This flamingo dessert is made with rice krispie treats and Candy Melts. It’s really easy to do and everything about […]

Paper Bag Peacock Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a colorful peacock puppet! Then use the completed puppet to put on your own puppet […]

Weaving Rainbow Fish

This colorful fish is a fun way to introduce kids to weaving. All you need is construction paper.

Flashlight Storytime

Flashlights have long been a favorite “toy” to kids. Take storytime up a notch by making flashlight filters to create […]

Cookie Purses

Make three different cookie purses using store-bought ingredients. These adorable edibles are lots of fun for a birthday party, a […]

Golf Cupcakes

Is Dad into golf? Have the kids say “Happy Father’s Day!” with these fun golf cupcakes! They’re easy enough for […]

US States and Capitals Game

You don’t have to be an expert to know that the best way to learn something is through play. Elementary […]

Sushi Cookie Platter

This plate of sushi is actually a platter of delicious cookies! The tutorial explains how to make each of the […]

Citrus Slice Cookies

These beautiful citrus cookies can be made to taste like – and look like- oranges, lemons, limes or other citrus […]

Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Use pipe cleaners and pony beads to make fun and whimsical bubble wands in a variety of shapes! This is […]

Fish Hat

Learn more about your state fish with this clever fish craft. The tutorial includes the Cutthroat Trout (state fish of […]

Mini S’mores Tacos

With a graham cracker taco shell, brownie filling and a toasted marshmallow topping, these S’mores Tacos are one of the […]

Popcorn Box Clown

Decorate a popcorn box to look like a clown, then fill it with a rainbow treat! It’s a fun dessert […]

Troll Cupcakes

Make these tasty cupcakes with cotton candy hair, inspired by Poppy and her friends from Trolls. They’re lots of fun […]

Chipboard Bighorn Sheep

Follow the steps to learn how to draw and then paint a realistic bighorn sheep. Give it a try!

Construction Paper Ladybug

This adorable ladybug is made with construction paper. It’s so fun to do that you’ll be brainstorming other animals to […]

Row of Houses Collage

Usually, we use newspaper under the paper we’re painting, but with this unique collage craft featuring a row of colorful […]

Paper Plate Swan

Turn a paper plate into a beautiful and elegant swan. A great companion craft for ‘The Ugly Duckling.’

Clothesline Craft

Put those fabric scraps to good use by making this Clothesline project. Start by painting a background, add a clothesline, […]

Compass Painting

A compass isn’t just for math. Use it to paint! Your kids will love filling the paper with colorful concentric […]

Cake Postcard

You can’t eat this cake – it’s really a postcard that you can actually mail! Think how much fun it […]

Clown Face

This clown face is a very simple project, perfect for teaching younger toddlers basic shapes and colors. Use it to […]

Houseplant Cupcakes

You don’t have to be a master decorator to make these awesome houseplant cupcakes. Follow the steps to make your […]

Cereal Box Black Bear

Turn an empty cereal box into a black bear with just a few easy steps. The black bear is found […]

Yoda Guacamole

Star Wars fans will love this clever Yoda Guacamole. Make it for Family Movie Night, a Star Wars themed party, […]

DIY Pinatas for Kids

If you’ve never tried making your own pinata, you’ll be surprised how easy it can be! If you are a […]

Pizza Cookies

Make a plate of cookies that looks just like a pizza. What a fun treat to serve at a party […]

Star Wars Popsicle Cozy

Use felt to make awesome light saber popsicle cozies. It’s a great project any Star Wars fan will love!

Batik Fabric from Crayons

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind batik fabric using a surprising material: crayons! This is a fun project for kids of all ages.

Bluebird Candies

These bluebird candies can be made with Jordan almonds, M&M’s or other light blue candies. They’re surprisingly easy to make […]

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Taco Cookie

These adorable treats look like tacos, but taste like cookies! They are so simple to make, especially if you start […]

Cardboard Tube Toddler Watch

Help your toddler turn an empty cardboard tube into a cool watch. This easy craft is great for pretend play […]

Cinco de Mayo Strawberry

Cinco de Mayo and Strawberry Month are both in May, so why not combine the two with this fun and […]

Sensory Cactus Craft

Create a textured cactus using a variety of craft materials. This is a fun sensory activity to accompany a study […]

Diamond Art Monogram Tag

It’s quick and easy to create a monogram tag using Diamond Art. The tutorial also includes instructions to make a […]

Picnic Blanket Collage

Celebrate your love of picnics with this picnic blanket collage, which combines paper weaving and collage making. It’s the perfect […]

Deviled Egg Chicks

Use up hard-boiled eggs by turning them into Deviled Egg Chicks! This is a fun and tasty project that kids […]

Chipboard Yellowhammer

Learn how to make a realistic version of a yellowhammer, the state bird of Alabama. This unique project uses q-tips, […]

Diamond Art Monogram Necklace

Create a sparkly monogram necklace in just minutes using Diamond Art. It’s a very easy project that is beginner-friendly.