Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Woven Easter Basket

Weaving is a very simple skill that can be made much more complicated by using thinner strips, alternating patterns, multiple […]

Bubble Wrap Rain Boots Craft

  This craft starts with a fun bubble wrap sensory experience kids will love. Add some simple shapes to create […]

Baseball Glove Cupcakes

Any baseball fan would love these amazing cupcakes! They’re easy to make and perfect for a sports-themed party, a team […]

Paper Seder Plate

Use a paper plate to make a simple craft about the traditional foods of Passover. It’s an easy way to […]

Construction Paper Sandwich

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

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

California Pride Necklace

Show off your California pride with this easy homemade necklace. Not from California? Switch it out for your state or […]

Footprint Unicorn

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

Paper Taco Craft

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

Nutter Butter Cleats

Turn cookies and candy into delicious mini cleats! These treats are great fun for a sports-themed party, celebration or event.

Recycled Calendar Shamrock

Don’t throw away last year’s calendar just yet! Use it to make a cool shamrock decoration for St. Patrick’s Day.

Northern Lights Painting

Teach kids all about the captivating dancing waves of light known as the aurora borealis. Then try painting your own […]

Letter D Dinosaur

Turn a capital D into a cute dinosaur that kids will love to make. Perfect for “D” Week or a […]

Gouache Strawberries

Paint a page of bright strawberries. If you’ve never tried gouache, there’s no better time to check it out.

Fingerprint Noah’s Ark

Create a construction paper ark and decorate it with tons of fingerprint animals… in pairs, of course! Such a fun […]

Mardi Gras Name Art

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a name art project. You can make yours as simple or as detailed as you want.

Finger Painting Pineapple

Finger painting isn’t just for toddlers! Older kids will enjoy the challenge of painting a pineapple using nothing but their […]

Dimensional Beaver Card

This beaver card couldn’t be cuter! It folds up to go in an envelope, then stands on its own for […]

Mardi Gras Mini Float

Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]

Egg Bunnies

This cute craft takes just a minute or two to make. Use raw or hardboiled eggs, dyed or plain.

Painting William Morris Tiles

Learn how to paint a flower design by British textile designer William Morris. His images were featured on tapestries and […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

With This Hand

Celebrate all the things you do with your hand with this project that combines art with writing (both things you […]

Football Mason Jars

Hosting a Super Bowl get-together or a sports-themed party? Serve the drinks in these clever football mason jars.

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Cat in the Hat Craft

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into an adorable Cat in the Hat. It’s a great way for young […]

Paper Improv Quilt

Learn how to make an improv quilt using patterned paper instead of fabric. The possibilities are infinite!

R is for Raincoat

Make this rainy day craft during a weather unit or when you’re stuck indoors on a rainy day. The raindrops […]

Hidden Money Jewelry Set

This looks like a normal necklace and earring set, but there’s a surprise – hidden money inside! This is such […]

Regal Eagle Cookies

Celebrate Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or any other occasion with these patriotic no-bake Regal Eagle Cookies. They are […]

Woven Paper Heart

Learn how to turn woven paper into a pretty heart. Make a heart for someone special.

Paper-Pieced Sloth Card

There are so many possibilities for this cute sloth card! Tell a friend to “Hang in there” or “Sorry I […]

Penguin Painting

This darling penguin painting is simple enough for toddlers and still lots of fun for older kids. The snow and […]

Football Party Candy Dish

Get ready for the big game by making a candy dish that looks like footballs on the field. It couldn’t […]

Hot Cocoa Science

Learn about density and buoyancy using hot cocoa and candy! This tasty science experiment is great fun on a cold […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a homemade kinara, created from construction paper and markers. It’s a wonderful way to display the seven […]

Goodnight Moon Craft

Make a colorful craft inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved book, Goodnight Moon. The scene is instantly recognizable to so […]

Happy New Year from Snoopy

Wish someone a happy new year with this fun Peanuts-themed card. It starts with a downloadable coloring page with a […]