Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pizza Banner

Make your next pizza party extra special with an easy-to-make pizza banner! Create it ahead of time, or have it […]

Plastic Canvas Heart Coasters

Introduce kids to needlework with an easy plastic canvas project. These heart coasters are fun to make and not too […]

Paper Plate Oyster

Make this easy oyster craft using just a paper plate, paint, and a cotton ball. Young crafters will love it!

Cardboard Aliens

Turn cardboard tubes into friendly aliens. Let your creativity go wild with this project!

Twig Boat

Next time you go out for a nature walk , gather some twigs to make this neat boat. Then find […]

Beaded Rainbow Wind Chime

Use colorful beads and craft sticks to create a wind chime for the backyard. It’s easy to do and looks […]

Statue of Liberty with Firecrackers

Celebrate the United States with this gorgeous mixed-media art project featuring the Statue of Liberty. You might be surprised about […]

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Footprint Butterfly Flower Pot

Turn a child’s footprints into a beautiful butterfly flower pot. This makes a wonderful keepsake for parents, grandparents, or other […]

Magic Wand Reading Pointer

Make reading even more fun with this sparkly magic wand to help you keep your place. This reading pointer is […]

Cupcake Liner Crab

Turn red cupcake liners into the cutest crab you’ve ever seen! Using different sizes of googly eyes gives these creatures […]

Handprint Keychain

Turn kids’ handprints into a one-of-a-kind keychain. This makes a wonderful gift for parents, grandparents, or godparents.

Tissue Paper American Flag

Save red, white, and blue tissue paper from gifts to make patriotic flag art for Independence Day. This fun craft […]

Harry Potter Wands

Make a magic wand of your very own, inspired by Harry Potter. Each one is different, just like in the […]

Giant Shark Suncatcher

Create a spectacular summer suncatcher – a giant shark! This awesome craft is fun for kids of all ages.

Goldfish in a Bag Painting

This whimsical painting of a goldfish in a bag is so much fun! See if you can brainstorm other projects […]

Watermelon Serving Tray

Turn an unfinished circle of wood into a beautiful watermelon serving tray. It’s easy enough for beginning woodworkers to do!

Alien UFO Space Craft

Dig through the recycling bin to find the supplies for this whimsical alien craft. Use your creativity as you decorate […]

Rangoli-Inspired Sand Art

This beautiful sand art is inspired by rangoli, a traditional art done for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Give […]

Watermelon Cactus

Create a spectacular cactus-shaped display from watermelon for Cinco de Mayo, a summer get-together, or any occasion. Adults should do […]

Clothespin Horse

This clothespin horse is so easy to make with the help of the printable template. Add some simple embellishments to […]

Graduation Cap Cookies

These beautiful cookies will make any graduate feel special. The writing is done with a stencil.

Embossed Great Seal

Learn more about the Great Seal of the United States while making this fun embossing project. What a neat way […]

Chalk Pastel Apple

Work on adding shadows and highlights to simple subjects with this lovely apple project. Chalk pastels make it look very […]

Flying Heart Ballooons

This flying heart balloon painting lets kids explore wet-on-wet painting, as well as shadows and highlights. It’s fun for Valentine’s […]

Bad Hair Day Drawing

This silly drawing activity is a great activity that only takes a pen, paper, and few minutes. Give it a […]

Scrabble Keychain

Turn Scrabble tiles into monogrammed key rings for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s an easy project that is […]

Monogram Magnets

These easy-to-make monogram magnets make it simple to tell at a glance whose notes, artwork, permission slips, etc. are hanging […]

Unicorn Horn Headband

This unicorn headband features a felt horn and ears. It’s easy to make and great for pretend play, Halloween, or […]

Boston Tea Party Drawing

This directed drawing of the Boston Tea Party is a great way to add an art component to a study […]

Salt Dough Fox Magnet

Use salt dough and a star-shaped cookie cutter to make a fox magnet for the fridge. It’s easy and totally […]

Unicorn Puppet

If you love unicorns, you’ll want to make this beautiful puppet right away. The mane and tail are made from […]

Bolo Tie

Make your own bolo tie using buttons and beads. It’s easy to do and fun to wear something you made […]

Sticker Name Art

We’re used to looking at the subject of a sticker, but if you ignore the design and focus on the […]

Button-and-Cup Toy

Turn an egg carton into a simple toy that dates back hundreds of years. Make your own, then practice until […]

Stuffed Piglet Breads

These pig-shaped breads are filled with a delicious potato stuffing. What a great way to make dinnertime extra special!

True Colors Paper Collage

Create a stunning paper collage for (or about) someone you love. It’s a wonderful way to use paper scraps.

Quilled Mother’s Day Card

This simple Mother’s Day card is an excellent way to introduce kids to quilling. It costs only pennies and the […]

Dimensional Paper Cactus

Create a gorgeous dimensional cactus from paper. The instructions are in Russian, but there are plenty of detailed photos and […]

Pineapple Plant Pot

With a few simple steps, you can turn a plain pot and a succulent into an eye-catching pineapple! It’s so […]

Bunny Banner

Decorate for Easter or simply for spring with this cute bunny banner. Each bunny has a different pose.

Bunny and Carrot Tessellation

Combine math, art, bunnies and carrots and you get this super cool tessellation project that’s perfect for spring. Geometry is […]

Bunny-Shaped Biscuits

These adorable bunny-shaped biscuits started with canned biscuit dough. Just shape and bake!

Clay Bunny Figurine

Craft a wee little bunny from air dry clay. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Afikoman Bag

Make a simple fabric bag to hold the matzo during the Seder. Children of all ages can decorate the fabric […]

No-Sew Mighty Matzah Cover

This simple, no-sew matzah cover is a great addition to the Passover table. Kids of all ages can help decorate […]

Drum and Clay Seder Plate

Believe it or not, this creative Seder plate starts with a drum! Kids can use it for pretend play and […]

Tuna Can Seder Plate

Celebrate Passover with a Seder plate made with tuna cans. It’s a wonderful recycling project for kids.

Matzah Holder

Create your own matzo cover using fabric and ribbon. This no-sew project is a nice addition to a Passover table.

Tissue Paper Topiary

Create a topiary bunny using green tissue paper. This easy craft can be adapted for practically any animal or shape.