Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Pineapple Crafts and Recipes

Pineapple makes people think of sunny days at the beach, warm breezes, and tropical music. Bring that island vibe home […]

Dried Paint Coaster

This project is truly trash-to-treasure since it starts with dried acrylic paint! Add a plastic lid and some Mod Podge […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzle Craft

Use old magazines and popsicle sticks to make your own puzzles. Keep them in your bag for quiet, independent play […]

California Bear Flag Coaster

Create a craft stick coaster featuring the state flag of California. The project is easy to adapt for other states’ […]

Sparkly 49ers Sign

Show off your favorite sports team with a glittery, shimmering sign. It makes a great gift for a sports fan.

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

Balloon ‘Celebrate’ Card

Celebrate a birthday, graduation, or any other event with a homemade balloon card. It is really easy to do and […]

Ladybug Appetizers

Make these adorable ladybugs as a party appetizer or fun after-school snack. They’re as tasty as they are cute! Great […]

Pipe Cleaner Cake Sun Catcher

Make a cake sun catcher using pipe cleaners and tissue paper. It’s so pretty and fun for a birthday celebration.

Cardboard Tube Dorothy Gale

Learn how to turn an empty cardboard tube into Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz. There are instructions to […]

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

I Love Cats Photo Frame

Any cat lover will adore this feline-themed picture frame. It’s easy to make and a great way to show how […]

Cat Painted Rock

Paint a quintet of cats on a rock. Half the fun is deciding on their personalities!

Bat Flyout Scene in Ink

Use ink to capture the beauty of a bat flyout. Bats are such interesting and helpful creatures.

Hot Air Balloon Scene

Try stamping and coloring over acrylic paint to make a pretty hot air balloon scene. It’s a fun way to […]

Scribble Roses

Learn how easy it is to paint a bouquet of roses. Try crayons and watercolors with younger children, and encourage […]

Pirate Treasure Chest

This pirate treasure chest is made from recycled items and decorated with printables. Fill it with all sorts of goodies […]

Monarch Caterpillar Craft

Don’t just do a butterfly craft- make the caterpillar form too! This easy monarch caterpillar project helps kids learn about […]

Candy Popsicles

Freeze candies into homemade lemonade popsicles for a treat that kids (and adults!) will love! Try a variety of candies. […]

A Tin of Money Gift

Anyone would love to receive this fun tin of money! It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, graduations, and other […]

Shark Name Art

Use your name to create some awesome shark art! These are great to make in a group setting. Because everyone […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Hatching Chick Card

This cute card features a hatching chick – perfect for Easter or a birthday! It’s easy to make and your […]

Easter Egg Doodles

Easter eggs look gorgeous covered in doodles! You can doodle on construction paper or do your doodling on real eggs.

Whimsical Painted Dragonflies

Create whimsical dragonflies using acrylic paint, colored pencils, and a paint pen. Follow the simple steps, or use your own […]

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 […]

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 […]