Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Jumping Minion

This jumping minion is easy and fun to make. This is a great activity for a minion-themed party or post-movie […]

How to Train Your Dragon Party

Throw a fun themed party based on the popular ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ The tutorial includes instructions for goodie […]

General Cornwallis Costume

This General Cornwallis costume is fun for Halloween, a class presentation, or a historical reenactment. It can be easily adapted […]

Kool-Aid Bunny

Turn a Kool-Aid container into an adorable bunny! This easy craft is fun for Easter.

Bunny Cocoa Kit

Start with a white mug to create a cute bunny-themed cocoa kit! It’s so easy and makes a great gift.

Carved Bunny Stamp

Make your own bunny stamp from a piece of styrofoam. Then add paint and stamp away!

Gift Card Bouquet

Giving gift cards can be impersonal, but not when you dress them up as a pretty flower bouquet! This project […]

Heart Ombre Tie-Dye Shirt

Turn a plain white t-shirt into a super-cool ombre heart shirt. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Kleenex Box Critters

Turn an empty Kleenex box into a cute critter, such as a bunny or a quail. It’s fun and easy […]

Nun Card

Give thanks to a special nun or celebrate the life of a sainted nun with this fun and easy paper […]

A Coded Message

Have a big secret you’re ready to share with the kids? Make the reveal even more special by having them […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute goat! It’s a fun craft for Chinese New Year, a study of […]

Paper Plate Goat

Celebrate the Year of the Goat with this cute paper plate craft. It’s equally great for a study of the […]

Love Wall Hanging

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with a beautiful ‘Love’ wall hanging made from wires, beads, and monofilament. Change the colors or word […]

Owl Pet Rock

This adorable Owl Pet Rock is so easy to make! It’s a fun project and very inexpensive.

Wire and Washi Tape Ornament

Make adorable ornaments for the Christmas tree using floral wire and washi tape. You can create traditional holiday shapes or […]

Snowman Pencil Topper

Turn a fast food antenna ball into a cute snowman pencil topper! It’s easy to do and is so festive […]

Reindeer Pet Rock

Make your own Reindeer Pet Rock! It’s easy to do and makes a fun Christmas decoration for a desktop, mantle, […]

Wax Resist Snow Scene

Create a fun snow scene using crayons and watercolors. It’s a great project for winter.

CD Clown

Turn an old CD and basic craft supplies into a fun and festive clown. There’s so much room for creativity!

CD Wreath

Use yarn to turn an old CD into a beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s fast, easy, and fun!

CD Pig

Turn recyclables and a few basic craft supplies into an adorable pig craft. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Traffic Light Leaf Craft

Use red, yellow and green leaves to create a traffic light craft. It’s a fun activity to do after a […]

Glitter Art Gumball Machine

Use a variety of colored rubber bands and glitter glue to make this sparkly gumball machine. A fun project with […]

Mixed Media Frog

Use a variety of craft materials to make this cute frog. A fun and easy project to accompany a study […]

Monster Card

This cute Frankenstein-inspired card is so fun and easy to make. Stretch your creativity by changing the colors and shapes […]

Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Ball

This fun rice ball is a delicious alternative to sugary foods. It’s so easy to make and perfect for fall.

Scrap Paper Yak

Use up scraps and celebrate Y Week with this cute yak project. Lots of room for creativity!

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

God Bless America Frame

Show your love of the USA with this beautiful patriotic frame. It is very easy to make and is a […]

Footprint American Flag

Turn your child’s footprint into a beautiful American flag. A wonderful project for any patriotic holiday.

Patriotic Heart

Honor our military with this Patriotic Heart project. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriot’s Day, Veterans Day or year-round.

Decorated Water Bottles

Transform water bottles from ordinary to totally cute using tape! Assign one color to each person and end the confusing […]

Recycled Bottle Xylophone

Add water to empty plastic bottles to make a xylophone that really works! As you make it, talk about the […]

Melted Bottle Jewelry

Crafting with shrink plastic can get expensive, but not if you use empty plastic bottles. Turn your decorated shrink art […]

Mixed Media Turtle

Use a Sharpie, crayons and watercolors to create this adorable turtle. Easy and so much fun!

Whimsical Wind Chime

Make a whimsical wind chime from an empty bottle, paint, beads, and any other craft materials you have on hand. […]

Cardboard Ukulele

Use this cool ukulele as party decor for your next luau! Fun and easy to make.

Sea in a Bottle

Entertain babies and toddlers with a Sea in a Bottle! This easy craft is also fun for preschoolers, who will […]

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Paper Strip Turtle

Dig out those narrow scraps of scrapbook paper and use them to make this friendly turtle. Easy and very inexpensive.

Felt Pencil Case

This cute felt pencil case couldn’t be easier to make. It’s as simple as sewing two buttons in place.

Octopus Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a fun octopus puppet! This project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Cereal Box Beads

Don’t recycle those cereal boxes just yet! Use them to make pretty paper beads.

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Paper Llama

Follow the step-by-step directions to learn how to draw a llama. Use your cute llama to make an unique and fun […]

Monster Toothbrush Buddies

These adorable glow-in-the-dark monsters are made from clay. They’re a great way to keep toothbrushes organized and accessible.

Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons

This adorable craft repurposes items that might otherwise be destined for the trash: water bottle caps, light bulbs, and fabric […]

Pac-man Characters

Introduce your kids to Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde with this totally tubular craft that will bring you way back to […]

Crocodile Paper Craft

Children can snip, snip away to create a scaly little paper crocodile. This easy project is a lot of fun!

Canada Goose

Making a Canada Goose craft is not difficult when you break it down to simple shapes. This is a fun […]