Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Eel Craft

Turn a piece of pipe insulation into an eel. This easy project is something different than the typical “E is […]

Gyrocopters

Discover how helicopters work with this fun, easy, and inexpensive science experiment. All you need are paper, scissors, and paperclips!

Paint Chip Birthday Card

After painting a room, put the unused paint chips to good use by making cards. Try a simple birthday candle […]

Popcorn Relay Game

This popcorn relay race requires fancy footwork! Each person can make their own shoe cups or they can be made […]

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Creature Camouflage

Explore the concept of camouflage by making background patterns and clay creatures. A wonderful activity for the classroom, Scouts, or […]

Bubble Wrap Mandala

Use bubble wrap to create a pretty mandala. This easy craft uses minimal supplies and is perfect for travel.

Eye Dropper Painting

Basic watercolor paints seem fresh when you move beyond the brush and try something new – eye droppers! Fun for […]

Kid’s Graduation Cap

Help your preschooler or kindergartener make their own graduation cap. A fun way to celebrate a special milestone and also […]

Pressed Flower Art

Celebrate nature’s beauty by teaching your children the art of flower pressing. This tutorial uses the microwave, which means the […]

Cake Dip

Celebrate a birthday or other special occasion with Cake Dip! It’s easy to make and less messy than cupcakes. Follow […]

Barbie Couch and Chair

Barbie and her friends will love relaxing on a homemade couch and chair. An adult will need to operate any […]

No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Turn old t-shirts into cute tote bags with no sewing required. Quick, easy, and a great way to repurpose a […]

Minion Planter

Create a Minion Planter from an empty peanut butter jar.  Not only is he cute and fun to make, but […]

Spice Rack Paint Caddy

Give an old spice rack new life as a paint caddy. The woodworking skills needed to make this are basic […]

Grape Caterpillar Skewers

These tasty caterpillar snacks couldn’t be easier to make. They are the perfect snack to accompany a study of insects […]

Rainbow Sponge Painting

Paint a beautiful rainbow using a sponge. Great for a study of weather or for some rainy day cheer!

Spiderman Party Bag

Follow the instructions to make party bags that any Spiderman fan will love! The post also includes ideas for Spiderman […]

Bunny Fold for Napkins

Follow the simple steps to fold ordinary napkins into cute bunnies. A fun addition to the Easter table.

Bunny Treat Bags

Turn a lunch bag and cupcake liners into an adorable bunny treat bag. A great way to give an Easter […]

Easter Bunny Door Hanger

Decorate your door for Easter with this adorable bunny. It starts with two inexpensive straw hats!

Paper Bunny Pops

This bunny lollipop craft is inexpensive, fun, and so cute! A quick and easy activity for Easter.

No-Sew Toilet Paper Bunnies

Turn rolls of toilet paper into adorable bunnies, perfect for Easter. A fun and easy craft with lots of room […]

No-Bake Bunny Cookies

These no-bake bunnies are much easier to make than cut-outs but still give you that cute Easter bunny look. The […]

Mini Jute-Wrapped Baskets

These adorable mini Easter baskets start with empty cardboard tubes! They are wonderful for class parties, table decorations, place cards, […]

Minion Easter Eggs

These Minion Easter Eggs couldn’t be cuter! A fun and easy twist that starts with traditional egg dyeing.

Easy Dotted Easter Eggs

Transform ordinary plastic Easter eggs into something extraordinary! These stunning eggs are actually quite easy to make and only require […]

Bunny Cupcakes

These tasty bunny cupcakes are perfect for spring celebrations, Easter, baby showers and birthday parties. Best of all, they don’t […]

Cupcake Bunny Cake

Gather the kids and create the sweetest and easiest bunny cake. It’s as easy as making cupcakes!

Dyed Paper Towels

Don’t throw away your extra dye once the eggs are colored! Use it for a fun activity that combines art […]

Easter Banner

Make a fun and colorful banner for Easter or any other occasion. It’s easy, inexpensive, and looks great!

Photo Surprise Egg

Imagine biting into a delicious chocolate egg and finding a photo of a loved one inside! This fun surprise is […]

CD Case Terrarium

Kids will love making the world’s skinniest terrarium! A fun way to repurpose a CD case and to teach kids […]

Cardboard Tube Bunnies

Turn empty cardboard tubes into cute bunnies! A fun recycling project that costs nothing to make.

Bunny Bookmark

Turn envelopes into cute bunny bookmarks! When the book is closed, the little bunny ears stick out to mark your […]

Chocolate Chip Mouse

Turn an empty container into a cute little mouse treat holder. So easy and lots of fun.

Carrot Play Dough

If you’re looking for a non-edible alternative as an Easter gift, try this carrot-shaped play dough. Just as fun to […]

Soft Easter Animals

Turn cardboard and cotton balls into fluffy little Easter animals. Make one or make them all!

Twine Carrots

Turn newspaper, tape and twine into carrots to decorate the house for Easter. A fun project for school age kids […]

Edible Easter Basket

Instead of just filling a basket with Easter goodies, try making the basket from candies! School age children and teens […]

Pancake Bunny

Turn an ordinary breakfast into something special with this pancake bunny. Fun for Easter or year-round when you and the […]

Carrot Cupcake Toppers

These toppers are a clever way to decorate carrot cake (or any other type of cake). They add a fun […]

Tissue Box Bunny

Turn an empty tissue box into an adorable bunny Easter basket. It is easy, inexpensive, and fun to make.

Faux Stacked Bracelets

This bracelet is as fun to make as it is to wear. Quick, easy and inexpensive. Children will need bending […]

Bird Nest Cake

Create a beautiful cake that looks like a bird’s nest. A perfect treat for Easter or any day in spring.

Potato Masher Easter Eggs

Print beautiful Easter eggs using a tool you probably have on hand- a potato masher! Fun for kids of all […]

Shrink Plastic Bunny Charm

Make an adorable shrink plastic bunny charm, perfect for a necklace, bracelet, a hairpin, brooch, or keychain. A wonderful accessory […]

Lace Earrings

Turn lace scraps into beautiful handmade earrings. They are simple to make and are great to give as gifts.

Camouflage Hands

Kids will have a blast creating a painting and then camouflaging their hand to become a part of the photo. […]

Bunny Popcorn Cup

Turn an ordinary plastic cup into a cute bunny. Fill it with popcorn for a fun and tasty springtime treat.