Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Kermit the Frog Accessories

Calling all Muppets fans! Craft up a Kermit the Frog neck bunting (collar/necklace) and needle-felt some Muppet eye barrettes for […]

Goldfish Graphing

Turn snack time into an opportunity for learning with Goldfish Graphing. A fun activity to do for Dr. Seuss Day […]

Beaker Cake Pop

These Beaker cake pops couldn’t be cuter! Perfect for any Muppets fan.

Kermit the Frog Cup Cozy

Go green (like Kermit) with these reusable cup cozies. Instead of using a disposable cardboard liner for your drink, craft […]

Dr. Seuss I-Spy Bag

Travel time will pass quickly when the kids play with Dr. Seuss themed I-Spy bags. This project is a bit […]

Garden Quiet Book

Create a beautiful Quiet Book page featuring a vegetable garden. A wonderful sewing project that isn’t too difficult.

Mustache Matching Game

Make a mustache matching game out of felt and magnets. A fun matching activity. Tie it into the Lorax and […]

Fox in Socks Sock Puppet

Make a sock puppet featuring Dr. Seuss’ beloved Fox in Socks. A fun project for Dr. Seuss Day (March 2) […]

Dr. Seuss Magnets

Make Dr. Seuss magnets as a fun matching game for an early reader. A perfect activity for Dr. Seuss Day […]

I Dig You Valentine

Use gummy worms to tell someone special, “I Dig You!” A fun option for a classroom Valentine treat.

Hippo Valentine Box

The kids will love making this adorable hippo to hold all the Valentines they receive. It all starts with two […]

Newspaper Basket

Weave a surprisingly sturdy basket out of nothing but newspaper and a little bit of glue. A great project for […]

Valentine Sachets

Instead of traditional Valentines, try using patterned paper and fragrant potpourris to make Valentine sachets! Friends can place them under […]

Pirate Party Treasure Hunt

Have a blast with a pirate-themed treasure hunt during your next birthday celebration. This post has lots of great ideas […]

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

World Flag Banner

Celebrate the Olympics with a banner featuring flags from around the world. A great way to get kids interested in […]

Valentine Heart Pockets

Make these little love-note-filled hearts, then hide them in unexpected places for someone special this Valentine’s Day. They are the […]

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Teach your child about the beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly with this simple Macchia (“spotted”) coffee filter project. Fun […]

Quilled Heart Candy Jar

Decorate a candy jar with quilled hearts to make a beautiful gift for someone special. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Bunny Valentine

Start with a folded paper bunny, then add a message and a lollipop tail and you have a cute homemade […]

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Minion Valentine

Looking for a unique homemade Valentine? Turn a Twinkie into a Minion to tell that special someone “You’re one in […]

Loom Band Valentines

Rubber band bracelets are all the rage. Add one to a tag to tell that special someone “I’m so glad […]

Cheerios Giraffe

Young children can practice their motor skills by gluing Cheerios to a paper giraffe. Consider extending the lesson by having […]

Lightning Bolt Keychain

Inspired by Lightning McQueen’s distinctive logo, this bright felt keychain can be assembled in a flash. It also makes a […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

R2D2 Craft

Start with the printable and then add tape and paper details to create your own R2D2 project. Great for a […]

Miss Piggy’s Glam Mirror

Craft your own mini hand mirror, just like style diva Miss Piggy would use! Start with craft spoons and circles, […]

Valentine Fan

Make Valentines your classmates will enjoy long after February is over. These fans are fun and easy and can be […]

Star Wars Valentine

Your Star Wars fan will love giving these Valentines to his or her classmates. Fun to make and easy to […]

Valentine Bookmark

If you’re looking for a Valentine without a candy treat, this cute bookmark is perfect. They are easy to make […]

Felt Heart Headband

Create a headband of felt hearts for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to make and fun to wear!

Ruffled Heart Valentine

Use fabric scraps to make a ruffled heart that is perfect for that special Valentine. An easy sewing project, even […]

Band-aid Butterflies

Turn first aid supplies into adorable, easy-to-make butterflies. A great project for young children.

Winged Heart Paper Valentines

These pretty paper valentines are inspired by Cupid’s wings, so they’re the perfect Valentine’s day craft idea. They are fast […]

Rosebud Fairy Lights

These Rosebud Fairy Lights are perfect for Valentine’s Day, a garden party, a girl’s room or any place you want […]

Needle Felted Hearts

Needle felting is a fun craft for older children and teens. Use a cookie cutter to make a cute needle […]

Bumblebee Painting

Create a beautiful painting of busy bees. This project uses pencil, pen, crayon and paint.

Confetti Cake Topper

Make your own cute confetti cake toppers to fit any party theme! This heart topper is easy to make and […]

Popsicle Stick Name Art

Use scissors to cut popsicle sticks to create fun name art. A great project for older children or teens.

Playful Heart Collage

Make and frame a fun and playful heart collage this Valentine’s Day. Use paint, buttons, doilies, construction paper, sequins, glitter, […]

Pretend Wooden Donuts

These pretend donuts look good enough to eat… and you won’t believe how easy they are to make. Your kids […]

Salt Dough Olympic Medals

Make some fun Olympic medals out of salt dough. Fun for a mini Olympics event, a sports-themed party, or for […]

Tootsie Roll Burger

Food crafts are fun and yummy! This tiny burger and fries is made from different flavors of Tootsie Rolls.

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Use recycled lids to make this fun thumbprint craft. These can be turned into a game, used for pretend play, […]

Family Mittens

Create a winter mitten collage using the handprints of all your family members. This would be a fun project to […]

Decoupage Votive

This pretty votive is fun and easy to make. It can be used for home decor or you can even […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with these simple heart-shaped mobiles. So much room for creativity!

Valentine’s Heart Hair Clip

These heart-shaped hair clips couldn’t be any easier to make. They are such a fun accessory to wear (or give!) […]

How to Draw a Horse

Follow the simple steps in this printable to draw a horse. Perfect as an activity to celebrate the Chinese Year […]

Olympic Podium

Help your child make an Olympic podium from cardboard boxes. It is just the right size to hold medal ceremonies […]

Valentine Door Decor

Hang some Valentine baubles from a simple frame to create an eye-catching decoration for the front door. So festive and […]