Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Stone Owls

These owls are so easy to make and each is one-of-a-kind. A fun nature activity ideal for a group of […]

Sequin Owl

Make an adorable owl note card using card stock and sequins. Note: After following the link below you will need […]

Friendship Fortune Cookie

Kids will love to make and share these friendship fortune cookies. They are easy to make, you can use any […]

Bubble Wrap Indian Corn

Transform leftover scraps of bubble wrap to make a colorful Indian corn display for Thanksgiving. Fun for all ages.

Turkey Crayon Holder

This cute turkey is functional and fashionable. A fun project to make Thanksgiving morning to use at Thanksgiving dinner.

Turkey Pop Favor

Dress up some lollipops as Thanksgiving turkeys. These make a great favor to send home with your guests.

Turkey Bouquet

Help the kids make turkey flowers for each person in your family, then arrange them together in a container for […]

Button Place Cards

Turn buttons into cute turkeys to make these Thanksgiving place cards. A perfect project to occupy the kids while the […]

Dry Erase Thanksgiving Mats

These dry erase Thanksgiving mats are fast to make and are perfect for wiggly kids at the Thanksgiving dinner table. […]

Monsters University Cupcakes

Make cupcakes of all your favorite Monsters University characters. Perfect for a birthday party, movie night, or everyday fun.

Paper Plate Pop-Up Turkey

This paper plate pop-up turkey is easy and fun for kids of all ages. Use the completed turkeys to decorate […]

Fuzzy Monster Pops

These adorable fuzzy monsters are just as easy to make as they are cute. A fun and tasty project for […]

Puff Pastry Pumpkins

These puff pastry pumpkins are the perfect fall treat. Serve them for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any fall day.

Candy-Coated Marshmallow Spiders

These tasty candy-coated marshmallow spiders are a fun project to make for Halloween, after Halloween to use up extra candy, […]

Scary Halloween Lights

Decorate your yard for Halloween with a colorful display of spooky lights. They’re great fun for kids to make and […]

Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet

This turkey magnet makes a fun Thanksgiving decoration for your refrigerator. These also make fun place cards or favors.

Turkey Candleholders

Turn a plain glass votive into an adorable turkey candleholder, perfect for the Thanksgiving table. Simply add a battery-operated candle […]

Masking Tape Mummy

This mummy craft is perfect for the youngest of crafters. Not only is it fun, but it helps develop fine-motor […]

Witch’s Brew

This witch’s brew is a tasty treat that kids will love to eat! A fun way to make lunch special […]

Paper Plate Pumpkin

Turn a paper plate and an empty cardboard tube into a cute paper plate pumpkin. There are two versions of […]

Mustache Themed Party

Throw a fun mustache-themed party for your little man! A unique and trendy way to say happy birthday to your […]

Glowing Mummy Hand

Transform a rubber kitchen glove and gauze into an awesome glowing mummy hand. This creepy hand is fun to make […]

Word Find Chalkboard Pumpkin

Use oh-so-trendy chalkboard paint on pumpkins to make these fun Halloween word searches! They’re just as fun to solve as […]

Balloon Pumpkin Patch

Make a treat-filled balloon pumpkin patch for your Halloween party! These Jack O’Lanterns are fun, easy, and so festive!

Front Porch Witch

Combine scrap wood, paint, and simple embellishments to make a fun witch porch greeter. Make one together as a family, […]

Ghoulish Gravestones

Impress the guests with these edible gravestones. They’re easy to make and so much fun for Halloween!

Yellow Yo-Yo

This Yellow Yo-Yo project is perfect for “Y Week.” All you need are construction paper, yarn, and a bottle cap.

White Chocolate Spider Web

Add a spooky touch to your Halloween treats with these easy-to-make white chocolate spider webs. If any break, either melt […]

DIY Monster Claws

Quickly and easily make your own set of Monster Claws. Perfect for Halloween or everyday play. Great addition to a […]

Pencil Shavings Fish

Empty out your pencil sharpeners, but save those shavings! They work perfectly as scales on this adorable fish.

Bat Straws

Quickly and easily transform a ribbon, straw, and googly eyes into a festive bat place card. Great for Halloween parties […]

Eggshell Art – Fall Tree

It’s hard to believe this beautiful piece of art started as eggshells! A fun fall-themed mixed-media project for kids.

Pumpkin Bottle Cap Necklace

Turn a bottle cap into a cute pumpkin necklace, perfect for Halloween. Fun, easy, and inexpensive and the kids will […]

Pumpkin Magnets

These pumpkin magnets are as easy to make as they are cute. Add faces for Halloween-themed magnets or keep them […]

Googly Eye Rings

Your kids will love making this “eye-popping” jewelry. Easy and perfect for Halloween. A great make and take for a […]

Pencil Shaving Butterfly

Create a beautiful butterfly and flowers from something you’d ordinarily throw away… pencil shavings! So much fun!

Craft Foam Iguana

Here’s a fun craft for “I” week. This iguana starts as a capital I. A great way to learn the […]

Dinosaur Shoes

Help your preschooler make dinosaur shoes from craft foam. Then use the shoes for a fun and educational alphabet game. […]

Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs

Add spiders made from black olives to your deviled eggs for a Halloween snack that is spooky and fun. A […]

Halloween Donut Treat

Pair Dollar Store fangs with donuts or bagels to make the world’s easiest Halloween treat. A perfect last-minute, low-effort treat […]

Spooky Candy Apples

These candy apples are as tasty as they are spooky. A fun treat to make with your kids this Halloween.

Grandparents’ Play Date Kit

Work with your kids to create a Grandparent Play Date Kit full of mom-approved snacks, crafts, games and activities. It’s […]

Missing Sign Math Game

Print and cut the game board and problem cards of the Missing Sign Math Game and let the fun begin! […]

Monster Munchies

Turn your empty glass bottles into adorable monsters filled with munchies. Decorate them with construction paper, cardstock, pom poms, googly […]

Candy Corn Friendship Bracelet

Use embroidery floss to make an awesome Candy Corn Friendship Bracelet this fall. Best for older children who have experience […]

Edible Painting

Use the trimmed scraps of carrots, celery, broccoli and other foods with colorful condiments to make edible paintings. Fun for […]

Ghostly Centerpieces

Use a feather boa to make a fluffy, whimsical ghost. Use gauze instead to make a mummy ghost. A very […]

Jack-o-Lantern Vase

Turn a vase, yarn and felt into a cute jack-o-lantern, perfect for holding flowers, a candle, or some sweet treats! […]

Fanged Pumpkins

Create your own “Drac-o’-lantern” this Halloween. Add some bats for a fun Transylvanian scene.

Five Little Firefighters

Turn a handprint into an adorable Five Little Firefighters project, perfect for Fire Prevention Week or any study of Community […]

Underwater Silhouettes

Here’s a fun art project that has a little of everything: some painting, a little experimenting with a new technique, […]

Furry Monster Bracelet

This googly-eyed furry monster bracelet is as easy to make as it is cute. Perfect for Halloween and great as […]

Healthy Ghost Pops

Turn bananas, orange juice, and coconut into a healthy ghost pop. A perfect snack for Halloween, and great for the […]