Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Patriotic Tea Lights

Paint mason jars to create a festive set of patriotic tea lights. Younger children can use a stencil while older […]

Fireworks Wreath

Use red, white and blue garland to create a festive patriotic wreath, perfect to greet your July 4th guests. Most […]

Red, Rice and Blue Candle

Make a red, “rice” and blue candle for your Memorial Day or July 4th celebration. It couldn’t be easier. You […]

Quilled Notepad Holder

Here’s a fast and simple project the kids can make for Dad. He will love this decorative and functional gift! […]

Homemade Notebook

These little notebooks are quick and easy to make and so fun to personalize. They would be great party favors […]

Paper Cake

Create a beautiful layered ‘cake’ using round paper mache boxes and paper. Makes a wonderful centerpiece. Or. fill the boxes […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

DIY Foam Stamps

Stamping is so much fun and it’s even better when you make your own foam stamps! They’re quick and easy […]

Simple Board Game

Making a simple board game is so easy and lots of fun. Customize your board with your favorite character, hobby, […]

Mug Cozy

This adorable mug cozy makes a wonderful gift. It requires basic sewing skills and makes for a perfect beginner’s project.

Paper Beads

Here’s a fun and easy way to make your own beads in exactly the color you want. Use plain or […]

Friendship Bracelets

There are dozens of ways to make friendship bracelets, but this is one of the fastest and easiest. Make just […]

Printable Paper Cone Girls

These printable paper dolls have all the dressing-up fun of the classic paper dolls, but in a fun cone shape! […]

Rock Monsters

Here’s a fun project to do with all those rocks your kids collect. Each time they see these fun Rock […]

Balloon Flip Flops

Embellish your flip flops with balloons. They’re fun to make, inexpensive, and so incredibly cute! A great craft project for […]

Shrink Plastic Cuff Links

Have your children color on shrink plastic, then turn their artwork into personalized, one-of-a-kind cufflinks for Dad. Perfect for Father’s […]

Melted Bead Accessories

Have you ever made accessories with melted beads? You can make earrings, bookmarks, hair clips, magnets and more. Perfect for […]

Straw Weaving Loom

Teach your kids a childhood classic: weaving on a drinking straw loom. The result is a strip of woven fabric, […]

Ninja Stress Balls

Make your own ninja stress balls using balloons, flour, and a baggie! They’re inexpensive, fun and easy to make – […]

Freezer Pop Holder

If your kids love freezer pops but complain about them being cold on their hands, have them help you make […]

Sandpaper Art T-Shirt

Design your own fabulous t-shirts using crayons and sandpaper! It’s easy and the results are beautiful. Fun for all ages!

Play Mailbox and Mail

Turn cardboard into a mailbox and felt pieces into mail, perfect for imaginative play. Hours of fun for your little […]

Contact Paper Jellyfish

Use contact paper and any decorative materials you have on hand (sequins, glitter, confetti, etc.) to make beautiful jellyfish. Fun […]

Hot Air Balloon Collage

Encourage kids to share their travel dream with this beautiful hot air balloon collage. Great for an art journal or […]

Watercolor Mosaic Collage

Transform watercolor paintings into a beautiful abstract collage. Easy and fun for all ages and a really cool piece of […]

Earring and Necklace Holder

Create this quick-and simple holder to beautifully display and organize jewelry and avoid the hassles of lost earrings or tangled […]

Hot Wheels Car Jump

You can turn an old cardboard box and a rain gutter into an awesome jump for your toy Matchbox or […]

Angry Birds Party Favor

It’s easy to change party favors to fit your own theme. These Angry Birds mazes started as smily faces. Learn […]

Nail and String Letters

Help a child decorate their room with a cool version of their monogram or name. If you don’t want to […]

Tie-Dye Shoelaces

Turn ordinary shoelaces into colorful, one-of-a-kind laces you’ll love to show off! Fun for all ages and great for summer.

Handprint Campfire

Use construction paper and handprints to make this campfire craft. It’s fun, easy, needs few materials, and each is one-of-a-kind.

Ribbon Bookmark

Make a bookmark from your favorite ribbon, some cute buttons, and an elastic hairband. Fun and easy! A great project, […]

Button Elephant

Make beautiful wall hangings from buttons. Follow the instructions to make the elephant with balloons, an elephant couple, a slug […]

Angry Birds Lens Friend

Make a “lens friend” that is guaranteed to get a smile on your little ones’ faces. They are inexpensive, easy […]

Father’s Day Handprint Card

Your child’s handprint makes an adorable card to give to Dad on Father’s Day. Personalize it with Dad’s eye and […]

DIY Minnie Ears

Make your own Minnie ears to match any outfit or even your favorite character! This set of ears matches Roger […]

Icy Treasure Hunt

This icy treasure hunt is like a traditional treasure hunt, but the twist is that the clues are frozen in […]

Perry Cupcake

Perry the Platypus is forever popping up in surprising places. While he usually takes his orders from Major Monogram, he’s […]

Jellyfish Art

This project uses pencil, Sharpie and paint to make the beautiful and elegant jellyfish. A perfect project for a group.

Spinning Wheel

Turn a lazy susan into a fun spinning wheel the kids will love! Label the dry-erase segments with activities, exercises, […]

DIY Outdoor Road

All you need is paving stones and some chalk to create an outdoor road that the kids will love! It […]

St. Brigid’s Cross

Saint Brigid’s cross is traditionally woven on January 31st, in preparation for the Irish spring festival on February 1st. The […]

Golden Peacock

To the Dai people of China, the peacock is revered as a symbol of peace, happiness, good fortune and beauty. […]

Dog Photo Stand

Turn plastic dogs into cute and functional photo holders! You’re not limited to dogs- try cats, dinosaurs, or any other […]

Scrabble Tile Pendant

Turn old Scrabble tiles into wearable art! These pendants are so popular right now. You can also purchase scrabble tiles […]

Bow Tie Bracelet

Upcycle an old leather purse or tote into a fun bow tie bracelet! A perfect project for a teenager. A […]

Footprint Monkey

This craft combines a footprint with thumbprints to make a cute monkey and palm tree. A fun project for any […]

Wax Paper Lantern

Turn wax paper, crayons and craft sticks into a beautiful lantern! Fun for all ages, but adult supervision is required.

Lace Princess Crowns

Make lacy, glittery crowns for your little princess. They’re sure to be a dress-up favorite for years to come! Great […]

Pom Pom Necklaces

Parents will need to help the youngest of children with some of the cutting and the final knots that hold […]

Craft Stick Kazoo

Gather craft sticks, rubber bands, construction paper, tape and scissors. Now follow the simple instructions to make a kazoo that […]

Busy Board

This amazing Busy Board provides hours of entertainment for an active toddler. Great for fine motor development!

Ball Toss Game

Reuse some empty cans and gather some branches to make a ball toss game the kids will love. Perfect for […]

Salt Dough Handprints

These salt dough hand prints are simple, inexpensive, and fun to make! They are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Kissing Hand Keys

This project was inspired by Audrey Penn’s beloved book “The Kissing Hand.” This would make a wonderful gift for a […]

DIY Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope can seem magical as the patterned colors change before your eyes. It is actually quite easy to make […]

Bunny Bracelet

This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive […]

Quilled Bird Necklace

Quilling has been around for centuries and is one of the most inexpensive crafts of all. You’ll be surprised at […]

Tractor Footprint Card

Turn your child’s footprint into an adorable tractor card. This is a perfect project for Father’s Day or Gradparent’s Day, […]