Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Superhero Cuffs

Your little superhero with love accessorizing with these awesome cuffs. They’re easy to make and a fun recycling project since […]

Plague Placards for Passover

Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]

Wood Bunny

Painting doesn’t have to be done with a brush! Treat paint like a stain to create a beautiful wooden rabbit […]

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. Customize it by choosing a different color […]

Egg Bunnies

Making pretty Easter eggs doesn’t have to be difficult or messy–in fact, you don’t even need dye! These cute bunny […]

Marshmallow Bunnies

Turn jumbo marshmallows into the cutest bunnies ever! These Easter treats are fun to make and not very difficult.

Bottle Cap Magnet Ladybugs

Turn bottle caps into the cutest ladybugs! They’re magnets, so you can stick them on the fridge, a locker, or […]

Decoupage Napkins onto Coasters

It’s quick and easy to make custom coasters with printed napkins. Choose your favorite pack of napkins from the store, […]

Narwhal Easter Eggs

Turn your dyed eggs into narwhals! This fun Easter craft is really easy and couldn’t be cuter!

Unicorn Crafts and Recipes

It’s no surprise that one of the most magical of mythical creatures, the unicorn, is so popular. Symbolizing purity, strength, […]

Scratch and Glitter Eggs

Looking for a unique technique for this year’s Easter eggs that’s fun for all ages? Try this scratch art idea, […]

Paper Plate Birds

These easy and adorable paper plate birds simply scream SPRING! Start with a paper plate or lightweight chipboard. The finished […]

Pretzel Monarch Butterflies

These pretty monarch butterfly cupcake toppers start with pretzels. They’re surprisingly easy to make, so give them a try!

Paper Hyacinth

Turn construction paper and cardstock into a beautiful bouquet of hyacinths. It’s surprisingly easy to do and they look so […]

Torn Newspaper Giraffe

Paint several pages of newspaper, then use them to create this cute giraffe. It’s a fun project that’s great for […]

Ladybug Suncatchers

Use tissue paper to make vibrant ladybug and leaf suncatchers. They look beautiful hanging in a window.

Edible Numbers with Sprinkles

Decorate cakes or cupcakes with edible numbers covered in sprinkles for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special events. The technique […]

Baseball Sandwiches

It takes only minutes to create baseball sandwiches that any fan would love. They’re fun for a tailgate party, a […]

Impressionist Picnic Mosaic

This construction paper mosaic is inspired by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. It incorporates both still life and landscape designs.

Clay Pot Beehive

Turn a clay pot and some craft foam into a darling beehive centerpiece. It’s really easy to do and looks […]

Nesting Easter Eggs

Turn ordinary plastic Easter eggs into beautiful nesting dolls. All it takes is paint and a steady hand.

Paper Bag Bunny

Turn a paper bag into a cute bunny! All you need is a paper bag, construction paper, googly eyes and […]

Foam Cup Safari Animals

Make an adorable set of safari animals (monkey, giraffe and tiger) with foam cups! They’re fun to make and are […]

Jelly Bean Bunny

Use jelly beans to make a cute bunny this Easter. Glue them in place to display it, or simply place […]

Smiling Cloud with Rainbow

Create an adorable cloud and rainbow using construction paper and googly eyes. It’s so easy to do and really brightens […]

Footprint Carrots

Turn a child’s footprints into carrots! Pair this fun craft with planting carrot seeds and cooking a delicious carrot snack. 

Easter Bunny Treat

Turn store-bought supplies into an adorable Easter bunny treat. No baking or complicated decorating involved!

Beaded Bookmarks

This simple and inexpensive gift is perfect to slip into a birthday card. These adorable bookmarks are great for Teacher […]

Torn Newspaper Lion

Paint newspaper and then tear it to make this friendly lion. This project is great for developing fine motor skills […]

Torn Newspaper Monkey

Make an adorable monkey out of painted and torn newspaper. It’s fun to do and a great recycling project.

Rainbow Rain Stick

Turn a cardboard tube into a rainbow rain stick. This simple craft is lots of fun for a rainy day, […]

Rainbow Costume for Three

Grab two friends or family members and dress up as a rainbow! If you can sew a straight line, you […]

Handprint Saguaro Cactus

Turn your handprint into a saguaro cactus. This is a great project to accompany a study of the desert.

Heart Tropical Fish Cookies

Use heart cookie cutters to make adorable tropical fish cookies! They’re easy to do and fun to make in lots […]

Bunny Party Hat

Create adorable bunny party hats for Easter or for pretend play. They have so much personality!

Bunny Donuts

Turn a pack of powdered donuts into an adorable bunny. They’re so cute that the kids might not want to […]

Easter Egg Napkin Rings

Turn colored images into Easter egg napkin rings to dress up the holiday table. Can you guess what common recyclable […]

Carrot Patch Easter Treat

It doesn’t take a green thumb to grow this adorable carrot patch! It’s a fun addition to any Easter egg […]

Easter Bunny Candies

Kids will love making these adorable Easter Bunny candies. They are easy to do and totally delicious!

Origami Tulips

Make a beautiful garden scene with some simple origami paper tulips. With only a few folds, this is a great […]

Parrot Yarn Painting

Use scraps of yarn to ‘paint’ a beautiful picture of a parrot. You can make a different animal, a favorite […]

Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes

These adorable leprechaun hat cupcakes are baked in an ice cream cone. They look complicated, but they are easy enough […]

Bird Nest Crafts for Kids

Spring is a time of growth and rebirth. Celebrate the season and the joy of new life with these adorable […]

Oz-Inspired Hot Air Balloons

These beautiful Oz-inspired hot air balloons are made with old light bulbs. This trash-to-treasure craft is perfect for a bedroom […]

Green Egg Cookies

Celebrate Dr. Seuss with this sweet treat: cookies that look like green eggs. Fun, easy, and tasty!

Paper Four Leaf Clovers

Use a heart punch to create dozens of lucky four leaf clovers. This makes a beautiful display for St. Patrick’s […]

Wookie Birdhouse

Help your Star Wars fan turn an empty milk or juice carton into a cute Wookie Birdhouse. It’s a great […]

Quick Heart Cards

Make these quick and easy valentines for the ones that you love. They’re based on positive and negative space.