Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Rain Cloud Craft

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable rain cloud! This fun project is wonderful for spring or to accompany […]

Tile Photo Puzzle

Make a cool puzzle with the kids using a favorite photo and mini hexagon tiles. It’s so much fun and […]

String Art Christmas Cards

Create these cute and easy string art Christmas cards this year. Send them before the holidays or use them as […]

Colorful Flower Suncatcher

These easy and colorful flower suncatchers are lots of fun to make. What a great way to preserve beautiful flowers […]

Crazy Pasta Sculptures

Make crazy pasta sculptures! This fun craft encourages creativity and results in a modern art piece for the home.

Balloon CD Hovercraft

Decorate CDs, then use them to make these fun balloon hovercrafts! This classic science experiment mesmerizes kids every time.

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Spin Art Doily Paper Flowers

Create gorgeous doily paper flowers with spin art! These make such a pretty bouquet to give to Mom, a teacher, […]

Cardboard Rocket Ship

Make a fun and easy rocket ship using a cardboard tube. These colorful rockets are great for imaginary play or for […]

Giant Crystal Rainbow

Kids of all ages will be wowed by this beautiful giant crystal rainbow. It’s fun, easy and a great activity to […]

Pink Bubbles and Heart Blowers

Homemade bubbles and heart blowers are so much fun for Valentine’s Day! Add the cute printable tag and it’s ready […]

Colorful Turkey Craft

Turn paper plates into colorful turkeys featuring unique color palettes. This is a great craft to keep the kids busy […]

Cardboard TV

Make a cardboard TV out of a snack box. It’s a great way to show off kids’ art and unplug […]

Thomas and Friends Costumes

Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor!  These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]

Tinker Creatures

Tinker around to build some cool and one-of-a-kind creatures! This project is a great way to use up any leftover craft […]

Paper Tube Ball and Cup Toy

Ball and cup toys are so popular right now. Make your own version using empty cardboard tubes decorated with your […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Rainbow Binoculars

These easy toy binoculars let you see a rainbow every time! This is a fun activity for a rainy day.

Cardboard Chalk Robot

Make a cardboard chalk robot that you can doodle, draw and write on over and again! It’s easy to do.

Leprechaun Hat Craft

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute and happy leprechaun hat! It’s such a fun activity for St. Patrick’s […]

Painting with Unusual Brushes

Create a stunning art canvas with brushes that are traditionally used for something other than painting! The different textures and shapes give […]

You Are My Sunshine Art Print

Print out this adorable ‘You Are My Sunshine’ print. It’s cute for a bedroom, playroom or even glued to the […]

No-Sew Mini Me Doll

Make this easy no-sew Mini Me Doll in less than an hour. The tutorial includes instructions for sewing if you […]

Dinosaur Terrariums

These Dinosaur Terrariums are a lot of fun to make. They’re very easy and a great introduction to gardening.

Printable Paper Bird Mobile

These printable paper birds are so sweet. String them up as a mobile, make garland or use them as cute cards!

Quilled Animal Art

Turn strips of paper into adorable little animals, perfect for cards, gift tags and more. This easy quilling project is […]

Button Stick Sculpture

This button stick sculpture allows kids to work on fine motor and building skills, and is a great introduction to […]

Paper Plate Animal Faces

Use templates to make adorable animal plate faces, including a koala, tiger, panda, hippo and lion. They’re fun for dress-up play […]

LEGO Mini Planters

Have some fun using LEGO blocks to make these adorable planters. It’s a unique way to introduce kids to the […]

Printable Weather Wheel

Learn about weather with this cute printable. Kids will enjoy moving the learning wheel to reflect the day’s weather.

Watercolor Geometry Tree Art

This simple Geometry Tree Watercolor art project is fun for kids and adults. There’s no right or wrong – just […]

Mother’s Day Treasure Box

Make this simple painted treasure box to fill with sweet notes and cards for Mom on Mother’s Day. Personalize it […]

Giant Rainbow Paper Flower

Kids will love making this GIANT paper rainbow flower! It’s easy to make using colorful wrapping paper.

Tissue Paper Fringe Flowers

Create pretty fringe flowers with a unique base made from something you might otherwise throw away. Choose your favorite colors […]

String Art Flower Cards

These pretty handmade cards are fun for kids (and adults!) to make. Wouldn’t they be cute for Mother’s Day?

Easy Decorated Fondant Cookies

These fondant cookies featuring kids’ artwork couldn’t be easier to make. This is a fun activity to celebrate any holiday […]

Cosmic Space Eggs

Make these out-of-this-world space eggs with just a few simple items. They’re so different from the usual dyed eggs.

Paper Bunny Treat Bags

Make these colorful paper bunny bags in no time. Then fill them up with Easter treats!

Spring Fruit Flower Treat

This cute fruit flower treat is so much fun for spring! It’s so easy to do and kids will love […]

Tissue Paper Glitter Eggs

These paper mache glitter eggs are so sparkly and colorful! They’re easy to make and can be enjoyed for years […]

Bunny Fabric Favor Bags

These no-sew fabric bags look like cute little bunnies. What a fun way to package Easter treats or favors!

Felt Strawberry

This adorable felt strawberry is a fun project for kids who are learning to sew. They’ll be proud to display […]

Easter Egg Ice Cream Cones

Create colorful faux ice cream cones using hardboiled eggs (or blown eggs or wooden eggs, if you prefer). They’re easy to […]

Wooden Spoon Shark Toy

Use a wooden spoon to make a cute shark toy that actually bites! The fish is made from a sock.