Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Owl Miss You

This wise owl hold a friendly message, along with a chocolate treat. It’s a fun way to say goodbye to […]

Sweet Treat Graduation Cap

Celebrate a special graduation with these tasty chocolate graduation caps. They’re easy to customize with school colors and are lots […]

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]

Earth Day Dinner

Celebrate Earth Day with this interesting recipe that portrays our earth. It’s completely edible and kids can help out in […]

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Surprise your mother with this clever Mother’s Day cookie treat. These slipper cookies are lots of fun to create. 

Gardens from Recycled Materials

Have kids use their imaginations to turn recycled household products into pretty spring blooms. Plant one flower or a whole […]

Paper Towel Butterflies

Kids of all ages will love dipping paper towels into colored water to create the spotted wings on paper towel […]

Flower Magnets

These pretty paper flower magnets will brighten the fronts of refrigerators or the insides of school lockers. Make a bunch […]

Glamorous Hobby Horse

Decked out in feathers and jewels, this pretty hobby horse is waiting for a little girl to play with her! […]

Line Puzzles

Quick and easy to make, this puzzle project uses craft foam and construction paper. Glue down the pieces, or keep […]

Pipe Cleaner Bouquet

Create a bright and colorful bouquet of flowers using pipe cleaners. This simple project is fun to give Mom for […]

Paper Ring Toss Game

Turn paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the circles […]

Spring Hat

This bright and cheery spring hat is made from a paper bowl and a paper plate! Let your creativity show […]

Springtime Chicks

These colorful chicks are as charming as can be! Raid the recycling bin for an egg carton to get started […]

Finger Friends

Looking for a rainy day projects or perhaps in need of puppets for an impromptu play? These whimsical finger puppets […]

Peek A Boo Toy Sack

These peek-a-boo sacks are the perfect answer to keeping the toys picked up, while allowing the kids to see what’s […]

Footprint Horse

Lasso your little cowboys and cowgirls for a day of horse crafting fun! They’ll love turning their footprints into horses.

Styrofoam Cup Spring Bonnet

These beautiful springtime hats are perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day! Adults “shrink” Styrofoam cups in the oven and then […]

Yarn Ladybug

Kids can have a messy fun time with this one! Yarn and balloons come together to create these friendly ladybugs […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Create personalized craft stick puzzles that will keep little ones occupied during car trips or while in a restaurant. Make […]

Yertle the Turtle

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Yertle the Turtle! This fun project for toddlers and preschoolers turns a paper plate, craft […]

Easter Checkers

Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]

Bunny Ears Cupcake Toppers

Dress your dessert table with these adorable bunny cupcakes. Their big ears are made from cookies and their fluffy bodies […]

Lorax Truffula Forest

Make your own Truffula Forest from “The Lorax” to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! It’s easy to do and is so […]

School of Paper Plate Fish

Bright, cheery paper plates turn into a school of fish in just a couple of easy steps. Easy enough for […]

Leprechaun Trap Cake

This St. Patrick’s Day cake might not be what it seems to be….glance underneath those gold coins and you will […]

Paper Plate Leprechaun

Here’s an adorable paper plate leprechaun for toddlers and preschoolers to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Hang him on the […]

Craft Stick Building Set

Show your little builders how they can make their own building set using craft sticks, Velcro dots and plastic bottle […]

Yarn Rainbow

Gather yarn in a rainbow of colors and use it to make this beautiful yarn rainbow for St. Patrick’s day […]

Candy Heart Necklace

Kids of all ages will find it easy to construct their own marshmallow and licorice string necklaces. It’s a sweet […]

Sweet Candy Rings

Sweet Candy Rings Make whimsical rings to hand out on Valentine’s Day. When your friends get tired of wearing their […]

Stained Glass Valentine Cookies

Enjoy some soft, chewy heart-shaped cookies filled with a sweet candy center. They’re a pretty treat for Valentine’s Day or […]

Groundhog and His Shadow Craft

This shadow craft is a great way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Using construction paper, kids will determine whether or not […]

Styrofoam Bugs

These colorful Styrofoam bugs couldn’t be cuter. Made from Styrofoam and paint, these friendly little guys would be perfect for […]

Strawberry Love Bugs

Say “I Love You Berry Much” with these juicy red chocolate-covered strawberries. On the other hand, if you don’t have […]

Peanut Butter and Jelly Game

Create felt peanut butter and jelly sandwich components to play an old game idea given new life. The sturdy felt […]

Groundhog Pancakes

No groundhogs were harmed making these pancakes – instead, these cute little groundhogs are made using donut holes. He’s popping […]

Valentine Jelly Pops

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with cool, layered jelly pops. These beautiful treats are a simple to make and taste so yummy. 

Groundhog Day Cupcake Push Pop

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make these adorable groundhog cupcake push pops for a fun Groundhog Day dessert! “Pop” the […]

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns made […]

Heart-Shaped S’Mores Pops

Heart-shaped graham crackers are stuffed with chocolate and marshmallow to create these adorable Valentine’s Day treats. Grab a big glass […]

Handprint Peace Flowers

Celebrate Martin Luther King’s dream for peace with these peace flowers. Made from children’s handprints, the flowers represents MLK’s dream […]

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Share these Chinese lantern cookies with friends and family as you celebrate Chinese New Year. These pretty red and yellow […]

Recycled Snowman

Have lots of plastic bags and paper lying around? Recycle them into a snowman by following these simple instructions. 

Coconut Snowman

This edible snowman is made from ice cream and coconut. Kids will have a great time building snowmen for dessert!

Bubble Wrap Crocodiles

Use bubble wrap and cardboard to create these adorable crocodiles. This craft is so much fun and uses materials you […]

Cardboard Tube Castles

Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]

Cardboard Tube Owls

Have a hoot of a good time turning cardboard tubes into wise owls. Paint and fabric scraps add lots of […]

Floss Your Teeth

Craft a set of teeth to show children why it’s so important for them to brush and floss their teeth. […]

Dachshund Cupcakes

Have a bow wow wonderful good time eating these delicious chocolate dachshund cupcakes. These easy-to-make treats are perfect for dessert […]

Death Star Cake

Star Wars Movie fans will go nuts over this chocolate Death Star cake! Chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache – […]

Stained Glass Kite

Hang stained glass kites in the window to let the sun shine through them. Melt crayons in between wax paper […]

Tooth Fairy Pillow

The Tooth Fairy doesn’t like searching for teeth, and with this special tooth pillow, she won’t have to! This simple […]

Mother Nature Collage

Send the kids out into the back yard or take them on a hiking trip to find some of nature’s […]

Mini Space Shuttle Cakes

5..4..3..2..1.. Lift off into the kitchen with your little astronauts to make these tasty space shuttle cakes. A perfect snack […]