Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Bookmarks for Mom

A quick and easy Mother’s Day craft, great for classroom and groups to work on. We’ve made foam bookmarks fancy […]

Mother’s Day Matchbox Locket

This Mother’s Day give mom a special locket that holds a special picture of you! Paper covered match boxes are […]

Recycled Flower Pot

Turn a plastic milk or juice jug into a flower pot by covering it with pretty fabric and felt. Makes […]

Paper Bag Poncho

Dress up to party for Cinco de Mayo with these fancy ponchos. Made from paper bags, this craft is not […]

Colors of Mexico Flag

Celebrate Mexico! Our colorful flag of Mexico will fit perfectly into your Cinco de Mayo decorations.

Make Your Own Board Game

Step by step instructions on making your own personalized board game for your little ones to play with. Fun for […]

Pretty Posy Pins

Make mom a pretty posy pin for her to wear when you take her out for Mother’s Day. Pretty piece […]

Refrigerator Tissue Box

Recycle tissues boxes to make a refrigerator for fun imaginary kitchen play! Simple and easy to do using just a […]

Stove Top Kettle Corn

In need of a late night snack or want a snack for movie night? Kettle corn is a cheap, easy-to-make […]

Potted Daffodil Picture

Mom will proudly display this potted Daffodil for everyone to see! Make it extra special by gluing a picture of […]

Frog Pops

An easy, edible treat for kids of all ages. Even the smallest hands can help turn marshmallows and candy into […]

Bandana Shorts

Little girl’s shorts made from only two bandanas – a frugal project that can be sewn together quickly. Very light […]

Homemade Lotion Bars

Pamper Mom this Mother’s Day with these homemade lotion bars. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this soap […]

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

A fun sweet treat perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Kids will have a ball helping to make these fried […]

Celebration Cymbals

When the musical mood hit your kids, show them how to make a set of cymbals using recycled pie pans […]

Handprint Monkey on a Vine

Kids will love turning their handprints into adorable vine swinging monkeys with some paint and a marker. Frame the pictures […]

Party Blower Birthday Wreath

Welcome your birthday guests with this festive wreath. Easy to make, it’s a fun way to add a cheery touch […]

Mum & Me Card

Mother will cherish this homemade cards for years to come. Pretty flowers showcase pictures of mom and child – could […]

Mother’s Day Purse Card

Kids will love making this special paper purse to give to Mom for Mother’s Day. Made from construction paper and […]

Magic Flute

Here’s an easy and cheap way to keep your little musicians amused. We’ve turned regular drinking straws into magical flutes […]

Rubber Glove Giraffe Puppet

If rainy weather is keeping your little animals inside, keep them company with a set of adorable giraffe puppets. Made […]

Chalk Spray

Do your love to draw with chalk but you hate the messy clean up? This chalk spray is contained in […]

Cereal Box Puppet Theatre

Using patterned paper and a recycled cereal box, we’ve created a theatre for hours of puppet play. Easy enough for […]

Reading Tent

Reading is so much more fun when you can hide away in a special place. Our reading tent is complete […]

Drop Box

A great recycling project that turns a cardboard box into a fun drop box for little ones who like to […]

Hand Print & Foot Print Flowers

These precious flowers, made from tracing handprints and footprints onto paper, are the perfect gift for Mom and Grandma for […]

Soda Jello

We’re getting creative and turning our favorite sodas into Jello treats! Grab the kids and head into the kitchen to […]

Jet Pack

Youngsters will love “flying” around the house with their very own jet pack. Made from recycled plastic bottles, cardboard and […]

Toothbrush Splatter Painting

When it’s raining outside, have fun splatter painting with toothbrushes. Toddlers and preschoolers will love the brightly colored umbrellas with […]

Busy Beehive Cupcake Cones

These adorable beehive cupcake cones are perfect for any spring bug themed party. Baking the cake in cones make it […]

Canvas Checkerboard

We’ve given a new look to the all time favorite checkers game. With this craft, tweens and teens can make […]

Cardboard Box Oven

Your little chefs will love having their very own stove to cook on! Made from items from around the home, […]

Cloud Dough

Check out our cloud dough – a version of the ever popular (but expensive) Moon Dough. A quick and easy […]

Paper Doll Kit

This kit will keep the girls busy for quite a while. Filled with paper dolls, clothes and other goodies, this […]

Hunger Games Cupcakes

We’ve turned this popular book series and movie into cupcakes! Find your favorite characters and the cupcakes named after them.

Lego Table for Big Kids

Kids will spend hours upon hours playing with their Legos on this table. Read on to see how we’ve made […]

BaNilla Sandwich Cookies

These pretty little cookie bites are kid friendly, easy-to-make snacks. Great for tucking into lunches, as party favors or an […]

Picture Puzzle Can

A fun Earth day craft that turns tin cans into picture puzzles! Hours of fun with the satisfaction of knowing […]

Finger Weave Jump Rope

A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]

Tin Can Sculpture

For this Earth Day, take recycling to the max with our tin can sculpture. Search the recycling can and all […]

Tornado in a Jar

Spring weather allows for fascinating science experiments. We are showing you step-by-step how to make an indoor tornado in a […]

Yo Gabba Gabba Shirts

Yo Gabba Gabba fans will love wearing shirts that resembles their favorite TV characters. Easy step-by-step instructions are provided for […]

Rainbow Xylophone

This rainbow xylophone is a cheap and easy craft for a day of play! Your little ones will love making […]

Butterfly Net

Our homemade butterfly nets encourage children to spend time outdoors running around trying to catch all of the bugs that […]

Bottle Cap Caterpillar

A springtime crafts that turns recycled bottle caps into colorful caterpillars. A fun, frugal crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.

Ladybug Cupcakes

Bright red ladybugs frolic in the grass on these springtime cupcakes. Fun for a bug themed birthday party or any […]

Milk Jug Lunch Tote

Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to […]

Play Money

Recycle plastic milk caps into play money…the perfect size for little hands. The coins fit perfectly into cash registers for […]

Write and Trace Place Mats

Here’s a perfect solution for little ones who love to practice writing over and over again – save lots of […]

Earth Day Messenger Card

Recycle your old greeting cards into pretty messenger birds. A fun way to learn about Earth Day while crafting with […]

Homemade Volcano

A science experiment and fun outdoor project all in one! Our homemade volcanoes are made from simple ingredients that you […]