Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Snowball Pitch

Too cold to go outside? Bring the snow indoors when you follow our direction on how to make your own […]

Plane Awesome Valentine

These paper planes not only deliver a special Valentine’s Day message but they can be flown, too! We provide a […]

Mini Quiet Books

Perfect for little hands, these plastic-covered picture books can be tucked into a diaper bag or a backpack. Fill the […]

Tissue Paper Rosette Wreath

Made from strips of tissue paper, this Valentine’s Day wreath would look pretty hanging on a wall or a window. […]

Cardboard Guitars

Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands […]

Owl Valentines

Owl you need is love….and a few of these darling valentines to make Valentine’s Day extra special. Hoooo wouldn’t love […]

Name Plates

No fancy machines needed to make these personalized name plates. Grab some freezer paper and a pencil and we’ll show […]

I Spy Bags

Our homemade I Spy Bags are the perfect size to play with in the house, in the car, or to […]

Stenciled Valentine’s Day Shirts

Make your Valentine’s Day gifts even more special by using this simple stenciling method that uses freezer paper for templates. […]

Cardboard and Yarn Snowflakes

Add some color to the dull winter days by making these pretty snowflakes to hang around your house. Made from […]

Angry Birds Cupcakes

Angry Birds are all the rage in party themes right now. Follow our easy directions to make these fun Angry […]

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Decorate your home with these lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Cardboard tubes, paint and streamers are all that’s […]

T-Shirt Braided Headbands

Recycle t-shirts into pretty headbands in just a few easy steps. Would make a great project for tween and teenager […]

Accordion Valentine

Made from pretty papers and held together with glue dots, you can quickly create beautiful valentines for that special someone. […]

Frost Paint

A cool project for those days when it’s too cold to play outside. Paint a picture using Epson Salts and […]

Thumb-body Loves You

Even your young luv bugs can take part in this Valentine’s Day keepsake by thumb printing their love all over […]

Valentine Confetti

A Valentine’s Day treat made from jellybeans, popcorn, M&Ms and chocolate! Perfect for handing out to your favorite sweethearts!

Handprint Chinese Dragon

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with these brightly colored handprint Chinese dragons. Colored construction paper and your child’s […]

Sparkling Snow Play Dough

Tired of plain old boring Play Dough? The addition of colorful glitter to our play dough recipe gives a whole […]

Valentine Cookie Pops

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that the kids can make…and eat! Be sure to make enough to share with friends, […]

Cardboard Picture Hanging

A pretty wall hanging made from recycled cardboard, brown paper, paint and ribbon. Make Valentine’s Day gifts for grandma, your […]

Paint Bag Writing Tablet

Make your own liquid writing tablet using only paint and a plastic freezer bag. Young ones will get hours of […]

Winter Tree Silhouette

Children can create beautiful works of art from just using masking tape, paint and paper. Every painting will be uniquely […]

3D Paper Lantern Picture

This clever craft turns paper baking cups into pretty lanterns! Hang the pictures around the house to decorate for the […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Add this colorful Chinese dragon puppet to your decorations on January 23 as you celebrate the “Year of the Dragon” […]

Yoyo Bracelet

A great beginner sewing project for any tween or teenage girl. Turn circles of fabric into fashion statements that all […]

Conversation Heart Cookies

Express your feelings in a big way with our conversation heart cookies! Tuck one into a lunch box or wrap […]

Dangling Garland Valentines

This valentine holds a surprise to whoever opens it…it keeps growing and growing as you pull it out of the […]

Pom Pom Milk Shakes

What do stuffed animals drink when they are thirsty? Pom pom milkshakes, of course! Using pom poms, paper and little […]

Snow Measuring Stick

Preparing for a big snow storm? This snowy day craft will keep the kids busy while it’s snowing, plus they […]

Winter Window Displays

Brighten up a dull winter day by painting coffee filters and cutting them into fun shapes to decorate the windows […]

Pinecone Bird Feeder

Don’t forget to feed our feathered friends during these cold winter months. Pinecones are Mother Nature’s perfect bird seed holders […]

Valentine’s Day Card Basket

Here’s a fun way to use all of those greeting cards that your family receives each year. Instead of tossing […]

Princess Valentine Wand

Every little princess will want one of these magical valentine wands! Simply made from foam and ribbon, be sure to […]

Hand Print Peace Doves

Hand print peace doves are the perfect representation for Martin Luther King Day. Decorate your walls, windows or bulletin boards […]

Valentine’s Day Heart Boxes

Save your cereal boxes and turn them into these pretty Valentine’s Day heart boxes. Fill them with love notes and […]

“I Have A Dream” Cloud

Encourage kids to write about their wishes for a better world on their own “dream” cloud. A simple project made […]

Multicultural Mask

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day by making these masks of people from many different cultures. The lesson will help teach […]

Monster Mittens

With a few simple stitches and some felt, you can turn ordinary mittens into dragons, sharks, or lions. All of […]

Noisemakers

Colorful noisemakers with bring fun to your New Year’s day party or any child’s party. The kids will take home […]

New Year’s Pot Bangers

Round up the band, drag out Mom’s pots and pans, and make lots of noise with your personalized pot bangers! […]

New Year’s Pasta Numbers

Celebrate the New Year by making 2012 number plaques. Easy enough for toddlers to do yet interesting enough to keep […]

Countdown Clock for Kids

Get the little ones involved in your New Year’s Eve celebrations by crafting countdown clocks made from paper plates and […]

New Year Horns

Root Toot Toot in the new year! Gather the kids to make their own party horns from shiny, colorful wrapping […]

Spin Drum

Made from every day household items such as oatmeal containers and ribbon, your family will have fun personalizing their own […]

Noisemaker Shakers

Shake! Shake! Shake! in the new year with these colorful spool noisemakers! A fun family project that kids of all […]

Party Hats

It takes just a couple of minutes to craft these festive paper party hats. They’re the perfect finishing touches for […]

Watermelon Poke Cupcakes

Watermelon recipes remind me of the sweet tastes of summer. Whether it’s for a picnic, birthday or just a family […]