Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Watermelon Celebration

Chill out at your next celebration with fresh summer fruit! This carved watermelon is perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties […]

I Love You Daddy Poem

I Love You Daddy Poem Give Dad a special gift that he will treasure for a long time. Personalize this […]

Kid-Sized Pup Tents

Build a campground in your back yard and fill it with these easy-to-make pup tents. They’re sure to bring hours […]

Little Grass House

Using sponges and grass seed, grow a cool grass hut with very little work. It’s the perfect way to introduce […]

D-A-D Card

This Father’s Day, spell it out for Dad to let him know just how much you love him. Homemade cards […]

Handprint Peacocks

Watch handprints turn into lovely strutting peacocks. With a little help, this project is easy enough for even the smallest […]

Most Valuable Dad

Here’s a special Father’s Day gift for Dad if he’s a sports nut. Create a keepsake he’ll love by turning […]

Family Footprint Stool

Turn a plain wooden step stool into a precious family keepsake. It’s something you’ll cherish for years to come. 

Candy Land Cake

A classic game inspired this fabulous Candy Land cake. Filled with all of their candy favorites, kids of all ages […]

Marshmallow Shooters

Guaranteed fun, these shooters are easily assembled from PVC pipe. Challenge your friends and family to see who can shoot […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cake

This watermelon cake is made of ice cream, cookies and cake. It’s such a refreshing treat for any summer occasion. 

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Create big bubbles with a homemade blower made from a recycled plastic water bottle. This project makes bubbling blowing easier […]

Fun with Faces

Toddlers will love drawing on these friendly face that are perfect for practicing facial feature recognition. While they are giggling […]

Super Hero Bins

In need of a superhero to clean the kids’ messy rooms? Create super cool superhero bins to hold all their […]

Paper Bag Fish

Little hands can work on this paper bag fish with little or no trouble. It’s an easy craft for a […]

Pet Rock Necklace

Make your own adorable pet rock necklace following  the easy step-by-step instructions with pictures. Let your creativity shine!

Football Picture Holder

Is Dad a football fan? This fun picture holder for his desk makes a great homemade Father’s Day gift.

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Encourage kids to use their imaginations to come up with […]

Cereal Box Postcards

Kids love sending and receiving mail. How fun would it be to receive one of these colorful postcards, made completely […]

A-Maze-ing Marble Mazes

These miniature marble mazes are made from repurposed cardboard boxes and drinking straws. This is such a fun project that […]

No Bake Marshmallow Lamb Cookies

These little lambs are completely edible. Made from marshmallows, graham crackers, and dried fruit, even the littlest of hands can […]

Dotty Butterfly

Celebrate spring with these colorful dotty butterflies. They’re made from easy-to-use items like paper plates, chenille stems, and pom poms.

A Rollicking Rocket

Transform a cardboard box into a rocket ship that any alien would be proud of. Use cardboard, paint and other […]

A Cup of Spring

Are the kids getting antsy waiting for the warm weather to arrive? Keep them busy with this project that brings […]

Fluffy Fun Easter Egg Bouquet

Turn fuzzy yarn and Styrofoam eggs into a pretty Easter arrangement. This fun family project is easy enough for school-aged […]

Spring Wreath

Create this cheery spring wreath from just a few items, including bulky yarn, felt and a wreath form. Decorate your […]

Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes

Make these pretty flower cupcakes for Easter throughout spring. They’re easy to make and a yummy way to enjoy jelly […]

Farm Animal Easter Eggs

Who says that the Easter bunny is the only animal that celebrates Easter? Bring the whole farm in for the […]

Bouncing Basketball Art

  This stamped basketball project is fun and so easy to do. Create placemats for basketball parties or banquets, decorate […]

Baby Bird Nest Pretzels

It’s a sure bet for grins and giggles when you present these little tweeters for dessert. Simple and easy to […]

No-Bake Empty Tomb Treats

Present this bible story in the form of an edible display using children’s treat. Donuts, cookies and coconut “grass” come […]

Cotton Ball Container Bunny

Turn a recycled container, craft foam, and fluffy cotton balls into this adorable Easter Bunny. Fill him up with treats […]

Crystal Egg Geodes

This is not only a craft but a science experiment as well. Kids will learn what makes the crystals grow […]

Carrots in Dirt

As spring arrives, “plant” some carrot cookies right in the kitchen! Don’t forget to leave a few for the Easter […]

Bunny Tail Cake

Grins and giggles will abound when you serve this silly bunny tail cake. He looks to be hard at work […]

Bunny Candy Holder

These charming bunnies are made from recycled cardboard tubes and construction paper. Use them to hold candies or classroom treats.

Lucky Rainbow Jell-O

Top layers of rainbow colored Jell-O and Cool Whip with a lucky gold coin for a festive St. Patrick’s Day […]

Lucky Charm Necklace

Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day! Paper shamrocks and painted noodles fit perfectly together on a piece of string to […]

The Cat’s Hat Bread

To celebrate Dr. Seuss, we’ve magically stuck the Cat’s Hat into a loaf of bread! Kids of all ages will […]

Leprechaun Hat Cake

You don’t have to be a professional cake decorator to make this lucky leprechaun hat cake. Read on to see […]

March Lion and Lamb Craft

Will March come in like a lion or lamb? Kids can try to predict the weather when making these cute […]

Leap Year Frog Cookies

Celebrate Leap Year with adorable leap frog cookies! The kids will have as much fun assembling them as they will […]

Magic Leprechaun Mirror

Mirror, Mirror in my hand…Who’s the best leprechaun in the land? This fun St. Patrick’s Day craft is a silly […]

Hugs and Kisses Jar

Make an extra special gift for someone you love by personalizing it with your handprints! Parents and grandparents will love […]

Candy Cane Heart Pops

Need an idea for what to do with all of those leftover candy canes? Use them to make charming candy […]

Valentine Appliqué Towels

Embellish simple white tea towels with pom pom fringe and hearts to make lovely Valentine’s Day gifts. Children will want […]

Gumball Machine Valentines

Show your valentines that you “chews” them this Valentine’s Day with these fun gumball machine cards. While assembling the valentines, […]

Fingerprint Cherry Tree

Turn fingerprints into bright red cherries on this President’s Day cherry tree. Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun filling the […]

Charming Cars Valentines

These charming valentines double as backpack charms! Let your valentines know that “You auto be my valentine!”

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Sweetheart Cupcakes

This delicious Valentine’s treat combines the flavors of chocolate and cherry. Instead of frosting the cupcakes, try stuffing the icing […]

Lego Soap

Using glycerin soap and a Lego ice cube tray, you can make ever the ever-popular Lego soap for your house. […]

Felt Groundhog Finger Puppets

Little crafters will have fun gluing pieces of felt together to make groundhog finger puppets. It’s an easy craft for […]

Groundhog Day Desserts

Grab the kids and head into the kitchen to whip up these super cute Groundhog Day desserts. Made from favorites […]

Rice Krispie Treat Dragons

Rice Krispie Treats and Fruit Roll Ups are used to make these adorable dragons. Serve them for Chinese New Year […]

On the Go Activity Book

Keep the kids busy while in the car, the store, or a restaurant with this felt activity book. Complete with […]

Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]