Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mitten Lacing

By lacing mittens with yarn, kids are not only having fun crafting but also improving their fine motor skills at […]

Marshmallow Snowflakes

Made from simple kitchen staples, homemade marshmallows are the perfect topper for your hot cocoa on a cold winter day. […]

Craft Stick Snowflake

Turn plain wooden craft sticks into a sparkly snowflake door decoration in a few simple steps using paint and glitter. […]

Football Party Favors

Planning a football-themed party or hosting a Super Bowl party? These paper footballs are a fun way to hold party […]

Tortilla Snowflakes

Turn plain tortillas into a fun winter’s day treat! Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra sweet touch.

A Frosty Breakfast

Get the kids out of bed and to the table by dishing up our snowman breakfast. Made from eggs, pancakes, […]

Football Cookies

Score extra points by adding these delicious football-shaped cookies to your Super Bowl dessert table. Take a short cut by […]

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Sticky Stacky Sandwiches

Change up the boring sandwiches that you tuck into the kids’ lunches. By skewering the ingredients, kids will be excited […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar

Fun for kids to make and eat! This is a quick and easy on-the-go snack, great for packing in a […]

Fun Fruit Lunchbox Tags

Tuck one of these fun fruits into your child’s lunch or surprise a teacher with a basket of fresh fruit. […]

Terrarium Bento

This super cool, totally edible terrarium turns plain ol’ veggies into little works of art. What a fun project to […]

Apricot Clownfish

Apricots and white chocolate come together to make these fun fishy treats. Your little fisherman or mermaids will want to […]

Foil Pendants

Here’s a inexpensive jewelry craft that really gets kids thinking creatively! It’s fun for birthday parties, sleepovers, or when just […]

Egg Carton School Bus

If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]

Flower Pot Crab

A bright red crab dresses up any beach party and is lots of fun to make. It starts with a […]

Swimsuit Cover Ups

Quick and easy to make, these adorable swimsuit cover-ups are made from towels! Great for the pool or beach and […]

Decoupage Light Bulb Bird

Brightly colored tissue paper and recycled light bulbs are turned into friendly fliers! Hang them in the trees to add […]

Shell Fairies

Wondering what to do with all of those seashells that the kids collected on your last vacation? Read on…we’ll show […]

Ocean Flower Pot

Ocean-themed pots can be used for party decorations or as decorations in a child’s room. Great way to use sand […]

Painted Rock Mosaic

Combine two favorite activities – painting and rock collecting. Spend the day collecting rocks, painting and arranging them to create […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. A sugar cookie crust […]

Gone Swimming Beach Plaque

Make a pretty plaque that shows off your beach treasures. Show off your found treasures of shells and driftwood.

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace

Patriotic Pony Bead Necklace Combine the fun of stringing beads and molding salt dough to make these patriotic necklaces. They’re […]

Egg Carton Lobster

Add some color to your next beach party with these bright red lobsters. They’re quick and easy to make using […]

Father’s Day Rocket Card

Show Dad that he’s “out of this world” by giving him a rocket card personalized with pictures. The printable template […]

Farm Animal Magnets

Chenille stems and felt scraps are used to make these adorable farm animal magnets. Easy to make from craft items […]

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Garden Bugs

These bright-eyed little bugs are an adorable way to mark veggies in the garden. This is a simple project that’s […]

Cardboard Tube Racecar

Vvvvrrroom! Have fun making your own cardboard tube race car. This easy craft is made with recycled items from around […]

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Mother’s Day Strawberry Card

Show Mom how “berry” special she is with this strawberry card for Mother’s Day. This card is wonderful for Grandparent’s […]

Jar of Joy

A gift for the teacher from all of the students. Fill a jar full of paper hearts showing your appreciation.

May Day Paper Plate Basket

This pretty May Day basket is lined with flowers and topped with special little handprints. A simple Mother’s Day craft […]

Lion and Lamb Cupcakes

No matter what the weather is like at the start of March, our lion and lamb cupcakes will have you […]

Flower Power Candy Cups

Turn paper cups and pretty scrapbook paper into springtime bloomin’ candy cups. Perfect to hold party treats or use to […]

Edible Finger Paints

Toddlers love to finger paint and with our edible homemade paints, you won’t have to worry about them sticking their […]

Marshmallow Baby Chicks

These adorable marshmallow chicks fit perfectly into plastic eggs and then into a lunchbox, briefcase or a purse for a […]

Easter Carrot Crescents

Don’t let those eggs from your Easter egg hunt go to waste – make egg salad from them and stuff […]

School of Fish Sherbet

This school of fish dessert is made from scoops of sherbet and candy toppings. It’s a fun treat for a […]

Easter Cross Wreath

Teach the kids about recycling as your craft this Easter wreath. String cardboard tubes onto a wreath-shaped hanger and then […]

Easter Egg Puzzle Game

Kids will have to work together to find out where their Easter baskets have been hidden! A fun way to […]

Spring Cake Pops

It’s hard to tell that these pretty tulips are made out of cake! These cake pop flowers are easy to […]

Shamrock Barrette

Add this lucky charm barrette to your child’s St. Patrick’s Day wear. Made from felt, these shamrocks are easily hand […]

Cone Critters

These adorable cone critters are the perfect way to display Easter candy. Make a few to hang around the house […]

Trinity Cross

This fun Sunday school activity celebrates Lent. Kids of all ages can take part in arranging clothespins on a craft […]

Easter Chicks

Turn an array of vegetables into these adorable spring chicks. Kids will want to eat their veggies when they see […]

Jelly Bean Door Decoration

Kids of all ages can create their own personalized letter decoration using their favorite colors of jellybeans! Perfect for decorating […]

Almsgiving Cross

Count down the days of Lent while you teach kids about Almsgiving. This is a wonderful craft that the whole […]

Cardboard Tube Shamrocks

Another great craft made from cardboard tubes – this time we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Follow our easy directions to […]

Burger Chore Chart

Our burger chore chart adds some fun to chore time! A different chore is hidden on each layer of the […]

Cardboard Tube Leprechaun

If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]

Clouds and Rain Mobile

Painting and gluing becomes a fun rainy day project! This is a fun way to keep kids busy when they […]

Handprint Thing 1 & Thing 2

We’re celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Thing 1 and Thing 2! Create these familiar faces by painting your child’s hand […]

Dr. Seuss Finger Puppets

Our Cat in the Hat and Thing finger puppets turn a reading story into a play! Made from pipe cleaners, […]

Play Doh Container Wreath

Looking for something to do with all of those empty little Play Doh containers that have accumulated over the years? […]

Lucky Shamrock Shoes

Lucky green shamrock shoes…perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In just a few simple steps you can turn white canvas shoes […]