Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Outer Space Beanbags

These colorful beanbags are made from planet themed fabric and beans. Use them for all sorts of space-inspired games.

Football Onesie Costume

You will definitely score a touchdown with this adorable costume. It can be worn for Halloween or at any weekend […]

Make a Hobby Horse

This soft and friendly looking hobby horse is pretty easy to sew. A great project to make for your little […]

Spooky Spider Snack

Here is a fun and healthy Halloween snack made out of fruit and pretzel sticks. It’s a great after school […]

Chocolate Caramel Apple Cauldron

Dress up your caramel apples with chocolate and modeling chocolate to look like a cauldron for Halloween. Delicious and so […]

Unicorn Princess Castle

Create this unicorn princess castles as a centerpiece for a birthday party or for everyday pretend play. Any little princess […]

Ogre Toes

Save a place on your Halloween table for these fabulous ogre toes. They’re ridiculously easy to make; even young children […]

Sticky Stacky Sandwiches

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

Treasure Bags

Simple sewing skills are needed to make these handy little treasure bags. Use them as gift wrappers or to hold […]

Dracula Pancakes

Kids will love these Dracula pancakes! They are made with chocolate and regular pancake mix.

Helicopter Ornament

This helicopter ornament is made out of a clear glass ball, wooden spatulas/ice cream sticks, and some odds and ends […]

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. […]

Bat Bites

These spooky little bats aren’t looking to bite into you, they’re waiting for you to bite into them! They’re great […]

Marshmallow Witches

This no-bake treat is adorable, comes together quickly, and tastes good, too! It adds charm to any Halloween table.

Terrarium Bento

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

Apple Cider Cups

Make cups from real apples for a great afternoon fall snack. Adult supervision is essential when working with knives.

Mini Crocheted Alligator

Crochet a fun mini alligator with this amigurumi pattern.  Kids will love playing with this adorable little guy.

RIbbon Barrettes

Remember the ribbon barrettes girls made in the early 1980’s? They’re just as fun and fashionable today as they were […]

Thomas and Friends Costumes

Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor!  These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]

Monster Party Hats

Super cute and easy to make, these monster hats will be a hit at any party. Cheap party hats are […]

Dice Cookies

Bite-size decorated dice cookies perfect for family game night! What would game night be without dice?

Pretzel Footballs

Make these soft pretzel footballs for the big game or for your own team’s football game! They’ll be a big […]

Roll-Up Pencil Case

Create a roll-up pencil case to hold colored pencils, crayons, or markers for traveling. It’s an easy project and a […]

Princess Leia Cupcake

Star Wars fan will love creating a Princess Leia cupcake. It’s easy to do, lots of fun, and tastes good […]

Simple Gathered Skirt

This simple gathered skirt is an easy beginner sewing project. Make your own with your favorite fabric.

Candy Pretzel Pencils

These sweet and salty pretzel pencils are a fun way to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. They’re […]

Cardboard Camper Playhouse

Make a mini version of an airstream camper using old cardboard. The kids can have unlimited adventures in this little […]

Cute Bear Hair Clip

This adorable bear barrette is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing. Follow the steps to make the bear, […]

Swimsuit Cover Ups

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

Sports Shoe Bag

Make a sturdy drawstring bag to hold cleats or other sports shoes. This handy bag keeps everything contained, is lightweight, […]

Sunny Breakfast

A fun and easy sunshine breakfast made from smiling waffles.

Denim Jeans Pocket Tote Bag

Make a kid-sized tote bag from an old pair of jeans and some cotton fabric. It’s the perfect size for […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

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

Sesame Street Cupcakes

Follow the directions to make cupcakes that look just like everyone’s favorite Sesame Street characters. Includes directions for Elmo, Big […]

Watermelon Cookies

These fun sugar cookies are shaped like slices of watermelon. Make them as a summertime snack or for a picnic […]

4th of July Fruit Pizza

Bake an Uncle Sam shaped cookie, top it with cream cheese fluff, and decorate it with fresh fruit. A perfect […]

Sandcastle Cake

You don’t need to be a professional to make a darling sandcastle cake. This cake is perfect for all sorts […]

Fish Baggies

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

Bunny Twinkies

Sweet snack cake bunnies made from Twinkies and modeling chocolate. Fun for animal or farm themed parties …and of course, […]

Jar of Joy

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

Easter Bunny Cake

Start a tradition with your kids by making our bunny cake with them every year at Easter time. Take pictures […]

Easter Carrot Crescents

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

Easter Egg Puzzle Game

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

Easter Checkers

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

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 […]

Burger Chore Chart

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

Basketball Whoopie Pies

Celebrate March Madness with Basketball Whoopie Pies! Basketball fan, young and old,  are sure to enjoy these sweet treats!

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 […]

Indoor Putting Green

With a cardboard box, an old green towel and a plastic cup, you can create a homemade putting green! This […]

Rainbow Cupcake Cups

Create beautiful, edible cupcake cups using a rainbow of colorful marshmallow fondant. Older children will really love getting into the […]

Nutter Butter Puppies

These adorable peanut butter puppies are made with store-bought Nutter Butter cookies. Making edible crafts is a great way to […]

Conversation Heart Toast

This special Valentine’s Day breakfast offers a new spin on the familiar conversation heart candies. Just paint on bread with […]