Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Starry Stained Glass Cake

This patriotic cake contains a wonderful surprise, Jell-o stars! This cake is great for the 4th of July or any […]

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Cat Tooth Fairy Pillow

Make things easy on the Tooth Fairy with this adorable cat pillow. Instead of putting their teeth under their pillow, […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

Create an adorable drawstring backpack that looks like a pineapple. This is so much fun for summer pool parties, a […]

Patriotic Fudge Stars

Red, white and blue fudge stars make a sweet treat for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

Easter Diorama

Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled […]

Cousin Memory

Create a memory card game using pictures of your family or friends. This is a wonderful way to help children […]

Basketball Whoopie Pies

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

Pastel Rock Candy

Pretty sticks of rock candy are a favorite candy from years past. Teach your children to make this tasty candy, […]

Homemade Bubble Bath

Bubble bath typically contains a number of harsh chemicals that can cause skin irritation and contribute to household and environmental […]

Mini Basketball Cheeseburgers

Turn a slice of orange cheese into a basketball then top off mini burgers with them. Basketball fans will find […]

Ravenous Rabbit Cupcakes

Fun for spring and Easter parties, these hungry bunnies will make adorable table decorations. Who could resist smiling at the […]

Indoor Putting Green

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

Peep Wreath

You know that Easter is right around the corner when Peeps start popping up in stores! Use Peeps to make […]

Oz-Inspired Hot Air Balloons

These beautiful Oz-inspired hot air balloons are made with old light bulbs. This trash-to-treasure craft is perfect for a bedroom […]

Paper Mache Boat

These whimsical boats are made from paper mache and fabric. They’re a fun project to do together as a family. 

Chocolate Heart Boxes

Use cookie cutters to make these chocolate heart shaped boxes. They’re perfect for giving on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher’s […]

Thanksgiving Baby Bib and Onesie

Dress up your little one for turkey dinner with super cute (and easy!) Thanksgiving baby bib and onesie iron-on templates. […]

Cardboard Box Mailbox

Turn a recycled cardboard box into a play mailbox that’s ready to hold a lot of mail. It’s great for […]

Caramel Apple Fudge Pops

These tiny little treats are filled with fudge, not apples. They’re perfect for fall and people of all ages love […]

Candy Turkey Treats

Make the cutest turkey favors for Thanksgiving. Filled with M&Ms or other candies, these are a hit with kids of […]

T-shirt Painter’s Smock

Turn your old t-shirts into painter’s smocks for the kids to use when they create! This is a great recycling […]

Thanksgiving Sock Turkey

Use a sock, some feathers, and a few other supplies to make a cute overstuffed turkey! This adorable decoration will […]

Dragon Hooded Towel

Make a dragon hooded towel (or call it a dinosaur if you prefer) for your baby, toddler, preschooler or young […]

Library Bag

This tutorial shows how to make your child their very own library bag, a great way to encourage reading! Let […]

Cardboard Tube Book

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun flipping through this homemade color book. Made from cardboard tubes and printed paper, these […]

Hooded Owl Towel

Whoooo doesn’t loves adorable hooded towels? Make this sweet owl in any color you like for your baby or toddler […]

Pumpkin Baby Bib

Sew an adorable bib for a special baby this Halloween season. This one is a jack-o-lantern, but you could make […]

Spoon Puppets

These fun and easy Spoon Puppets will make for hours of creative play. They’re small enough to tuck into a […]

Unicorn Forture Cookies

Turn ordinary fortune cookies into stunning unicorn cookies! This unique treat makes any occasion extra special.

Paper Plate Shark Jaws

A quick and simple way to decorate for a deep sea birthday party. These paper plate shark jaws can be […]

Story of Us Eyechart

Gather your family together and think of sentences to put into your family eye chart. This unique piece of artwork […]

Dinosaur Egg Soap

Get your kids wanting to wash their hands with these Dino Egg Soaps – they have to wash their hands […]

Faceted Dollar Hearts

Make your own origami Dollar Hearts! Follow the step-by-step photo tutorial to turn your dollar bills into beautiful works of […]

Graduation Cap Cakes

Flourless chocolate cake domes are topped with chocolate squares and modeling chocolate tassels. YUM!

Lost Tooth Pillow

Create this whimsical monster pillow to hold loose teeth…and money from the Tooth Fairy!  The instructions include a sewing version and […]

Animal Baby Booties

These animal baby booties couldn’t be cuter! Even better, they are inexpensive and easy to make. There are instructions to […]

Alphabet Game

Five minutes and handful of supplies is all you need to make this fun alphabet game for your preschooler. It’s […]

Felt Butterfly Hair Clips

Girls will love wearing these sweet felt butterfly hair clips. They’re inexpensive and so easy to make!

Sweet Treat Graduation Cap

Celebrate a special graduation with these tasty chocolate graduation caps. They’re easy to customize with school colors and are lots […]

Mickey Mouse Cake

Any Disney fan would love this giant Mickey Mouse Cake made with Rice Krispie treats! The tutorial also features lots […]

Seeded Paper Bookmarks

Seeded Paper Bookmark These seeded paper bookmarks serve two purposes. Use them to mark a page in your favorite book […]

Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops

These look like ketchup and mustard containers, but they are actually tasty sweet treats! Push-up pop containers are filled with […]

Black Bear Cakes

Use cookies and candies to decorate chocolate snack cakes to look like adorable black bears. This is a cute treat […]

Candy Sombreros

Make a candy sombrero using a mini muffin pan, candy melts, Dots and sprinkles! If you need an edible moustache, […]

Glamorous Hobby Horse

Decked out in feathers and jewels, this pretty hobby horse is waiting for a little girl to play with her! […]

Cheesecake Easter Eggs

These adorable Easter eggs are made of cheesecake! They taste delicious and are lots of fun to make, with so […]

Superhero Hooded Towel

These superhero towels make water play and bathtime extra fun. The tutorial shows how to make Batman, Captain America, and […]

Peek A Boo Toy Sack

These peek-a-boo sacks are the perfect answer to keeping the toys picked up, while allowing the kids to see what’s […]

Styrofoam Cup Spring Bonnet

These beautiful springtime hats are perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day! Adults “shrink” Styrofoam cups in the oven and then […]

Lorax Lunch

Serve a tasty lunch inspired by Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. It’s easy to make and such a fun way to […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzles

Create personalized craft stick puzzles that will keep little ones occupied during car trips or while in a restaurant. Make […]

Easter Checkers

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

Encouragement Toast

Show your love and support with this encouraging breakfast. It’s perfect for the morning of a big test, presentation, audition, […]

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 […]

Map Chalkboard

Display all the places you’ve been on this awesome map chalkboard! It makes a fun display for a child’s bedroom.

Secret Message Valentine

Learn how to make adorable secret message Valentines using watercolor paint to reveal the secret messages. Kids will love revealing […]