Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Strawberry Love Bugs

Say “I Love You Berry Much” with these juicy red chocolate-covered strawberries. On the other hand, if you don’t have […]

Rainbow Pinata Cake

Make this candy-filled rainbow cake for St. Patrick’s Day, a birthday, or any occasion. It’s so much fun to see […]

Peanut Butter and Jelly Game

Create felt peanut butter and jelly sandwich components to play an old game idea given new life. The sturdy felt […]

Tooth Fairy Pillow

This charming tooth fairy pillow makes a wonderful gift for a young child. The pillow is easy to make and […]

Fleece Football Hat

Keep ears warm this winter by making football-inspired fleece hats for all the football fans in your life. All you […]

Heart-Shaped S’Mores Pops

Heart-shaped graham crackers are stuffed with chocolate and marshmallow to create these adorable Valentine’s Day treats. Grab a big glass […]

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Share these Chinese lantern cookies with friends and family as you celebrate Chinese New Year. These pretty red and yellow […]

3D Valentine’s Day Cards

Make the cutest 3-D Valentine’s Day card, using a picture of your child and a lollipop. Use this idea for […]

Recycled Denim Beaded Bracelet

Make this cute beaded bracelet from the seam of an old pair of jeans. It’s a fun recycling project, especially […]

Superhero Jar Toy Storage

Most kids would love a set of colorful superhero jars to organize their toys. These are inexpensive, fun to make, […]

Nutter Butter Penguins

These adorable penguins are made from dipped Nutter Butter cookies with marshmallow bellies, Tootsie Roll wings, Circus Peanut feet and […]

Christmas Present Cookies

These adorable Christmas present cookies are filled with candies and make for a totally fun treat on Christmas day. The […]

Hooded Towel Tutorial

Make an adorable, soft and cozy hooded towel with the help of this tutorial. This cute towel is just as […]

Turkey Turkey Burger

Serve turkey burgers that actually look like a turkey. This is a fun way to get the kids to try […]

Candy Corn Costume

This adorable candy corn costume is made out of fleece, making it warm and comfy to wear. It’s a relatively […]

Stuffed Sock Monkey

Make a colorful sock monkey that your kids will fall in love with at first sight. They make great gifts.

Superhero Party Masks

All you need is craft felt, thread and elastic to create superhero masks that your kids will love! These are […]

Halloween Goodie Bags

These cute little goodies bags are made from felt with no sewing required. The tutorial includes instructions for both Frankenstein […]

Cardboard Tube Castles

Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]

Spider Sandwich

Delight the family with a spider sandwich for lunch! This is such a fun meal to serve for Halloween. 

Halloween Marshmallow Pops

Make easy marshmallow pops that look like Frankenstein and a Jack O’Lantern. They can also be used as cupcake toppers […]

Zipper Mouth Pencil Case

This cute monster pencil case gobbles up pencils keeping them safe in her mouth while you are in class! Make […]

Starry Night Flashlight

Transform a regular flashlight into a starry night with a household flashlight and a scrap of vinyl in 20 minutes […]

Candy Corn Cake Wedges

These bright, colorful candy corn cake wedges add a bit of whimsy to Halloween tables. Make them with your favorite […]

Chocolate Football Chalkboards

Celebrate football season with these chocolate chalkboards that feature football plays! Your partygoers will find them hard to resist.

Snake Sandwich

Bite into this huge snake sandwich before it bites you! It’s a tasty option for Halloween or a snake-themed party.

Marshmallow Minions

This marshmallow treat is so simple to make even your little Minions can help! These Despicable Me Minions are made […]

Denim Fabric Baskets

Recycle a favorite pair of old jeans into handy little baskets. This is a great sewing project for teenagers to […]

Reusable Sandwich Bags

Learn how sew reusable sandwich bags and do your part to eliminate the single-use plastic bags. Make a bunch and […]

Candy Apple Treats

These cute apple treats are budget friendly and super easy to make. They’re fun as back-to-school party favors or to […]

Pencil Cookies

Get your kids into the kitchen to help them make these pencil cookies for back to school! These tasty cookies, […]

Jungle Animal Pretzels

Learn how to transform chocolate dipped pretzels into a jungle full of animals! There are seven adorable and tasty designs […]

Creepy Caricatures

Totally unique and easy to make, these dimensional papier mache portraits add a touch of whimsy to your house. What […]

Death Star Cake

Star Wars Movie fans will go nuts over this chocolate Death Star cake! Chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache – […]

Tooth Fairy Pillow

The Tooth Fairy doesn’t like searching for teeth, and with this special tooth pillow, she won’t have to! This simple […]

Lego Cake

Add a cool ice cream cake to your Lego-themed birthday party. Invite the birthday boy or girl into the kitchen […]

Beach Ball Pie

Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun (and […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]

Soda Can Lanterns

Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]

Butterfly Wing Book Bag

Add butterfly wings to a book bag or backpack to make it extra special and totally unique. Any little princess […]

Giraffe Cake

Make a giraffe cake for a special birthday boy or girl. It’s surprisingly easy to do and perfect for a […]

Strawberry Shortcake Outfit

This adorable strawberry shortcake outfit is easy to make with basic sewing skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions for a fun […]

Faux Gourmet Sushi

Make a fun set of sushi using material from your grocery packaging. It’s great for hours of pretend play. 

Cardboard Tube Bulldozer

Gather up a few recycled items from around the house to make your own bulldozer. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions […]

Twinkie Dessert Dogs

At first glance, you might think that these are just ordinary hot dogs….take a closer look and you will see […]

Super Giant Bubbles Kit

Kids of all ages will love making these super giant bubbles! The tutorial has instructions for an easy-to-make kit that […]

Shoebox Train Craft

Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]

Dad Rocks

Tell your dad that he rocks by making him Cookies ‘n Cream Fudge rocks for Father’s Day. What a yummy […]

Kaboom Kakes

Turn snack cakes into firecrackers to celebrate the 4th of July. They’re sure to add sparks to the celebration!

Watermelon Celebration

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

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 […]