Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

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 […]