Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Chocolate Penguin Pops

Chocolate dipped rice krispies treats are decorated to look like a penguin using modeling chocolate.

Football Cupcake Toppers

Mini pinwheels make up these cute little cupcake toppers perfect for a football celebration. Just some card stock, brads and […]

Snowflake Donuts

Use canned dough to quickly make a really fun breakfast or dessert on a cold, snowy day. The whole family […]

Easy Doll Diapers

Use the pattern to create fleece and velcro diapers that will fit standard sized dollies. Young ones will love being […]

Reindeer Hooded Towel

Get the pattern and learn how to make this adorable Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer hooded towel for your little […]

Carpet Golf

Now the kids can play mini golf all year ‘round! Using items from around the house, create a fun course […]

Blanket Crochet Pattern

Learn how to extend a simple granny square to create an adorable blanket. This project requires some crochet experience.

Mini Basketball Cheeseburgers

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

Monster Jeans Patch

This is the most fun way I’ve ever seen to patch a hole in your child’s jeans! Who wouldn’t love […]

Dracula Lunch

Make lunchtime extra fun! This Dracula is made with pb&j, fruit and bat shaped chips!

Play Pizza Restaurant

This homemade pizza restaurant includes everything to run a play restaurant, including felt pizzas and toppings, cookies and a order […]

Goldfish Bowl Cake Pops

Looking for a fun treat for your next fish or under-the-sea-themed party? These adorable goldfish bowl cake pops will steal […]

Scarecrow Breakfast

Make a fun Scarecrow Breakfast using a pancake, eggs, and fruit! It’s guaranteed to make breakfast special.

Cheese Slice Owl

Turn cheese slices into a work of art by artfully arranging cut slices into an owl. Great for a Halloween […]

Mummy Costumes

Mummy costumes are a classic choice for Halloween, and for good reason. They work equally well for boys and girls […]

Haunted House S’more Pops

Edible Halloween crafts are so much fun! This awesome haunted house is made with yummy s’mores on a stick.

Door Frame Puppet Theater

Make a puppet theater to hang in the door frame. This craft is sure to inspire a lot of creative […]

Edible Books

Honey scented modeling chocolate and fruit leather books. Great for back to school snacks or teacher appreciation gifts.

Fleece Football Hat

Boys love football, so keep their little ears warm this winter by making this football inspired hat. All you need […]

A Football Lunch

Apples, bread and cheese help kick off the football season with a fun football lunch!

Beach Sundaes

For your next beach or water-themed party, make beach sundaes, complete with under the sea toppings. This dessert is too […]

Cardboard Tube Castles

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

Candy Pretzel Pencils

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

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]

Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

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

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple recipe for edible “sand” […]

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]