Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Painted Canvas Wall Art

Blank canvas and paints are all that’s needed to create one-of-a-kind art for your home. Children will love seeing their […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

It’s simple to make bright and cheery flowers out of tissue paper. Use for decorations or fill a vase with […]

Cute as a Button Card

Personalize these pretty cards to say “Happy Birthday” or “Thinking of You”. Find all the materials necessary for this project […]

Candy Wreath

A pretty decorative wreath covered with candy. Fun for a party or to give to a teacher to hang in […]

Paper Wings

Paper wings – wear for dress up, as a Halloween costume or Mardi Gras. They’re also beautiful enough to hang […]

Painted T-Shirt Dress

Back to school in style! Take a plain white t-shirt, add some fabric painted flowers, attach a skirt made from […]

Homemade Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are perfect for a circus-themed party, to pack in lunch boxes or as a snack for your […]

Crayon & Pencil Wreath

Start the school year off with lots of smiles by giving a special gift to your child’s teacher. This adorable […]

Back to School Teacher Gift

Make a cute container for your favorite teacher with things you have around the house! It is super easy to […]

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Hand Crocheted Bracelets

A cool way to give new life to old t-shirts…make a jersey bracelet or headband out of them! A frugal […]

Painting Shirts for Teens

Teens can go back to school in style by creating cool shirts with their own designs on them!  A fun […]

Letter Photo Props

Use wood letters, scrapbook paper to create pretty photo prop letters. Perfect for taking pictures for grandparents, Mother’s Day, Father’s […]

Rock Monster Magnets

Make these cute rock monster magnets using pebbles, paints and imagination! A fun way to display those little beach treasures.

Paracord Bracelets

Go back to school in style wearing bracelets made from nylon cord. A fun project for tweens and teens to […]

Hand Towel Art Smock Tutorial

Make your budding artists art smocks out of an inexpensive hand towel! A simple sewing project that’s easy for those […]

Frozen Yogurt Discs

A healthy snack made from yogurt and fresh fruit! Kids of all ages can help whip up this cool, tasty […]

Painted Sea Glass

Make sea glass paint by combining glue and food coloring. Easy to do…simply paint glass to give a really great […]

Mommy Time Dice

Pull out the mommy time dice when you need a few minutes of quiet time or when the kids are […]

Lined Snack Bag

A quick and easy sewing project suitable for beginners. Recycle plastic shopping bags to create a water-resistant liner and use […]

Beaker Twinkie

Calling all Muppet fans! Turn a store bought snack cake into Beaker for a fun addition to a Muppet themed […]

Back to School Desk Treats

Back-to-school time is right around the corner…get the kids excited by making crispy rice treats in the shape of desks […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]

Critter Bath Bombs

Make bath time lots of fun with homemade bath bombs shaped like friendly little critters. Fun to give as gifts, […]

Sweet & Easy Paperclip Bookmarks

Here’s a quick and easy back-to-school craft for teens and tweens. Use pretty printed ribbon and colorful paperclips to make […]

Lunch Money Locket

Kids can keep their lunch money safe and sound by recycling a tin into a stylish necklace. Boys and girls […]

Sea Creature Fan Book

Draw pictures of all of your favorite sea creatures, then make a book out of them! Easy for all ages […]

Decoupage Earrings

Girls can create cool new earrings by decoupaging fabric onto earrings they no longer wear. A great way to repurpose […]

Plush Olympic Torch and Medal

Whether you’re celebrating the 2012 Summer Olympics or a competitive backyard Olympics, this torch and medal will add to the […]

Food Box Wallet

Don’t throw away those bright and colorful food boxes. Instead, grab the opportunity to craft with your kids and turn […]

Cardboard Mailbox

Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.

Cherry Treats

Celebrate summer and cherry season by making everything cherries – cookies, cake balls, candy, and cupcakes! We’ll show you how […]

Bell Shaker

Treasures from a nature hunt can be turned into neat bell shakers. Collect sticks and acorn caps to make your […]

Miniature Table for Two

Turn plastic spoons and other recyclable items from around the house into a miniature table and chairs, perfect for a […]

Family Memory Game

Create a personalized memory game using photos of familiar faces. Makes a nice gift for a child in your family.

T-Shirts with Sole

Make your own custom-designed t-shirts using fabric paint, a stencil, and the sole of a shoe! A great wearable art […]

Fold N Go Pony Farm

We’ve created an on-the-go farm for mini ponies to play on! Now your kids can pack them up and take […]

Dino Land Suitcase

Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs […]

Perler Bead Bowl

Make a fun and funky bowl out of plastic beads. A neat way to keep things organized.

Fairy House

Make a fairy house from a dollar bin birdhouse and items from nature. Fun to make with that little girl […]

VIP Backstage Passes

For your next movie night or movie-themed birthday party, use colourful product tags to make VIP backstage passes. Anyone wearing […]

Beach Wreath

Turn a dollar store pool noodle into a pretty wreath. An easy craft for kids to help with, change the […]

Dinosaur Play Mat

A prehistoric scene is the perfect background for your dinosaur lover to play dinos on. This little felt mat is […]

Princess Hat

Create a beautiful Princess hat with these simple instructions. Only 4 things needed for this craft- posterboard, fabric, hot glue […]

Mini Sand Cake Sea Creatures

Using cake pop filling and sand molds create these adorable mini sand sea creatures. Fit perfectly into a summertime beach […]

Felt Tools

Soft felt tools make the perfect toy for your baby or toddler. They also make special gifts for your favorite […]

Upcycled Tie Skirt

The perfect way to recycle and repurpose all those old ties. Great statement skirt for teens!

Simple Ribbon Bunting

Use those leftover bits of ribbon to make absolutely adorable, versatile, simple ribbon bunting. Girls can use this simple craft […]

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Balloon Tulip Centerpiece

Here’s a quick and frugal way to add colorful decorations to a party – turn balloons into pretty flowers! Read […]

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have […]

Pink Lemonade Cookies

A fun cookie to make with your little ones! The batter is like playing with play dough! Sprinkle their hands […]

Mini Car Mat

These mini car mats are great to take along in the car or on the plane. Make your own using […]

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or […]

Fabric Quiet Book

Lots of ideas and templates to create your own fabric quiet book. Lots of activities to keep your little ones […]

The Penny Experiment

Science experiments are a fun and educational way to keep your kids from getting bored during the summer. Gather the […]

In-the-Swim Beach Pail

Take this bright and cheery pail to the beach to hold all of the beach treasures that are found. Could […]