Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Ribbon Turkey Hair Bow

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with this adorable turkey hair bow craft. Kids can customize their turkeys with their favorite ribbon colors and […]

Nativity Finger Puppets

Follow the simple tutorial to make a complete set of Nativity Finger Puppets, including Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, the angel and […]

Beaded Candy Cane

Create a beautiful three-dimensional beaded candy cane ornament. Keep one for yourself and make more to give as gifts.

Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.

Perler Beads Minion

Despicable Me fans will love making this cute minion from Perler Beads! It’s fun and easy to do.

Rainbow Pebbles

Make beautiful rainbow pebbles using watercolors. This simple outdoor activity will keep kids entertained. After the pebbles have dried, use […]

Bowling Pin Turkey

This bowling pin turkey is a fun and easy Thanksgiving decoration. A few inexpensive supplies and your trusty glue gun […]

Tasty Turkey Craft

Turn store-bought cookies and candies into the cutest turkeys! A fun project to keep the kids entertained on Thanksgiving.

Puffy Paint Window Decorations

It is so easy to make your own window decorations with puffy paint. Decorate the windows for every season and occasion!

Fall Leaf Butterflies

Collect leaves with the kids on a beautiful fall day, then turn them into gorgeous butterflies. It’s so fun and […]

Easy Clay Bird’s Nests

These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.

Perler Bead Lemon Coasters

Make these cute lemon coasters from Perler Beads. They are simple to make and are an inexpensive gift for kids […]

Glitter Art Gumball Machine

Use a variety of colored rubber bands and glitter glue to make this sparkly gumball machine. A fun project with […]

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Thanksgiving Candy Centerpiece

This pretty Thanksgiving candy centerpiece is the perfect way to dress up the holiday table. It also makes a great […]

Minion Party Favors

These adorable minions made from baby food jars are the perfect activity for a Despicable Me party! The kids can […]

Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

This pretty mixed-bead bracelet is a wonderful beginner project. It’s easy, fast, and simple to customize with your favorite colors […]

Mixed Media Frog

Use a variety of craft materials to make this cute frog. A fun and easy project to accompany a study […]

Monster Card

This cute Frankenstein-inspired card is so fun and easy to make. Stretch your creativity by changing the colors and shapes […]

Turkey Caramel Apple

Add a few feathers to a chocolate-dipped caramel apple and you’ll soon have a turkey! Such a fun treat for […]

Flower Jewelry Holder

Use air-dry clay to make a beautiful flower jewelry holder. This simple craft makes a wonderful and inexpensive gift and […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of fish. This fun project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Victorian Doll Hat

Make an adorable Victorian-inspired hat for a doll. It’s easy to personalize for exactly the look you want.

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]

Wood Grain Art

Create a beautiful piece of art by painting wood grain! This simple project is almost like a paint-by-number and is […]

Duct Tape Rose Headband

There are so many uses for duct tape roses. Follow the directions to make a pretty headband for your doll […]

Whipped Snow

This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]

Colorful Bead Bangle

Make a bangle bracelet out of common nylon thread and colorful acrylic beads. This project is easy and fun!

Memo Board

Create a colorful memo board to help the kids get and stay organized. Include chores, calendar events, menu plans or […]

Dinosaur Necklace

Make these cute dinosaur necklaces for your little guy (or girl)! They’re easy to do and are lots of fun […]

Easy Crochet Tizzy Scarf

This cute and fuzzy scarf is easy to make and fun project for those who are new to crochet. Make […]

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads can be used for more than just two-dimensional designs. Learn how to use them to make a pretty bracelet!

Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Create a cute backyard game using pavers and some river rocks.  So much room for creativity!

Clock Teaching Tool

This homemade clock is a great teaching tool for children ready to learn to tell time. Keep the clock simple […]

Salt Painting

Salt painting is so much fun and good for fine motor skills development. The results are bright and beautiful!

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Turkey Pinecone Craft

This turkey pinecone craft uses elements of nature to create a Thanksgiving decoration that is perfect for the dinner table […]

Mess-Free Dyed Yarn

Kids will love creating their own beautiful dyed yarn. It’s easy to do and mess-free.

Eyeball Pudding Cups

Here’s a fun dessert idea for Halloween! Kids will love making (and eating!) this easy eyeball pudding cup treat.

Mummy Candy Bar Favors

These mummy candy bar favors are easy enough to make with younger children and cool enough for the older ones. […]

Dyed Cornhusk Witch

Create festive cornhusk witches in black and orange this Halloween. This fun craft is best for teenagers.

Cookie Googly Eyes

Kids will have a blast wiggling these Cookie Googly Eyes before snacking on them. They wiggle just like plastic googly […]

Gravestone Cookies

You need four simple ingredients and a handful of toothpicks to create these spooky Halloween gravestone cookies. They’re a unique […]

Halloween Witch Hat Treats

Combine chocolate candy melts, chopped nuts and Bugles corn snacks to make adorable witch hat treats. These tasty snacks are […]

Copper Wire Bracelet

Make a beautiful and elegant woven bracelet from copper wire. This bracelet is so easy to make. A fun project for […]