Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Soda Can Vase

Use a can opener and paint or tape to turn an aluminum can into a cute vase.  A fun upcycling […]

Stenciled Flower Pot

Introduce children to stenciling with this easy, glittery flower pot.  Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift for […]

Origami Swan

Origami is one of the most inexpensive crafts a kid can do. This swan is a great project to help young […]

Foam Tropical Wind Sock

Create a cute tropical windsock out of foam to remind your family of fun times at the beach.  Follow the […]

Fairy Rocks

These fairy rocks are fun and easy for little hands to make.  A perfect activity to help keep kids occupied […]

Flower Headband with Buttons

Make a cute headband with buttons and homemade felt flowers.  Young girls will love picking out the felt and button colors […]

Candy Lei

Celebrate a special occasion with fun and easy candy leis.  Personalize them with the recipient’s favorite candies, school colors, etc.

Tie Dye Art

This fun summer craft uses canvas, glue, and dye and can be customized with any colors of design.  It’s a […]

Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake

Everyone will love this rainbow tie-dye surprise cake!  It’s actually surprisingly easy to make once you know the secret.

Clay Surrealism Sculpture

Teach kids about Salvador Dali and the Surrealist style with these simple clay sculptures.  Easy and fun with no mess, […]

Photo Bookmark Clip

This darling photo bookmark clip is easy and inexpensive to make, and would be a wonderful gift for a parent, grandparent […]

Me & My Peeps Felt Board

Use the printable and patterns to create your own felt board dolls that you can embellish and personalize.  They also make […]

Crochet Wish Bracelet

Learn how to crochet a beaded wish bracelet.  You only need to know how to chain, so it’s perfect for beginning […]

Felted Soap

Felted soap makes a great scrubbie, a gift anyone would appreciate receiving.  This easy and fun activity is a wonderful […]

Patriotic Freedom Drops

This colorful pretzel snack is very quick and easy to make and really tasty!  It is ideal for the 4th […]

CD Turtle Craft

Turn an unwanted CD into a charming turtle!  This craft is easy, inexpensive, fast and fun.

Frame with Homemade Enamel Dots

Make homemade dimensional painted enamel dots, then use them to decorate a frame!  This makes a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Cold Stone Ice Cream Party

Guests will love making their own ice cream creation or choosing from the downloadable menu.  This is a fun party […]

Origami Turtle

Fold a cute origami turtle in only 8 steps!  Use colorful origami paper or solid-colored copy paper.

Bubble Wrap Calendar

Help the kids make their own bubble wrap calendar!  It’s so fun to pop each day.  Adapt this idea for a […]

Dad’s Trinket Box

Give Dad something thoughtful and useful this Father’s Day – a box for all his trinkets.  It’s easy to personalize and […]

Temporary Tattoos Printable

Use this printable and temporary tattoo paper to make your own temporary tattoos.  It’s great fun for parties!

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Wood Button Bead Earrings

Turn wood button beads into adorable earrings.  They are easy to make and require only basic jewelry-making equipment and skills.

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Cute-as-a-Button Headband

This cute button headband could not be easier!  Girls will enjoy making one for their dolls or themselves.

Painted Chevron Planters

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind planters with paint and chevron tape.  Fun for kids of all ages.

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Sculpted Paper Flower Gift Bag

Turn plain white gift bags into gorgeous monochromatic paper flower sculptures for just a few cents.  These elegant bags are […]

Wire-Wrapped Button Ring

This wire-wrapped button ring is inexpensive and fun to make and to wear.  Choose any color of buttons and wire.

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Frog Hand Puppet

Turn a green pot holder into this cute Frog Hand Puppet.  It’s so easy to make and lots of fun.

Rubber Band Loom Yarn Flower

Use your rubber band loom to make this beautiful yarn flower!  Turn the flower into a hair accessory, add it […]

Beaded Dragonfly Pendant

Create a bright and beautiful beaded dragonfly pendant to wear as a necklace.  A fun project for beginning beaders.

Highlighter Roll

Help your child create this cute and colorful highlighter roll to give to a special teacher.  Or, adapt this idea […]

Ribbon-Wrapped Headband

Hair accessories are so cute, but the store-bought kind are often expensive and can’t easily be customized.  Help your daughter […]

Colorful Stretch Bracelet

Create a pretty stretch bracelet using simple beading techniques.  This project is appropriate for those who are new to beading.

Multi-Strand Pearl Bracelet

This pretty multi-strand ombre pearl bracelet is a fun project for someone who is new to beading.  Customize it with […]

Popcorn Relay Game

This popcorn relay race requires fancy footwork! Each person can make their own shoe cups or they can be made […]

Pom Pom Birds in a Nest

Make a cute nest of birds using twigs and other nesting materials you can find outside.  A fun project for […]

Glowing Bug Necklace

Make this easy craft before leaving for a camping trip, or even on the way to your destination. After dark, […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Avocado Pit Insects

Observe the changes in avocado pits as they dry, then paint them as insects.  Science + craft = fun!

Creature Camouflage

Explore the concept of camouflage by making background patterns and clay creatures. A wonderful activity for the classroom, Scouts, or […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Printable Monster Lacing Cards

Lacing cards are the perfect way for toddlers and preschoolers to develop find motor skills. This post provides you with […]

Printable Spring Flower Banner

Celebrate Spring’s arrival with this free colorful printable Spring Flower Banner. Print out these flowers to decorate with or even […]

Coloring Book Crown

When you’ve colored all the pictures in your favorite coloring book, cut it up to make a Coloring Book Crown. […]

Beaded Flower Bracelet

Girls will love making this beautiful beaded flower bracelet!  Customize it with different colors or styles of beads.

Dyed Rainbow Flowers

Learn how to dye gorgeous rainbow flowers. A classic and fun science experiment for the kids that produces beautiful results!