Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cookie Box Photo Booth

Create a photo booth from recycled Girl Scout cookie boxes and create some cookie booth magic.

Pop Art Shrink Charms

Make stunning pop art jewelry with shrink plastic and permanent markers. It’s easy enough for the kids to make, but […]

Dr. Seuss I-Spy Bag

Travel time will pass quickly when the kids play with Dr. Seuss themed I-Spy bags. This project is a bit […]

Garden Quiet Book

Create a beautiful Quiet Book page featuring a vegetable garden. A wonderful sewing project that isn’t too difficult.

Mustache Matching Game

Make a mustache matching game out of felt and magnets. A fun matching activity. Tie it into the Lorax and […]

Fox in Socks Sock Puppet

Make a sock puppet featuring Dr. Seuss’ beloved Fox in Socks. A fun project for Dr. Seuss Day (March 2) […]

Teddy Bear Pretzel Pops

A sweet Valentine’s Day Treat – Chocolate Teddy Bear Pretzel Pops that are fun to make and taste great!

DIY Lip Balm + Printables

Making your own lip balm is easier than you’d think and a great project to do with kids. This recipe […]

Dr. Seuss Magnets

Make Dr. Seuss magnets as a fun matching game for an early reader. A perfect activity for Dr. Seuss Day […]

Olympic Flag Crafts

Get the kids into the Olympic spirit with these flag picks from different countries. Use as a garland or banner […]

DIY Lip Balm

Making lip balm is easier then you think! Free “You Dropped the Balm on Me, Valentine” printable!

Teddy Graham Valentine

Add a couple teddy grahams to chocolate drizzled marshmallows and you have a Valentine! Free Printable!

Love Pillows

Discover how to make cute love pillows that you can put up for Valentine’s Day and any other day after […]

Olympic Rings Pin

Show your team spirit and make this pin that you can wear while you watch the Olympic games.

Gelatin Birdseed Feeder

Make birdseed feeders for the birds around your home with 3 easy ingredients. No peanut butter! A safe alternative for […]

Valentine’s Day Fruits

Valentine’s day fruits with cute messages… fun to make with kids or surprise them by putting these adorable fruits in […]

I Dig You Valentine

Use gummy worms to tell someone special, “I Dig You!” A fun option for a classroom Valentine treat.

Hippo Valentine Box

The kids will love making this adorable hippo to hold all the Valentines they receive. It all starts with two […]

Cut + Fold Snowman

Make this easy cut and fold snowman with a free printable template. A great project for winter!

No Sew Superhero Capes

Every kid wants to be a superhero! This tutorial shows you how to make a sturdy superhero cape for your […]

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Valentine Hug Cards

This classic craft has been a Valentine staple for many years. A great project for the littles this Valentine’s Day!

Glow in the Dark Stars

Kids love things that glow in the dark! Did you know that you can make your own glow in the […]

Newspaper Basket

Weave a surprisingly sturdy basket out of nothing but newspaper and a little bit of glue. A great project for […]

Hanging Heart Decoration

We had the kids crumple up tissue paper and glue to wooden heart shapes. We then hot glued grapevine to […]

My Snow Buddy Card

Create a Snow Buddy Card or Collage with this free printable created by a kid!

Candy Cane Flower Puzzle

A completely edible flower puzzle that kids can give each other on Valentine’s day! Lots of fun and easy to […]

Felt Minion

The minions from Despicable Me are a child favorite. Make a soft minion from felt with or for your kids!

Heart Cut-Out Pancakes

Create a special Valentine’s Day breakfast with your kiddos with this simple and fun heart cut-out pancake recipe.

Flower Hoop Earrings

Learn how to make a unique pair of flower hoop earrings with golden spacers and colorful wood beads.

Twisted Wire Earrings

This project guide shows you how to make a pair of twisted wire earrings with a super easy wrapping technique! […]

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

World Flag Banner

Celebrate the Olympics with a banner featuring flags from around the world. A great way to get kids interested in […]

Melted Snowman Cake Pops

My Heart Melts for You Snowman Cake Pop! These are fun for a winter party or Valentine’s Day!

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Teach your child about the beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly with this simple Macchia (“spotted”) coffee filter project. Fun […]

Long Dangle Earrings

Here, by using simply pearl beads, eyepins, headpins and two jumprings, you can make beautiful dangle pearl earrings! Easy and […]

Beaded Chandelier Earrings

This tutorial displays clear photos to show you how to make a typical chandelier earrings with tibetans style finding and […]

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Tissue Paper Heart Wreath

Spruce up your home with this fun Valentine craft for kids. You will “love” seeing your little one make this […]

Valentine Jar Vase

Recycle a empty glass food jar to create a decorative Valentines Day vase and celebrate some love!

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

I Only Have Eyes For You

These kid made Monster Valentine’s Day Cards are super cute and easy to make for classmates.

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Heart Hand Warmers

Sew up some hand warmers for those chilly nights. Use felted sweaters and the heart template.

Handprint Horse

This handprint Horse craft comes with a printable head and neck. All you need to add is the hand.