Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

Wire Wrapped Pendant

Teenagers will enjoy making a wire wrapped triple-colored pendant in a beautiful Chinese wood carving pattern.

Cheerios Giraffe

Young children can practice their motor skills by gluing Cheerios to a paper giraffe. Consider extending the lesson by having […]

Hitch Knot Bracelet

Learn how to macrame your own alternating half hitch bracelets with two lengths of common nylon thread or paracord. Super […]

Lightning Bolt Keychain

Inspired by Lightning McQueen’s distinctive logo, this bright felt keychain can be assembled in a flash. It also makes a […]

Washi Tape Twist Ties

Tutorial for making twist ties out of washi tape. Great for favor bags, corralling cords, and more.

Shoelace Peace Sign

Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr with this Shoelace peace sign. King believed in peaceful demonstrations to bring […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

R2D2 Craft

Start with the printable and then add tape and paper details to create your own R2D2 project. Great for a […]

Dyed Canvas Flower Garden

Dye canvas to create to stitch and button up a flower garden of fun! Great for displaying in a girl’s […]

Macrame Friendship Bracelet

With some string, chain and basic square knot tying technique, you can make a cool and easy friendship bracelet for […]

Duct Tape Heart Bunting

Create a sweetheart bunting from duct tape and baker’s twine! A fun way to dress up the foot of a […]

Spiral Zen Earrings

This tutorial will teach you a simple way to make distinctive Chinese red spiral earrings with aluminum wire.

Puzzle in a Box

Make your kiddos their own puzzle using wooden pieces and an empty cardboard box!

Miss Piggy’s Glam Mirror

Craft your own mini hand mirror, just like style diva Miss Piggy would use! Start with craft spoons and circles, […]

Fused Glass Minion

With a little adult supervision, even little crafters can create art using fused glass!

Valentine Bookmark

If you’re looking for a Valentine without a candy treat, this cute bookmark is perfect. They are easy to make […]

Felt Heart Headband

Create a headband of felt hearts for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to make and fun to wear!

Chinese Crown Knot Bracelet

Here is a pretty way to braid a Chinese crown knot bracelet step by step. A challenging project for teens.

Fleece Tied Blanket Tutorial

A fun and easy no sew project the entire family can work on together. Great for sitting outside during sporting […]

Band-aid Butterflies

Turn first aid supplies into adorable, easy-to-make butterflies. A great project for young children.

Recycled Craft Carry All

Show the kids how to turn a six pack into a sturdy craft carry-all for all their craft materials.

Chinese Button Knots Earrings

To make these nice earrings I made 10 Chinese button knots firstly, which are easy to understand with the help […]

Little Pink Bear Brooch

Learn how to make a little bear brooch with felt and cotton. A cute idea you can make for your […]

Fireplace Craft

Color the fireplace image and make a fire with thumbprints and small twigs you picked from your yard!

Thumbprint Heart Mug

Decorate a mug with your kids’ thumbprints as a special Valentine’s Day gift idea! Fun for grandparents and teachers too.

Braided Ribbon Bracelet

These braided bracelets made from ribbon are great for a sleepover or making as gifts. Fun friendship bracelets or for […]