Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Apple Mummies

Turn apples into festive Halloween mummies! This healthy snack couldn’t be easier to make.

Paper Plate Calavera

Turn a paper plate into a fabulous calavera, just in time for Day of the Dead. There’s no right or […]

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

SunMaid Raisin Costume

Looking for a unique Halloween costume this year? The neighborhood will smile when they see this coming! Make your little […]

Sponge Cat

Transform a sponge into an adorable kitten or other animal. There’s so much room for creativity with this easy, inexpensive […]

Darth Vader Sweatshirt

Use freezer paper and craft paint to turn a plain black hoodie into a Darth Vader sweatshirt. This craft is […]

Leaf People

Grab the kids and head outside to gather colorful leaves to make adorable leaf people. Let your creativity shine this […]

Paper Pumpkin Craft

Dress up your Halloween with 3 dimensional paper pumpkin decorations. These pumpkins are simple to make – all you need […]

Stone Soup Craft

Create a fun collage based on Marcia Brown’s classic book, Stone Soup. It’s the perfect craft to pair with reading […]

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Zombie Handprint

Handprint crafts don’t get much creepier than this! Kids will love turning their own handprint into a zombie’s hand for […]

Candy Corn Treat Bags

Make your own candy corn treat bags with paper plates and some paint. These easy-t0-make containers are perfect for holding […]

Scarecrow Mason Jar

Turn a mason jar into an adorable little scarecrow. Fill the jar with flavored popcorn, candies, or other fall treats […]

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Hooty Owls

Cupcake liners are good for so much more than cupcakes! Use them and empty cardboard tubes to make these adorable […]

Witch Spoon Puppet

Make this cute witch puppet from a wooden spoon and paint. Let your creativity go wild!

Twinkie Frankensteins

This adorable Frankenstein treat starts with a Twinkie. What a fun snack to make for a Halloween party or get-together!

Trick or Treat Coloring Page

Enjoy this printable trick or treat coloring page during the Halloween season. It’s fun for kids of all ages. 

Lego Minifig Costume

You’re never too old to play with Legos…or to dress up like a Lego minifig! This is a fun DIY […]

Halloween Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are such a fun and tasty fall treat! Give them a Halloween twist by adding chocolate, fondant or […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Candy-Filled Cauldron Cookies

Celebrate Halloween with these fun chocolate cauldron cookies. When you break them open, candy skulls, bones, eyeballs, and spiders pour […]

Little Hand Apple Orchard

Create a unique and beautiful apple orchard using paint with little arms, hands, and fingers. This is a great project […]

Graffiti Name Art

Learn how to write your name graffiti style with this fun name art project. Teens and tweens will especially love […]

Candy Corn Counting

Craft adorable paper plate candy corn game pieces and then watch as children have fun playing an educational counting game! […]

Sugar Skull Costume

This cool Halloween bride costume is surprisingly easy to make using tulle and rubber bands. No sewing required!

Handprint Pirates

Make your own pirates using your handprint and some paint. It’s such a fun project!

Veggie Monsters

These are the cutest edible monsters ever! Check out all the different combinations you and your kids can make with […]

Charlie Brown Ghost Brownies

These easy-to-make brownies are decorated to look like Charlie Brown in his ghost costume for Halloween. What a fun and […]

Leaf Crown

Head out on a nature hike and collect beautifully colored fall leaves. Then turn them into a crown that kids […]

Licorice Magic Wands

Make tasty magic wands with licorice and sprinkles. They’re fun for Halloween or a Harry Potter-themed party!

Fall Tree with Flour Paint

Flour turns ordinary paint into a fun dimensional medium. Use it to make a fall tree with colorful leaves.

Canning Lid Monsters

Make adorable monsters using recycled canning lids and colorful paper! These would make fun wearable pins or magnets too.

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Leaf People

Turn fall leaves into adorable characters! You can use real leaves you collect, silk leaves, or leaves cut from construction […]

Bean Mosaic Owl

This fabulous Bean Mosaic Owl is a wonderful project for fall or any time. Or use your creativity to design other […]

Finger Knit Pumpkins

This fun project is a great way to introduce your kids to the joys of knitting. Using their fingers, they’ll […]

Cardboard Tube Crow

Cardboard Tube Crow As fall approaches we always seem to think about scarecrows–but what about the crows themselves? This cute […]

Sunflowers and Chocolates

These pretty sunflowers hold a hidden treat – their centers are filled with chocolate! This makes a wonderful fall gift […]

Confetti Monogram

Use confetti to make a sparkly, eye-catching monogram. This one using Eagle Scout confetti, but you can use whatever theme […]

Succulent Pumpkin

Create your own beautiful and natural succulent pumpkin decor for fall. It’s an elegant decoration and makes a wonderful gift. 

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

Made with pumpkin pie spice and coconut oil, this lovely brown sugar body scrub is the perfect way to treat […]

Koala Puppets

Making your own puppets is double the fun – first do the craft, then put on a puppet show! Here […]

Decorated Leaves

Add beautiful patterns to fall leaves using watercolors. This relaxing activity is fun for crafters of all ages.

Canning Jar Lid Pumpkin Craft

These simple pumpkins make the perfect homemade decoration for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or autumn. It’s a great way to use something […]

Marbled Leaf Mobile

This Marbled Leaf Mobile is a fun project to do with your kids. It makes the house so festive for […]