Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Watercolor & chalk jellyfish!

Make this underwater collage using watercolors for the ocean & chalk to draw the jellyfish! A fun art project for […]

Eye Spy Nature Hunt

This printable Eye Spy Nature Hunt is so much fun and teaches children to “Leave only footprints, take only memories.” […]

Apple Taste Test

Turn snack time into a fun taste test. Slice up a variety of apples and label each with cute flags, […]

Doll Bed from a Magazine Rack

The possibilities are endless with the young mind! At 9, Eliza has ‘the eye’ and spotted a magazine rack that […]

Mini Gumpaste Teapot

Tutorial showing how to make miniature gumpaste teapots for charming tea party cupcake toppers.

Ceiling Kite

Make this whimsical kite to hang from the ceiling of your bedroom. Choose whatever colors you like to make it […]

Backpack from Old Jeans

Make a backpack from an old pair of jeans. Perfect for back to school and a great project for the […]

Sponge Prints – Sea & Fish

Paint the sea with watercolors and make the beach and the fish with sponge stamps. A fun ocean or aquarium […]

Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

Whether you call it slime, gak, or putty, this glow-in-the-dark slime recipe is a fun activity for kids that will […]

Make Your Own Butter

Keep the kids busy with at-home science experiments like this one! Make your own butter with nothing but sweet cream, […]

Rhyme Time Scavenger Hunt

Help your little crafters practice their sight words and rhyming skills with this fun game! A great way to get […]

Handprint Hen

Transform your child’s handprint into a cute little hen. Fun, easy and inexpensive and great for a farm unit or […]

Simple Yarn Art

Search a coloring book for a simple picture with very little detail. Glue then apply strands of yarn in different […]

Van Gogh Sunflower Art

Make these sunflowers inspired by Van Gogh’s artwork with crayons! A fun art history project for kids.

Handprint Rooster

This rooster is easy to make and uses materials you probably have already. Perfect for R Week or for everyday […]

Homemade Shower Jellies

With the consistency of hard jello, this is one of our all time favorite homemade recipes, especially for the kids! With […]

Field of Sheep

This simple craft is perfect for your youngest crafters. All you need is construction paper, cotton balls and glue to […]

Clown Hat

Create a cone-shaped clown hat with its own mop of colorful curly hair. This fun craft is great for a birthday party […]

Ice Chalk

Frozen ice chalk is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It’s art, sensory, and science all in […]

Plastic Egg Minions

Reuse the plastic egg capsule from vending machine to make super cute minion toys! Easy, simple and fun for kids!

Clown Paper Bag Puppet

Make a fun clown puppet from a paper bag. Print templates or design your own shapes. So much room for […]

Paper Plate Clown Face

Use a divided paper plate to make a fun clown face! Decorate with paint, a pom pom nose, pipe cleaners, […]

Clown Serving Plate

Take two paper plates (cut and stapled together) and some craft supplies (whatever you have on hand is fine) to […]

Circus Clown Sock Puppet

Your kids will love creating these adorable circus clown puppets made from ping pong balls! These only take minutes to […]

Backyard Art Camp

Inspire art in your children. Give them some q-tips and let them give pointillism a try. Or, try to emulate […]

Soda Shop Cake Pops

These cake pops have been formed to look like an old fashioned malt from a soda fountain. Great for a […]

Clown Mask

Making your own clown mask is fun and easy. A perfect activity for a circus-themed party or for dress-up play.

Circus Clown Printable

Here’s a fun circus-themed printable. It features a clown and an elephant. A detailed coloring page, great for practicing coloring […]

Fall Magazine Tree

A fun art project for recycling some old magazine pages. A great way to teach kids about the changing of […]

Recycled CD Ladybugs

Cute ladybugs made from recycled CDs or DVDs and felt! A great summer craft, and fun as a group project […]

Pond of Thumbprint Ducks

Paint a lake and make several ducks with your thumbprints. Add beaks and eyes with markers or paint.

Owl Wreath

Start with a mini grapevine wreath to make this adorable owl. This project is perfect to get your home ready […]

Swimsuit Buddies Paper Dolls

A brand new line of free printable paper dolls available in black and white and color. Fun craft to practice […]

Fabric Covered Corkboard

Fabric Covered Corkboard Kids are more likely to complete homework when there is a specific place for them to work. Set […]

Locker Bulletin Board

Locker Bulletin Board This fun corkboard is disguised as a school locker door! Simply open the door to expose the corkboard. […]

Cotton Ball Sheep

Make an adorable flock of sheep using construction paper, cotton balls and markers. A cute farm themed craft.

Button Rings

As a craft lover, I thought why not make something creative with the buttons lying around at home. So, here […]

Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks

A great craft for back to school, these easy to make bookmarks are shaped like pencils! These would make a […]

Water Bottle Octopus

Make an adorable octopus using a recycled water bottle! A fun ocean themed craft that’s great for summer and makes […]

Pretend Makeup

Is the little girl in your life interested in makeup? This pretend makeup is perfect for hours of imaginative play… […]

Mike Wazowski Candy

Calling all Monsters Inc and Monsters University fans! Make an adorable Mike Wazowski treat that is easy to create and […]

Popsicle Stick Cake Centerpiece

This popsicle stick “cake” is surprisingly easy to make. Use washi tape to perfectly match your color scheme. Such a […]

Sand Castle Snack

If your kids love the beach and building a sand castle, they’ll love this themed snack. It is easy to […]

Swimming Whale Card

Make an adorable whale card using cardstock, patterned paper, and pennies! When you move the card, the whale swims back […]

Clown Printable

Did you visit the circus this year? Then chances are your kids loved the clowns! Print out this free coloring […]

Disney Wreath

Make a Disney-themed ribbon wreath using red, yellow and black ribbons. This wreath is easy to make but is a […]

Moon Coloring Page

Print out this free moon coloring page and have the kids create their own night sky. Use watercolors, crayons or […]

Paper Tractor

Make a tractor from shapes and teach kids about farming, harvesting and of course, the different shapes that were used. […]

Doodle Board

Make a mini doodle board using a small frame and a Me and My peeps decal. Decorate however you’d like […]

Summer Friends Paper Dolls

These paper dolls come in seasons, activities and nationalities for all kids to enjoy. Just print them off and start […]

Fingerprint Farmland

Make a rows of growing farm land using paint and your fingers. Allows kids explore what we harvest from the […]

Felt Road Track Set

A re-usable set of felt track pieces that are easy to take on-the-go. Pieces allow for hours of hands-on play. […]

Tin Can Diorama

Use a tin can to make a fun diorama or nature keepsake. Girls will love the bird design while boys […]

Penguin Coloring Page

Do you love penguins? Well. here’s a free penguin coloring page you can print out and color! Great for zoo […]

Kraft Paper Buntings

These buntings are easy to make. You will only need kraft paper and washi tape for this project. Great for […]