Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Craft Stick Chain Reaction

Did you know that you can build an exploding chain reaction by weaving together popsicle sticks or craft sticks? It’s […]

Owl Babies

This adorable craft was inspired by Martin Waddell’s book, “Owl Babies.” Perfect for an owl unit in the classroom or […]

Ladder Golf

Make your own Ladder Golf game, perfect for backyard BBQ’s, fam­ily reunions, camping trips or everyday outdoor fun. This tossing […]

Mermaid Picnic

Throw a fun Mermaid Picnic, featuring a hot dog octopus, “ocean” cup with goldfish, a watermelon seahorse and a mermaid […]

Paper Mache Hats

Make a giant hat from paper mache. They are fun to creatively decorate and great for make believe play.

Mr. Shark Alphabet Chomper

Make a letter-chomping shark from a business-sized envelope! The project is fun to make and preschoolers will love ‘feeding’ letters […]

Fairy Princess Wand

This cute wand is made by recycling canning jar lids and a paint stir stick. Fun for your little princess.

Banana Cookie Butter Skewers

These banana cookie butter skewers are healthy and easy to make. Using cookie butters is a good alternative if your […]

Pirate Photo Booth

Use your imagination and create lasting memories with this DIY Pirate themed photo booth! A fun birthday activity too!

Paint Chip Cake Card

This beautiful cake card starts with a paint chip! Great for a birthday, wedding, or anniversary. Just change the colors […]

Life-Sized Body Map

Help your kids make a life-sized map of their bodies. You’ll love seeing their “aha moments” as they learn about […]

Candy Tiki Huts

These Tiki Huts are not just yummy, they are easy to make too! The kiddos will enjoy making the roofs […]

Edible Noah’s Ark

This cute and tasty Noah’s Ark craft is completely edible. A great project for Sunday school, VBS, or everyday fun.

Treasure Hunt

This fun treasure excavation is a great party activity for little pirates of all ages! They will have a blast […]

Duct Tape Notebook Craft

Discover how easy it is to make fashionable notebooks using colorful duct tape. Great for back to school!

Sparkle Bottles

Turn glue and glitter into a visually mesmerizing project. Even the most rambunctious boys will get a kick out of […]

Handprint Pigeons

If your kids love Mo Willems’ pigeon books, this is the perfect craft for you. It incorporates stamping (the handprint […]

Straw Sculpture

Grab some play-doh and wacky straws to create a simple craft for kids that is all about imagination and creativity. […]

Cereal Box File Holders

Transform those old cereal boxes into cute file holders using wrapping paper. Great for keeping your homework and books organized.

August Learning Calendar

Help your child learn calendar skills with this free August calendar learning printable. A great way to start off the […]

Personalized Game Pieces

Use binder clips and family photos to make your own personalized game pieces. Great for school or home.

Snake Tie

Make an adorable snake tie that any little boy would love to wear. A fun gift for the special boy […]

Crayon Sun Catcher

Use some crayon shavings to make colorful sun catchers to decorate your windows! A fun project any time of year.

Mud Dough

Kids will love getting their hands into this gooey mud dough with simple ingredients found in the kitchen. Add some […]

Pom Pom Gumball Machine

These printable gumball machines can be used four ways. There are blank gumballs (good for fine motor skills), gumballs with […]

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls are surprisingly easy to make and are perfect for enchanting little party favors or as a […]

Driftwood Necklace

Great summer time project with scraps of driftwood from the beach. A fun way to use nature in your crafting […]

Circus Party Invitation

Here’s a way to get the guests excited about coming to a circus themed party! Fun ideas for a great […]

Circle Shape Monster

This cute circle monster is a great shape craft for preschoolers. Use the printable template or cut your own shapes. […]

Personalized Plates

Personalize a mug, plate, or bowl using nothing but a Sharpie and your oven. A fun gift or keepsake and […]

Handprint & Footprint Apron

Make an adorable garden-themed apron featuring your child’s handprints and footprints. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any other […]

Glow in the Dark Bowling

Glow sticks are the secret behind this nighttime game that the kids will love! It’s perfect for summertime fun and […]

Pirate Party Favors

These p-arrrrr-ty favors will be a hit with any matey on your guest list! Fill a bandana with pirate-themed goodies!

Beach Comber Pocket

Recycle old jeans and make a fun tote for collecting treasures on the beach. A great way to recycle some […]

Kumihimo Bracelet

The Kumihimo braiding technique is simple and allows you to make beautiful and sturdy bracelets, necklaces, lanyards, and more. Choose […]

Printable Summer Letters

Here’s a printable summer letter for your kids to send to someone special. Each box has a prompt. Easy and […]

Colorful Ships

Paint the sea with watercolor, the beach with sponge prints and then paint ships in different sizes and then glue […]

Nature Tic-Tac-Toe

Enjoy time in the great outdoors with this tic-tac-toe game. Simply gather some sticks, rocks and pine cones, find a […]

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 […]