Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Toeprint Caterpillar

Take off your shoes and socks and make a toe print caterpillar on a leaf. Instructions complete with printable leaf.

Painted Sun

Make this beautiful sun using tempera paint, a brush and saran wrap! A fun way to spread the colors around […]

Upcycled T-Shirt Headband

If you have old t-shirts that you are about to throw away, you can turn them into fun headbands! It’s […]

Shoebox Monster Room

Use a shoebox, some paper, and some felt to create a “house” for your monster friends! Lots of fun and […]

Hand Printed Clothes

Give your kids some Fabric Dye Sticks and let them design their own fabric to wear! Use on tees, pants, […]

Scrappy Fabric Bowls

Use up some of your fabric scraps and make these fun and easy fabric bowls. A great project for children […]

Mod Melts Jewelry

These adorable Mod Melts hearts are easy to make and decorate. Use them to create fun necklaces, bobby pins, and […]

Patriotic Felt Wreath

Make a fun and festive felt wreath, perfect for July 4th. Although it is quite easy, it is also time-consuming. […]

Happy 4th Straws

Your friends and family will be amazed with these “Happy 4th!” straws that actually work! They look like they took […]

Pringles Can Firecrackers

Repurpose empty Pringles cans to make fun July 4th firecrackers! So festive and each is one of a kind. A […]

Paint Stick Button Flag

Make an adorable flag from paint sticks and buttons. Such a cute project, perfect for July 4th or to show […]

Sifted Flour Lawn Stars

Decorate your lawn or sidewalk with patriotic stars! They’re made from sifted flour, so they’re safe for kids, pets and […]

Patriotic Punch

Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]

Patriotic Brick Centerpiece

This brick flag centerpiece transforms an ordinary building material into a fun and quirky bit of Americana. With its rough […]

Paint Chip Garland

Make a fun and festive patriotic garland using paint chips. Cut stars, then sew them together following the white line […]

Patriotic Tea Lights

Paint mason jars to create a festive set of patriotic tea lights. Younger children can use a stencil while older […]

Aloha BBQ Sliders

Mini burger sliders are perfect for small fingers! Serve them at the kids table this 4th of July.

Fireworks Wreath

Use red, white and blue garland to create a festive patriotic wreath, perfect to greet your July 4th guests. Most […]

Red, Rice and Blue Candle

Make a red, “rice” and blue candle for your Memorial Day or July 4th celebration. It couldn’t be easier. You […]

Firecracker Pops

Have you seen Red, White and Blue Twizzlers? They are so much fun to pull apart and work great in […]

Patriotic Pops

Red, white and blue rice krispies treat pops for 4th of July or other patriotic parties. Fun for the 4th, […]

Crazy Corn Dogs

Make these Crazy Corn Dogs for your 4th of July picnic. Kids will love this curly twist on an all-American […]

Patriotic Easy Berry Shortcakes

Loaded with strawberries, blueberries and sweet whipped cream, this yummy sponge cake dessert makes the perfect patriotic addition to your […]

Packing Box Suitcase

This pretend suitcase is made from an old cardboard packing box and is great for imaginative play. Make more than […]

Patriotic Painted Tee

A quick, fun, easy (and cute) painted flag tee. All you need it a tee, fabric paint, painters tape and […]

DIY Photo Display

Create a special gift for someone special using paint, wood, clothespins, and washi tape. It’s easy to change out the […]

DIY Dog Paw-Ty Invitation

Make your own Dog Paw-Ty Invitation! A cute invitation that’s great for any party, theme or not!

Quilled Notepad Holder

Here’s a fast and simple project the kids can make for Dad. He will love this decorative and functional gift! […]

Homemade Notebook

These little notebooks are quick and easy to make and so fun to personalize. They would be great party favors […]

Paper Cake

Create a beautiful layered ‘cake’ using round paper mache boxes and paper. Makes a wonderful centerpiece. Or. fill the boxes […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

DIY Foam Stamps

Stamping is so much fun and it’s even better when you make your own foam stamps! They’re quick and easy […]

Simple Board Game

Making a simple board game is so easy and lots of fun. Customize your board with your favorite character, hobby, […]

Mug Cozy

This adorable mug cozy makes a wonderful gift. It requires basic sewing skills and makes for a perfect beginner’s project.

Paper Beads

Here’s a fun and easy way to make your own beads in exactly the color you want. Use plain or […]

Friendship Bracelets

There are dozens of ways to make friendship bracelets, but this is one of the fastest and easiest. Make just […]

Printable Paper Cone Girls

These printable paper dolls have all the dressing-up fun of the classic paper dolls, but in a fun cone shape! […]

Rock Monsters

Here’s a fun project to do with all those rocks your kids collect. Each time they see these fun Rock […]

Balloon Flip Flops

Embellish your flip flops with balloons. They’re fun to make, inexpensive, and so incredibly cute! A great craft project for […]

Shrink Plastic Cuff Links

Have your children color on shrink plastic, then turn their artwork into personalized, one-of-a-kind cufflinks for Dad. Perfect for Father’s […]

Melted Bead Accessories

Have you ever made accessories with melted beads? You can make earrings, bookmarks, hair clips, magnets and more. Perfect for […]

Straw Weaving Loom

Teach your kids a childhood classic: weaving on a drinking straw loom. The result is a strip of woven fabric, […]

Recycled CD Spinners

Make your own game by recycling old CDs and DVDs into fun spinning tops! Loads of fun to play with, […]

Chocolate Bacon

Chocolate bacon! That just sounds so fun, doesn’t it? Great for Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day or even April Fool’s Day.

Ninja Stress Balls

Make your own ninja stress balls using balloons, flour, and a baggie! They’re inexpensive, fun and easy to make – […]

Freezer Pop Holder

If your kids love freezer pops but complain about them being cold on their hands, have them help you make […]

Washi Tape Pencils

One way to liven up your boring pencils is to decorate them with colorful washi tape. It’s quick and easy […]

Sandpaper Art T-Shirt

Design your own fabulous t-shirts using crayons and sandpaper! It’s easy and the results are beautiful. Fun for all ages!

Play Mailbox and Mail

Turn cardboard into a mailbox and felt pieces into mail, perfect for imaginative play. Hours of fun for your little […]

Edible Crown Cupcake Wrappers

Wrap your cupcakes with edible crown shaped cupcake wrappers for Father’s Day. Fun for a princess party as well!

Stars & Stripes T-Shirt

Create this fun and festive holiday shirt with just some ribbon, freezer paper and fabric spray paint! A fun way […]

Contact Paper Jellyfish

Use contact paper and any decorative materials you have on hand (sequins, glitter, confetti, etc.) to make beautiful jellyfish. Fun […]

Frozen Paint

Let your kids create masterpieces on paper and themselves as they create using the “cool” frozen paint! Recipe included!

Craft Stick Bracelet

Your kids will be amazed as you create a bracelet from a craft stick. Who knew wood could be formed […]

Monsters Inc Inspired Slime

Let your kids enjoy some sensory fun as they create monsters and watch the slime ooze. A fun science project […]