Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pocket-sized Magnetic Fishing Kit

Repurpose your empty Altoids tin to hold this adorable mini magnetic fishing kit. It’s fun, easy, and very inexpensive. What […]

Button Valentine Heart

Have a lot of buttons? Glue them to a cardstock heart for a beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration. Use traditional colors […]

Scratch-off Valentine Countdown

Make a countdown to Valentine’s calendar! Each morning, the kids can scratch off one square to find out what their […]

Princess Dress Up

Make a princess dress, with the child being a big part of the collaborative process. Easily made from recycled items, […]

Cape Hanger

Make this cute cape hanger that your kids will love. Every superhero needs a place to hang his (or her!) […]

Valentine Bracelets

Having some girls over for a playdate? Valentine’s bracelets take just minutes to put together and are cuter than cute! […]

Valentine Critters

Three pom poms, some googly eyes, pipe cleaner, and another pom pom for the nose is all it takes to […]

Stained Glue Hearts

Stained Glue Hearts look like stained glass, but they are actually made with string and glue! This inexpensive craft is […]

Felt Valentine Envelopes

These tiny felt Valentine envelopes hold mini Valentines. Simply adorable! Your mom can help you make these to hand out […]

Love Bug Valentines

These sweet little love bugs are such a fun addition to store-bought treats. Simply bend the legs around your candy […]

Recycled Wrap Pencil Can

Recycle leftover holiday wrap or packaging paper to get organized for the new year. A great way to dress up […]

Lion Valentine

Tell a friend “You’re grrrrrreat!” or “I’m wild about you!” with these fun lion Valentines. These lion faces really give […]

Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops

These delicious cookies are made by rolling and twisting a simple sugar cookie dough tinted with paste food coloring. What […]

Easy Valentine Tins

If you can write, you can make this easy (and cheap gift!) Using a paint pen (or a vinyl cutter,) […]

Valentine Crown

Young kids love dress-up. Here’s a fun and easy Valentine crown for them to create. This project makes a great […]

Salt Dough Window Heart

Make a heart ornament out of salt dough to hang in your window this Valentine’s Day. Simple, inexpensive, and so […]

Salt Dough Lips Pin

Start with salt dough, a heart cookie cutter, and a little manipulation. Add some paint, glitter and a pin and […]

Colored Denim Circle Tree

Turn old blue jeans and scrap wood into fin and funky wall art! A perfect project for teenagers and a […]

Denim Covered Pencil Can

Recycle old blue jeans and empty cans with this fun denim craft for kids or adults! Great for holding paintbrushes, […]

Flower Power Jewel Box

This adorable box is all girl with its flower motif and fun fur lining. A little papier mache, glue, and […]

Stitched Printable Calendar

Craft your calendar this year by learning basic embroidering skills and using a free printable template! A fun way to […]

Easy Photo Card

We all have photos of our kids that didn’t make it into frames or albums. Grab some construction paper or […]

No-Slip Socks

Making your own customized no-slip socks couldn’t be easier and couldn’t be cuter! These make a great gift, but don’t […]

Family is Love Wall Hanging

Paint, wooden hearts, and ribbon are all you need to make this sweet wall hanging. You can also personalize it […]

Heart Centerpiece

This fun centerpiece is easy to make with some patterned paper or cardstock, a candle, and a hurricane vase. A […]

Winter Town Drawing

This old-fashioned winter town is fun for those that enjoy drawing buildings. Grid paper makes it so easy! A fun […]

Ice Candles

Ice candles have been popular for decades. Introduce your child to this timeless craft! This is a great way to […]

Snowflake Soaps

Dip felt snowflakes into melted glycerin soap to make beautiful one-use soaps. These make great gifts for anyone who wants […]

Festive Valentine Placemat

This simple but festive heart placemat is easy for even the smallest crafters to help create! Contact paper, scrapbook paper, […]

Friendship Bangles

These adorable bracelets are a fun project for little girls. A great play date project or perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

Resolution Bracelets

These simple bracelets are easy enough for the littlest crafters to make or help with. Whenever you wear them, they’ll […]

New Year Placecards

All you need to make these festive placecards are toiled paper rolls, wrapping paper, and ribbon or wire garland. Fill […]

Penguin Valentine

These interactive penguin Valentines are one-of-a-kind! You’ll enjoy making them as much as your friends will love receiving them!

Family Memory Jar

Create a family memory jar as a place to store family memories throughout the year – ticket stubs, programs, post […]

New Year’s Wishing Wand

This fun craft is a great way to help kids make resolutions and goals for the next year. It requires […]

Tinsel Ball Drop

Create a stunning centerpiece for your New Year’s Eve celebration! This would be a fun activity to do as a […]

Pasta Snowflakes

Are your kids wishing for snow or stuck inside because of snow? Either way, they’ll enjoy making their own snowflakes […]

Mosaic Wall Art

Everyone can be an artist and create a masterpiece by using a free printable template and magazine scraps. By layering […]

Photo Memory Game

Use family photos to make a personalize memory game! Start with an inexpensive deck of cards from a dollar store […]

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

All it takes is a marble to change ordinary cupcake batter into an adorable heart-shaped cupcake. Bake and decorate these […]

Scrap Wood Mosaic Fish

Turn a scrap piece of wood into a beautiful fish. This stunning fish was made from scratch by a 14 […]

New Year’s Eve Party Shaker

All the guests at your party can make their own personalized party shaker using disposable cups and other common household […]

New Year Collage

Welcome the new year with a colorful and texture filled collage! This versatile craft can be made with just about […]

Craft Stick Reindeer

Craft sticks and felt create the structure of this reindeer ornament. Googly eyes, a red pom pom, and a brown […]

Watercolor Abstract Painting

Here’s a tutorial on how to create a stunning abstract watercolor. Easy and fun…anyone can do this, a great art […]

Princess Sparkle Wand

Planning a party for your princess? The guests would have a blast customizing their own glittery wands to take home. […]

Snowman Hand Sanitizer

Turn ordinarily hand soap or hand sanitizer dispensers into adorable snowmen! Inexpensive and easy to make, these would be perfect […]

Frozen Graham Cracker Sandwiches

These creamy graham cracker sandwiches couldn’t be easier to make and are perfect for dipping into hot chocolate this winter. […]

Stenciled Glass Ornaments

Even little crafters can get in on the fun with these simple stenciled ornaments! Clear plastic ornaments plus some paint […]

Felt Tree Ornaments

These easy to make felt trees are a great first sewing project for little crafters! All you need are beads, […]

Washi Tape Christmas Tree

If you are looking for a fun, quick and easy Christmas craft to do with the kids, try Washi Tape […]

Peanut-Pretzel Reindeer

Peanuts, pretzels, and a red candy nose come together to make these adorable Rudolph ornaments. This craft is perfect for […]

Santa’s Reindeer Handprint Plaque

Your little ones’ handprints are captured forever on this adorable plaque featuring Santa and his reindeer. You can easily customize […]

Button Christmas Tree Canvas

Making a Christmas tree out of buttons couldn’t be simpler. Dig through your button collection, glue the buttons in a […]

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Puzzle Piece Reindeer

Make a quick and easy ornament or gift-topper from puzzle pieces. This is a great way to upcycle puzzles that […]

Christmas Jars

Here are several Christmas themed jar ideas that’ll get your creativity moving. These are all made from dollar store jars […]