Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Super Hero Cape

Is your child a super hero in the making? These capes are easily made from fleece and can be put […]

Candy Corn Popcorn

Using candy melts for color, make this fun party snack with microwave popcorn and cellophane bags. Great for take home […]

Drawstring Goody Bags

These adorable goodie bags can be made up ahead of time then filled with fun treats to be handed out […]

Handprint Autumn Tree

Here’s a fun project your little ones will enjoy this fall using their handprints! Also makes a great activity for […]

BabyBel Cheese Eyeballs

Use BabyBel cheese, some olives and food coloring to make this spooky fun treat this Halloween. Great for a party […]

Monster Teeth Banner

What an adorable wall decoration for Halloween or a monster themed birthday party! Easy to make and oh so impressive. […]

Owl Gift Bags

These cute little owl gift bags are made out of paper lunch sacks and scrapbook paper. A fun craft for […]

Origami Babushka Doll

Here’s an easy and fun paper origami doll for young girls. Use your imagination to decorate any doll from around […]

Paper Apple Tree

A cute apple tree kids can make to decorate their classroom or their room at home. A fun cut and […]

Froot Loop Art Projects

If you take Froot Loops and use a food processor to make a fine crumb, you can create fabulous Froot […]

Paper Paint Palette

A great craft to help kids learn the colors in a fun and super easy way! Would make a nice […]

Beaded Wreath

Kids will love stringing on tri-beads and creating this fun Christmas ornament. Great as a gift topper, for hanging on […]

Candy Corn Sensory Seek

Make your sensory play even more fun by playing a hide and seek Halloween game. candy corns are synonymous with […]

Lego Ninjago Pillowcase

What little boy wouldn’t love a Lego Ninjago pillowcase. Easy to make and you can do it in the color […]

Witch’s Legs Shirt

Make an adorable witch’s legs shirt for your little girl this Halloween. A fun top your child can wear to […]

Paper Ball Chains

These pretty paper ball chains make fun birthday decorations or a colorful garland for any occasion or holiday. Easy to […]

Feathery Halloween Wreath

It could take you longer to hang this wreath than to actually make it! Just add glue to a pre-made […]

Super Hero Cape

Make your little superhero a cape in a color of their choice and personalize it with their initial. Cape is […]

Polka Dot Witch Hat

This adorable witch themed decoration is perfect for your Halloween decor. Kids will love making their own witch hat decorations […]

Marshmallow Witches

These witches will cast a spell on you if you look into their cute faces. No need to worry though […]

Kid’s Art Pumpkin

We had tons of fun creating these kid’s art pumpkins! Perfect for a fun afternoon of crafting with your kids. […]

Homemade Movie Kit

This project makes for a great gift idea, especially for kids in the elementary age group. It includes candy, popcorn […]

Superhero Mask

Make a reversible kid’s superhero mask in any color of the rainbow! A great project not only for imaginative play […]

Homemade Detective Kit

This homemade detective kit was a gift for Kristen’s nephew’s birthday. This fun game set is perfect for imaginative play […]

Pumpkin Shadow Box

This clever diorama was made from a foam pumpkin and a little spray paint. Place whatever you want, like this […]

Homemade Gummy Candy

All you need is some Jell-O and some unflavored gelatin to make these fun shaped gummy candies at home. Pull […]

Dr. Seuss Wall Art

This is a great project for decorating your child’s bedroom or nursery walls. You’ll need some canvas and some reusable […]

Postage Stamp Necklace

For teenagers that are looking to create more jewelry, this absolutely lovely postage stamp necklace is a fabulous project for […]

Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern

Make a Jack O’ Lantern out of an empty milk jug using paint and markers. Kids will love making this […]

Bee House

Build a bee house to help nature along and encourage pollination of the area plants. The tutorial explains about a […]

T-shirt Backpack

Kids can turn their old t-shirts into a usable backpack with this tutorial from Family Fun. Parents may need to […]

Wire Name Necklace

This tutorial explains how to make a name or other word out of wire and turn it into a pretty […]

Cross Hatch Pictures & Stamp

You can make lots of fun art projects using a cross hatch stamp that you make yourself. This tutorial shows […]

Apple Sweatshirt

Cut an apple in half and use it to print apples on a sweatshirt! This is a really fun way […]

Glow in the Dark Spider Web

This glow in the dark spider web is the perfect spider or Halloween craft. It is also a wonderful night […]

Fingernail Pretzels

It’s ok to chew on theses fingernails! It’s a frightful fancy treat for kids of all ages. A pretzel turned […]

Halloween Shaped Cheese

You can make these cheese shapes at home using a silicone mold. Kids will love being in the kitchen and […]

Paint Chip Bookmark

Recycle those paint chips into bookmarks after your painting project is finished. Fun and colorful bookmarks to use in the […]

100 Doll Play Activities

I don’t normally post round up type projects, but rather individual tutorials here. However, there are literally 100 ideas, printables, […]

Colorful Duct Tape Pumpkin

Learn how to make duct tape-covered pumpkins with duct tape roses. This project is so easy even a child can […]

Soy Skull Candle

This tutorial shows how to make a soy candle in the shape of a skull, perfect for Halloween. Tweens and […]

Hunger Games Charm Bracelet

Is your daughter a Hunger Games fan? She’ll love the idea of making her own book bracelet! This tutorial shows […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Thought Cloud Clock

If you need a fun idea for decorating your child’s room, something they will surely get a kick out of […]

Origami Necklace

Teenagers and tweens will love this origami style necklace they can make using simple pleats and a few jewelry supplies. […]

Alice in Wonderland Apron

Little girls love being in the kitchen with you, but when you can pair it with a little make believe […]

Hockey Stick Horse

This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some […]

First Flower Painting

This project makes for a great introduction to painting. Just simple shapes with a little color mixing. Kids will love […]

Mosaic Scrap Cards

Make these fun greeting cards from card stock and recycled magazine pages. Mosaics are a great way to show kids […]

Chunky Bead Knotted Necklace

This pretty and bright necklace is full of chunky colorful beads and ribbon! An easy way to make jewelry that […]

School Work Scrapbook

This binder organization system is perfect for school work, book reports and art projects. Organized by year with a cover […]

Knotted No-Hem Capri Pants

Is your teen or tween looking for a sewing project to hone her skills? These adorable capris are perfect for […]

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves […]

Patriotic Homemade Candy Corn

Here’s a tasty way to celebrate your patriotism – make red, white and blue candy corn! A yummy treat the […]

Patriotic Punch Cups

This super easy project will have your table decorated in patriotic stars before you knew what hit it! A great […]

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]