Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Upcycled Tie Skirt

The perfect way to recycle and repurpose all those old ties. Great statement skirt for teens!

Simple Ribbon Bunting

Use those leftover bits of ribbon to make absolutely adorable, versatile, simple ribbon bunting. Girls can use this simple craft […]

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Balloon Tulip Centerpiece

Here’s a quick and frugal way to add colorful decorations to a party – turn balloons into pretty flowers! Read […]

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have […]

Pink Lemonade Cookies

A fun cookie to make with your little ones! The batter is like playing with play dough! Sprinkle their hands […]

Mini Car Mat

These mini car mats are great to take along in the car or on the plane. Make your own using […]

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or […]

Fabric Quiet Book

Lots of ideas and templates to create your own fabric quiet book. Lots of activities to keep your little ones […]

5 Dot Art

Here’s a simple project using nothing more than paper and 4 colors (crayons, pens, colored pencils, etc). It’s great project […]

The Penny Experiment

Science experiments are a fun and educational way to keep your kids from getting bored during the summer. Gather the […]

In-the-Swim Beach Pail

Take this bright and cheery pail to the beach to hold all of the beach treasures that are found. Could […]

Travel Activity Box

Planning a long trip in the car? Keep the kids busy by creating a travel activity box – its full […]

Photo Party Favors

Here’s an adorable way to personalize birthday favors for your child’s next birthday party. Read on …we’ll show you how […]

Pirate Hook

With only a fork (or spoon for the little ones), a plastic cup and a rubber-band you can make a […]

Paper Bead Tutorial

Colorful, patterned scrapbook paper can be turned into a pretty necklace in just a few simple steps. A fun craft […]

Rapunzel Braid Hair Clip

Long Rapunzel braid that clips into your child’s hair. A quick and easy accessory to make for your little girl’s […]

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

10-Minute Knotted Bracelet

Use twine and seed beads to create a simple summery bracelet. A fun slumber party or weekend craft project for […]

Dance Recital Invitations

Make girlie dance invitations for a dance themed party or use them as recital invitations. We’ve included a downloadable pattern […]

Felt Christmas Tree

Felt Christmas trees and ornaments are simple to make and will keep preschoolers busy “decorating” for quite a while. This […]

Fingerprint Charm Bracelet

Make a polymer clay keepsake charm to add to a bracelet or necklace preserving your child’s fingerprint. Makes the perfect […]

Summer Lei

Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make […]

Dino Fossils

Create a fun fossil dig right in your back yard using Plaster of Paris and plastic dinosaurs! Boys and girls […]

Pasta Beads

Dye dry pasta to make fun and colorful beads to string. A fun way to sharpen the fine motor skills […]

A Veritable Virtuoso

An adorable toddler masterpiece that’s great for gift giving. Makes a treasured keepsake for years to come.

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls […]

Family Photo Magnets

Turn paper mache frames into personalized family photo magnets. Perfect for gifts!

Cupcake Invitations

We show you how to make these fancy cupcake shaped birthday invitations in a few easy steps. Perfect for a […]

Name Caligraphy

Take any name and turn it into something else like a mascot, an alien or a pretty package decoration. Great […]

Bathing Suit Cover Up

Turn a towel into a pretty bathing suit cover up. An easy sewing project for tweens and teens.

Back Yard Kid Wash

Try this inexpensive kid wash and become the most popular parent on the block! What a great way to cool […]

Stamped Driftwood

Perfect project for the kids to dress up their beachy finds and display around the home! Easy enough for kids […]

Flowing Ribbon Bracelet

Watch the ribbons whirl and twirl as the girls dance around having fun with their ribbon bracelets. Every little fairy […]

Paper Fireworks

We’ve turned bright and shiny paper into sparkly fireworks that you can hold in your hands! Change the colors of […]

Hula Skirts for Dolls

Easy, no sew doll-sized hula skirt – all you need is duct tape, tissue paper and a pair of scissors. […]

Shaving Cream Car Wash

A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and cookies? A fun and easy way to get the kids into the […]

#1 Dad Olympic Medal

Dad will feel like an Olympic winner when he wears this medal. Not only for Dads, though, the medals can […]

Mixed Media Lions

Have a roaring good time making these mixed media, one-of-a-kind lions. Introduce your children to many different artist’s tools to […]

Hula Hoop Streamer Canopy

Staple streamers to a hula hoop and hang it up to make a garden decoration that can be whatever your […]

Transportation Shadow Puppets

Transportation shadow puppets are a great way to introduce and teach children about shadows. Watch your child’s imagination soar as […]

Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones

A simple way to gain smiles on a hot summer day- kids will love the added touch of white chocolate […]

Two-Tone Drinking Straws

Add some pizzazz to your celebration tables with these colorful, two-toned, drinking straws. By pushing one straw inside the other, […]

Fabric Letters

Fabric letters made from scraps… an educational toy, that’s fun for children. Can be used for play or hung on […]

Patriotic Wooden Crate

Paint and sticker a wooden crate in red, white and blue stars and stripes. Use it in 4th of July […]

Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Simple, no-bake strawberry cheesecake bites are made from fresh berries and cream cheese frosting. Makes a yummy treat for your […]

Fashionable Teen Shirts

Turn plain tees and tanks into fabulous summer fashions with paint markers. Perfect project for older children.

Matchbox Teddy

Anything matchbox size is simply too cute and irresistible. How about making some matchbox teddies to trade with your friends!

Hello Kitty Sun glasses

Refashion a pair of plain ol’ sunglasses into a fun and funky new set of sunglasses! Just a handful of […]

Icing Covered Pretzels

Sweet and salty icing covered pretzels are a fun food for parties and picnics. Using royal icing instead of chocolate […]

Oyster & Pearl Madeleine Cakes

Individual little cakes made from store-bought Madeleine cakes and pearlized gumballs. A cute addition to any beach-themed party!

Octopus Math File Folder

Keep math facts fresh in their heads during summer vacation – practice one-to-one correspondence and number identification with this friendly […]

Adjustable Dog Collar

A frugal way to pamper your pooch – make an adjustable dog collar using small piece of fabric, interfacing and […]

Kingfisher Handprint

Turn your child’s hand print into a beautiful kingfisher! Kids will have fun painting their hands to make these colorful […]

Paper Bag Duck Puppet

Paper bag puppets provide hours of fun play and stimulation long after craft time is over. A great way to […]

Marbled Paper Notecards

There are many ways to do paper marbling, but this is one of the cheapest, easiest, and thus most kid-friendly. […]