Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Handprint Monkey on a Vine

Kids will love turning their handprints into adorable vine swinging monkeys with some paint and a marker. Frame the pictures […]

Party Blower Birthday Wreath

Welcome your birthday guests with this festive wreath. Easy to make, it’s a fun way to add a cheery touch […]

Polymer Clay Flower Cards

Easy enough for little hands to help out with, these Mother’s Day cards sport bright, colorful  polymer clay flowers. Not […]

Puzzle Wall Art

Quick, easy and frugal wall art that even the kids can do! Reuse those old puzzles to make fabulous decorations.

Mother’s Day Tea Pot

Show Mom how much you love her with a special cup of tea. Could also be used for Grandparent’s Day […]

Flower Rings

Make Mom a pretty flower ring to match her Mother’s Day outfit. Mix and match fabric scraps for colorful designs.

Mum & Me Card

Mother will cherish this homemade cards for years to come. Pretty flowers showcase pictures of mom and child – could […]

Mother’s Day Purse Card

Kids will love making this special paper purse to give to Mom for Mother’s Day. Made from construction paper and […]

Magic Flute

Here’s an easy and cheap way to keep your little musicians amused. We’ve turned regular drinking straws into magical flutes […]

Rubber Glove Giraffe Puppet

If rainy weather is keeping your little animals inside, keep them company with a set of adorable giraffe puppets. Made […]

Painted Glass Jars

A great way to keep little things organized in your cupboards or on a shelf. Paint the lids on glass […]

Fabric Lollipops

Revamp seams from clothes into cute little lollies…perfect for wearing as a hairpin or brooch. A fun weekend project for […]

Silly Googly Eyes

Recycled empty pill packets into fun googly eyes. They possibilities are endless for using them!

Angry Birds Shaped Cards

These shaped cards are adorable, easy to make, and have plenty of room inside for writing your message. Great for […]

Chalk Spray

Do your love to draw with chalk but you hate the messy clean up? This chalk spray is contained in […]

Cereal Box Puppet Theatre

Using patterned paper and a recycled cereal box, we’ve created a theatre for hours of puppet play. Easy enough for […]

Reading Tent

Reading is so much more fun when you can hide away in a special place. Our reading tent is complete […]

Drop Box

A great recycling project that turns a cardboard box into a fun drop box for little ones who like to […]

Hand Print & Foot Print Flowers

These precious flowers, made from tracing handprints and footprints onto paper, are the perfect gift for Mom and Grandma for […]

Soda Jello

We’re getting creative and turning our favorite sodas into Jello treats! Grab the kids and head into the kitchen to […]

Jet Pack

Youngsters will love “flying” around the house with their very own jet pack. Made from recycled plastic bottles, cardboard and […]

Toothbrush Splatter Painting

When it’s raining outside, have fun splatter painting with toothbrushes. Toddlers and preschoolers will love the brightly colored umbrellas with […]

Busy Beehive Cupcake Cones

These adorable beehive cupcake cones are perfect for any spring bug themed party. Baking the cake in cones make it […]

Canvas Checkerboard

We’ve given a new look to the all time favorite checkers game. With this craft, tweens and teens can make […]

Cardboard Box Oven

Your little chefs will love having their very own stove to cook on! Made from items from around the home, […]

Cloud Dough

Check out our cloud dough – a version of the ever popular (but expensive) Moon Dough. A quick and easy […]

Paper Doll Kit

This kit will keep the girls busy for quite a while. Filled with paper dolls, clothes and other goodies, this […]

Bunny Rabbit Ears

A tutorial for some quick and easy bunny rabbit ears that even the kids can make. Fun for hours of […]

Hunger Games Cupcakes

We’ve turned this popular book series and movie into cupcakes! Find your favorite characters and the cupcakes named after them.

Exploring Spring

Exploring the Seasons through color- this time were focusing on spring!  These crafts are quick, easy and preschool friendly.

Lego Table for Big Kids

Kids will spend hours upon hours playing with their Legos on this table. Read on to see how we’ve made […]

BaNilla Sandwich Cookies

These pretty little cookie bites are kid friendly, easy-to-make snacks. Great for tucking into lunches, as party favors or an […]

Elephant, Cat, and Dog Jars

Animal Jars Transform little glass jars into adorable animal containers. Use them to hold crayons, buttons, coins or any other […]

Picture Puzzle Can

A fun Earth day craft that turns tin cans into picture puzzles! Hours of fun with the satisfaction of knowing […]

Earth Day Nature Collage

Celebrate Earth’s beauty with this easy outdoor collage project, which you can do in parks, campsites, or even in your […]

Finger Weave Jump Rope

A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]

Tin Can Sculpture

For this Earth Day, take recycling to the max with our tin can sculpture. Search the recycling can and all […]

Tornado in a Jar

Spring weather allows for fascinating science experiments. We are showing you step-by-step how to make an indoor tornado in a […]

Yo Gabba Gabba Shirts

Yo Gabba Gabba fans will love wearing shirts that resembles their favorite TV characters. Easy step-by-step instructions are provided for […]

Rainbow Xylophone

This rainbow xylophone is a cheap and easy craft for a day of play! Your little ones will love making […]

Personlized Party Hats

Make party hats from pretty scrapbook paper and fabric to match any party theme! Great for all ages- older kids […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

Make seedling pots out of newspaper. Add a label and some fabric scraps and watch your seeds grow!

Melted Crayon Beetle

The old favorite melted crayon crafts have been updated to includes fun bugs and wiggle eyes. Both, boys and girls, […]

Butterfly Net

Our homemade butterfly nets encourage children to spend time outdoors running around trying to catch all of the bugs that […]

Bottle Cap Caterpillar

A springtime crafts that turns recycled bottle caps into colorful caterpillars. A fun, frugal crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.

Ladybug Cupcakes

Bright red ladybugs frolic in the grass on these springtime cupcakes. Fun for a bug themed birthday party or any […]

Milk Jug Lunch Tote

Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to […]

Play Money

Recycle plastic milk caps into play money…the perfect size for little hands. The coins fit perfectly into cash registers for […]

Write and Trace Place Mats

Here’s a perfect solution for little ones who love to practice writing over and over again – save lots of […]

Earth Day Messenger Card

Recycle your old greeting cards into pretty messenger birds. A fun way to learn about Earth Day while crafting with […]

Homemade Volcano

A science experiment and fun outdoor project all in one! Our homemade volcanoes are made from simple ingredients that you […]

Shakespeare Terrarium

A fun gardening craft for kids that uses glass ornaments to hold pretty plants. Hang them outside or in a […]

Shiny Egret

Perfect for an Earth Day project, this pretty Egret poster is made from recycled cds. Cereal boxes and a pizza […]

Squish Monster

Kids of all ages love to paint but parents are often reluctant to let it happen because of the mess. […]