Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Mermaid Tail Bookmark

Avid readers will love creating an adorable mermaid tail bookmark. Customize it with your favorite colors and plenty of sequins! 

Cat Tooth Fairy Pillow

Make things easy on the Tooth Fairy with this adorable cat pillow. Instead of putting their teeth under their pillow, […]

Fun Paper Sun

Celebrate summer with this happy sun craft. The bright colors and big smile are sure to brighten your day. 

Cardboard Tube Tin Man

Turn a cardboard tube into the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. The tutorial includes links to make Dorothy and […]

Dot Art

Making dot art is a fun, interactive project with endless creative possibilities. Give it a try!

Patriotic Table Decorations

Create a festive table for an Independence Day party or other patriotic occasion. It’s easy to do with duct tape!

Paper Plate Animals

Making paper plate animals is so much fun! This tutorial includes instructions for the elephant, zebra, and giraffe shown, plus […]

Cardboard Star-Spangled Banner

This Star-Spangled Banner project combines math, history and art to make a replica of the flag that inspired Francis Scott […]

Butterfly Handprint Craft

This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]

Tie Dye T-Shirt

Tie dye is a fun and easy way to make a one-of-a-kind garment. It’s such a fun activity to do […]

Crossbody Bag

Learn how to sew an adorable little crossbody bag that is ideal for carrying a phone and a few other […]

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Gather some basic craft supplies and follow the simple instructions to make this Cat Paper Bag Puppet. Kids will have […]

Clay Cactus Garden

Create a beautiful cactus garden using clay. This easy craft requires a lot of drying time, but the results are […]

Dinosaur Puppets

These dinosaur stick puppets are fun to make and then use for creative play. Make your dinosaurs realistic, or use […]

Bumble Bee Party Favor

Turn dollar store bubbles into cute bumble bees. They’re perfect for a bee-themed party, a study of insects, or just […]

Festive Decoupaged Jars

Print your own tissue paper! Then use your homemade tissue paper to make some fun decoupaged jars to hold flowers, […]

Pipe Cleaner Ninjas

Your kids will love making posable ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads. Young children will need help making these, […]

X is for X-ray

Combine science with art by making a realistic x-ray craft. The only materials you need are black cardstock (or construction […]

Father’s Day Grill Master Gift

Create the ultimate gift set for Dad! He’ll love the personalized equipment that declares him The Grillfather and King of […]

Summer Fun Tote for Teachers

Pamper your child’s teacher with a pretty tote stuffed full of fun-in-the-sun products. It’s a nice way to say “Thank […]

Watercolor Cacti

Develop observational skills and watercolor techniques with this cacti and succulent painting project. The results are beautiful!

Easy Garden Cupcakes

Here’s a tutorial for a seriously simple and adorable spring/garden cupcake. It features vintage seed packet cupcake toppers and delicious […]

M&M Beach Ball Cake

Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]

Graduation Diploma Cookies

Turn pirouette cookies into easy, elegant graduation diplomas in minutes!  Fun to make and tasty to eat.

Homemade Felt Flowers

There are so many uses for felt flowers, from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame […]

Teddy Bear Ear Headband

Make an adorable set of teddy bear ears for a costume or everyday pretend play. It’s easy to adapt to […]

Sweet Tooth Pouch

Turn candy wrappers into funky one-of-a kind carry all pouches. This is a great project for tweens and teens who […]

Easter Egg Ice Cream Cones

Create colorful faux ice cream cones using hardboiled eggs (or blown eggs or wooden eggs, if you prefer). They’re easy to […]

Patriotic Fudge Stars

Red, white and blue fudge stars make a sweet treat for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

Graduation Cap Cake Stand

Make your graduation party special with a mortarboard cake stand to hold the treats.  It is fast, inexpensive, and easily […]

Batman Handprint

Batman handprints are the perfect craft for superhero fans to make. This fun keepsake is great on a card or […]

Decoden Princess Scepter

Turn a styrofoam ball and random sequins into a sparkly princess scepter that’s lots of fun! It’s the perfect accessory […]

Friend Bread Bears

These darling bears are very easy to make and taste great. You’ll never want to make plain rolls again!

Cardboard Tube R2D2

Use the printable template to cut out all the accents to turn a cardboard tube into R2D2. This is a […]

Star Wars Puppets

Kids will love creating Star Wars puppets and playing with them long after May the 4th! The tutorial includes templates […]

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Couch Potato Gift Basket

Give Dad the day off for Father’s Day! Fill a basket full of relaxing things to do, along with sweet […]

Star Wars Crafts

Attention Star Wars fans! We’ve gathered over 30 Star Wars themed crafts for kids. You’ll find everything from costumes to […]

Macaron Tower

This impressive macaron tower is involved, but completely doable.  It’s perfect for a teen who wants to create a fun […]

Butterfly Footprint Flower Pot

Make an adorable personalized flowerpot that is both easy and inexpensive to make. Consider making one each year on increasingly […]

Edible Pearls

This pretty string of pearls is completely edible. What a fun and unique way to give Mom or Grandma pearls […]

Graduation Cap Pops

These graduation pops could be called s’mores pops … because they are made with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate! They’re […]

Egg Carton Ant

Turn an egg carton into an ant. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for planning a picnic learning unit.

Candy Cardinals

Learn how to make your own candy cardinals. It’s really easy and takes very little time.

Donut Topiary

Here’s a fun way to dress up donut holes for a party: a donut topiary! This impressive centerpiece is fun […]

Emotional Stress Ball Balloons

Teach your child about emotions with these flour filled balloons with different facial expressions drawn on each one. They have […]

Decoupage Scout Sign

The next time you shop at your favorite store and come home with a paper bag, cut out the logo […]

ABC Speech Picture Book

As a young toddler’s speech is growing, an ABC Speech Book is a great way to give the child a […]

Pirate Ship Art

This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]

Edible Pretzel Raccoons

Turn pretzels into adorable raccoons for a tasty treat. This fun craft is very easy to do.