Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Sports Necklace

Show team spirit with this fabulous sports necklace! A fun project for teammates to make together for themselves, their moms, or a […]

Edible Sea Glass

Celebrate summer with a beach party. This edible sea glass fits right in with beach themed foods.

Apple Pencil Holder

Give your teacher an adorable apple pencil holder for Teacher Appreciation Week, during back-to-school, or as a Christmas gift. This […]

Duct Tape Wallet

Follow this step by step guide to making your own duct tape wallet. It’s fully functional and easier to make […]

World Map Felt Board

Make a felt board with all of the continents of the world! A great ay to learn about geography while […]

Lunch Money Tins

Turn an empty mint container into a personalized, changeable tin. It’s just right for holding lunch money, notes, and other […]

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Teacher Gift Wrap

This 2-in-1 “Apple for My Teacher” gift wrap is the perfect way show your teacher how special they are. Sweet, […]

Rice Krispie Daisy Cake

This is such a fun way to serve a rice krispie treat! Make the toppers quickly and easily using silicone […]

LEGO Batman Party

Throw a party inspired by LEGO Batman! It’s a fun theme for a birthday or even for a family movie […]

Elephant Bread

These adorable cinnamon sugar elephants couldn’t be easier to make. They start with canned biscuit dough.

Backpack Monster

Backpack Monster This monster will look adorable hanging from a backpack when it’s time to head back to school. It’s […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

Carrot Cake Pops

These carrot-shaped cake pops are simple to make and fun to eat. This is one vegetable every child will want […]

Scrap Paper Photo Frame

Frame a favorite photo using nothing but paper scraps! This fun project is so easy and a great way to […]

Yarn Apples

Quickly craft a basket of apples from yarn – a pretty table decoration!

Cookie Cutter Candles

Create adorable candles in the shape of your favorite cookie cutters. No special equipment or experience needed!

Recycled Nightlight

Turn recycled plastic containers, paper and fabric into fun, one-of-a-kind nightlights in just a few simple steps. It’s a great […]

Sea Otter Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes could not be cuter! They’re decorated like sea otters using modeling chocolate.

Giraffe Snack

Make a tasty giraffe snack using bananas and other healthy ingredients. It’s a fun way to make snacktime special.

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids.

Nighttime in the Neighborhood

Use masking and splatter techniques to create a nighttime neighborhood scene. This project adapts well for a variety of ages.

Painted Ice Cream Cones

Turn plain ice cream cones into works of art with food coloring! The tutorials includes tips and tricks to make […]

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an awesome cat puppet with just a few simple steps. Then use your cat to […]

Plastic Bottle Apples

It only take a few simple steps to make cute plastic bottle apples, a fun and creative recycling project. Use […]

Salt Pendulum

Combine science and art with this awesome pendulum project that’s fun for all ages (even adults!). Use plain or colored […]

Baking Kit for Kids

This fun baking kit for kids provides the tools and ingredients for simple cupcakes with frosting. What a fun gift […]

Playdough Texture Tools

Use craft sticks and a variety of household items to make your own texture sticks. They are great fun to […]

Dachshund Cookie Cupcakes

Movie Night with the family is even more fun with these cute Dachshund Cookie Cupcakes! They’re inspired by The Secret […]

Flowers Coloring Page

Use your favorite art supplies to color this printable flower coloring page. Simply download the file, print it at home, […]

3 Dollar Origami Flower

Learn to fold a beautiful dollar bill flower, step-by-step, with a detailed guide. All you need is a few dollars […]

Friendship Bracelets

See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]

Pencil Manicure

Here’s a fun tutorial for a No.2 pencil manicure! It’s great for back-to-school for a teenager or preteen.

Paper Plate Sunflower

Paper Plate Sunflower Turn a paper plate into a pretty sunflower! This easy craft is perfect for summer or fall. […]

400+ Back to School Crafts

It’s just about time to head back to school! Make the transition fun with crafts, treats, and activities that get […]

Apple Wall Hanging

Make this pretty and bright apple wall hanging using items from nature and your recycling bin! This awesome craft is […]

Magnetic Faces

This fun craft recycles old magazines into funny face magnets. Toddlers and preschoolers will spend lots of time mixing and […]

Zebra Pinata

This balloon-shaped zebra pinata is easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! Make it for a zoo-themed birthday party.

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Wheely Cute Shirts

This ‘wheely’ cute shirt is made with a really fun technique – using fruit for stamps! Dried lemons are painted […]

Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Unicorn Forture Cookies

Turn ordinary fortune cookies into stunning unicorn cookies! This unique treat makes any occasion extra special.

Homemade Kaleidoscope

Create beautiful patterns with this fun homemade kaleidoscope. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group.

Cupcake Kit for Kids

This DIY cupcake kit is a great handmade gift for kids to make for Christmas, birthday or any other special […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

Cake in a Can Surprise

Celebrate a special occasion with something totally unique! Bake a cake in a can for your special person to open and marvel […]

Construction Paper Dragon

Let your imagination run wild when making your own construction paper dragon. It’s easy to do and fun to see […]

Emotional Emoji Masks

Create a set of emotional emoji masks with your toddler or preschooler. This low-preparation craft and activity helps develop empathy […]

Daisy Birthday Truffles

Turn a chocolate truffle into a sweet birthday treat! These tasty bites are inspired by daisies.

Hummingbird Gift Bag

Create a beautiful gift bag featuring a completed coloring page. It’s a wonderful way to display coloring pages and tailor […]