Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Handprint Fish

Friendly handprint fish swim around big paper fishbowls. This project will keep the kids smiling while turning their handprints into […]

Disney Rocket Party Favor

These cute little rocket party favors will delight kids of all ages, especially when they find this fun game tucked […]

Birds on a Branch

Make cute little candy birds on a pretzel branch. This edible arts and crafts project can be used to decorate […]

Mickey Parade Waver

Going to the parade? Let Mickey lend you a hand waving on your favorite floats! The bright white felt glovereally […]

Sweet Dreams Weaving Practice

This adorable construction paper craft lets kids practice weaving skills. This project is cute on its own, but looks even […]

Tiki Hut Brownie

Turn a pan of brownies into an adorable tiki sign. What a fun treat for your next luau!

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Fruit Kabob Place Cards

These fruit kabobs are not only tasty, but they’re functional too! Make them ahead of time, or have the guests […]

Puzzle Piece Alien

Turn a puzzle piece into a friendly alien! This easy craft gives kids a ton of opportunity to exercise their […]

O is for Olympics

Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft. This simple activity is perfect for young crafters […]

Beaker BLT Wraps

Here’s an edi­ble ver­sion of Beaker that’s sure to bring a smile to Mup­pet fans young and old. Healthy, tasty, […]

Pringles Can Beaver Craft

Use construction paper and a few other basic materials to turn Pringles cans into a colony of beavers. It’s easy […]

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Paper Plate Shark Jaws

A quick and simple way to decorate for a deep sea birthday party. These paper plate shark jaws can be […]

Nail Polish Cake Pops

These may look like cute little jars of nail polish, but they are actually edible cake pops!  This fun and […]

Handprint Monarch Butterfly

Turn your handprints into a monarch butterfly! This beautiful animal is the official state insect of seven states.

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]

Happy Camper Craft

This fun craft will help get kids excited about an upcoming camping trip, or to help them remember the fun […]

How to Make Rainbow Ice

Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! While they play, […]

Rock Mushrooms

Paint rocks to make these adorable mushrooms! It’s such a fun way to dress up houseplants or to put into […]

Polka Dot Surprise Cake

Believe it or not, this stunning cake is simple to make, even for beginners. If your children are old enough […]

LifeSaver Thank You Gift

Use printable templates and some LifeSaver candies to make a special thank you gift. It also makes a cute favor […]

Homemade Candy Lollipops

Homemade candy lollipops are easy to make using your favorite hard candies. The whimsical (and beautiful!) results are perfect for […]

Shadow Portraits

Create super cool self portraits, complete with shadow! This easy art project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

No-Sew Fabric Pencil Cases

Create your own cute pencil cases to hold all sorts of art supplies. This no-sew project is great for heading […]

Hamburger Cupcakes

Dinner for dessert? No exactly…take a closer look and you’ll see that these are really cupcakes disguised as hamburgers! These […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Sunset Desert Painting

Even beginners can create a pretty desert sunset painting. Just follow the simple steps!

Paper Plate Goldfish

Make bright orange fish from paper plates and cups. It’s a great project for an underwater theme or a Finding […]

Brownie Bear Claw Cookies

These Brownie Bear Claw Cookies are so easy to make and a huge hit with the kids. Great to take […]

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Footprint Alien

Turn your footprint into a friendly alien with this fun craft. Kids will particularly love the splatter technique to make […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Ice Cube Boats

The kids will have so much fun making these ice cube sail boats from a cup, a straw, and some […]

Alien Headband

These fun and funky alien headband are made from simple everyday craft items. Kids can create their own special alien […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Colored Rice American Flag

Celebrate the United States by making a colorful rice version of the American flag. This craft is wonderful craft for […]

Dandelion Paper Lanterns

These stunning lanterns are made with empty plastic water bottles and paper! Simply use the printable and a craft knife and […]

Jello Jar Monsters

Use your creativity to turn ordinary jello cups into cute, scary, or silly monsters. This fun and easy treat is […]

Terrarium Jar

Grow your own mini garden in a jar! Kids will learn how to plant and take care of a garden […]

Traffic Light Craft

This traffic light project is designed specifically to teach children about traffic safety. It’s a must for parents of preschoolers […]

Fozzie Bear Cookies

Muppets fans (and everyone else) will love these peanut butter cookies made to look like Fozzie Bear. It’s a great […]

Honey Pot Cake Pops

If you have Winnie the Pooh fans in your home, they will want to make a batch of these honey […]

Liberty Bell Collage

Pair a study of the Liberty Bell with this fun collage project. They look beautiful hanging together in a classroom.

Juice Box Robots

What do you get when you combine a juice box with some candy? The cutest robots you’ve ever seen! These […]

Minecraft Cubes

Minecraft fans will love this easy cube project. Use them as a decoration or as dice for a game you make […]

Rainbow Cloud Pin Display

Create an adorable cloud with rainbow rays to display buttons and pins. You could also use it to hold barrettes […]

Alien Balloon Craft

Turn two balloons into a friendly alien for a space-themed party. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for other […]

Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Rainbow Doodle

Doodling is very relaxing and a good way to loosen up and be creative without too much concentration. Give this […]

Clay Story Starters

Use clay to create characters, settings, and supporting elements to use as story starters. This fun craft needs just one […]

No Bake Wookiee Cookies

Turn easy no-bake cookies into Star Wars Wookiee cookies with this easy recipe and tutorial!

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]