Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your own Chinese lantern, decorate it with glittery gold, and […]

Groundhog Pancakes

No groundhogs were harmed making these pancakes – instead, these cute little groundhogs are made using donut holes. He’s popping […]

Valentine Jelly Pops

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with cool, layered jelly pops. These beautiful treats are a simple to make and taste so yummy. 

Decorative Flower Knot

Celebrate Chinese New Year by trying this traditional knot-tying craft. It symbolizes prosperity and success.

Fudge Footballs

These delicious Fudge Footballs make great treats for a sports-themed birthday or for the big game. They are easy to […]

Paper Fortune Cookies

These cute glittery paper fortune cookies have fun messages inside. They’re fun for Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and more.

Zero Waste Sponges

Learn how to make cute reusable kitchen sponges for yourself and to give as gifts in as little as 5 […]

Easy Homemade Valentine Cards

Easy Homemade Valentines   These cute little Valentines are much easier than they look! Whether you use construction paper or […]

Conversation Heart Mailbox

Conversation Heart Mailbox Make your own conversation heart mailbox, perfect for collecting Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. It’s easy to […]

Handprint Dove

This simple Handprint Dove is great for Martin Luther King Day, as well as the International Day of Peace (September […]

Game Day Brownie Pizza

Get your game on with this easy individual brownie pizza, perfect for any sport. Use team colors to show your […]

Cupid Heart Card

  Cupid Heart Card   This Cupid heart card is a sweet way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to a […]

Groundhog Day Cupcake Push Pop

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make these adorable groundhog cupcake push pops for a fun Groundhog Day dessert! “Pop” the […]

Pipe Cleaner Princess Tiara

This simple princess tiara is made from pink and purple pipe cleaners. It’s fun and easy for children to make and […]

Hinged Pokeball Valentine

Pokeman fans will love receiving this “I Choose You!” Pokeball valentine. It’s made with paper plates and hinged so it […]

Sesame Street Characters on Wood

Learn how to draw your favorite Sesame Street characters on wood coasters using chalk markers. The vibrant colors bring Elmo, […]

Valentine Owl

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable owl that is perfect for Valentine’s Day! This fun craft is easy […]

Easy Stuffed Penguins

Make your own stuffed felt penguins using the simple sewing pattern. The tutorial has ideas for a whole family of […]

Chinese New Year Door Hanger

Welcome good fortune into your home this year by making this fun door hanger for Chinese New Year! A glittery […]

Valentine Wine Glasses

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with special glasses you’ve painted yourself. It’s surprisingly easy to craft your own hand-painted glasses for Valentine’s […]

Edible Paint Tortillas

Use edible paint to create works of art with a tortilla as the canvas! After painting the tortillas, use them […]

Egg Penguin

This adorable little penguin is made from a wooden egg. What a fun wintertime decoration to make and display!

Cheese Dip Footballs

Get ready for the big game with dip decorated to look like footballs! Use the included recipe or your favorite […]

Dino-Mite Dinosaurs

Tell friends and family how dino-mite you think they are with this cute paper plate valentine. The tutorial has instructions […]

Printable I Spy Birthday

This printable I Spy birthday game is lots of fun. Find and color pictures of birthday-related items, such as party […]

No-Knot Fleece Blanket

If you love those easy tie blankets you see everywhere but don’t enjoy the knobby knots on them, learn a […]

Tooth Fairy Pillow

This charming tooth fairy pillow makes a wonderful gift for a young child. The pillow is easy to make and […]

Snowflake Mason Jar Vases

Decorate for winter with beautiful snowflake mason jars. These snowflake vases with a chalk paint finish look great as a […]

Chocolate Heart Cups

These Chocolate Heart Shaped Candy Cups are decorated with heart sprinkles and filled with candy. They make the perfect Valentine’s […]

Craft Foam Window Puzzle

This fun and simple window puzzle will keep kids occupied for hours. This is one of those activities that’s great […]

Snowman Slime

Make sparkly, squeezable, stretchable snowman slime with iridescent glitter. With winter in full force, it provides hours of sensory play […]

Mini Rainbow Cheesecake Hearts

These gorgeous rainbow hearts taste as good as they look! Enjoy your own cheesecake hearts, baked to perfection for Valentine’s […]

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns made […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Groundhog Pop Up Puppet

Make this little groundhog puppet using some felt and a recycled water bottle. He pops up to see his shadow… […]

Potted Hearts

Gather up all your fabric scraps and make some cute potted hearts. This is a wonderful project for a sewing […]

Skiing Penguin Ornaments

These adorable skiing penguins are made from blown eggs. They’re fun to paint and couldn’t be cuter!

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Fleece Football Hat

Keep ears warm this winter by making football-inspired fleece hats for all the football fans in your life. All you […]

Conversation Heart Cheesecakes

Surprise the family with colorful conversation cheesecakes for Valentine’s Day. They’re delicious and made with love. 

Standing Polar Bear

This adorable polar bear craft stands up on its own! The pom pom nose and tail add the perfect finishing […]

Tile Photo Puzzle

Make a cool puzzle with the kids using a favorite photo and mini hexagon tiles. It’s so much fun and […]

Lego Candy Dispenser

Create a working candy dispenser using Legos. What a fun project for kids who love to build!

Valentine Heart Purse

These simple hand-sewn hearts, made from bright colored felt, have a fun little pocket for tucking a note, a treat, […]

Polar Bear Paw Print Art

This stunning Arctic craft uses watercolor, ink and oil pastel to create a beautiful winter scene of a polar bear […]

Heart-Shaped S’Mores Pops

Heart-shaped graham crackers are stuffed with chocolate and marshmallow to create these adorable Valentine’s Day treats. Grab a big glass […]

Punxsutawney Phil Portrait

Punxsutawney Phil Portrait Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not? Are we in for in for 6 more weeks […]

MLK Day Peace Craft

This peace handprint craft is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a wonderful way […]

Heart Tarts

Mini blueberry tarts topped with sparkly hearts are a fun treat for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any other time […]

Felt Love Bugs

Craft up the cutest love bugs ever! These colorful critters are a fun Valentine’s Day project that sewing beginners can […]

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Panda Pastries

You only need two simple ingredients to make adorable panda pastries, filled with delicious hazelnut spread. These sweet treats are […]

Dimensional Skier Craft

Create a dimensional skier using construction paper, felt, and other common materials. It’s a fun projects for kids to do […]