Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Broomstick Cakes

These sweet witch’s broomstick treats are perfect for a fall afternoon of edible fun. These tasty cakes are lots of […]

Zipper Mouth Pencil Case

This cute monster pencil case gobbles up pencils keeping them safe in her mouth while you are in class! Make […]

Candy Corn Cones

Dress up some sugar cones to look like Candy Corn Cones for Halloween. It’s such a creative way to present […]

Jellyfish Painting

Watch the Live Jelly Cam and use it for inspiration to paint your own jellyfish scene. It’s relaxing and fun!

Spider Hat

These easy spider hats are so much fun! They’re great for Halloween or following a study of spiders. 

Cheesecloth Ghosts

These spooky ghosts are much easier than they look. Kids will love making these little spooks.

Fox Leaf Art

Turn colorful fall leaves into adorable foxes. This fun craft is something kids of all ages will enjoy.

Paper Pumpkins

These beautiful pumpkins look challenging to make but they are surprisingly easy to do. Use whatever orange cardstock, patterned paper, […]

Juice Box Mummy

  Juice Box Mummies Don’t throw out those empty juice box containers! Make a slew of these super easy mummies to celebrate […]

Paper Plate Garter Snake

Turn a paper plate into a moveable garter snake. This is a wonderful project to pair with a study of […]

Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops

Whip up a simple Halloween treat with the kids with this Frankenstein marshmallow pops recipe! Your little monsters will love […]

Autumn Leaf Cookies

Celebrate the beginning of fall with these beautiful and tasty leaf cookies. The autumn colors really help welcome the season.

Nutter Butter Bats

These Nutter Butter bats are as easy to make as they are delicious. They’re great fun for Halloween or to […]

Halloween Ribbon Wreath

Create your own easy-to-make Halloween Ribbon Wreath using assorted ribbons in purple, orange, and black, with a touch of white. […]

Embroidery Hoop Suncatcher

These beautiful sun catchers are easy to make and a great way to display the colors of fall. They require […]

Paper Plate Skeleton

Turn fluted paper plates into an adorable skeleton, perfect for Halloween. The tutorial includes printable templates.

Starry Night Flashlight

Transform a regular flashlight into a starry night with a household flashlight and a scrap of vinyl in 20 minutes […]

Candy Corn Cake Wedges

These bright, colorful candy corn cake wedges add a bit of whimsy to Halloween tables. Make them with your favorite […]

Pumpkin Eye Pie

Turn an ordinary pumpkin pie into a P-EYE for Halloween. It’s a great addition to a Halloween party and looks […]

Twirling Ghosts

Hang twirling paper ghosts from the ceiling as a fun and festive Halloween decoration. This easy project can be completed […]

Halloween Frankenstein Cookies

It’s fun and easy to make Halloween Frankenstein cookies with the kids! With pre-colored candy melts and a tube of black […]

BOO Halloween Mobile Craft

This festive BOO Halloween mobile helps kids master an important skill – cutting counters. Follow the instructions to add a […]

Dinosaur Nightlight

Foster your child’s imagination by putting together a fabulous dinosaur nightlight. They can create whatever scene they want and rearrange […]

Halloween Eyeball Candy Bars

These Jeepers Creepers Chocolate Candy Bars are just the right amount of spooky for Halloween! It’s a fun and tasty […]

Floss Your Teeth

Craft a set of teeth to show children why it’s so important for them to brush and floss their teeth. […]

Felt Sunflower Change Purse

This cute little change purse is a fun sewing project for a teen to tackle. It combines basic sewing and […]

Hanging Bats

Decorate for Halloween with these charming little bats. They seem to be saying “I’m a little batty hanging around you!”

Egg Monster

This cute monster is made from a Styrofoam egg. It’s such a fun project for Halloween, with so much room […]

Tissue Paper Pumpkin

You won’t need sharp knives or candles to make this Halloween Pumpkin. Tissue paper, glue and imagination are all that […]

Yarn-Wrapped Blue Jay

Create a beautiful blue jay using yarn and other common craft materials. What a fun project to honor our feathered […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cardboard tube scarecrow is a fun craft for fall, but it also doubles as a Wizard of Oz craft. […]

Snack Cake Bats

Turn a chocolate snack cake into a cute vampire bat for a sweet Halloween treat. They’re lot of fun for […]

3-D Paper Apples

Create beautiful 3-D apples from paper, adhesive, and twigs. Use the same technique in different colors to make pumpkins, oranges, […]

Spooky Eyeball Treat Bag

Add construction paper spooky eyeballs to a plain black paper bag. It makes a great treat bag for Halloween. 

Chocolate Football Chalkboards

Celebrate football season with these chocolate chalkboards that feature football plays! Your partygoers will find them hard to resist.

Cardboard Tube Robot

This cute little guy is made from cardboard tubes and a few other recycled items that can be found around […]

Shoe Box Haunted House Gift

Spread some Halloween cheer by turning an empty old shoe box into a spooky haunted house to give to a […]

Fall Leaf Coasters

These easy coasters have a pretty fall leaf theme and are a great gift project for kids to make. They […]

Frankenstein Pudding Cups

This Halloween make super easy and adorable Frankenstein monster pudding cups. They’re great for a Halloween party or a day […]

Snake Sandwich

Bite into this huge snake sandwich before it bites you! It’s a tasty option for Halloween or a snake-themed party.

Origami Fall Window Leaf

Use kite paper to make this pretty origami leaf to hang in a window. It’s a fun and easy way […]

Construction Paper Explorer Ship

Use construction paper and cardboard tubes to make your own version of an explorer’s ship. This activity is a wonderful […]

Chocolate Spider Cake

Super size a chocolate cake ball into a hairy spider for Halloween. It’s such a fun project to make with […]

Fall Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets

Use your imagination and some pipe cleaners to create these adorable finger puppets. These cute fall critters, including a scarecrow, […]

Felt Leaf Wreath

Decorate for fall with an easy-to-make felt leaf wreath. The template provides just the right size leaves for a wreath that’s […]

Paper Plate Cauldron

Let your creativity run wild filling this paper plate cauldron with everything you can imagine in a witch’s brew! This […]

Marshmallow Minions

This marshmallow treat is so simple to make even your little Minions can help! These Despicable Me Minions are made […]

Finger Paint Indian Corn

Children love to finger paint and this autumn craft is easy to make for all ages. This craft uses minimal […]

Kid Art Necklace

Transform kid drawings into a fun wearable necklace using Shrinky Dinks. This makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, or […]

Construction Paper Walrus

Learn how to make a realistic construction paper walrus. It’s the perfect project for a study of arctic animals.

Denim Fabric Baskets

Recycle a favorite pair of old jeans into handy little baskets. This is a great sewing project for teenagers to […]

Friendly Flower Pot Spiders

These friendly spiders are made with empty flower pots. They’re perfect for Halloween or to accompany a rousing Itsy Bitsy […]

Paper Mache Patchwork Turtle

This cute little turtle is made using cardboard tubes, paper mache, fabric and Mod Podge. It’s a fun project for […]

Painted Wooden Pumpkin

Create a rustic wood pumpkin to display throughout the fall. This easy woodworking project requires only basic tools and minimal […]

Rice Krispie Treat Monsters

These adorable monsters start with store-bought rice krispie treats. They’re so easy and lots of fun to make.