Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Ponytail Ribbons

Add some sparkle to a plain jane ponytail using ribbons from your craft closet! Simple instructions to follow. Make adorable […]

Flower Prints

This fun nature craft will help your children preserve those pretty flowers they love to pick. With some light colored […]

Construction Paper Anchor

This easy anchor craft makes a fun decoration for a pirate themed party. Or, use it as a countdown to […]

Apple Shaped Cupcakes

These apple cupcakes are a breeze to make and look so cute. They’re a great way to celebrate the start […]

Desk Organizer Caddy

Organize your desk, work space, or art area with this practical desk organizer made from recycled materials. It’s easy to […]

Watermelon Felt Coaster

Even sewing beginners can make this cute watermelon coaster. Use it to serve cold beverages or desserts on a hot […]

Minion Weebles

Turn Kindersurprise capsules into adorable Minion Weebles! It’s so easy to do and only takes a few minutes.

Crochet Sandals

Grab some yarn and make comfy light crochet sandals. They are perfect for warm days when you would rather not […]

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Make your own adorable Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies! They start with Nutter Butter cookies, then are topped with peanut butter […]

Backyard Fishing

This backyard fishing activity is perfect for a birthday party game or just some everyday summer fun! It’s a great […]

Printing on Tissue Paper

Printing on tissue paper is a fun activity and results in some gorgeous paper that you can then use for […]

Mini Space Shuttle Cakes

5..4..3..2..1.. Lift off into the kitchen with your little astronauts to make these tasty space shuttle cakes. A perfect snack […]

Watermelon Lunch

It looks like watermelon, but it’s actually a complete lunch! This fun meal is easy to make and is a […]

Yoda Paper Bag Puppet

Transform a paper bag into an adorable Yoda puppet using construction paper and googly eyes. Then have your own Star […]

Rainbow Spheres

This Rainbow Sphere construction paper craft is fun for kids. The spheres are so colorful and make excellent decorations for any occasion.

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Monster Gift Bag

Make friendly, furry, monster gift bags with some craft fur, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. They’re so much fun to […]

Berry Silly Milkshake

Turn a homemade berry milkshake into a Berry Silly Milkshake! This edible craft will really stretch your creativity.

Tissue Paper Stained Glass

Rescue used tissue paper from gift bags and turn it into gorgeous faux stained glass! It’s an easy project that […]

Pop-Up Paper Peppers

Celebrate the beauty of bell peppers by making pop-up peppers. It’s surprisingly easy to make the peppers pop using strips […]

Mason Jar Photo Frame

Learn how to use frosted glass paint to give new mason jars a vintage look. Then use them as unique […]

Pretty Clay Pens

Learn how to make these cool pens using polymer clay. This is fun and easy for tweens and teens – […]

Cursive Name Bug

Create a one-of-a-kind bug with this quick and easy paper project. Don’t forget to give your bug your name, too!

Lego Cake

Add a cool ice cream cake to your Lego-themed birthday party. Invite the birthday boy or girl into the kitchen […]

Iowa’s American Gothic House

Artist Grant Wood made this house famous with his now-iconic ‘American Gothic’ painting. Try making your own watercolor painting of […]

Lion Cake

This adorable lion cake is easy to make using toddler-friendly foods. Give it a try!

Cardboard Surfboard

This cardboard surfboard is bright, colorful, and ready to ride the pretend waves! This is a simple craft that kids […]

Cardboard Tube Fox

Turn a cardboard tube into a sleeping fox in just a few steps. This simple construction paper craft is inexpensive […]

Beach Terrarium

Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]

Easy Preschool Planet Craft

Pique your child’s interest in science and planets with this easy preschool planet craft. Have fun and make the whole […]

Kiwi Felt Coaster

Practice hand stitching with this easy, kid-friendly felt kiwi coaster. Even beginners will be successful with this cute and functional […]

Cardboard Tube Monsters

Let your creativity go wild using paint and pom poms to transform cardboard tubes into whimsical monsters. Line these guys […]

Beach Ball Pie

Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun (and […]

Ombre Penny Art

Use the power of science to transform pennies into a variety of shades to create a beautiful piece of art. […]

Paper Asparagus

Play “restaurant” and “grocery store” with adorable faux asparagus. It’s simple to do with just construction paper, scissors, glue, and […]

Fluffy Slime

Fluffy slime is smooth to the touch with a very satisfying, foamy texture that kids love to pull and squeeze. […]

Vegetable Collage Banner

Use scraps of paper, ribbon, and other materials in green, red, orange, and purple to make vegetable collages. Then hang […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Egg Carton Treasure Box

An Egg Carton Treasure Box craft is the perfect way for kids to keep their little treasures organized and safe. […]

Beaded Flower Choker Necklace

Make a unique and colorful beaded flower necklace that you’ll love to show off. Once you learn how to make […]

Paper Chandelier

This easy to make DIY paper chandelier starts with a paper plate and is made with just a few other […]

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create a beautiful mason jar wind chime using colorful strung glass beads. Hang it in the yard, then enjoy the […]

Watermelon Yarn Craft

Kids will love this new spin on a paper plate watermelon craft, using colored yarn! This is a great way […]

No-Melt Banana Split

It looks like an ordinary banana split, but it has a surprise. Don’t worry – it’s still just as tasty!

Garden Stepping Stones

  The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. […]

Paper Plate Porthole

This project, adapted from the well-known Paper Plate Aquarium, is a unique and fun way for kids to create their […]

Letter Wall

Decorate a bedroom, play room, or reading room with this cool Letter Wall. This easy, eye-catching project is easy to […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Make a cool puzzle using six family photos! All you have to do is scale, cut, and decoupage the pictures […]

Craft Foam S’mores

With just a few simple steps, you can turn craft foam into s’mores that look good enough to eat! This […]

Paper Plate Kermit the Frog

Turn a paper plate into everyone’s favorite frog, Kermit! It’s easy to do and a great project for Muppets fans.

CD Snail

Don’t throw out that old CD! Use it and some construction paper to make a fun snail. A snail might […]

Apple Fruit ‘Donuts’

This tasty snack looks like a donut, but it’s actually much healthier since the base is an apple slice! It’s […]

Hawaiian Shirt Card

Make these Hawaiian Shirt cards as invitations to a luau or beach-themed party, or just to say hi to someone […]

Straw Shapes

Teach shape identification using straws and pipe cleaners. Older kids can build 3d shapes using these two items.

Dollar Bill Dispenser

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! It’s a creative and thoughtful way to give the gift […]