Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Pretzel Unicorns

Make your someone’s day magical by giving them these sweet Pretzel Unicorns! Make them as favors or treats at a […]

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Paper Plate Badger

Turn a paper plate into a badger. This fun craft is a neat way to learn more about woodland animals.

O is for Ocean

This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O. Use the printable templates […]

Fingerprint Ice Cream Sundae

Make this neat ice cream sundae craft using your fingerprints. It’s easy to do and a really fun project for […]

Wax Paper Diamond

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is one of the only places in the world where the public can […]

Elmo Pretzels

Elmo Pretzels are great for a Sesame Street themed party, for a playdate, or just to make an ordinary day […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]

Soda Can Lanterns

Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]

Gingerbread Man Baseball Player

Get year-round inspiration from gingerbread men by turning one into your favorite baseball player. Young players can even make a […]

Chocolate Chip Barrette

There aren’t any calories in these sweet chocolate chip cookie barrettes! They’re a fun way to show your love of […]

Solar System Snow Globe

Snow globes aren’t just for Christmas! Use polymer clay and an old jar to create globes with themes that you […]

Solar S’mores

Harness the power of the sun and make some delicious s’mores! Kids of all ages will love this fun science […]

Butterfly Wing Book Bag

Add butterfly wings to a book bag or backpack to make it extra special and totally unique. Any little princess […]

Felt Apple Coaster

Even kids who are brand new to sewing can make this cute apple coaster in no time at all. Make […]

Drip Paint Pots

Use your favorite colors to create a one-of-a-kind clay pot. Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift.

Pressed Flower Tea Light

Learn how to press real flowers to preserve them for crafts. Then use your pressed flowers to make something beautiful, […]

Colorful Wind Chimes

Terra cotta pot wind chimes play beautiful music as they blow in the breeze. This easy project is done with […]

Giraffe Cake

Make a giraffe cake for a special birthday boy or girl. It’s surprisingly easy to do and perfect for a […]

Footprint Fire Truck

Honor our first responders with this cute footprint craft. Giggles will abound when kids paint their feet to make their […]

Photo Memory Box

Create a meaningful treasure box using a favorite photo. It’s easy to do and makes a very thoughtful gift.

Crayon Door Hangers

Create your own personalized door hangers in your favorite colors. It’s a fun and easy project that can help young […]

Pinecone Pineapple

The next time the kids collect pinecones during a nature walk, turn them into pineapples! This easy paint and construction […]

Magnetic Flower Butterflies

Here’s an easy and inexpensive way to decorate with everyone’s favorite, butterflies. They’re fun and cute and the kids will […]

Animal Print Mickey Mouse Pops

Paint chocolate zebra stripes and giraffe spots onto a Mickey Mouse silicone mold to create these Animal Print Mickey Mouse […]

Summer Coloring Pages

Explore your creative side with printable summer coloring pages. All you need is a printer and some inexpensive printer paper.

Torn Construction Paper Kitten

Raid the bathroom for the secret supply you need to making a ‘furry’ construction paper kitten. This is a fun […]

Dot Art Suncatcher

Even the youngest of crafters can use dot markers to create a colorful suncatcher. Cut it into a heart to […]

Firefly Suncatcher

This delightful tissue paper craft is inspired by Eric Carle’s story, “The Very Lonely Firefly.” Kids will love making this […]

Paper Mache Solar System

Introduce the solar system with these fabulous paper mache Sun, Earth and Moon! Show the kids how to have a […]

Strawberry Shortcake Outfit

This adorable strawberry shortcake outfit is easy to make with basic sewing skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions for a fun […]

Faux Gourmet Sushi

Make a fun set of sushi using material from your grocery packaging. It’s great for hours of pretend play. 

Campfire Marshmallow Cookies

Planning an indoor campout with the kids? This delicious campfire marshmallow cookie is perfect for any camping-themed party!

Cardboard Tube Bulldozer

Gather up a few recycled items from around the house to make your own bulldozer. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions […]

Make a Kaleidoscope

Make your very own kaleidoscope using a recycled cardboard tube, construction paper, see through beads and a few other materials. […]

Twinkie Dessert Dogs

At first glance, you might think that these are just ordinary hot dogs….take a closer look and you will see […]

Seagull Drawing

Follow the eight simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own seagull. Then take the time to learn more about this […]

Geode Sugar Cookies

Make gorgeous sugar cookies that look like sparkling crystal geodes! The secret is rock candy and fun watercoloring techniques.

Paper Plate Cheshire Cat

Turn a paper plate into the beloved Cheshire Cat! Alice in Wonderland fans will love crafting that distinctive mischievous grin.

Felt Orange Slice Coaster

Practice sewing skills with this easy felt orange slice coaster. After it’s done, follow the recipe to serve up a […]

Paper Plate Venus Flytrap

Venus flytraps are so interesting! Learn more about them, then make this cool paper plate craft together.

Cardboard Rocket

Turn cardboard mailing tubes into rockets that are perfect for pretend play. This project requires adult help.

Colorful Craft Stick Insects

Each of the seven insect crafts (bee, grasshopper, beetle, spider, snail, butterfly, and ladybug ) starts with a basic popsicle […]

Chewbacca Shape Craft

Use simple geometric shapes to create this easy Chewbacca craft. It’ll be very popular with any little Star Wars fans!

Rainbow Jellyfish

It’s so easy to make a collection of jellyfish in vibrant colors. This is a fun way to teach kids […]

Edible Checkers Game

Turn snack time into a game with this edible checkers game. It’s fun to make, fun to play, and even […]

Paper Lanterns

These non-flammable, versatile, paper lights are perfect for lighting up summer nights. They’re also an easy paper craft for kids […]

Pool Party Jello Dessert

Kids will love this fun dessert made with jello and cookie kids. There’s so much room to get creative with […]

Chilly Cheesburgers

What could be better than an ice cold dessert at your summer picnic or backyard BBQ? Perhaps, a Chilly Cheeseburger […]

Firefly Art

Fireflies are such interesting insects! Summer is the perfect time to make a fun firefly craft and it’s a great […]

Strawberry Rocks

Paint cute rocks to look like strawberries. Then place them around the garden and enjoy!

Backyard Twister Game

Play Twister in the grass, with no mat needed. What a great way to have some fun in the sun! 

Swimming Pool Cake

This swimming pool cake is great fun for a swim party, an Olympics-themed competition, or an end-of-season celebration for a […]

Constellation Cookies

These yummy cookies feature the Little Dipper and other famous constellations. They’re a great treat to accompany a space-themed party, […]