Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Butterfly Cupcakes

Kids will love decorating cupcakes with elegant pretzel-winged butterflies. They are easy to make and are simply beautiful.

Basketball Handprint Painting

This simple painting starts with tracing your hands, adding a few simple shapes, and then painting it in. It’s a […]

Crepe Paper Wisteria

Turn tissue paper into a beautiful wisteria wall hanging. It’s time-consuming, but looks fabulous and is inexpensive and easy to […]

Trinity Cross

This fun Sunday school activity celebrates Lent. Kids of all ages can take part in arranging clothespins on a craft […]

Egg Carton Flower Magnets

Turn egg cartons into beautiful flower magnets! This kid-friendly activity is quick, easy and turns out great every time.

Leprechaun Hat Craft

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute and happy leprechaun hat! It’s such a fun activity for St. Patrick’s […]

Easter Chicks

Turn an array of vegetables into these adorable spring chicks. Kids will want to eat their veggies when they see […]

Jelly Bean Door Decoration

Kids of all ages can create their own personalized letter decoration using their favorite colors of jellybeans! Perfect for decorating […]

Almsgiving Cross

Count down the days of Lent while you teach kids about Almsgiving. This is a wonderful craft that the whole […]

Leprechaun Puppet

Lucky leprechauns for St. Patrick’s Day! Turn all the kids into leprechauns with this easy printable puppet.

Textured Basketball Craft

This textured basketball is created with a very clever technique, using something you almost certainly have on hand. Check it […]

Paper Peonies

Welcome spring with tissue paper peonies! They’re easy to make, long-lasting, and so colorful and pretty.

Cardboard Tube Shamrocks

Another great craft made from cardboard tubes – this time we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Follow our easy directions to […]

Repurposed Tin Lid Wreath

Tin can lids are a free craft supply! Paint tin lids with nail polish and acrylic paint to create a […]

Potato Print Shamrocks

Looking for a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft? Grab a potato and some green paint and make some […]

Earth in My Hands

The Earth is on our hands! Use construction paper and your child’s hand to create this fun art project in […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Pig Party Hat

Make adorable pig party hats for National Pig Day, a reading of the Three Little Pigs, for a barnyard-themed birthday, […]

Burger Chore Chart

Our burger chore chart adds some fun to chore time! A different chore is hidden on each layer of the […]

Rainbow Barley Sensory Bin

Fill a sensory bin with colorful rainbow barley pearls that are reusable for months on end. Rainbow sensory play is […]

Cardboard Tube Leprechaun

If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]

Bunny Bow

Looking for a fun hair accessory? Hop over to see how to make your own Easter hair bows in just […]

Leprechaun Hat S’mores

This cute little leprechaun hat would be the perfect addition to any St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It starts with a […]

Cute as a Button Shamrock

It is so easy to create a cute shamrock using buttons and a clothespin. It makes a fun refrigerator magnet […]

Easter Bunny Mask

Give a cereal box a new life by making this cute Easter Bunny mask. It’s a fun way to get […]

Rainbow Mobiles

Rainbow Mobile Decorate for St. Patrick’s Day by hanging these lucky rainbow mobiles around the house. This is an easy […]

Chicken Egg Cups

Don’t throw out those egg cartons – save them to make these adorable chicken egg cups! They’re simple, cute, and […]

Cardboard Tube Birds

These adorable little springtime birds are made from construction paper and cardboard tubes! A fun and colorful craft the kids […]

Clouds and Rain Mobile

Painting and gluing becomes a fun rainy day project! This is a fun way to keep kids busy when they […]

Nutter Butter Basketball in Net

Turn store-bought cookies into basketball-themed masterpieces! They’re great for a sports banquet, end of season celebrations, and birthday parties.

Handprint Thing 1 & Thing 2

We’re celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Thing 1 and Thing 2! Create these familiar faces by painting your child’s hand […]

Chocolate Pretzel Farm Animals

Inspired by Amanda’s Craft Stick Farm Animals. Dip pretzels in chocolate and decorate to look like cows, horses, lambs, pigs, […]

Printable Mardi Gras Mask

Fat Tuesday’s almost here! Celebrate with a printable Mardi Gras mask that’s quick and easy to make.

Rainbow Cupcakes

These stunning cupcakes are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, a rainbow-themed party, or to make an ordinary day special! Use […]

Dr. Seuss Finger Puppets

Our Cat in the Hat and Thing finger puppets turn a reading story into a play! Made from pipe cleaners, […]

Play Doh Container Wreath

Looking for something to do with all of those empty little Play Doh containers that have accumulated over the years? […]

Lucky Shamrock Shoes

Lucky green shamrock shoes…perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! In just a few simple steps you can turn white canvas shoes […]

Valentine Heart Pretzels

Start with heart shaped pretzels with mini Rolos melted and sandwiched between, then sprinkled with red sugar … perfect for […]

Jumbo Clothespin Magnet

Get organized and keep track of things you need to do with one (or more!) of these over-sized clothespin magnets. […]

Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath

This pretty Valentine’s Day wreath is a great craft for the beginner sewer. Use colorful fabric squares and a few […]

Magazine Heart Collage

Make a cute heart collage using old magazines. It is a lot of fun and costs practically nothing to make.

Pocket Heart Pillow

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sewing up one of these adorable stuffed heart pillows with your kids! The project is easy […]

Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Treat

Tell that special someone how much you love them with this fun twist on marshmallow treats. It’s perfect for Valentine’s […]

Coiled Rope Rug

Follow the steps to make your own customized rope doormat. There are instructions for sewing or gluing the rope together, […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

Make your own kid-safe glowing campfire at home with a recycled container, some paint, and a flameless tea light! Kids […]

Super Valentine!

Need some last minute valentines? You can’t go wrong with these superhero valentines. Just print the templates and add lollipops…that’s […]

Upcycled Sweatshirt Neck Pillow

Turn an outgrown sweatshirt into a super comfortable neck pillow that “hugs” you! This is an easy sewing project and […]

Egg-cellent Heart Art

Not only quick and easy to make, this pretty Valentine’s Day heart is a recycling project, too. Kids of all […]

Cave Art

Learn some art history and how caves were discovered. Then use charcoal and chalk to try creating your own cave […]

Snow Floam Sensory Play

Celebrate winter while staying warm and crafting indoors with snow-themed floam! It’s made from recycled styrofoam and will provide hours […]

Felt Bracelets

These No-Sew Felt Bracelets are sweet and simple, perfect for an everyday craft or a birthday party activity. There’s so […]

“Love You” Key Ring

Make a plastic canvas key ring for someone you love. It is easy to do and is a nice gift […]