Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Peekaboo Cats

These beautiful black cats are simple to make and create a stunning display when combined. Perfect for “C Week”, Halloween, […]

Paper Plate Lattice Pie

Spend a fun day together baking a cherry pie and then crafting a paper plate version while the real thing […]

Frozen Banana Ghost Pops

Super simple and great for a last minute idea, provided you wait till the last hours and not minutes! Delicious […]

Cardboard Tube Halloween Bats

Turn cardboard tubes into bats to decorate for Halloween. Not only are they fun, but they’re really inexpensive and take […]

Painted Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Create your own puzzle art by painting wooden puzzles. Use your own design or try the downloadable templates. 

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Sweet Ghost Crisps

Cute edible ghosts are decorated with food coloring markers. Even young kids can have fun drawing faces onto these sweet […]

Zombie Mason Jars

Decorate for Halloween with these creative Zombie Mason Jars! They’re easy to do and lots of fun.

Vampire Fang Treat Bags

Celebrate Halloween by making tasty vampire fangs from candy corn. Add the Dracula treat topper and they’re ready for a […]

Me, by El Greco

Learn about the art of El Greco, then make this project inspired by his elongated figures. Trying to match the […]

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]

Make Your Own Silicone Mold

Learn how to make your own simple flat top silicone mold, using toys, jewelry, or other decorative bits. Then use […]

Paper Plate Football Fan

Turn a paper plate into a football fan for a football fan! Personalize this fun craft with your team colors […]

Pineapple Sunflowers

These delicious pineapple treats look just like sunflowers – perfect for fall! They’re a tasty blend of salty and sweet […]

Craft Stick Bat and Ghost

With just a few craft sticks and some imagination, you can make the perfect popsicle bat and ghost to liven […]

Halloween Coloring Page Printables

These Halloween coloring pages feature designs based on Hocus Pocus, Scooby-Doo, and Hotel Transylvania, and other kid-friendly franchises. There are […]

LEGO Minifig Crayons

Melt down crayon pieces to create your own shaped crayons using a silicone mold. This is perfect if you’re looking […]

Helping Hand Soap

This clever gift will be quite a conversation piece. Give it to anyone who deserves a helping hand!

Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Apple Mummies

Turn apples into festive Halloween mummies! This healthy snack couldn’t be easier to make.

Paper Plate Calavera

Turn a paper plate into a fabulous calavera, just in time for Day of the Dead. There’s no right or […]

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

SunMaid Raisin Costume

Looking for a unique Halloween costume this year? The neighborhood will smile when they see this coming! Make your little […]

Sponge Cat

Transform a sponge into an adorable kitten or other animal. There’s so much room for creativity with this easy, inexpensive […]

Darth Vader Sweatshirt

Use freezer paper and craft paint to turn a plain black hoodie into a Darth Vader sweatshirt. This craft is […]

Leaf People

Grab the kids and head outside to gather colorful leaves to make adorable leaf people. Let your creativity shine this […]

Paper Pumpkin Craft

Dress up your Halloween with 3 dimensional paper pumpkin decorations. These pumpkins are simple to make – all you need […]

Stone Soup Craft

Create a fun collage based on Marcia Brown’s classic book, Stone Soup. It’s the perfect craft to pair with reading […]

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Zombie Handprint

Handprint crafts don’t get much creepier than this! Kids will love turning their own handprint into a zombie’s hand for […]

Candy Corn Treat Bags

Make your own candy corn treat bags with paper plates and some paint. These easy-t0-make containers are perfect for holding […]

Scarecrow Mason Jar

Turn a mason jar into an adorable little scarecrow. Fill the jar with flavored popcorn, candies, or other fall treats […]

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Hooty Owls

Cupcake liners are good for so much more than cupcakes! Use them and empty cardboard tubes to make these adorable […]

Witch Spoon Puppet

Make this cute witch puppet from a wooden spoon and paint. Let your creativity go wild!

Twinkie Frankensteins

This adorable Frankenstein treat starts with a Twinkie. What a fun snack to make for a Halloween party or get-together!

Trick or Treat Coloring Page

Enjoy this printable trick or treat coloring page during the Halloween season. It’s fun for kids of all ages. 

Lego Minifig Costume

You’re never too old to play with Legos…or to dress up like a Lego minifig! This is a fun DIY […]

Wheelbarrow of Leaves

Wheelbarrow of Leaves What better way to collect all those falling leaves than with a wheelbarrow? Have fun with this […]

Halloween Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are such a fun and tasty fall treat! Give them a Halloween twist by adding chocolate, fondant or […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Candy-Filled Cauldron Cookies

Celebrate Halloween with these fun chocolate cauldron cookies. When you break them open, candy skulls, bones, eyeballs, and spiders pour […]

Little Hand Apple Orchard

Create a unique and beautiful apple orchard using paint with little arms, hands, and fingers. This is a great project […]