Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Rainbow Ribbon Wreath

Turn a foam wreath and some leftover ribbon into a cute Rainbow Ribbon Wreath! This no-mess project is simple to […]

Cardboard Tube Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a star with an adorable cardboard tube princess crown! It’s […]

Splash Balls

When the weather heats up, send the kids outside to play in the water with these homemade splash balls. Made […]

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Library Tic-Tac-Toe

Turn reading into a game that kids of all ages will love. Learn how to make your own Library Tic-Tac-Toe, […]

Monsters, Inc. Painted Rocks

Rock painting is family-friendly, fun, easy and affordable. Follow the steps to create your own Mike and Sulley rocks.

Lunchbox Joke Cards

Make back-to-school season sweet with these funny Printable Lunchbox Jokes! Just print, cut, and tuck one in the lunchbox.

Beach Sundaes

For your next beach or water-themed party, make beach sundaes, complete with under the sea toppings. This dessert is too […]

Recycled Zippered Snack Box

Turn empty plastic bottles into cute and useful snack containers. They are perfect for holding snacks or treats, office supplies, […]

Deviled Egg Star Pops

Surprise your party guests by serving these Deviled Egg Star Pops. Each bite has the perfect proportion of white egg […]

Scroll Earrings

Jewelry making is a lot of fun and the results are stunning. Teens will love making these eye-catching earrings.

Bath Bomb Teacher Gifts

Homemade bath bombs make great teacher gifts, particularly when accompanied by an awesome card. This tutorial includes five different designs, […]

Felt Lantern Garland

Decorate for a party with festive felt lanterns made from scraps. They’re a wonderful project for kids who are new […]

Care Bears Cupcakes

These Care Bears cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, weekends, or any time you want cake! Just download and print the […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]

Mall Scavenger Hunt

Learn how to make your own Mall Scavenger Hunt, or just print the one in the tutorial. Make teams and […]

Beach Play Tic-Tac-Toe

Set up a quick game of tic-tac-toe using oversized stars and circles for markers and the beach as the board! […]

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Making musical instruments is always fun! Using recycled bottle caps and paper plates, you can make your own tambourine.

Alligator Affirmations Box

Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]

Torn Paper Footprint Horse

This adorable horse is made with an unusual tearing technique that is ridiculously easy and lots of fun. Did you […]

Kids’ Ice Cream Party

Throw an amazing ice cream party that the kids will talk about for years! This post has ideas for food, […]

Edible Me-on-a-Stick

Get creative and make an edible self-portrait… on a stick! This fun craft is a hit with kids.

Felt Covered Wolf Notebook

Turn a plain composition notebook into this felt wolf notebook. The printable wolf templates make it very easy to do.

Stuffed Dog Bone

Make a stuffed dog bone for your favorite stuffed canine. This simple project is easy enough for sewing novices to […]

DIY Stained Glass

Have a blast indoors with this Stained Glass art. Kids of all ages will love it. If you’re not happy […]

Sand Casted Handprints

This fun summertime craft is a great way to create a fun keepsake that will last forever. Make summer vacation […]

Fabric Ribbon

Turn fabric scraps into gorgeous fabric ribbon to wrap the most beautiful gifts. Click to find out how!

Crochet Round Ringlet Rug

Follow the pattern to make a round ringlet rug. The rug in the photo is 31 inches in diameter, but […]

Wolf Gift Bag

Turn a plain paper bag into a wonderful wolf gift bag. It’s easy with the tutorial and the printable wolf […]

Homemade Dot Candy

Making this dot candy was a great family activity. And they even tasted pretty good.

Marker Caddy

Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

Toyrarium

What’s a toyrarium? It’s a terrarium with toys! Kids will love putting together these fun indoor gardens.

Cone and Ball Clown Game

Cone and Ball Clown Game This clown-themed game is a lot of fun! Give it a try! What you need: […]

Lobster Prints

Use your little one’s hands & foot to create this happy little keepsake lobster. What fun!

Seashell Fish

Hunt for shells on the beach, then turn them into cute fish. They’re such a fun way to remember a […]

Craft Stick Shelves

These geometric wall shelves are not only functional, but they’re beautiful as well. This stick shelf project is so easy and […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Lego Window Valance

Get those Legos out from the bottom of the toy chest and turn them into a fun window treatment! This […]

Recycled Storage Containers

Turn empty cans into handy storage containers to hold paintbrushes and markers, makeup, office supplies, or whatever else you need […]

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Make a colorful dragonfly clip that’s cute as can be. It’s perfect for holding artwork or notes on the fridge […]

Cereal Sand Castle

Use sand molds to create your own caramelized cereal treat sand castle. It’s entirely edible and completely delicious!

Dog and Cat Cupcakes

Delight party guests with these adorable Dog and Cat Cupcakes! They’re so much fun to make and couldn’t be cuter.

3 Torn Mice

Tear white cardstock or construction paper to make these adorable mice. Tearing an oval can be difficult for many young […]

Edible Elephant-on-a-Stick

These elephant-on-a-stick treats perfectly balance salty and sweet. They’re ridiculously easy to make and couldn’t be cuter!

Easy Sparkle Star Cookies

Using this premade, edible, food-safe product, you can make any cookie sparkle. These are perfect for the 4th of July!

Raspberry Cheesecake Roses

These Raspberry Cheesecake Roses are perfect for a celebration or special occasion. They’re made with real raspberry puree and chocolate […]