Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Turkey Windsock

Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.

Roasted Halloween Vegetables

These roasted sweet potato jack-o-lanterns, beet witch hats, and spooky potato ghosts are simple to make with some major wow […]

Plastic Spoon Monsters

These silly Plastic Spoon Monsters are a great Halloween craft for kids. Let your creativity go wild!

Scrappy Robot Magnets

It only takes about 30 minutes to transform scrap wood and extra hardware into adorable robot magnets. There are so […]

Boogers on a Stick

Your guests will be thoroughly grossed out at your next Halloween party! You just might have to dare people to […]

Spray Painted Label Tags

These spray-painted label tags are so colorful and cute! Use them to mark backpacks, luggage, gift bags, and more.

Colored Glitter Pencils

Add sparkle to ordinary pencils. The transformation makes them just perfect for your young princess!

Frankenstein Popcorn Box

Anyone would love to receive this Frankenstein popcorn box for Halloween. It’s definitely a treat and not a trick!

Lego Ninjago Movie Costume

LEGO fans will love this do-it-yourself Ninjago Movie costume, inspired by Lloyd (aka the Green Ninja). It’s perfect for Halloween […]

LEGO Ninjago Finger Puppets

Act our your favorite scenes from the LEGO Ninjago Movie with these ninja finger puppets. They’re lots of fun for […]

Glow-in-the-Dark Message

A sign is nice, but a huge, glow-in-the-dark message celebrating a special event, holiday or occasion is even better! Give […]

Cardboard Tombstones

Decorate for Halloween with these cardboard tombstones. Paper mache, textured spray paint, and glue gun spiderwebs make them look so […]

Paper Halloween Luminaries

Decorate for Halloween with these easy-to-make Paper Halloween Luminaries. Use these designs or make up your own!

Pokeball Suncatcher

After unwrapping gifts, save the tissue paper to make your own suncatchers. This Pokeball is sure to be a favorite […]

Dracula Waffle Breakfast

Start Halloween off right with this clever Dracula Waffle Breakfast. It’s easy to do with store-bought waffles.

Wooden Art Ring

Learn how to make this simple art wooden ring. No two are alike!

Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers brighten any space and they’ll never die! Making them is easy and fun.

Ho Ho Bat Treat

Create a yummy treat that looks like a bat. It’s fun and easy to do.

Glow-in-the-Dark Rice

Turn ordinary sensory play into something special with rice that glows in the dark! It looks great in the light, […]

Clay Trinket Dish

These beautiful leaf clay dishes are the perfect craft for fall! Use them to hold trinkets, keys, coins, jewelry, and […]

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Enchilada Skulls

These skulls are actually crispy, skull-shaped tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce. They are delicious, a little creepy, […]

Saber-Toothed Squirrel Pinecone

Turn a pinecone and other natural materials into Scrat, the acorn-obsessed, saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age movies. It’s such […]

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

Zombie Popsicles

These ‘bloody’ raspberry cheesecake zombie popsicles are easy to make and so creepy. Serve them at a Halloween party or […]

Unicorn Slime

Help the kids make glittery slime in all their favorite colors! This sparkly unicorn slime is great fun for a party […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

Turn pinecones and felt into adorable hedgehogs. The tutorial also includes instructions to make beautiful pinecone owls.

Handprint Gorillas

Pair Peggy Rathmann’s “Good Night, Gorilla” with this fun and easy gorilla handprint craft. They’re so cute!

No-Carve Pumpkin Caramel Apple

A first glance, these no-carve pumpkin look exactly like caramel apples! But not a single one of the supplies is […]

Homemade Blank Books

Use leftover pages from school notebooks to make brand new blank books. They’re perfect for budding artists and writers, and […]

Watermelon Party Embellishments

Make easy watermelon embellishments with cardstock and markers. They’re perfect for decorating party straws or to use for a themed garland.

Pumpkin Pie Playdough

This Pumpkin Pie scented playdough recipe is so fun for fall! Kids will love pretending to make their very own […]

Angry Birds Breakfast

Angry Birds fans will love this clever breakfast featuring a waffle and fruit. It’s as easy as it is tasty!

Doodle Desert

Practice concentric circles, contour lines, and color blending with this cool cactus artwork. It uses markers to get a watercolor […]

Puppy Sandwich

Create a dog-themed lunch for the puppy fan in your life. It’s easy, tasty, and fun!

Banana Leaf Placemat

Create a faux banana leaf that looks like the real thing. It makes a great placemat or decoration for an […]

Peanut People Drum Puppet

Turn an empty bag, old newspaper, and plastic lids into Peanut People! Give these puppets a twist and they make […]

Peanut Hummingbird Ornament

This beautiful hummingbird ornament starts with a peanut! Make a whole flock to share with friends and family.

Maple Playdough

This maple-scented playdough is perfect for fall! Kids will love pretending to bake their own maple cookies.

Salt Dough Ice Cream Sundae

Create a realistic ice cream sundae that looks good enough to eat! This non-edible craft is made with salt dough […]

Fall Potato Stamping

Celebrate fall with homemade leaf potato stamps. Adults prepare the stamps, then kids can make the artwork!

Giant Paper Popsicles

These colorful paper popsicles double as fans to keep you cool. What a fun craft for summer!

UnBeeLievable Bee House

Turn a stump into a bee house that welcomes pollinators to your yard. It can be as simple or as […]

Mint Chip Playdough

This fun playdough looks and smells like mint chip ice cream. Kids will love pretending they have their own ice […]

Fruity Note Cards

Create adorable fruity note cards to send to friends and family. Can’t pick between the strawberry and the watermelon? Make […]

Handprint Suncatcher

This adorable handprint suncatcher has a hidden heart between the hands to catch the sun’s rays! It’s a precious keepsake […]