Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Melting Experiment

Conduct a fun and interesting science experiment to see what factors influence melting. This educational activity is inspired by the […]

Easy Valentine Donuts

Create these heart-shaped donuts for someone special on Valentine’s Day or anytime! They start with canned biscuit dough and are […]

Elegant Black Beaded Bracelet

This elegant bracelet is surprisingly easy to make. Even jewelry-making novices shouldn’t have much difficulty.

Mitten Art

This simple mitten art is a fun project for kids to do during winter. They’ll enjoy adding their own patterns […]

Bandaid Caring Card

Use a bandaid to create a card that shows how much you care. The tutorial includes a cute song about […]

Suede Cord Bracelet

This suede cord bracelet is very simple to make. It’s an excellent project for learning the basics of jewelry making.

Valentine’s Day Necklace

These bright, colorful necklaces are the perfect easy kids’ project for Valentine’s Day! They’re simple enough for toddlers, fun enough […]

Juggling Art Circle Practice

This cute craft is inspired by juggling and provides excellent fine-motor development as kids practice making circles. What fun!

Peruvian Llamas

This mixed media project features a llama drawing on a background inspired by the textiles of Peru. The llamas’ expressions […]

Folded Paper Relief Sculpture

Use wallpaper samples and construction paper to make dimensional paper sculptures. It’s easy to do and no two are the […]

Silver Butterfly Bangle Bracelet

Girls of all ages would enjoy wearing these pretty silver butterfly bangle bracelets. They’re surprisingly quick and easy to make […]

Colored Salt Snow Art

Colored Salt Snow Art is a fun project for kids of all ages… and adults, too!  It’s a great way […]

Easy Red Felt Roses

It’s so easy to turn felt into beautiful roses. The tutorial includes both written instructions and a helpful video.

Torn Paper Heart Art

Create beautiful heart art for Valentine’s Day with just construction paper and glue. This easy project is lots of fun […]

Jumping Jack Heart

This quick project is a fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Twirl the stick and watch the heart do jumping jacks […]

Conversation Hearts Bunny

Instead of giving a plain box of conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day, take a few minutes to turn it into […]

Conversation Heart Wreath

This Conversation Heart Wreath is a sweet way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to do and makes a fun gift.

Circus Train Car Frame

Circus Train Car Frame Create a fun circus-themed frame for photos of the kids being their silly selves! Supplies: 3 […]

Play Dough Valentines

Make these play dough valentines for classmates and friends. It’s a great alternative to candy for Valentine’s Day.

Craft Stick Abacus

Practice basic math skills with this cool craft stick abacus. Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for […]

Beaded Bracelet with Tassel

Even a jewelry making beginner can create this simple beaded bracelet. Customize it with your favorite colors and styles of beads.

Sparkly Icicle Craft

Aluminum foil becomes sparkly faux icicles with this fun winter craft. It’s simple, inexpensive, and great for motor development.

Lion Tamer’s Pouch

Lion Tamer’s Pouch No lion tamer can do his or her job without a bag to hold lion treats. After […]

Friends Around the World

This fun Friends Around The World craft is great for Martin Luther King Day. It encourages kids to appreciate the […]

Clipboard Playbook

Decorate a clipboard as a football playbook. Then fill the clipboard with various activities such as football coloring pages, tic-tac-toe, […]

Elephant Treat Container

Elephant Treat Container Do you ever feel hungry? Hungry like an elephant? Well, here is a fun container for all […]

‘I Have a Dream’ Mobile

After studying about Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams for our nation, kids can make this simple mobile that shows their […]

Owl Mini Album

Create a beautiful mini album “owl” about the ones you love. This project makes a wonderful gift.

Berry Basket Snowflake

Turn berry baskets into sparkly snowflakes! This fun recycling craft is a great way to decorate for winter.

Lego Gift Box

Use the template to make small or large gift boxes shaped like Legos. They’re great for birthday gifts, party favors […]

Free Form Geoboard

This free-form geoboard allows children to make shapes, patterns, numbers and letters, or even weave leaves and twigs though the […]

Parabolic Lines Drawing

Explore geometric principles with this relaxing art project. Students will learn how repeated straight lines create curves.

Felt Flower Hair Accessories

Turn colorful felt and pearl cabochons into cute hair accessories. They’re easy to make and inexpensive as well.

Buzzing Bug Noisemaker

This neat noisemaker sounds like a buzzing bug. It’s easy to make using materials you likely have on hand.

Mixed Media Rainbow Fish

Make a beautiful mixed-media Rainbow Fish inspired by Marcus Pfister’s book. Drywall compound provides great texture and is a fun […]

How to Draw a Dragon

Follow the simple steps to learn how to draw a dragon. It’s fun for Chinese New Year or any time.

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Watercolor Snowflake Art

Create beautiful snowflake art using a fun watercolor resist technique. It’s great for crafters of all ages.

Party Blowers

The best thing about making your own party blowers is that you can match them to your party colors or […]

Mini Lighthouse

Turn plastic cups and a tea light into a cute lighthouse craft. At bedtime, you can use it as a […]

Buffalo Drawing

This buffalo drawing project is inspired by the art of the Native Americans of the Great Plains. It’s a great […]

Yarn Teepee Tea Light Holder

Gather some sticks, then get started making these cute yarn teepees. Add battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

Simple Suede Cord Bracelet

This suede cord bracelet is very easy and is a great introduction to jewelry making. Choose your favorite colors and […]

Snowflake Mosaic

A photo frame serves as the base for a beautiful mosaic design of sea glass, beads and acrylic gems. Place […]

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]