Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Preschool Crafts

If your looking for crafts for preschoolers we have literally thousands of ideas for you! Be sure to bookmark this page because it's your one stop shop for preschool crafts.


Driftwood Planter

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

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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!

Mint Chip Playdough

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

Handprint Suncatcher

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

Watercolor Luminaries

Turn an empty glass jar into a pretty watercolor luminary. It’s easy to do and a great recycling project.

Easy Marbled Cookies

Even very young children can create these beautiful marbled cookies. The tutorial also includes instruction to make simple tie-dye and […]

Homemade Floam

Looking for something fun to do with the kids before summer comes to a close? Make your own floam!

Styrofoam Sailboats

Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.

Splatter Paint T-Shirt

Learn more about famous artist Jackson Pollock with this fun craft inspired by his techniques. Best of all, you can […]

Printable ‘Jesus To Go’

Take this ‘Jesus To Go’ cut-out on vacation or anywhere you go to remind you that Jesus is always with […]

Simple Chalk Eclipse Art

This simple art project is a great way to teach kids more about a solar eclipse. It only takes about […]

Teddy Bear Bread

This teddy bear snack is simple enough for children to make themselves. What a perfect food for a teddy bear […]

Dinosaur Skeleton

Start by assembling the printable skeleton, then glue pasta in place to represent the bones. This is a fun project […]

Woven Thistle Craft

This unique craft combines multiple techniques to produce a “woven” thistle with lots of texture. Give it a try!

Layers of the Rainforest Craft

This activity challenges children to place animals in the appropriate layers of the rainforest. It’s a fun craft with a […]

Colored Pasta Art

Learn how to color pasta and then use it to make beautiful designs. This project is loaded with creative possibilities!

Spool Beaver

Create an adorable beaver using a spool and yarn. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Disney Princess Cups

Use vinyl to transform plastic drinking cups into your favorite Disney princesses. There are instructions for Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, […]

Easy Disney Cars Cake

Celebrate a special occasion with a cake featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the gang. This simple cake requires no cake […]

Potato Faces

Let your creativity run wild as you decorate a potato with a variety of vegetables. Make a fun face and […]

Paper Plate Dory Visor

Create a cute paper plate visor inspired by Disney’s Dory. The tutorial also has instructions to make a Nemo visor.

Knight’s Armor

Create this knight’s armor for a themed party, Halloween, or everyday dress-up fun. It’s made from foam, so it’s lightweight […]

Green Salad Craft

Encourage healthy eating with this fun construction paper salad. Kids can add all sorts of colorful vegetables to their project.

Floating Pelican

Create a pelican that floats on a cork. You can draw your own bird or use the printable.

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Paper Plate Pelican

Create a pelican using paper plates and cardboard tubes. This easy project is fun to pair with a study of […]

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Cactus Pet Rocks

Kids love pet rocks and these cacti couldn’t be cuter! This craft is easy and inexpensive.

Golf Ball Ladybugs

Decorate the garden with these whimsical golf ball ladybugs. They’re lots of fun to make!

Watermelon Fringe Snack Cup

Use crepe paper and sequins to turn plain snack cups into summery, watermelon containers. They make any party or get-together […]

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Turn craft sticks into adorable little garden gnomes. Use them in planters, pots, or in the ground.

Moana Donut Boats

Throw a fun Moana-themed party with these simple donut boats. The printable sails make it so easy.

Apple Clay Jar

This apple jar makes a great gift for a special teacher, a gardener, or practically anyone. It starts with a […]

Watermelon Balloons

Turn lime green balloons into charming watermelon-themed balloons for your summer party. All you need is a sharpie marker.

Hula Hoop Gnome Home

This Gnome Home is large enough for kids to play inside! When your gnome is done, the fabric top slips […]

Troll Painted Rocks

Use paint, felt, feathers, and more to transform rocks into adorable trolls. They each have so much personality!

Watermelon Forks

Turn plain plastic forks into fun watermelon-themed ones for your next summer cookout. It just takes glue, glitter, and a […]

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Melted Crayon Hot Rocks

Turn plain rocks into colorful works of art with this fun technique. Because the rocks are hot, this project requires […]

Watercolor Marble Ceramic Bowl

Create a pretty marbled bowl using rubbing alcohol. Each one comes out completely different and they’re all beautiful.

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.