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.


Darth Maul and Yoda Costumes

These simple Darth Maul and Yoda costumes are perfect for little Star Wars fans. Wear them on Halloween or for everyday […]

Custom Star Wars Backpack

Send your young Padawan off to school with a custom backpack. A stencil makes this so easy to do.

Initial Watercolors

Mask an initial, number or design, then add to watercolors! This easy project has lots of room for creativity.

Squishy Worms Sensory Bag

This sensory bag is easy to make and lot of fun for little hands. It’s a great way to explore […]

Felt Cupcakes: Four Ways

Follow the instructions to make four different styles of felt cupcakes. They are perfect for kitchen pretend play.

DIY Darth Vader Costume

You won’t believe how easy it is to put together the main part of this Darth Vader costume! Duct tape […]

Easy Star Wars Blankets

Cozy up with your favorite Star Wars characters! These blankets are a great project to do with kids. They also […]

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

Colored Rice Leaves

There are so many possibilities with colored rice. Combine them with colorful wire and Contact paper to make pretty fall […]

Car Conveyor Belt

Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.

300+ Sewing Crafts for Kids

September is National Sewing Month. If you’re looking for sewing patterns for kids, we have collected over 300 sewing crafts for children! We have […]

Stamped Monogram Keepsake

This pretty keepsake is made with alphabet stamps and ink! It’s easy and fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Plastic Animal Hooks

Repurpose small plastic toy animals as hooks for a bedroom, playroom or mudroom. What a great way to give toys a […]

Fall Tree Painting

Paint this textured tree with your toddler or preschooler when the leaves start to fall from the trees. It’s easy and […]

Baby-Safe Playdough

This play dough is made of entirely edible ingredients, so it’s safe for the even the youngest of crafters. It is […]

Colorful Salt Art

Combine salt and chalk to create a beautiful array of layered colors in a glass vase. This is a great […]

Wall-Mounted Tunnels

Make this cool set of tunnels on the wall, and your kids will love sending toy cars and balls through […]

Backpack Labels

Make cute and colorful labels for backpacks, lunchboxes or anything else. They’re so easy to do and inexpensive to make.

Disney Princess Birthday Party

Create a super fun Disney Princess birthday party! The post has ideas for Princess Wands, a Cotton Candy Ball Gown, […]

Paper Bead Necklace

Make colorful beads from corrugated paper, then use them to make a necklace. This is a really fun activity for […]

Nature Walk Collage

Start this activity with an educational nature walk. Then use the items you collected and get your creative juices flowing […]

Long Lasting Sand Castles

The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]

Rainbow Crayon Discs

Turn old, broken crayons into super cool rainbow discs. Each one is different!

Felt Donut

This fun, delicious-looking donut is made out of felt. It’s perfect for pretend play in a child’s toy kitchen.

Printable Posters

These inspirational printables are great wall art for bedrooms, playrooms and more. Use paint and other art materials to decorate a frame […]

Simple Sand Play Dough

Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]

Cardboard Arc de Triomphe

Turn a cardboard box into a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!

Paper Cup Telephone

Here’s a fun take on a classic telephone craft. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to introduce […]

Bubble Snake

Make a fun bubble snake using an old sock and some bubble solution. It’s a lot of fun to do […]

Stenciled Spaceship Art

This framed stencil craft has it all! It’s fun, quick, easy and cleanup is a piece of cake.

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.

Smiling Sun

This fun summer craft is sure to put a smile on your face! This cute project combines crayons with watercolors.

Under The Sea Printable

This printable is a fun way to encourage the kids to practice their cutting skills. It also makes a nice […]

Wooden Geoboard

Turn an old piece of wood into a fun geoboard. It’s so easy to do and a lot of fun!

Oven-Baked Clay Coasters

These oven-baked clay coasters are such a fun craft and functional too. Pick clay in your favorite colors then create […]

After School Snack Chat

This fun activity is a great way for parents and kids to connect after school. These prompts work well for […]

Sibling Shirts

These Sibling Shirts make the perfect gift for a growing family. Create custom stencils from freezer paper to use with fabric […]

Foam Dough

Combine cornstarch and shaving cream together to make a batch of foam dough for an afternoon of play. It’s a […]

Clay Crab

This adorable clay crab makes a fun necklace, zipper pull or keychain. It’s so easy to do!

Paper Cup Bird Feeder

Invite your feathered friends to come and enjoy a snack in your yard! These bird feeders are easy to make and […]

Easy (and Cheap!) Tie-Dye

This easy tie-dye project is fun for the whole family. It’s also great for a group activity, party or get-together.

Blot Butterflies

These beautiful Blot Butterflies are an old favorite with a new twist. They are fun for crafters of all ages.

Ice Cream Pom Poms

Make these cute ice cream pom poms with printable cones. They’re a lot of fun for summertime pretend play.

Counting Activity Busy Bag

Work on 1 to 1 correspondence in a fun way with this busy bag activity. It will keep preschoolers quiet […]

Shape Bingo

This printable Shape Bingo is great for preschoolers learning their shapes and colors. It’s equally fun for older kids who […]

DIY Dollhouse

Use your creativity and items you have around the house to furnish a bookcase dollhouse. The tutorial has ideas for […]

Jeweled Monograms

Use inexpensive gems and sequins to fill plastic letters to create a beautiful monogram suncatcher. They look so pretty in […]

Homemade Bath Paint

Make your own homemade bath paint. It’s easy to do, inexpensive, and FUN FUN FUN!

Model Magic Finger Puppets

Create whimsical finger puppets using air-dry clay. Once you know the basic steps, the possibilities are endless!

Easy Terrarium

A terrarium is an easy and fun project for kids. It only requires a jar and some sand, soil, plants […]

Cardboard Car Wash

Cars + water = fun! Create a waterproof car wash from a cardboard box.

Sand Paint

For a fun twist on ordinary painting, try making your own sand paint. It’s a lot of fun and gives a completely […]

Jar Lid Coaster

These jar lid coasters couldn’t be easier to make! Use vintage flea market finds or add gesso and paint to lids […]

Foamboard Dollhouse

Turn a piece of chalk foamboard into a portable play set that kids can decorate over and over again! It’s […]

Discovery Bottles

Create fun discovery bottles with colored liquids, confetti, beads, glitter and other small items. Kids love tipping the bottles over and […]