Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.


Mixed Media “Heart Art”

Little Crafters will love this simple introduction to the idea of mixed media art. Canvas, mod podge, paint, glitter, and […]

Baby’s First Watercolor

Turn your baby’s first watercolor project into fun animal art! They will love painting and adding colors to the paper. […]

Conversation Heart Banner

This adorable conversation heart banner made from construction paper will make your Valentine smile. What a fun way to add […]

Cone Treat Holders

Here’s a fun way to package Valentine treats for that special someone. All you need is construction paper and a […]

Craft Stick Heart Frame

Make a simple frame from craft sticks and foam hearts. Choose reds and pinks for Valentine’s Day or other colors […]

Layered Felt Heart Magnet

Layering different colors of felt gives this adorable heart magnet dimension. A great idea for a teacher’s gift or to […]

Pretty Princess Centerpiece

Make flag garlands to decorate your party’s table! Easy to do and gives an original touch to your princess party. A […]

Textured Snowmen

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert just shouts make a textured snowman when you read it! Textured snowmen are fun and easy […]

Fun Felt Flower Art

Use scraps of felt to create a fun piece of art, or would make a fun felt board too. Great […]

Orange Bird Feeder

Make a simple yet elegant bird feeder using an orange! This craft is fun for the kids and benefits our […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

This Mardi Gras necklace is fun for all ages, but is especially great for younger kids’ developing motor skills. Take […]

Mardi Gras Cup Shaker

These Mardi Gras cup shakers are fun to make and produce a satisfyingly loud noise for your Mardi Gras parade! […]

Mardi Gras Crown

This fun Mardi Gras crown is great for kids of all ages – just decorate according to age and ability. […]

Snowman Desk Buddy

A fun snowman craft for kids of all ages! Easy to make and fun to display. Just pull out the […]

Letter B Mask

This mask starts with the letter B! Kids can decorate the mask with alphabet letters, things that begin with B, […]

Valentine Bookmarks

These fun fingerprint bookmarks are an easy and personal gift for anyone your child loves on Valentine’s Day. Four different […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Recycle plastic bottles to make this pretty mobile. Use markers to decorate each one, and make as many as you […]

Snowman Finger Puppets

Make snowmen finger puppets with felt and old gloves for inside winter fun! These cute little guys will provide hours […]

Time Out Timer

Here’s a project that will make time-outs a little bit easier for both you and your child. Not only does […]

Japanese Cherry Tree

Recycle a paper bag or some cardboard for the trunk and reuse torn tissue paper for the blossoms to make […]

Snowman Felt Board

Make this cute snowman felt board with a wintertime theme. You can change scarves, headwear, and noses to make all […]

Jester Hat

Make this foam jester hat with red, blue, yellow and green as pictured, or switch the red and blue with […]

Pip Sweak Easter Eggs

You and your kids can decorate your Easter eggs using glitter glue! A fun and easy craft for kids of […]

Felt Bows

These felt bows are adorable on everything. Use them for gift wrapping, barrettes, headbands…you name it! Try them with other […]

Ice Heart Birdfeeder

Freeze birdseed into ice cube trays to make adorable birdseed ornaments. Hang them just outside a window so that you […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Marble Painting

We just went to a case lot sale at a local grocery store and after storing the cans we had […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Trace your child’s arm to make the trunk of the tree, then add the leaves and cherries using tissue paper […]

Pretend Doctor Kit

Most kids’ doctor kits are $20-$30 and full of little plastic do-dads that don’t actually do anything. For the same […]

Valentine Bead Canvas

Use a small canvas, glue, paint, and beads to make fun Valentine’s Day decorations or gifts for grandparents. Your kids […]

Bead People

Use beads of different colors and shades to express the similarities as well as differences between all people. It’s a […]

Craft Foam Sewing Cards

Make a fun set of homemade sewing cards that are great for keeping the kids busy while traveling. They are […]

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Toddler Thank You Notes

Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make […]

Snowman Dice Game

This is a craft/game that is very simple and the kids love it. You create a key so that each […]

Salt Dough Oranges

In Chinese, the word ‘orange’ sounds like ‘Ji’, which translates to ‘good luck’. In some areas of China, it is […]

Doll Diapers

Does your child like to diaper baby dolls and stuffed animals? Here is a no-sew tutorial for making lots of […]

Pocket-sized Magnetic Fishing Kit

Repurpose your empty Altoids tin to hold this adorable mini magnetic fishing kit. It’s fun, easy, and very inexpensive. What […]

Valentine Bracelets

Having some girls over for a playdate? Valentine’s bracelets take just minutes to put together and are cuter than cute! […]

Valentine Critters

Three pom poms, some googly eyes, pipe cleaner, and another pom pom for the nose is all it takes to […]

Love Bug Valentines

These sweet little love bugs are such a fun addition to store-bought treats. Simply bend the legs around your candy […]

Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops

These delicious cookies are made by rolling and twisting a simple sugar cookie dough tinted with paste food coloring. What […]

Valentine Crown

Young kids love dress-up. Here’s a fun and easy Valentine crown for them to create. This project makes a great […]

Salt Dough Window Heart

Make a heart ornament out of salt dough to hang in your window this Valentine’s Day. Simple, inexpensive, and so […]

Salt Dough Lips Pin

Start with salt dough, a heart cookie cutter, and a little manipulation. Add some paint, glitter and a pin and […]

Easy Photo Card

We all have photos of our kids that didn’t make it into frames or albums. Grab some construction paper or […]

Family is Love Wall Hanging

Paint, wooden hearts, and ribbon are all you need to make this sweet wall hanging. You can also personalize it […]

Festive Valentine Placemat

This simple but festive heart placemat is easy for even the smallest crafters to help create! Contact paper, scrapbook paper, […]

Friendship Bangles

These adorable bracelets are a fun project for little girls. A great play date project or perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

New Year’s Wishing Wand

This fun craft is a great way to help kids make resolutions and goals for the next year. It requires […]

Pasta Snowflakes

Are your kids wishing for snow or stuck inside because of snow? Either way, they’ll enjoy making their own snowflakes […]

New Year’s Eve Party Shaker

All the guests at your party can make their own personalized party shaker using disposable cups and other common household […]