Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Liberty Bell Collage

Pair a study of the Liberty Bell with this fun collage project. They look beautiful hanging together in a classroom.

Chalk Pastel Apple

Work on adding shadows and highlights to simple subjects with this lovely apple project. Chalk pastels make it look very […]

Pom Pom Garland

Turn colorful yarn into darling pom pom garlands. They’re fun for everything from cat toys to party decorations!

Colorful Summer Hat

Turn a plain hat into a gorgeous accessory for summer. This easy project is great fun for a group of […]

Rice Krispie Daisy Cake

This is such a fun way to serve a rice krispie treat! Make the toppers quickly and easily using silicone […]

Chocolate Flower Teacher Gift

Show your appreciation for a wonderful teacher with these ribbon and candy roses. They also make memorable party favors.

Flying Heart Ballooons

This flying heart balloon painting lets kids explore wet-on-wet painting, as well as shadows and highlights. It’s fun for Valentine’s […]

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll

Create a darling set of clothes and a paper doll of Luna Lovegood. Die-hard Harry Potter fans will love this!

Pyrography Wooden Pots

Convert wooden tea light holders to colorful plant pots using a wood burning tool and paint. They’re beautiful and each […]

Kids’ Artwork Magnets

Create cute, colorful refrigerator magnets that feature a child’s artwork. This makes a wonderful gift for grandparents or other special people.

No-Sew Fleece Whale Pillow

Create a whimsical whale pillow using polar fleece, fiberfill, yarn, and fabric glue. This easy project requires no sewing.

Pom Pom Bookmark

Create colorful bookmarks using craft sticks, watercolors and pom poms. It’s fun and easy.

Terra Cotta Wind Chimes

Turn terra cotta pots into fabulous wind chimes for the garden. The strings of beads look like flowing water!

Decorated Summer Hat

Use paint pens, buttons, and your creativity to personalize a store-bought hat. It’s a perfect activity for summer!

Tulle Flower Bouquet

Repurpose party favor wrappings or scraps of tulle to make these sweet and colorful flowers. There are lots of options […]

Emoji Stress Balls

Use balloons and rice to create emoji stress balls. Packaged in a group of three, they’re a great gift for […]

Colorful Snail Shells

Nature creates a beautiful shape with snail shells. Enhance their beauty with this simple and inexpensive craft.

Paper Plate Boat

This paper plate boat is a fun summer craft for kids. It’s easy to transform into a pirate ship, a […]

Pete’s Dragon Party

Throw a fabulous ‘Pete’s Dragon’ party, complete with decorations, activities, and treats. This post is full of ideas.

Beauty and the Beast Party

If you love Beauty and the Beast, you’ll want to check out this great party idea! The post includes printables, patterns, […]

Foam and Felt Puppy Dog

Use a styrofoam ball and other basic craft materials to create an adorable puppy dog. Choose the colors to match […]

Simple Gathered Skirt

Learn how to make a gathered skirt with the all-important twirl factor. This is a great beginner sewing project.

Bad Hair Day Drawing

This silly drawing activity is a great activity that only takes a pen, paper, and few minutes. Give it a […]

Paperclip Bookmarks

Combine paperclips and pretty patterned paper to make fun and colorful bookmarks for planners and more. Use your creativity to […]