Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Simple Chalk Eclipse Art

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

Medieval Chandelier

Use cardboard tubes, posterboard, and other basic craft supplies to create an awesome medieval chandelier. It makes a great decoration […]

Hamburger Collage

Create a construction paper hamburger collage that’s stuffed full with all your favorite toppings. This craft is excellent for improving […]

Star Softie

Create a soft and cuddly stuffed star with this easy sewing project. It’s a great choice for a child who is […]

Kirigami Box

Turn two sheets of patterned paper into a beautiful kirigami box. Use it to hold a gift, a memento, or […]

Salt Dough Skunk

Use salt dough or clay to make these cute skunk sculptures. This project is a fun addition to a study […]

Impressionist Picnic Mosaic

This construction paper mosaic is inspired by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. It incorporates both still life and landscape designs.

Shoebox Train Craft

Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]

Woven Thistle Craft

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

Kitchen Grater Owl

Turn an old cheese grater into an owl that simply could not be cuter. What a wonderful project using recycled […]

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!

Funky Summer Hat

Turn an old-fashioned straw hat and into a funky, feminine hat to wear this summer. The possibilities are endless.

Disney Princess Cups

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

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Create a beautiful wall hanging that features a constellation that actually lights up. Choose your favorite constellation or match your […]

Potato Faces

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

Marshmallow Constellations

Learn about the constellations in the night sky, then reproduce them with marshmallows. Kids will love this tasty activity.

Harry Potter Party

Throw a Harry Potter party that will amaze young wizards and witches. There are ideas for decorations, food, activities, favors, […]

Cardboard Tube Puppy

Make an adorable puppy using empty cardboard tubes. The detailed, step-by-step photos make it easy!

Cardboard Toy Robots

See the creativity bursting forth as kids make their own toy robots from cardboard. Half the fun is dreaming up […]

Lemon Live Votive Candles

Create beautiful votive candles using hollowed-out lemons and limes. What a great way to repurpose kitchen scraps!

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 […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Harry Potter Bookmarks

Harry Potter fans will absolutely adore these printable bookmarks. You can choose from Harry, Ron, Hermione, or Dumbledore.

Go Bowling Cake

This bowling cake is perfect for a themed party or an end-of-season celebration for a bowling team. It’s very easy […]

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]

Seagull Drawing

Follow the eight simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own seagull. Then take the time to learn more about this […]

Swimming Marionette

Mimic the actual movements a swimmer makes with this marionette. It takes a little practice but is great fun to […]