Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Peanut Butter Potstickers

Can you believe these sweet little potstickers are actually peanut butter sandwiches with chocolate dipping sauce?! What a fun snack […]

Burlap Envelope

Learn how to whip up a cute gift card envelope using a scrap of burlap and some felt. Perfect for […]

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Eggshell Planters

Start some seeds in a homemade eggshell planter! Parents will need to help young children cut the eggshells, but kids […]

Stained Glass Candle Holder

Learn how to recycle an old jar into a colorful candle holder. This pretty flower adorned jar would be great […]

Garden Plant Markers

Make these cute garden plant markers out of clay pots using frog tape and markers. A fun project that the […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Rainy Day Watercolor

Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]

Father’s Day Gift Tags

Dad’s will love these cute gift tags drawn to look just like them, and several other cute gift ideas are […]

Candy Bouquet

This Lindor and Raffaello candy bouquet makes a delicious gift for Mother’s Day. Follow the full step by step tutorial […]

Paper Clip Bracelet

Make a bracelet out of paper clips and junk mail. A fun and wearable recycling project. Great for teenagers and […]

Puffy Paint Jewelry

Use puffy paint to make a variety of wearable art, including bracelets, wristbands and headbands. Any shape, color or design […]

Inspiration Collage

Create an inspiration board from completely recycled items, make it themed or just do random things that inspire you without […]

Homemade Tea Soap

Teens and preteens will love making their own soap or a gift for mom with this step by step guide. […]

Smelly Game

Repurpose baby food jars to hold scent-soaked cotton balls for this smelly game! Using their sense of smell, kids match […]

Easy Molded Soap

Learn how to make your own scented, natural, vegan avocado & cucumber melt and pour soaps at home with this […]

Pattern Owls

Use colorful scrapbook papers to make adorable patterned owls. Provide tracers or have the kids create their own shapes.

Duct Tape Belt

Duct tape comes in such cute and fun prints now. It only takes a few minutes to turn your favorite […]

Home Made Peanut Butter

It’s so easy to make home made peanut butter. Your little helpers will have fun making this and then enjoying […]

Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cakes

Enjoy seasonal spring strawberries with this 5-minute Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake! Little hands can help mix together the simple ingredients […]

Duct Tape Watermelon Magnets

These fun watermelon magnets are made with duct tape, magnets, and a black Sharpie. These are so easy and fun […]

Crochet 101

Teach your children to crochet with this very basic, step-by-step tutorial series. Large, clear photos and accompanying videos make it […]

Dip Dye Pillow Covers

Add color to your cushion cover by dip dying them! It’s fun and easy to make and a great project […]

Cereal Box Picture Frames

Turn a cereal box into a handy box frame to store and display your kids’ art!  This is a great […]

Paper Covered Letters

Here’s an easy DIY for embellishing 3D cardboard letters–a great party prop that can be matched to any theme, and […]

Mini Greenhouses

Create simple and easy mini greenhouses from clamshell packaging. Keep your seedlings warm this spring! Great for all ages.

Reusable Decorated Tote Bags

Show kids how fun it can be to “go green” by decorating these reusable mini-tote bags using fabric paint and […]

Easy DIY Chalkboard Frame

Chalkboard frames make a great photography prop or kid’s room decoration. Here’s a tutorial on how to make your own […]

Spring Sunburst Wreath

This lovely spring sunburst wreath would be a fun project for a teen to try. Customize it with your favorite […]

Natural Face Paints

An easy craft involving ingredients found in your kitchen. Kids get to pound, mix and paint with these natural face […]

Crayon Candle

Don’t throw away those broken crayon pieces – turn them into a beautiful rainbow candle. There are many helpful suggestions […]

Doily & Fabric Flower Pin

This pretty flower pin is made from doilies and scrap fabric. It’s can be attached to a plain bag to […]

Ladybug Coffee Mug

Does your mom love ladybugs? Make this fun springtime coffee mug she’s sure to love. Younger kids will need help, […]

Cardboard Flyer

With the ability to travel up to 40 feet, this cardboard flyer is easy to make and will keep kids […]

Marshmallow Easter Bunny Paws

These absolutely adorable homemade marshmallow Easter bunny paws are a fun kitchen craft and make wonderful gifts for family and […]

Sharpie Eggs

Have you ever thought about decorating your Easter eggs with Sharpies? Let your imagination go wild! With the right color […]

Van Gogh Easter Eggs

Create beautiful Easter eggs inspired by the works of Van Gogh. You could easily adapt it to various artists. What […]

Easter Candy Bark

It only takes minutes to create this pretty and tasty Easter Candy Bark. It will look great as an Easter […]

Sick Day Dry Erase Book

Make a dry erase book for when your kids are sick and stuck at home. This album has photos of […]

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]

Chocolate Covered Peeps

Make this super simple Easter dessert for your kids. Can be made in 15 minutes or less but the smiles […]

Button Carrot

This quick and easy button carrot is a perfect spring craft for kids. Great for Easter, but also ideal for […]

Pom Pom Easter Eggs

Your kids will love to shape pom poms into adorable eggs for Easter! They are so colorful and fun and […]

Silk Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs

Learn how to dye Easter eggs with a silk tie. Quick and easy to do. The results will surprise you […]

Easter Candy Centerpiece

This centerpiece is easy to make from card stock, candy and skewers. An empty recycled jar works great for this […]

Passover Seder Centerpiece

This seder symbol centerpiece is a fun craft for kids to make while learning about the significance of Passover. It’s […]

Tubular Bracelets

Make a fun bracelet with clear tubing from the hardware store! Fill it with candy, beads, or glitter to make […]

Captain America T-shirt

Make a stencil out of freezer paper to create your own Captain America t-shirt. A fun project for a superhero-themed […]

Paper Mache Robin Eggs

Celebrate spring by making an adorable robin in a paper mache egg. Substitute a chick for Easter or make this […]

How to Paint on Plastic

Kids love to paint, and there are so many things that end up in the trash, including plastic margarine tubs. […]

Punch Box

Make a Punch Box as an alternative to a pinata. Instead of beating on a pinata with a stick, each […]

Faux Vinyl Book Cover

Make a durable book cover that feels like vinyl using a paper grocery bag, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge! Great […]

Oven Bake Clay Eggs

Before the clay eggs become planters, they make perfect candy holders for Easter baskets. Or as place settings! I’m going […]

Matchbox Guitar

Turn a matchbox and popsicle stick into an awesome guitar. If you have a rockin’ dad in your life, this […]

Piggy Piggy Bank

Inspire kids to save their money by making a recycled jar or plastic tub piggy bank. Change the design to […]

Seed Bead Necklace

Little helpers will love this simple and inexpensive jewelry project. All you need are spare seed beads, a blank pendant, […]