Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

Valentine Gift Jars

If you need a simple gift idea that doesn’t require painting, gluing or other time consuming steps, these gift jars […]

Chocolate Box Cards

These cute little cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that would be perfect […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Chocolate Cherry Mice

These chocolate cherry mice are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat! And they couldn’t be cuter! […]

Cherry Party Favor

While originally intended as wedding favors, these adorable cherries would make great birthday party favors, Valentines, or just a fun […]

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

Valentine Bead Canvas

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

Paper Owl Family

Make this easy paper owl cut outs using scraps of scrapbook paper. A fun group project where every child’s owl […]

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Personalize your gift wrapping paper using gold and white punches and kraft paper. While these are perfect for Christmas, it’s […]

Bead People

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

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Strawberries on a Cloud

Need a quick Valentine’s Day dessert? Have your kids help assemble these easy and adorable treats. Here’s the best part […]

Valentine Heart Container Sticks

Turn plain heart containers into very special treats with this quick and easy craft for Valentine’s Day. These make great […]

Soda Bottle Polar Bear

Turn an empty two-liter soda bottle into this cute giggling polar bear! Choose your favorite colors for the hair and […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Snowflake T-shirt

Making this one-of-a-kind t-shirt involves some waiting time, so it’s a perfect craft for sleepovers or winter break. The results […]

Pocket Scarf

This adorable fleece scarf has a bonus feature: a pair of pockets that double as hand warmers. Easy enough for […]

Say Cheese! Printable Valentines

Here’s a cute and fun printable valentine card with a camera theme. Great for teenagers and tweens alike, they’ll love […]

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

Salt Dough Oranges

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

Heart Shaped Tortilla Chips

Make heart shaped tortilla chips for Valentine’s Day. It’s really easy and is much healthier then most Valentine’s Day treats. […]

Olive You Valentine Pizza

Make a cute Valentine’s Day pizza using olives to spell out “Olive You”. Your kids will love it and it’s […]

Felt Bookmarks

These little bookmarks are so quick and simple to make, and paired with this free printable, they make a great […]

Owl Plushie

These cute little stuffed owls are simple to make, even if you’re not experienced at sewing. You can use any […]

Button Valentine Heart

Have a lot of buttons? Glue them to a cardstock heart for a beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration. Use traditional colors […]

Stained Glue Hearts

Stained Glue Hearts look like stained glass, but they are actually made with string and glue! This inexpensive craft is […]

Felt Valentine Envelopes

These tiny felt Valentine envelopes hold mini Valentines. Simply adorable! Your mom can help you make these to hand out […]

Recycled Wrap Pencil Can

Recycle leftover holiday wrap or packaging paper to get organized for the new year. A great way to dress up […]

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 […]

Easy Valentine Tins

If you can write, you can make this easy (and cheap gift!) Using a paint pen (or a vinyl cutter,) […]

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 […]

Colored Denim Circle Tree

Turn old blue jeans and scrap wood into fin and funky wall art! A perfect project for teenagers and a […]

Flower Power Jewel Box

This adorable box is all girl with its flower motif and fun fur lining. A little papier mache, glue, and […]

Stitched Printable Calendar

Craft your calendar this year by learning basic embroidering skills and using a free printable template! A fun way to […]

No-Slip Socks

Making your own customized no-slip socks couldn’t be easier and couldn’t be cuter! These make a great gift, but don’t […]

Heart Centerpiece

This fun centerpiece is easy to make with some patterned paper or cardstock, a candle, and a hurricane vase. A […]

Winter Town Drawing

This old-fashioned winter town is fun for those that enjoy drawing buildings. Grid paper makes it so easy! A fun […]

Ice Candles

Ice candles have been popular for decades. Introduce your child to this timeless craft! This is a great way to […]

Snowflake Soaps

Dip felt snowflakes into melted glycerin soap to make beautiful one-use soaps. These make great gifts for anyone who wants […]

Friendship Bangles

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

Resolution Bracelets

These simple bracelets are easy enough for the littlest crafters to make or help with. Whenever you wear them, they’ll […]

New Year Placecards

All you need to make these festive placecards are toiled paper rolls, wrapping paper, and ribbon or wire garland. Fill […]

Family Memory Jar

Create a family memory jar as a place to store family memories throughout the year – ticket stubs, programs, post […]

Tinsel Ball Drop

Create a stunning centerpiece for your New Year’s Eve celebration! This would be a fun activity to do as a […]

Mosaic Wall Art

Everyone can be an artist and create a masterpiece by using a free printable template and magazine scraps. By layering […]

Heart-Shaped Cupcakes

All it takes is a marble to change ordinary cupcake batter into an adorable heart-shaped cupcake. Bake and decorate these […]

Stenciled Glass Ornaments

Even little crafters can get in on the fun with these simple stenciled ornaments! Clear plastic ornaments plus some paint […]

Felt Tree Ornaments

These easy to make felt trees are a great first sewing project for little crafters! All you need are beads, […]

Button Christmas Tree Canvas

Making a Christmas tree out of buttons couldn’t be simpler. Dig through your button collection, glue the buttons in a […]

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Friendship Bracelet Valentines

Make fun friendship bracelets for all of your friends, heck the entire class! There’s a free printable for the tag […]

Gum Drop Wreath

This simple 30 minute DIY Gum Drop Wreath is sure to wow your friends and family while adding a festive […]

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House

Gingerbread houses are a family tradition, and one we love to share with all of our friends and classmates. This […]

Marshmallow Snowman Cupcakes

These super cute snowman are standing on top of yummy cupcakes perfect for a winter birthday or just a fun […]

Pretty Paper Snowflakes

These pretty snowflakes are made from old junk mail and have been used to make a lovely garland. Teach kids […]