Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Make Your Own Stamps

An easy way to make stamps with foam, glue and a piece of wood! These are great for birthday parties […]

Tea Cup Invitation

Throwing a Valentine’s Day tea? Or perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon or bridal shower? No matter the occasion, this adorable […]

Rosette Brooch

Transform crepe paper streamers into pretty rosebuds that you can wear on your lapel this Valentine’s Day. This project is […]

Brownie Crunch Stadium Crowd

These simple brownies are turned into cute stadium folks that the kids will love. Great for any sporting event party. […]

Crushed Loofah Soap

I love handmade body and bath stuff, it’s ecofriendly and safe even for kids. Loofah soap can be an alternative […]

Valentine Heart Coasters

These adorable and festive coasters are so simple to make, and cost less than 25 cents a piece for supplies! […]

Orange Bird Feeder

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

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Valentine Heart Vase

This festive vase is so easy to make; all you need is a glass container, tissue paper, and mod podge. […]

Conversation Heart Fudge

White chocolate fudge has been shaped into small hearts and decorated to look like conversation hearts. A fun edible craft […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

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

Mardi Gras Yarn Bug

This yarn bug makes a cute and festive decoration for your Mardi Gras celebration! Change the colors to make an […]

Mardi Gras King Cake

Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake with this quick and easy version. The kids will have […]

Tie Dye Snowman Shirt

What do you get when you combine a white shirt, three different sized balls, and a tie dye solution? The […]

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

These tasty treats are easy to make. Marshmallow Pops with candy melts and crushed peppermints wrapped in pretty cellophne make […]

Pip Sweak Easter Eggs

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

Ice Heart Birdfeeder

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

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 […]