Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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 […]

Recycled Cookie Ingredient Jars

Use old jars to make cookie ingredient gifts! Teach recycling while crossing a person off your list. Great for co-workers, […]

Christmas Tile

Use a stamp and some puff paint and a plain old tile can become a beautiful Christmas decoration. Instructions for […]

Graham Cracker Praline Bark

Holiday bark just got a lot simpler–and more delicious! Use graham crackers and sweetened pecans to make a holiday treat […]

Butter Toffee Crunch

Nothing says Christmas like holiday toffee, and this easy Butter Toffee Crunch is the perfect dessert to make as a […]

Gingerbread Truffles

These adorable chocolate gingerbread truffles not only look like but also taste like gingerbread cookies. A fun and sweet treat […]

Homemade Cocoa Mix

Homemade cocoa mix is just as convenient as store bought packets, but so much more delicious, and inexpensive, too! It […]

Christmas Marshmallows

An insanely easy way to make adorable Christmas shaped marshmallows for your hot chocolate. So easy, my three year old […]

Stick Star

Make beautiful nature inspired stars from sticks you find in your yard. They make wonderful holiday decorations and can withstand […]

Santa Jack Gift Tag

Make cool polymer clay gift tags inspired by Jack Skellington, from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Teens and preteens […]

Hot Glue Snowflakes

Use your low temperature hot glue gun to create snowflakes on your windows! So much easier and prettier than cutting […]

Winter Hand Warmers

These rice filled fleece pouches are perfect for warming up and sticking in your pockets to keep your hands warm […]

Tea Cup Card

Give the gift of a spot of tea to your favorite teacher or anyone you appreciate! Made from scrapbook paper […]

Tin Can Succulent Planters

Recycle tin cans into planters for succulents. Get kids recycling and interested in gardening early! This is a great craft […]

Painted Wood Penguins

these sweet wood painted penguins would make great gift toppers, place holders or ornaments. Penguins are a fun part of […]

Splatter Paint Vases

Feeling a little nostalgic about the 1980s? Grab some glass paint and thrift store vases and have fun making these […]

Easy Recycled Gift Tags

Grab some permanent markers and an electrical switch plate cover to make unique gift tags for the holidays. Fun craft […]

Gigantic Turtle Candies

These sweet chocolate-caramel-popcorn candies are the perfect treat to whip up before your family heads off to a holiday party […]

Holiday Wreath Pizza

Need a festive appetizer or kid-friendly snack for the holiday season? These easy holiday wreath pizzas are the perfect treats […]

Snowflake Bottlecap Bracelet

Learn how to upcycle bottlecaps into a festive winter bracelet for the teen or tween on your gift list. Older […]

Glitter Photo Christmas Cards

Add a little glitter to your holiday photo cards with a simple photo tutorial. It’s super easy, cheap, and gives […]

Gum Drop Roses

Learn how to roll gum drops and make gum drop roses. This easy picture tutorial will show you how to […]

Painting the Snow

Paint the snow with water colors and a spray bottle. This is a really fun winter activity for kids of […]

Bottle Cap Jewelry Advent

Make a beautiful advent project which then becomes jewelry. A short daily craft activity that will delight any young girl. […]

Plastic Water Bottle Bracelet

These colorful bands are sure to make a fashionable statement to any outfit. To build them, recycle a used water […]

Glitter Jewelry

Have your tween/teen daughter and her friends create gorgeous jewelry for themselves or as gifts. These stunning gems are made without […]

Jeweled Bobby Pins

These jeweled bobby pins are fun and easy to make! Read on as we show you how to add beads […]

Cardinal Ornament

This cute cardinal ornament that will look beautiful set in the branches of your tree. Here’s an easy tutorial that […]

Nature Pouch

Make this adorable little nature pouch to go on a hike with. Great for collecting acorns, flowers, twigs, stones and […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Treats

Kids and adults will ooooh and ahhh over these chocolate peanut butter fudge or caramel Thanksgiving turkey treats! Super cute […]

Turkey Table Favors

These adorable little turkey table favors will be the hit of the meal when your guests get a look at […]

Thanksgiving Blocks

Make a simple Thanksgiving craft that you can customize to fit your home’s decor! Kids will love helping you put […]

Crescent Roll Leaves

Turn store bought crescent rolls into festive leaves for Thanksgiving. A great way to get kids in the kitchen and […]

Clay Pot Pilgrim Girl

This sweet little pilgrim girl makes a fun and simple table decoration. Would be great as a place holder name […]