Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

4th of July T-Shirts

These fancy July 4th t-shirts are quick and easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes to pull it altogether! […]

Beach Tote Bag

Always searching for a bag to carry all of those beach accessories? Kids will be proud to show off their […]

Wool Bangle

Wrap an old bangle in rainbow wool to turn it into a new bangle! Find old, outdated jewelry at tag […]

Matchbox Fridge Magnets

Turn matchboxes into a fabulous photo display! A fun way for Dad to decorate his desk or toolbox…or give the […]

Homemade Cracker Jacks

Here’s an easy recipe for homemade Cracker Jacks. A perfect snack for movies in the park or at home, a […]

Zip Tie Link Bracelet

A funky, cool projects that turns colorful zip ties into snazzy link bracelets. Make a few to wear and trade!

Water Bottle Wreath

Spend a weekend crafting with the kids…paint recycled water bottles in bright colors to make a summertime wreath. Pretty to […]

Sweatshirt Tote

Turn a favorite old sweatshirt into a workable tote with just a few simple stitches. Great for the pool or […]

Kaleidoscope Berry Boxes

These gorgeous boxes are made from recycled berry boxes. Colored with markers and paint, they are perfect for using as […]

Water Bottle Beach Craft

An awesome craft for older teenage girls – beach necklaces made from recycled water bottles. A fun way to show […]

Bottle Cap Tambourine

This homemade tambourine is perfect for singing around the campfire! Kids will have fun crafting musical instruments that they can […]

Fringed T-Shirt

As summer in, brighten up your wardrobe with a fun, fringed t-shirt. Great project for weekend sleepovers or for a […]

Pretty Votive Jars

Recycle glass jars into pretty votive jars – great for holding pencils or a few hand-picked flowers, too! A fun […]

Friendship Tea

A classic recipe that’s been around for years – perfect for end-of-year gifts for teachers. Gather the ingredients and let […]

Laptop/Kindle/iPad Sleeve

Searching for a special gift to give a favorite teacher? This fabric cover, for his/her electronic device, will make that […]

Denim Apron

Turn an old pair of jeans into an apron! Great for tweens and teens to wear for crafting or cooking!

Map-Covered Cookie Tubes

With summer vacations not far away, plan ahead for snacks that can be eaten in the car with little trouble. […]

Birthday Balloons

Send a box of money-filled balloons to your favorite birthday boy or girl! The recipient will be so surprised at […]

Drive-in Movie Night

June 6 marks Drive-in Movie Night! Follow our simple instructions to create your own drive-in at home, complete with cars […]

Chime Bracelet

Scour the beach for pretty little seashells to make this chime bracelet. Easy for tweens and teen to do by […]

Friendship Box

Friendship Box Celebrate Valentine’s Day or Best Friends Day (June 8) with this charming Friendship Box. It holds a special […]

Best Friend Puzzle Necklace

Best friends are priceless – make interlocking puzzle necklaces for the two of you to wear. Personalize them in your […]

Rocky Road Pizza

Celebrate Rocky Road Day on June 2! An easy and fun way to entice kids into learning their way around […]

Bandana Beach Bag

A easy-to-sew bag for those just beginning to sew. Handy to take to the beach or use an overnight bag […]

Neon Drinking Straw Necklace

Who would imagine that this pretty necklace would be made from drinking straws! Fun to make during slumber or birthday […]

No-sew snake bookmark

Using one of Dad’s old ties, you can make an easy no-sew snake bookmark to hide in his book. Makes […]

Plastic Bottle Flowers

Recycle plastic soda bottle into pretty, decorative flowers. Hang them from the ceiling or in a window or use them […]

Duct Tape Purse

We’re putting duct tape to work again… This time we’ve created a funky, cool purse – a cool project for […]

Self Inflating Balloon

When the weekends become boring, head into the kitchen with your kids to experiment with some fun and easy science […]

Special Ties for Dad

Using fabric paint or fabric markers, kids can turn an ordinary tie into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift! Younger children […]

Origami Shirt Cards

Make a special shirt card just for Father’s Day! Simple step by step instructions are provided to make this project […]

Patriotic Popcorn

Bag colorful red, white and blue popcorn for a fun dessert at your Memorial Day picnic. The secret to this […]

Fabric memo board

Teenagers can give a new look to their room by making a fabric covered memo board to hang on the […]

Bling Pencil Pot

A frugal craft project – great for group projects. Cover a tin can with shiny glass gems for a cool […]

Red, White and Blue Cake Pops

A yummy treat that sports red, white and blue for your Memorial Day picnics. Adults and children will enjoy these […]

Pasta Cookie

Celebrate Italy with sweet bowls of pasta…cookies! Spend some family time baking with the kids this weekend.

Hanging Tissue Pom Poms

A frugal way to add pops of color to a birthday party, graduation party or baby shower. Kids can lend […]

Pretty Nails

Tweens and teens will have fun turning their nails into pretty works of art using printed paper. Perfect for keeping […]

Macrame Patriotic Bracelet

Celebrate Memorial Day or Independence Day by wearing red, white and blue! Great project for summer camp or day groups […]

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

Turn the kids’ outdoor play time into a fun learning adventure. Whether in a backyard or on a walking trail, […]

Easy Framed Nature Collage

For kids who love exploring nature and collecting all of the little, interesting things on the ground, this project is […]

End of School Year Treats

The students will go nuts for these crispy rice treats! Give the kids a reason to say that they ate […]

Magazine Color Wheel

Colorful artwork made from recycled magazines. Pretty enough to hang as an everyday art piece.

Paper Chain Flag

Gather the family or work with a classroom full of students to make paper chains for this American Flag. Hang […]

Balloon Stress Balls

Help Dad deal with stress by making him a few balloon stress balls. School-aged kids can easily work on this […]

Love You to Pieces

For Father’s Day, Dad will love the sweet note attached to this sweet chocolate treat. We’ve provided a printable tag […]

Chocolate Chip Bath Cookies

May 15 is Chocolate Chip Day! Celebrate this wonderful chocolate day with a moisturizing soap made with chocolate chips – […]

Pop Pop…Great Teacher

A fun way to tell your child’s teachers thank you for a wonderful year…without going broke! Attach a tag to […]

Paper Poppies

The poppy has become the flower symbol for Memorial Day. Display these paper poppies to show your patriotism for those […]

Fruit Kabobs

These handy on-the-go kabobs are a perfect snack for picnics, as well as, lunchboxes. We’ve use straws for the kabob […]

Penne Statement Necklace

This craft allows you to play with your food! Made from dried pasta, this is a great craft for tweens […]

Bright Flower Card

Pretty faux flowers sewn onto colorful cardstock make this an extra special Mother’s Day card. A nice gift from tweens […]

Paint Can Bird Feeders

These cute bird feeders made from paint cans are great for adding a pop of color to your outdoor space. […]