Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Painted Sneakers

Planning a sleepover and want to plan a fun activity or are you in need of a birthday present? These […]

Color Block Bangle

Add to your spring wardrobe by adding a few of these colorful bangle bracelets. A quick wearable craft for tweens […]

Candy Filled Cupcakes

Sweet treat party favors made to look like cupcakes – perfect for birthday parties and end of the year school […]

Light the Way

Here’s a cool way for teens to turn an ordinary lamp into a funky art piece that they will want […]

Button Rings

Button Rings are a good way to use up some of those buttons that get passed down from grandmother to […]

Duct Tape Bows and Ties

Did you know that duct tape comes in many different colors and patterns? Follow this tutorial to make fun colored […]

Shamrock Branches

Pretty paper shamrock branches make a lovely St. Patrick’s Day decoration. Cut shamrocks from paper and grab a tree branch […]

Ribbon Banner

What a bright and cheery way to use up leftover scraps of ribbon! These banners add color to a dreary […]

Pot of Gold

A fun classroom or group project for St. Patrick’s Day that used recycled baby food jars. Easy to do for […]

Shamrock Shake Re-Do

MMM…a green milkshake – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Ice cream and mint mix together perfectly to make […]

Shamrock Greeting Card

Spread a little Irish luck this green holiday by sending these charming shamrock cards. Hurry, though… St. Patrick’s Day is […]

Shamrock Pin

Don’t get caught without your “green” on St. Patrick’s Day. Make beaded pins for you and your friends to wear […]

Rainbow Wreath

A bright and cheery rainbow wreath- perfect for decorating for St. Patrick’s Day or any rainbow-themed party! Made from felt, […]

Shamrock Ice Cream Sandwiches

These Shamrock shaped treats are sure to please all of the little Lads and Lassies at your St. Patrick’s Day […]

You’ve Been Pinched

Deliver a secret St. Patrick’s Day treat, ring the doorbell and run away! You’re neighbors will get a kick out […]

St. Patrick’s Day Party Mix

Our St. Patrick’s Day party mix is a sweet and salty blend of pretzels, popcorn and chocolate! Bagged up and […]

Shamrock Sprouts

Kids will get a kick out of growing shamrock sprouts. This is a great project to get kids ready for […]

Shamrock Cut-Out Cupcakes

More green treats to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Since the green frosting is inside the cupcakes, they make the perfect […]

Easter Cinnabunny Rolls

Turn canned cinnamon rolls into sweet bunny rolls – perfect for Easter morning. Grab the kids and head into the […]

White Chocolate Easter Bunnies

Using candy melts and a plastic chocolate mold, it’s easy to make these adorable chocolate Easter Bunny boxes. The boxes […]

Worm Farm

Get an up close view on how earth worms work and live underground. A great science project for the classroom […]

Butterfly Wall Collage

We’ve used paper butterflies to decorate a plain white frame, turning it into a beautiful wall haning. A simple craft […]

Bottle Cap Crosses

These pretty Easter crosses are made from recycled bottle caps. They hold tiny pictures of your friends and family. Hang […]

Sharpie Tie-Dyed Tees

The old-fashioned way of tie-dying can get quite messy but we’ve found a way to tie-dye and stay clean – […]

Popsicle Bracelet Cuffs

Super cute bracelets for tweens and teens to make and trade with their friends. Made from craft sticks, this is […]

Marshmallow Bunny Pops

You can never have too many edible treats to fill those Easter baskets. We’ve made bunny pops out of fluffy […]

Foam Shamrock Bracelet

Wear your St. Patrick’s Day green on your wrist this year with this shamrock bracelet. Made from craft foam and […]

Shamrock Semifreddo

A must for celebrating St. Patrick’s day is serving a green dessert to eat! We’re doing just that with our […]

St. Patrick’s Day Wreath

Spread the luck of the Irish around your home for St. Patrick’s Day. Made from craft foam shamrocks, kids of […]

Shamrock Crystals

Pretty crystal shamrocks dance in the sunlight when hung in a window. Not only a craft, but a science project […]

Ribbon Rose Rings

A fun jewelry craft for tween and teenage girls. With a few simple stitches you can turn strips of ribbon […]

T-shirt Flowers

Recycle old t-shirts to make these beautiful t-shirt flowers. Wear them in your hair, pin them on a shirt or […]

Easter Bunny Cupcake Wrappers

Add some charm to your Easter dessert table this year by wrapping the cupcakes in these adorable bunny wrappers. Who […]

Springtime Baby Carrots

Add some pretty spring carrots to your Easter bunny displays this year. Made from yarn, these baby carrots will not […]

Strawberry Pin

This pretty paper strawberry pin can be attached to a backpack or purse. A fun project when tween girls get […]

Fool’s Gold

Trap those silly leprechauns with a bunch of our fool’s gold. Kids can help to gather stones and spray paint […]

Mardi Gras Mask Cookies

It looks like magic as we turn heart-shaped cookies into sparkly Mardi Gras masks! We show you step by step […]

Soda Can Flower

Here’s a cool recycling project that puts all of those soda cans to good use turning them into lawn decorations. […]

Angry Bird Can Toss

Create a fun Angry Bird can toss game using recycled tin cans and some paint! What a fun way to […]

Egg Candles

Recycle old candles and egg shells to make these fabulous Easter egg candles! A lovely gift to tuck inside Easter […]

Marshmallow Pinwheel

A fun, colorful treat that full of ooey, gooey marshmallows! These pretty pinwheels treats are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, […]

Kissed Blarney Stone

Legend says that anyone who kisses the Blarney Stone of Ireland will be blessed with eloquence. Make some Blarney Stones […]

Feather Chicks

A great craft for young children to decorate real eggs without breaking them! Check out our line up of adorable […]

Marble Painting

This classic preschool craft is easy, inexpensive, and fun for all ages! The painted papers can be turned into pretty […]

Lucky Mini Shamrock Card

Tell someone you’re “lucky” to have them in your life with this mini Shamrock Card! Slip a card into Mom’s […]

Edible Leprechaun Hat

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with edible leprechaun hats! Who could resist these delicious treats made from mint cookies and […]

Mardi Gras Pin Wheels

Pretty foil streamers are turned into fun pinwheels – perfect decorations for a Mardi Gras party! Use these colorful pinwheels […]

Mardi Gras Mask

Turn a plain black mask into beautiful headwear for Mardi Gras. Provide colorful feathers and paints and let the kids […]

Angry Birds Eggs

Decorate your Easter Eggs this with these Angry birds! Follow our step-by-step instructions on using felt, craft foam and paint […]

Easter Bunny Candy Holder

Turn a recycled jar into a cute Easter Bunny container that can hold all sorts of Easter candy. Simple enough […]

Paper Plate Bunny Banner

Pretty paper plates and crepe paper turn into a banner full of Easter bunnies in just a few simple steps. […]

Pot of Gold Luminary

Wondering what to do with all of those glass bottles you’ve saved? Turn them into these pretty rainbow luminaries, complete […]

Leprechaun Pie

Kids will run to offer a hand in whipping up this delicious green treat for St. Patrick’s Day. The best […]