Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Magnetic Mouse Trap Clips

Magnetic refrigerator clips created from wooden mouse traps. Line them up along a kitchen wall to hold keys, notes and […]

Recycled T-Shirt Bangles

Recycle your old t-shirts into pretty jewelry following our easy instructions. Girls can make them to trade with their friends!

Duct Tape Belt

We’ve turned duct tape and d rings into a creative belt – cute for boys or girls to wear. Tweens […]

Beanbag Chickens

Cute and easy juggling chooks! Made from fabric scraps, this is the perfect project for a beginner in sewing.

Decoupage Valentine Vase

Recycle those plain florist vases by turning them into pretty vases for Valentine’s Day. Decoupage pretty cocktail napkins onto the […]

Inside Out S’Mores

We’ve turned our favorite s’mores treats inside out! Fill jumbo marshmallows with chocolate chips and teddy grahams for a after […]

Fudgy Peanut Butter Hearts

You won’t have to beg the kids to help you out with this recipe – they’ll be more than willing […]

Mosaic Photo Valentines

Use your child’s photo and a fun puzzle type method to create cut mosaic greeting cards and gifts. A keepsake […]

Tissue Paper Valentines

Beautiful Valentine’s Day cards created by twisting tissue paper. Kids of all ages can help make these cards to give […]

Conversation Heart Magnet

When you think of conversation hearts, you think of Valentine’s Day and this time we’re turning them into a pretty […]

Homemade Butter

Spread the word….it’s Valentine’s Day! Turn heavy cream into homemade butter – a fun kitchen experiment!

Valentine Cookie Pops

Valentine’s Day sugar cookies dipped into chocolate and sprinkles – the perfect treat for a classroom treat or for dessert […]

Paper Straw Heart Garland

Twist pretty paper straws into hearts to form a Valentine’s Day garland. A simple decoration for kids to make. This […]

Crayon Heart Valentines

A really pretty goodie for kids to exchange that doesn’t add to the sugar overload on Valentine’s Day. Make these […]

Valentine Sucker Covers

Turn patterned paper and a bag of suckers into frugal gifts to exchange for Valentine’s Day. Share them with the […]

Valentine Pet Bandana

Don’t forget your pets when it comes to Valentine’s Day. We’ve painted heart shaped paw prints on a bright pink […]

Sweetheart Candy Dangly Earrings

Another fun project using candy conversation hearts. These colorful earrings will go perfectly with any wardrobe for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

Your kids will be the hit of the classroom handing out these yummy marshmallow pops! Dip marshmallows into chocolate and […]

Vintage Pinwheels

In this guide from 1916, see two different ways to make pinwheel crafts — one with paper and one with […]

Preschool Painted Mugs

Paint personalized gifts using non-toxic paint and stickers! Fun gifts for grandparent, teachers, neighbors …and don’t forget to let the […]

Valentine Tin Can Luminary

Children and adults work together to create this work of “heart”. A fun recycling project that turns cans into a […]

Teddy Bear Taco Tart

Cut puff pastry into a teddy bear shape and top it with cheese and taco meat before decorating it for […]

Grocery Bag Wreath

A fun way to recycle all of those unwanted plastic grocery bags – turn them into this lovely heart-shaped wreath! […]

Paper Heart Wrappings

Tuck secret messages for your valentine into these cleverly folded paper hearts. As much fun to open as it is […]

Duct Tape Rosette Wreath

In just a few simple steps you can turn red duct tape and some recycled cardboard into a pretty rosette […]

Heart Votive Holder

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got an easy and frugal craft for you. Using tissue paper to […]

CD Wallet Scrapbook

A fun way for tweens and teens to remember the dances, the prom, vacation or just silly times with friends…. […]

Valentine’s Day Gumball Machine

A quick and easy Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for giving to teachers, neighbors, friends and family! Personalize it by […]

Valentine’s Day Secret Messages

Create secret Valentine’s Day messages with white paper hearts and white crayons. Kids will giggle with delight as they watch […]

Referee Chair Covers

Referees will be making an appearance at your Super Bowl party with these fun chair covers! Add a whistle to […]

Football Field Banner

A quick and simple banner to decorate any football–themed party. Easy to make using felt, line your walls with the […]

Cardboard Tube Valentine Necklace

Turn cardboard tubes and beads into pretty Valentine’s Day necklaces. Little girls will have fun painting the cardboard hearts their […]

Serendipity Heart Banners

Recycle those bits and pieces of printed paper that have been piling up into a beautiful decorative banner to hang […]

Valentine Boxes

Decorating small gift boxes and match boxes with Washi tape is a quick way to create a Valentine box. Perfect […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath

We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty […]

Valentine’s Day Pennant

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]

Valentine Ribbon Wreath

A cardboard wreath, pretty valentine ribbon and a glue gun are all that’s needed to make this Valentine’s Day wreath. […]

Colorful Bird Feeder

This colorful bird feeder starts out as a paper milk carton. Some tape and paint is all that’s needed to […]

Easy Rag Teddy Bear

Our rag teddy bear is made from 100% recycled materials. A simple sewing craft that turns t-shirts and sweaters into […]

Sweetheart Shortbreads

Take a break from all of the sweets this Valentine’s Day and snack on our sweetheart shortbreads. A great opportunity […]

Cheery Paper Heart Wreath

Add some fun and whimsy to your Valentine’s Day decorations with this colorful paper heart wreath. Made from strips of […]

Love Bug Valentines

Assemble these warm, fuzzy valentine love bugs in no time. Popular in the 70’s, these friendly little love bugs are […]

Scented Love Garland

Pretty fabric hearts are filled with sweet smelling potpourri and hung up for Valentine’s Day. Use as curtain tie backs […]

Valentine’s Day Love Sign

Turn recycled juice can lids into pretty wall decorations for Valentine’s Day. Using paper and vinyl stickers, you can create […]

Crocheted Hearts

Colorful crocheted hearts are picture perfect for Valentine’s Day. Follow our these step-by-step instructions to make these cute hearts for […]

Conversation Heart Pops

Make soft and chewy conversation heart pops using marshmallows and candy melts. Kids of all ages will have fun dipping […]

Wire Heart Finger Ring

Dress up your Valentine’s Day wardrobe with these wire heart-shaped finger rings. Tweens and teens can start on a journey […]

Valentine Curled Ribbon Wreath

Our pretty Valentine’s Day wreath is made from grosgrain ribbon. Follow our step by step instructions to make one of […]

Tissue Paper Monet

Make a water garden masterpiece likeMonet. Art work made beautiful using tissue paper.

Valentine Piñata

Valentine Pinata This pretty pink pinata is great fun for Valentine’s Day. Change out the colors to make it suit […]

Love Letter Corsage

A pretty tissue paper craft for tweens and teens to make to wear for Valentine’s Day. Would also look great […]

Bottle Belly Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled plastic bottle. His charming looks will chase away the winter blues.

Pink Heart Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie cereal and marshallows are jazzed up to make these yummy Valentine’s Day treats. Makes a great lunchbox treat […]