Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Sunset Desert Painting

Even beginners can create a pretty desert sunset painting. Just follow the simple steps!

Brownie Bear Claw Cookies

These Brownie Bear Claw Cookies are so easy to make and a huge hit with the kids. Great to take […]

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Footprint Alien

Turn your footprint into a friendly alien with this fun craft. Kids will particularly love the splatter technique to make […]

Mini Camping Set

Get the kids excited about camping with this fun mini camping play set, perfect for pretend play. Bring the campsite […]

Alien Headband

These fun and funky alien headband are made from simple everyday craft items. Kids can create their own special alien […]

Beach-Themed Oreos

Spend the day at the beach or in the kitchen creating beach-themed Oreos! This tasty treat is great fun for […]

Colored Rice American Flag

Celebrate the United States by making a colorful rice version of the American flag. This craft is wonderful craft for […]

Dandelion Paper Lanterns

These stunning lanterns are made with empty plastic water bottles and paper! Simply use the printable and a craft knife and […]

Jello Jar Monsters

Use your creativity to turn ordinary jello cups into cute, scary, or silly monsters. This fun and easy treat is […]

Terrarium Jar

Grow your own mini garden in a jar! Kids will learn how to plant and take care of a garden […]

Fozzie Bear Cookies

Muppets fans (and everyone else) will love these peanut butter cookies made to look like Fozzie Bear. It’s a great […]

Honey Pot Cake Pops

If you have Winnie the Pooh fans in your home, they will want to make a batch of these honey […]

Liberty Bell Collage

Pair a study of the Liberty Bell with this fun collage project. They look beautiful hanging together in a classroom.

Juice Box Robots

What do you get when you combine a juice box with some candy? The cutest robots you’ve ever seen! These […]

Minecraft Cubes

Minecraft fans will love this easy cube project. Use them as a decoration or as dice for a game you make […]

Rainbow Cloud Pin Display

Create an adorable cloud with rainbow rays to display buttons and pins. You could also use it to hold barrettes […]

Alien Balloon Craft

Turn two balloons into a friendly alien for a space-themed party. This tutorial has lots of other ideas for other […]

Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Rainbow Doodle

Doodling is very relaxing and a good way to loosen up and be creative without too much concentration. Give this […]

Clay Story Starters

Use clay to create characters, settings, and supporting elements to use as story starters. This fun craft needs just one […]

No Bake Wookiee Cookies

Turn easy no-bake cookies into Star Wars Wookiee cookies with this easy recipe and tutorial!

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

Patriotic Marshmallow Pops

These red, white and blue sparkly marshmallow pops are perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

CD Peacock

Turn your handprints and an old CD into an eye-catching peacock. This colorful craft is so much fun!

Fireworks Spin Art Paintings

Create beautiful fireworks paintings using spin art! This is great fun for kids of all ages to do for New […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Flag Flashcards

Have your kids create their own flashcard set using recycled cereal boxes, construction paper and a glue stick. When the […]

Hedgehog Truffles

These rich, chocolatey truffles look like adorable little hedgehogs. They are a tasty treat and so easy to make.

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

Corral those pencils and pens that seem to end up all over the house with our recycled pencil holders. All […]

Patriotic Bandana Wreath

Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]

Patriotic S’mores Party Packs

Everyone will love these fun patriotic s’mores party packs.  Pass out the packs, then make the s’mores outdoors over a campfire […]

Banana Split Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature all the flavors of a banana split with none of the melting! It’s such a fun treat […]

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

Modern Wall Art

Dress up a playroom or bedroom with modern art made from colored masking tape! A few rolls of tape and […]

Patriotic Candle Holders

Make patriotic occasions even more festive with these lovely votive candle holders. They look beautiful lit or unlit, indoors or […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

How to Make Resin Jewelry

Learn how to make your own stunning jewelry out of resin. It’s so much fun and the results are beautiful!

Patriotic Pinwheels

These printable patriotic pinwheels are so festive and easy to do. Display them in your yard for the Fourth of […]

Father’s Day Flamingo

Flamingo Dads are the best! Tell your dad how much you love and appreciate him with this adorable flamingo card.

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Printable Toolbox Card

Simply print, cut and fold to make a cool dimensional toolbox card. It’s the perfect size to hold a gift […]

Build a Robot

Kids are fascinated by tiny pieces and parts, and will love using bolts, washers and other small items to use […]

Bald Eagle Pear

Combine pears, white chocolate, coconut, and cashews to make bald eagles for your July 4th table. While they perhaps are […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Olympic Athletes Craft

Use your creativity to pose Olympic athletes on and around the Olympic rings. This paper craft can be done individually […]

Abstract Butterfly

This abstract butterfly craft is inspired by the artwork of Alexander Calder. It uses pipe cleaners and clay to mimic […]