Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Flower Garland

Work together as a family to create a garland of flowers that is simple, decorative, and as cute as can […]

Dog Tag Cookies

Personalize dog tag cookies in honor of Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day. This is a wonderful way to show your […]

Taco Night Crafts

Whip up a family craft party with a taco craft and related printable. This is fun for Cinco de Mayo, […]

Mother’s Day Printables

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a handy set of printables. It includes a printable card, book all about Mom, and decorative […]

Avocado Painting

Learn how to paint a friendly avocado! This easy painting project is fun for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or […]

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Sports Cupcakes

Celebrate your love of sports with these these tasty cupcakes. There are instructions to make a soccer ball, baseball, tennis […]

Elastic Hair Ties

Fold over elastic hair ties are popular but quite expensive to buy. Make your own creaseless hair ties in 2 […]

Kentucky Derby Wreath

Celebrate the running of the Kentucky Derby with this darling Derby Day wreath. It’s a great decoration for a watch […]

Wrapping a Gift in Money

For your next gift-giving occasion, try wrapping the present with dollar bills! It’s easy to do and the money is […]

Compass Art

Warm up for geometry lessons with this fun compass art project. It’s a great way for kids to become comfortable […]

Bucket Hat

Learn how to make reversible bucket hats in various sizes to suit every member of the family. The best part […]

Quesadilla Octopus

Turn a plain quesadilla into an adorable octopus in just a few easy steps. It makes lunchtime so much fun!

Lavender Candles

Use dried lavender stems to make these pretty lavender candles in mason jars. They make a wonderful gift for Mom, […]

Newspaper Math

Use the newspaper to create your own math review problems. This fun activity has a lot of hidden learning for […]

DIY Tassels

Making tassels is a ton of fun! These popular accessories add interest to your bag, zippered purse, or clothes. 

Resin Sun Catchers

Resin sun catchers are simple to make and require minimal supplies. These rainbow mobiles look beautiful anywhere inside or outside […]

Inspirational Words Mandala

Digital art is growing in popularity. Give it a try with this mandala project that features inspirational words. There are […]

Mickey Mouse Cake

Any Disney fan would love this giant Mickey Mouse Cake made with Rice Krispie treats! The tutorial also features lots […]

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

Towering Slice of Cake

Kids play with perspective with this fun watercolor painting of a towering slice of cake. Adjust the angles and you […]

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]

Fire Pit S’mores Cake

Create a decadent s’mores flavored dessert, decorated to look like a fire pit.  There are a lot of steps, but none […]

Eggshell Family

Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]

Cub Scouts Are One in a Minion

Cub Scouts and their leaders are one in a minion! Use these printables to make adorable minion treats to celebrate […]

Test Treats

Make these encouraging treats for friends or family taking finals or a big test. It’s easy to do and so thoughtful.

Nature Paint Brushes

Create your own paint brushes with natural materials. It’s easy to do and so much fun to explore the different […]

Affirmation Stones

Who couldn’t use some encouraging words? Decorate your desktop with these easy-to-make, colorful affirmation stones.

Paper Mache Photo Letter

Celebrate a graduation, birthday or other special event with a fun Paper Mache Photo Letter! They’re also a great way […]

Rose Bouquet Cupcakes

You won’t believe how easy it is to create a cupcake display that looks like a beautiful bouquet of roses. […]

Earth Day Dinner

Celebrate Earth Day with this interesting recipe that portrays our earth. It’s completely edible and kids can help out in […]

Comic Book Frame

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use comic books and inexpensive frames to make a gift worthy of […]

Mother’s Day Bookmark

Make personalized faux leather bookmarks for Mothers Day. The tutorial includes instructions for making the embroidery floss tassel.

Ladybug Magnifying Glass Craft

Get up close and observe the body structures of ladybugs before making this craft. This realistic craft is perfect to […]

Flower Marshmallows

Draw 25 different flowers on marshmallows using food coloring pens.  This is a fun activity for kids and adults to […]

No Sew Coin Purse

This pretty coin purse is made with faux leather and requires no sewing. Use it to hold coins, a mask, […]

Paper Rings

Can you believe these beautiful faux agates are actually made of paper? This classic craft is so much fun!

Monogram Balloon Wreath

Here’s a fun twist on the popular balloon wreath – add curly pipe cleaners and a monogram! Fun and easy […]

Cereal Math: Prime Factorization

Practice all sorts of math skills using cereal! The example shows prime factorization using two different cereals you can enjoy […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. The little baskets are sure to bring joy to […]

Strawberry Surprise Cake

This adorable strawberry cake has a surprise inside… strawberries!  Kids will love making this cake and cutting to reveal the […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Hedgehog Cookies

Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. These little guys are fun […]

Mini Clothespin Note Holder

This cute hanging note holder is the perfect place to hang photos, tickets, notes, and memorabilia. Decorate it with your […]

Moving Mini Robot

Kids of all ages will have a great time building their own mini robots from the ground up. The step […]

Earth Day Cupcakes

Celebrate Earth Day with these cute Earth Day Cupcakes. The cookie and cupcake combination look like the inside layers of […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops

These look like ketchup and mustard containers, but they are actually tasty sweet treats! Push-up pop containers are filled with […]

Fabric Daffodils

Daffodils are one of the most beautiful things about spring. These fabric daffodils will add color indoors that will never […]

Origami Dog

It only takes four simple folds to make this adorable origami dog. Customize the colors, spots and markings to mimic […]

Fruit Pizza Strawberry

Check out this fabulous Fruit Pizza Strawberry! Serve it plain or chocolate covered for your springtime or summer party. Yum!

Lego Necklaces

Create a cute necklace any Lego fan will adore. Plan to make several and give them as gifts!

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Surprise your mother with this clever Mother’s Day cookie treat. These slipper cookies are lots of fun to create. 

Fabric Placemats

Homemade placemats are so easy and quick to make. This tutorial shows you exactly how to sew professional looking placemats.

Gardens from Recycled Materials

Have kids use their imaginations to turn recycled household products into pretty spring blooms. Plant one flower or a whole […]