Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Star Wars Popsicle Cozy

Use felt to make awesome light saber popsicle cozies. It’s a great project any Star Wars fan will love!

Batik Fabric from Crayons

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind batik fabric using a surprising material: crayons! This is a fun project for kids of all ages.

Bluebird Candies

These bluebird candies can be made with Jordan almonds, M&M’s or other light blue candies. They’re surprisingly easy to make […]

Candy Mosaics

These candy mosaics encourage creativity in young artists. They’re so much fun to make and are a delicious treat.

How to Make Giant Bubbles

Use this recipe to make giant bubbles. Kids (and adults) will have a blast playing with these outdoors!

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Taco Cookie

These adorable treats look like tacos, but taste like cookies! They are so simple to make, especially if you start […]

Tissue Box Critter

This adorable critter is actually a tissue box cover! Make this cute little guy from decorative paper and other fun […]

Birthday Candle Cookies

Make adorable candle cookies for your next birthday celebration.  So cute and so festive!

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Encourage kids to use their imaginations to come up with […]

Cinco de Mayo Strawberry

Cinco de Mayo and Strawberry Month are both in May, so why not combine the two with this fun and […]

Watermelon Fruit Pizza

Start with a cookie crust, then top it with cream cheese fluff, strawberries and kiwi to make this fun watermelon. It’s […]

Diamond Art Monogram Tag

It’s quick and easy to create a monogram tag using Diamond Art. The tutorial also includes instructions to make a […]

Cookie Monster Cone

Use a simple, four-ingredient cotton candy ice cream to make cute Cookie Monster Ice Cream Cones. No ice cream machine […]

Deviled Egg Chicks

Use up hard-boiled eggs by turning them into Deviled Egg Chicks! This is a fun and tasty project that kids […]

Chipboard Yellowhammer

Learn how to make a realistic version of a yellowhammer, the state bird of Alabama. This unique project uses q-tips, […]

Diamond Art Monogram Necklace

Create a sparkly monogram necklace in just minutes using Diamond Art. It’s a very easy project that is beginner-friendly.

Pear Bear

Two ingredients + two minutes = one adorable and healthy snack! This cute pear bear is fun for kids to […]

Book Folding Fairy House

Turn a damaged paperback book into a work of art. This beautiful fairy house is made with a folding technique, […]

Straw Flowers

These easy Straw Flowers make a beautiful spring bouquet that will never wilt. Make each flower a different color and […]

Pixar Squash Book

Follow the step-by-step directions to draw your own Pixar themed squash book featuring popular Pixar movie characters. This project is […]

Personalized Scout Pouch

Create a personalized pouch to hold Scout patches, blue cards, or memorabilia. It’s really easy if you start with a […]

Linzer Cookie Hearts

Celebrate Mom with these tasty raspberry linzer cookies this Mother’s Day (or any time!)  Change the message and make these […]

Chocolate Flowers

This beautiful bouquet is made of chocolates!  It would make a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation day, or […]

Money Cake

Turn an ordinary cake into something extra-special by hiding money in the cake! An easy way to make a celebration […]

Cereal Box Postcards

Kids love sending and receiving mail. How fun would it be to receive one of these colorful postcards, made completely […]

Good Luck Stones

This fun craft is inspired by indigenous good luck stones from Australia. The tutorial includes suggestions for different ages and […]

Tic Tac Matzo

Leftover matzo from Passover? Turn it into a game board and play a round of Tic Tac Matzo!

Stenciled Votives

Use self-adhesive letters, spray paint and sealant to make these pretty stenciled votives. Spell out a name, sentiment, season, or […]

Portrait Collage

Use paper scraps, googly eyes, yarn and other materials to make a Portrait Collage for Mom on Mother’s Day or […]

Rainbow Pudding Pops

Help the kids make beautiful rainbow pudding pops! These tasty treats are so much fun on a warm afternoon. This […]

Yarn Chandelier

Turn yarn and embroidery hoops into a clever and unique yarn chandelier that you can hang indoors or out. This […]

Princess Cupcakes

These cupcakes proudly display the tall hat and flowing ribbons of a fairy-tale princess. This is a project any princess […]

Sugar Cookie Garden Stone

Frost a large sugar cookie with cookies ‘n cream frosting then decorate it to look like a garden stone for […]

Football Pen Holder

Start with a recycled can and some felt to make this football pen holder for Father’s Day. Change the message […]

Clay Pot Bee

This terra cotta pot bee is such a fun craft for kids. It’s so bright and cheery, perfect for spring. 

Cute Bear Hair Clip

This adorable bear barrette is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing. Follow the steps to make the bear, […]

Sticker I Spy

This Sticker I Spy is really easy to make and will keep the kids busy for a long time!

Rock Dominoes

Next time your kids go on a nature walk, have them collect small flat stones. Paint the rocks to look […]

Sunflower Marshmallow Pops

Make something yummy to eat while it’s sunny! These cute little desserts are a delightful treat for spring or summer. […]

Sombrero Hat Egghead Cookies

Easily turn recycled plastic Easter eggs into sombrero hat cookies with a candy surprise! This is a fun edible project […]

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]

A-Maze-ing Marble Mazes

These miniature marble mazes are made from repurposed cardboard boxes and drinking straws. This is such a fun project that […]

Matzo Lion Snack

Turn leftover matzo into an adorable lion snack using cereal and other pantry basics. Get creative and see what other […]

Paper Mobile

Think creatively while you make a pretty mobile to hang on the wall. You only need a few simple supplies […]

Daisy Cakes

These beautiful little daisies are ‘painted’ using cake batter (it’s a surprisingly easy technique!). Add the tiny daisy cakes to […]

Strawberry Cookies

Make sugar cookies that look just like real strawberries. A fun and tasty activity to do with your kids. Great […]

Easy Spring Wreath

Making a cute spring wreath takes barely any time with the handy printable. The tutorial includes options for English, Spanish, […]

Alligator Cookie Pop

Turn Nutter Butters and a few other store-bought ingredients into adorable Alligator Cookie Pops. This  is such a fun project […]

Cheesy Bee Appetizers

These cheesy bee appetizers are almost too cute to eat! Not only are they adorable, but they are healthy and […]

Cottontail Snack

Make a yummy cheddar-coated cottontail snack with Kix cereal. This Easter treat is so easy with the included bunny printable.

Water Bottle Bowling

Turn plastic water bottles into colorful bowling pins! This is a great game for kids of all ages and is […]

Bean Bag Football Toss

This football-themed bean bag toss is a perfect indoor game. It’s also a wonderful way to practice addition!

Daffodil Candy Cups

Fill these cute daffodil candy cups with an easy lemon mousse, candy, pudding, ice cream, or even little cookies. It’s […]

Make Your Own Chocolate Bunnies

These do-it-yourself chocolate bunnies are made with a chocolate mold. Adding a ribbon, eye and bow makes a cute little […]

Wooden Spoon Puppets

Put those old wooden spoons to a new use (or you can always buy a new set for this fun […]