Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Styrofoam Koalas

Turn styrofoam balls into the cutest koalas! They make fun pencil toppers or can be displayed on a shelf.

Foam Ball Octopus Craft

Learn how to turn a foam ball and some paper into an adorable octopus. This craft is easy enough for […]

Spring Wreath

Create this cheery spring wreath from just a few items, including bulky yarn, felt and a wreath form. Decorate your […]

Bunny Breadsticks

These easy-to-make bunny breadsticks are perfect for Easter and a great way for the kids to help in the kitchen. […]

Foam and Felt Puppy Dog

Use a styrofoam ball and other basic craft materials to create an adorable puppy dog. Choose the colors to match […]

Flower Chocolate Cake Cups

These edible blooming chocolate cakes are so much fun for spring! It’s really easy to do and is so pretty. 

M&M’s Butterflies

These sweet butterflies are so easy to make using chocolate and candy to create colorful combinations. You may never guess […]

Angry Bird Paddles

These Angry Bird paddles aren’t just cute. Use them to play a rousing game of Balloon Ping Pong! It’s lot […]

Porcupine Rolls

These porcupine-shaped rolls are fun to make and delicious to eat. A great project to introduce your child to baking […]

Peekaboo Bunnies

Work alone or as a group to create a fluffle of peekaboo bunnies. They’re easy to make and couldn’t be […]

Easter Chick Cookies

Make these cute Easter chick cookies for a fun springtime treat! They are surprisingly easy to make, with only three […]

Twinkie Sushi

This “sushi” is as fun to make as it is to eat! Serve this tasty treat for April Fool’s Day […]

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Banana Bunnies

These adorable banana bunnies are fun to make and delicious to eat. This is such a great activity for spring.

Eagle Scout Congrats Card

Reaching Eagle Scout is a major accomplishment. Honor the achievement with a simple, yet elegant, homemade congratulations card.

Nutter Butter Lamb Pops

Turn Nutter Butter Cookies into cute Lamb Lollipops for Easter. They look just like Shaun the Sheep and are almost […]

Hand-Carved Pineapple Stamp

Stamp carving is a fun activity for preteens, teens, and adults and getting started is inexpensive. Make any design you […]

Balloon CD Hovercraft

Decorate CDs, then use them to make these fun balloon hovercrafts! This classic science experiment mesmerizes kids every time.

Carrot Top Cupcakes

These carrot top cupcakes are made from modeling chocolate and cupcake wrappers. It looks just like a carrot in the […]

Paper Plate Flamingo

Turn a paper plate, construction paper and tissue paper into a feathered flamingo. It’s a fun and inexpensive craft.

Sugar Spoon Chicks

Make adorable sugar spoon chicks to serve with hot beverages this spring. It’s a fun way to bring some whimsy […]

Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Peekaboo Garden

This interactive peekaboo garden is fun to make and is a great opportunity for learning, too. Tie it in with […]

Football Backyard Game

Make a stuffed felt football and goalposts from cardboard tubes. Then use them to play a really fun backyard throwing […]

Rice Krispie Carrots

Make an extra-special version of Rice Krispie Treats that are perfect for spring. No one can resist these delicious desserts!

Posable Spoon Elvis

Follow the steps to turn a plastic spoon into a posable figure. The example is Elvis, but you can make […]

Spin Art Doily Paper Flowers

Create gorgeous doily paper flowers with spin art! These make such a pretty bouquet to give to Mom, a teacher, […]

Snack Cake Stingers

Turn Twinkies into bumble bees for a fun treat. Modeling chocolate makes this edible craft easy to do.

Twig Letter

Collect twigs from the backyard and use them to make an initial or a full word of lovely rustic letters. […]

Bunny Rolls

These adorable bunny rolls are perfect for spring and they’re so easy to make! Kids of all ages will have […]

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Jelly Bean Flower Cupcakes

Make these pretty flower cupcakes for Easter throughout spring. They’re easy to make and a yummy way to enjoy jelly […]

Sunshine Lollipops

These simple sunshine pops are made from candy melts, cookies, and candy eyes. They’re a fun treat for Earth Day, […]

Farm Animal Easter Eggs

Who says that the Easter bunny is the only animal that celebrates Easter? Bring the whole farm in for the […]

Cardboard Tube Ewoks

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Ewoks, so these adorable little guys will be a hit with the whole […]

Easter Egg Veggie Pizza

Cut puff pastry into an egg shape, top with veggie cream cheese and colorful vegetables. What a fun and delicious […]

Chocolate Popcorn Trees

Celebrate Earth Day, Spring, or Summer with these edible trees. This kid-friendly treat is made from candy melts, popcorn, and […]

Birthday Cake Name Art

Turn your name into a one-of-a-kind birthday cake! Try your own name, or make birthday cards for special friend using […]

Cactus Shadow Name Art

Explore shadows with this fun and easy cactus name art project. You can create outdoors using natural light or indoors […]

Coconut Cake Ball Chicks

These coconut coated chocolate cake balls are decorated to look like fuzzy little chicks. Easter is the perfect time to […]

Sunshine Pillow

Use Oly*Fun to create an adorable sunshine pillow that will brighten up any day. The tutorial also has ideas for […]

Rainy Day Umbrella Drawing

Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw a dimensional umbrella. This project couldn’t be more perfect for […]

Nautical Candle Holder

Give an ordinary candle a nautical vibe with this quick project. It couldn’t be easier!

Cardboard Tube Elvis

Turn a cardboard tube into the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley. This fun craft is sure to make […]

Palmetto Fork Craft

Try something fun and new today! Follow the directions to paint a palmetto using a plastic fork.

Baby Bird Nest Pretzels

It’s a sure bet for grins and giggles when you present these little tweeters for dessert. Simple and easy to […]

Cinnamon Roll Snail

This adorable snail is totally edible and ready for breakfast! A fun way to get your kids to eat their […]

Embossed Food

Add sweet messages to your child’s lunch using alphabet stamps. Or, work on letter recognition or spelling skills by having […]

Baseball Game

Turn a ping pong ball, craft stick, and Dixie cups into a fun baseball game craft that you can actually […]

Colorful Branch

Don’t throw away ripped or crumpled tissue paper! Save it to make these beautiful and colorful branches. Be just as […]

Chocolate Bunny Cookies

This quick and simple edible Easter craft uses candy melts, vanilla wafers, and mini marshmallows. These are sure to be […]

No-Bake Empty Tomb Treats

Present this bible story in the form of an edible display using children’s treat. Donuts, cookies and coconut “grass” come […]

Paper Plate Ladybug

Create a colorful paper plate ladybug from tissue paper and construction paper. It’s easy and lots of fun!

Butterfly Fruit Pizza

Decorate a fruit pizza to look like a butterfly to celebrate Earth Day, spring, summer, or birthday. Send the whole […]