Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Enchilada Skulls

These skulls are actually crispy, skull-shaped tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce. They are delicious, a little creepy, […]

Saber-Toothed Squirrel Pinecone

Turn a pinecone and other natural materials into Scrat, the acorn-obsessed, saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age movies. It’s such […]

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

Zombie Popsicles

These ‘bloody’ raspberry cheesecake zombie popsicles are easy to make and so creepy. Serve them at a Halloween party or […]

Unicorn Slime

Help the kids make glittery slime in all their favorite colors! This sparkly unicorn slime is great fun for a party […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

Turn pinecones and felt into adorable hedgehogs. The tutorial also includes instructions to make beautiful pinecone owls.

No-Carve Pumpkin Caramel Apple

A first glance, these no-carve pumpkin look exactly like caramel apples! But not a single one of the supplies is […]

Homemade Blank Books

Use leftover pages from school notebooks to make brand new blank books. They’re perfect for budding artists and writers, and […]

Watermelon Party Embellishments

Make easy watermelon embellishments with cardstock and markers. They’re perfect for decorating party straws or to use for a themed garland.

Angry Birds Breakfast

Angry Birds fans will love this clever breakfast featuring a waffle and fruit. It’s as easy as it is tasty!

Doodle Desert

Practice concentric circles, contour lines, and color blending with this cool cactus artwork. It uses markers to get a watercolor […]

Puppy Sandwich

Create a dog-themed lunch for the puppy fan in your life. It’s easy, tasty, and fun!

Banana Leaf Placemat

Create a faux banana leaf that looks like the real thing. It makes a great placemat or decoration for an […]

Peanut People Drum Puppet

Turn an empty bag, old newspaper, and plastic lids into Peanut People! Give these puppets a twist and they make […]

Peanut Hummingbird Ornament

This beautiful hummingbird ornament starts with a peanut! Make a whole flock to share with friends and family.

Salt Dough Ice Cream Sundae

Create a realistic ice cream sundae that looks good enough to eat! This non-edible craft is made with salt dough […]

UnBeeLievable Bee House

Turn a stump into a bee house that welcomes pollinators to your yard. It can be as simple or as […]

Fruity Note Cards

Create adorable fruity note cards to send to friends and family. Can’t pick between the strawberry and the watermelon? Make […]

Handprint Suncatcher

This adorable handprint suncatcher has a hidden heart between the hands to catch the sun’s rays! It’s a precious keepsake […]

Bandana Wreath

This Bandana Wreath is so simple to make. Read the tutorial to learn the secret to prevent the bandanas from drooping.

Strawberry Ink

Take a virtual trip back in history! Make your own ink and then write with it using a homemade quill […]

Watercolor Luminaries

Turn an empty glass jar into a pretty watercolor luminary. It’s easy to do and a great recycling project.

Easy Marbled Cookies

Even very young children can create these beautiful marbled cookies. The tutorial also includes instruction to make simple tie-dye and […]

Homemade Floam

Looking for something fun to do with the kids before summer comes to a close? Make your own floam!

Splatter Paint T-Shirt

Learn more about famous artist Jackson Pollock with this fun craft inspired by his techniques. Best of all, you can […]

Cereal Box Backpack Charms

It’s easy to transform an empty cereal box (or leftover cardboard) into customized backpack charms that add flair to any […]

Driftwood Sign

This Driftwood Sign is simple to make and so pretty. Use the kids’ names to label their bedrooms with a […]

Golf Ball Sharks

Turn golf balls and craft foam into sharks. Make them as cute or as menacing as you want!

Poop Emoji Popsicles

These Chocolate Poop Emoji Popsicles are stinking cute. The 2-ingredient popsicle recipe is super easy to make and decorate.

Summer Boho Chic Tote Bag

Make this cute boho chic tote bag this summer. It’s easy to do and you can customize it however you […]

Crochet Pot

Crochet a cute pot with your favorite color of yarn. Then add a succulent plants and it’s ready to display […]

Homemade Bath Bombs

These bath bombs are pretty easy and make a great homemade gift idea. Give them to friends, family, teachers, babysitters, or […]

Simple Chalk Eclipse Art

This simple art project is a great way to teach kids more about a solar eclipse. It only takes about […]

Star Softie

Create a soft and cuddly stuffed star with this easy sewing project. It’s a great choice for a child who is […]

Kirigami Box

Turn two sheets of patterned paper into a beautiful kirigami box. Use it to hold a gift, a memento, or […]

Woven Thistle Craft

This unique craft combines multiple techniques to produce a “woven” thistle with lots of texture. Give it a try!

Kitchen Grater Owl

Turn an old cheese grater into an owl that simply could not be cuter. What a wonderful project using recycled […]

Colored Pasta Art

Learn how to color pasta and then use it to make beautiful designs. This project is loaded with creative possibilities!

Spool Beaver

Create an adorable beaver using a spool and yarn. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Funky Summer Hat

Turn an old-fashioned straw hat and into a funky, feminine hat to wear this summer. The possibilities are endless.

Disney Princess Cups

Use vinyl to transform plastic drinking cups into your favorite Disney princesses. There are instructions for Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, […]

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Light-Up Constellation Canvas

Create a beautiful wall hanging that features a constellation that actually lights up. Choose your favorite constellation or match your […]

Potato Faces

Let your creativity run wild as you decorate a potato with a variety of vegetables. Make a fun face and […]

Marshmallow Constellations

Learn about the constellations in the night sky, then reproduce them with marshmallows. Kids will love this tasty activity.

Harry Potter Party

Throw a Harry Potter party that will amaze young wizards and witches. There are ideas for decorations, food, activities, favors, […]

Cardboard Toy Robots

See the creativity bursting forth as kids make their own toy robots from cardboard. Half the fun is dreaming up […]

Lemon Live Votive Candles

Create beautiful votive candles using hollowed-out lemons and limes. What a great way to repurpose kitchen scraps!

Knight’s Armor

Create this knight’s armor for a themed party, Halloween, or everyday dress-up fun. It’s made from foam, so it’s lightweight […]

Harry Potter Bookmarks

Harry Potter fans will absolutely adore these printable bookmarks. You can choose from Harry, Ron, Hermione, or Dumbledore.

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Create an awesome Sorting Hat just like the one from Harry Potter. This paper mache project is great fun for […]

Swimming Marionette

Mimic the actual movements a swimmer makes with this marionette. It takes a little practice but is great fun to […]

Star Wars Shadow Puppets

Star Wars fan will absolutely love these easy-to-make shadow puppets. All you have to do is print, cut, and attach […]

Swimming Self-Portrait

Create a cool swimming self-portrait using oil pastels and some clever techniques. Give it a try this summer!