Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pokeball Suncatcher

After unwrapping gifts, save the tissue paper to make your own suncatchers. This Pokeball is sure to be a favorite […]

Dracula Waffle Breakfast

Start Halloween off right with this clever Dracula Waffle Breakfast. It’s easy to do with store-bought waffles.

Cardboard Tube Fox

Turn a cardboard tube into a sleeping fox. This simple craft is inexpensive and easy to do.

Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers brighten any space and they’ll never die! Making them is easy and fun.

Ho Ho Bat Treat

Create a yummy treat that looks like a bat. It’s fun and easy to do.

Glow-in-the-Dark Party

Throw an amazing glow-in-the-dark party! The post has ideas for decorations, favors, and treats.

Glow-in-the-Dark Rice

Turn ordinary sensory play into something special with rice that glows in the dark! It looks great in the light, […]

Clay Trinket Dish

These beautiful leaf clay dishes are the perfect craft for fall! Use them to hold trinkets, keys, coins, jewelry, and […]

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]

Easy Apple Tree

Turn an empty cardboard tube and tissue paper into a cute apple tree. This easy craft is perfect for fall.

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

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

Mouse Pad

This darling mouse pad actually looks like a mouse and is functional, too. Make your own!

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 […]

Black Light Party

Turn off the lights and watch the guests react when your birthday cake glows! This post has tons of ideas […]

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 […]

Unicorn Slime

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

Witchy Pinecone Owl

Gather pinecones, then turn them into these cute witchy owls. They make cute decorations, party favors, or place cards for […]

Dot Art Suncatcher

Even the youngest of crafters can use dot markers to create a colorful suncatcher. Cut it into a heart to […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

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

Pasta Salad Turtle

This turtle-shaped pasta salad is delicious, loaded with veggies, and completely customizable. It’s a healthy meal that kids will love.

Handprint Gorillas

Pair Peggy Rathmann’s “Good Night, Gorilla” with this fun and easy gorilla handprint craft. They’re so cute!

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 […]

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Lion Cake

This adorable lion cake is easy to make using toddler-friendly foods. Give it a try!