Fun Family Crafts

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School Age Crafts & Activities for Kids

We've collected almost 10,000 school age appropriate crafts and activities for kids! Seasonal, holiday, special days, any kind of activity you can think of for elementary aged kids!

Father’s Day Cards

Follow the simple directions to create a special card for Dad or Grandpa this Father’s Day. The tutorial includes the steps […]

USA Flip Flops

These flip-flops are stylish, patriotic and so easy to make with ribbon and glue. They’re the perfect accessories for 4th […]

Flower Button Bouquet

Create a lovely bouquet (that will never wilt!) using buttons and beads. This fun craft is easy enough for beginning […]

Decorated Apron

Use inks, mists, stencils and other craft supplies to make a fun, kid-friendly apron. It’s a great project for kids who […]

Decorated Bobby Pins

Use enamel paint, colored gemstones and glue to make decorated bobby pins that match any outfit. These pretty accessories make a […]

Marbled Bowls

Use nail polish to create beautiful marbles bowls that make handmade gifts for mom, a teacher or another special someone. […]

Felt Cell Phone

Make a soft cell phone from felt with this tutorial. It’s fun for pretend play for younger children or as […]

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Wrap twine or yarn around shipping tubes or other cylinders to make cool containers to hold art materials or office […]

Accordion Card

Create a card that Mom or Grandma will cherish for years to come. This fun accordion card is easy to […]

Panda Keychain

This adorable panda keychain is easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! This is a fun project for kids to […]

Travel Puzzle

It’s easy to turn a blank puzzle into a colorful activity that will keep kids busy on-the-go. Take it along […]

Sea Shell Garland

Do you want to bring the beach to your house? Make this cool sea shell garland!

Waving Fabric Flag Cake Topper

These easy-to-make fabric flags are fabulous cake toppers for any occasion. They are also cute on cards, gifts, and more!

Craft Foam Spider

Create a simple spider from craft foam and pipe cleaners in just minutes! It’s so cute and lots of fun […]

Zipper Headband

When it comes to hair accessories, there can never be enough! This zipper headband is really different, yet stylish.

Glitter Bouncy Balls

Make glitter bouncy balls in lots of fun colors. They’re cheap to buy, but making them yourself is a great […]

Cake Stand

Visit a dollar store or local thrift store to find cheap plates and candle sticks to transform into a fabulous cake […]

Beads and Buttons Wire Rabbit

Follow the directions to make a rabbit from wire, then decorate it with beads and buttons! This cute craft is […]

Dino Tees

It only takes 5 minutes to make cute dinosaur tees using a printable and decal transfer paper. The tutorial includes […]

Wood and Wire Flowers

Use different shades of paint and some shaped wire to decorate bare wood flowers. Use the finished flowers as magnets, […]

Sleep Mask

This sleep mask is fun and practical. Make one for yourself and another for Mom. It’s also a fun slumber party […]

Handprint Owls

Make this cute owl using paper for the body and handprints for the wings. This is a fun project for kids […]

Frozen-Inspired Ice Castle Album

Create an Ice Castle photo album inspired by the movie “Frozen.” Use it to display special Princess pictures or even for […]

Graduation Frame with Tassel

Create a personalized frame for a special graduate with just a few simple supplies. It’s easy to do and makes […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Blouse Gift Bag

Turn a white lunch bag into an adorable gift bag that looks like a blouse! This fun project is so […]

Greeting Card Boxes

Turn greeting cards into adorable little boxes for keeping treasures. No glue required!

Cereal Box Organizer

Turn an empty cereal box into a cute organizer! Put them on a shelf or in a drawer to hold […]

Butterfly Collage

Create a beautiful, inexpensive butterfly collage. This simple craft is suitable for the youngest of crafters and really lets their […]

Stenciled Planter

This easy-to-make stenciled planter looks so pretty on the front porch! It’s an easy gift that kids can make themselves […]

Dollhouse Herb Garden

When you outgrow a dollhouse, give it new life as an herb garden planter. It’s a fun addition to any […]

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Repurpose the book jackets of your favorite books into fun lacing cards! They are an excellent activity for developing fine […]

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Use jar lids and coat hangers to create these fun and unique garden labels! Decorate them with paint, markers, or other […]

Upcycled Hair Accessory Organizer

Turn an empty oats container into a beautiful organizer for hair accessories or anything else. What a great way to use something […]

Decorated Flip Flops

These colorful decorated flip flops are easy to make. They’re a fun addition to a Mother’s Day gift basket.

Recycled Cardboard Village

Turn empty cereal boxes into cute little houses. Then decorate them to create your own cardboard village!

Gold Polka Dot Vase

Create a pretty vase inspired by Kate Spade’s beautiful gold polka dot rose bowl. This version is easy to make […]

Craft Stick Photo Frame

Make a cute photo frame using craft sticks. It’s inexpensive, easy to do, and can be decorated with any materials […]

Mother’s Day Book

Create a book that Mom will treasure for years to come! This tutorial includes printable frames and fill-in prompts.

Distressed Mason Jar Vases

Give flowers to someone special in a distressed mason jar vase. It’s easy to do and the results are so pretty.

Mother’s Day Flower Art

Make a beautiful Mother’s Day flower art project with the kids! The tutorial includes a printable.

Cup Noisemaker

This noisemaker made from recycled cups is fun for kids of all ages. It’s an easy way to make birthdays […]

Mason Jar Lava Lamps

Make these groovy mason jar lava lamps and add glitter for extra fun! This is a fun science experiment for […]

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Papel Picados

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the Day of the Dead, this simplified version of Papel Picados is a great […]

Easy Tic Tac Toe Game Board

Tic Tac Toe doesn’t have to be played on paper. How about using a cool decorated game board that you can […]

Alcohol Ink Sun Catcher

Create a gorgeous sun catcher using a clear acrylic circle and alcohol markers. This is a fun project for kids (and […]

Fabric Canvas Painting

Paint on fabric, then attach it to a blank canvas to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. This makes a […]

Origami Butterfly

This origami butterfly is a cute and easy to make. Use them to dress up gifts, tags, party invitations and […]

Printable Ice Cream Garland

Decorate for a party or for everyday fun with this printable ice cream cone garland. There are eight different colors.

Paper Plane Toy

Make these fun paper plane toys with a printable template. Parents will need to do the cutting and assembly, but […]

Have Courage And Be Kind Shirt

Everyone loves this quote from the new Cinderella movie! Make a ‘Have Courage and Be Kind’ shirt with your princess.

Personalized Jewelry Bowl

It’s so easy to turn a thrift store bowl into a personalized gift for Mother’s Day. It also makes a […]

Fabulous Fancy Folded Card

By combining simple folded circles, you can make a fancy card that’s really fabulous. It’s much easier than it seems […]

Ice Cream T-Shirts

Make these cute ice cream tees in 5 minutes using a printable. There are eight color options.

Geometric Shape Sculptures

Kids will love building geometric shape sculptures from cardboard. Make multiple sets for even more creative options.