Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Plate Constellations

Learn more about the stars in the night sky with this paper plate constellation craft. Make one or work as […]

Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

Decorate ordinary chocolate cupcakes with Reese’s Cup Reindeer. Everyone will love their bright red candy noses and candy cane antlers.

Cranberry Chocolate Wreath

This beautiful wreath is completely edible! You won’t believe how easy it is to make with just three ingredients and […]

Candy Cane Soft Pretzels

These delicious soft pretzels look like candy canes. They’re easy to make and a lot of fun during the holidays.

Oreo Turkeys

These Oreo turkeys are made from many of your sweet treat favorites. How cute would these be sitting on the […]

Decoupage Wood Slice Ornaments

Use your favorite holiday napkins to create beautiful ornaments for the Christmas tree. Make them for yourself or to give […]

Roy Lichtenstein Name Art

Create an eye-popping piece of name art inspired by the style of Roy Lichtenstein. Learn the easy way to make […]

Paper Plate Lattice Pie

Spend a fun day together baking a cherry pie and then crafting a paper plate version while the real thing […]

Painted Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Create your own puzzle art by painting wooden puzzles. Use your own design or try the downloadable templates. 

Me, by El Greco

Learn about the art of El Greco, then make this project inspired by his elongated figures. Trying to match the […]

Bendable Bats

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

Make Your Own Silicone Mold

Learn how to make your own simple flat top silicone mold, using toys, jewelry, or other decorative bits. Then use […]

Paper Plate Football Fan

Turn a paper plate into a football fan for a football fan! Personalize this fun craft with your team colors […]

Pineapple Sunflowers

These delicious pineapple treats look just like sunflowers – perfect for fall! They’re a tasty blend of salty and sweet […]

Craft Stick Bat and Ghost

With just a few craft sticks and some imagination, you can make the perfect popsicle bat and ghost to liven […]

Helping Hand Soap

This clever gift will be quite a conversation piece. Give it to anyone who deserves a helping hand!

Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Paper Plate Calavera

Turn a paper plate into a fabulous calavera, just in time for Day of the Dead. There’s no right or […]

Sponge Cat

Transform a sponge into an adorable kitten or other animal. There’s so much room for creativity with this easy, inexpensive […]

Paper Pumpkin Craft

Dress up your Halloween with 3 dimensional paper pumpkin decorations. These pumpkins are simple to make – all you need […]

Zombie Handprint

Handprint crafts don’t get much creepier than this! Kids will love turning their own handprint into a zombie’s hand for […]

Campfire Costume

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

Witch Spoon Puppet

Make this cute witch puppet from a wooden spoon and paint. Let your creativity go wild!

Twinkie Frankensteins

This adorable Frankenstein treat starts with a Twinkie. What a fun snack to make for a Halloween party or get-together!

Lego Minifig Costume

You’re never too old to play with Legos…or to dress up like a Lego minifig! This is a fun DIY […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Candy-Filled Cauldron Cookies

Celebrate Halloween with these fun chocolate cauldron cookies. When you break them open, candy skulls, bones, eyeballs, and spiders pour […]

Graffiti Name Art

Learn how to write your name graffiti style with this fun name art project. Teens and tweens will especially love […]

Sugar Skull Costume

This cool Halloween bride costume is surprisingly easy to make using tulle and rubber bands. No sewing required!

Veggie Monsters

These are the cutest edible monsters ever! Check out all the different combinations you and your kids can make with […]

Charlie Brown Ghost Brownies

These easy-to-make brownies are decorated to look like Charlie Brown in his ghost costume for Halloween. What a fun and […]

Licorice Magic Wands

Make tasty magic wands with licorice and sprinkles. They’re fun for Halloween or a Harry Potter-themed party!

Confetti Monogram

Use confetti to make a sparkly, eye-catching monogram. This one using Eagle Scout confetti, but you can use whatever theme […]

Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub

Made with pumpkin pie spice and coconut oil, this lovely brown sugar body scrub is the perfect way to treat […]

California Sea Lion Watercolor

This beginner-level watercolor project starts with a crayon drawing. Follow the easy steps to paint your own California Sea Lion.

Football Cake Pops

These edible little footballs are traditional cake pops made from cake and frosting. They are perfect for your game day […]

Balloon Bracelets

These colorful, super cool bracelets are made out of balloons! They’re easy to make and fun to wear. 

Coffee Filter Folklorico Dancer

Turn dyed coffee filters and construction paper into a beautiful folklorico dancer. This is the perfect craft to celebrate Mexican […]