Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Unicorn Bookmark

Make an enchanting unicorn bookmark using cardstock, tape, and rainbow yarn. They make wonderful, inexpensive party favors.

Torn Newspaper Giraffe

Paint several pages of newspaper, then use them to create this cute giraffe. It’s a fun project that’s great for […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Edible Numbers with Sprinkles

Decorate cakes or cupcakes with edible numbers covered in sprinkles for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special events. The technique […]

Quilled Butterfly Card

Create a beautiful quilled butterfly card this spring. It’s wonderful for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and more.

Pastel Rock Candy

Pretty sticks of rock candy are a favorite candy from years past. Teach your children to make this tasty candy, […]

Easter Chick Cookies

These chick cookies are easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! They’re wonderful for Easter or any time in spring.

Eggshell Easter Collage

Don’t throw away those Easter egg shells – use them to make pretty collages. What a fun way to use […]

Baseball Sandwiches

It takes only minutes to create baseball sandwiches that any fan would love. They’re fun for a tailgate party, a […]

Impressionist Picnic Mosaic

This construction paper mosaic is inspired by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. It incorporates both still life and landscape designs.

Nesting Easter Eggs

Turn ordinary plastic Easter eggs into beautiful nesting dolls. All it takes is paint and a steady hand.

Rainbow Rock Candy

Rainbow rock candy is so easy and fun to make! You just need some plain white rock candy sticks and […]

Hatching Hard Boiled Eggs

Crack up your family this Easter by serving these Hatching Hard Boiled Eggs! They’re a healthy alternative to themed sweets.

Yarrow Headband

Teens with knitting experience will enjoy making their own headband with a twist. The design is quite simple, using knit […]

Rice Krispie Treat Cups

Turn rice krispie treats into cups and fill with chocolate ganache. So delicious and really cute!

Jelly Bean Wreath

It’s jelly bean season! Instead of eating them, use them to make a colorful wreath to display throughout spring. 

Easter Bunny Treat

Turn store-bought supplies into an adorable Easter bunny treat. No baking or complicated decorating involved!

Babouchka Easter Eggs

These adorable painted babouchka eggs are a fun activity for spring. They look intricate, but are really quite easy to […]

Flower Cookies

These flower cookies are so beautiful you might think that only an expert could decorate them.  But they actually don’t […]

Beaded Bookmarks

This simple and inexpensive gift is perfect to slip into a birthday card. These adorable bookmarks are great for Teacher […]

Marshmallow Catapults

Have some fun with physics by making your own catapult from simple household items. Challenge the family to see who […]

Gumdrop Cookie Flower Bouquets

Yummy cookies and gumdrops come together to make a pretty flower bouquet. This edible delight makes a wonderful present for […]

Easter Bunny Headband

This Easter bunny headband is easy to make and absolutely adorable. It’s such a fun project to do during spring. 

Daffodil Photo Magnets

Turn a yellow plastic cup into a pretty photo magnet to hang on the refrigerator. Or fill a classroom bulletin […]

Spring Flowerpot Pals

Turn tiny clay pots into charming animal pals, including a sheep, chick, and bunny! This project is so much fun […]

Mini Basketball Cheeseburgers

Turn a slice of orange cheese into a basketball then top off mini burgers with them. Basketball fans will find […]

Paper Flower Spring Sign

Welcome spring with a sign featuring paper flower embellishments and an adhesive vinyl decal saying. It’s so easy to customize […]

Chocolate Easter Egg Bunnies

These Chocolate Easter Egg Bunnies are filled with peanut butter fudge. They’re delicious and couldn’t be cuter!

Rainbow Costume for Three

Grab two friends or family members and dress up as a rainbow! If you can sew a straight line, you […]

Heart Tropical Fish Cookies

Use heart cookie cutters to make adorable tropical fish cookies! They’re easy to do and fun to make in lots […]

Ravenous Rabbit Cupcakes

Fun for spring and Easter parties, these hungry bunnies will make adorable table decorations. Who could resist smiling at the […]

Gnome Easter Wreath

Create your own Easter-themed wreath featuring eggs and gnome characters representing family members. The battery-powered lights make it even more […]

Eco Printing with Iron Water

Learn how to do eco printing with iron water and natural materials, such as a flower and leaves. The technique […]

Easter Egg Napkin Rings

Turn colored images into Easter egg napkin rings to dress up the holiday table. Can you guess what common recyclable […]

Felt Love Bugs

These sweet little love bugs are filled with rice, feel soft and squishy, and fit snugly into the palm of […]

Easter Bunny Candies

Kids will love making these adorable Easter Bunny candies. They are easy to do and totally delicious!

Rainbow Felt Pillow

This cute rainbow felt pillow is so colorful and happy! It’s an easy sewing project for kids.

Peep Wreath

You know that Easter is right around the corner when Peeps start popping up in stores! Use Peeps to make […]

Parrot Yarn Painting

Use scraps of yarn to ‘paint’ a beautiful picture of a parrot. You can make a different animal, a favorite […]

Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes

These adorable leprechaun hat cupcakes are baked in an ice cream cone. They look complicated, but they are easy enough […]

Oz-Inspired Hot Air Balloons

These beautiful Oz-inspired hot air balloons are made with old light bulbs. This trash-to-treasure craft is perfect for a bedroom […]

Paper Four Leaf Clovers

Use a heart punch to create dozens of lucky four leaf clovers. This makes a beautiful display for St. Patrick’s […]

Neon Cupcakes

Make easy and eye-catching neon cupcake toppers using fondant with this fun tutorial. Learn the secret for making the patterns […]

Paper Mache Boat

These whimsical boats are made from paper mache and fabric. They’re a fun project to do together as a family. 

Quick Heart Cards

Make these quick and easy valentines for the ones that you love. They’re based on positive and negative space.

Edible Tea Cups

Invite your stuffed animals and dolls to a spring tea party, complete with sweet treats! These adorable edible teacups are […]

Enchilada Hearts

Valentine’s Day foods don’t have to be full of sugar! These heart-shaped chicken enchiladas make an excellent main course for […]

Football Mason Jars

Wow your guests with a bunch of football mason jars. These cute football-themed party ideas are great to use as […]

Pile of Hearts Doodle

Doodle a pile of hearts, then turn it into a colorful piece of artwork. Anything goes with this easy project!

Swirly Yarn Hearts

Learn how to use yarn to make a beautiful valentine heart of swirls to display in a window. Be sure […]

Fried Taco Footballs

Everyone will cheer when you serve Fried Taco Footballs while tailgating or homegating. They’re delicious and fun to make!