Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Ice Cream Cone Polar Bears

These adorable ice cream cone polar bears are a tasty way to cool down when it’s hot, or to warm […]

Rainbow Doodle

Doodling is very relaxing and a good way to loosen up and be creative without too much concentration. Give this […]

Clay Story Starters

Use clay to create characters, settings, and supporting elements to use as story starters. This fun craft needs just one […]

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]

Watercolor Hamburger

Learn how to paint a delicious looking hamburger using watercolors. It’s a fun project that kids enjoy.

Hedgehog Truffles

These rich, chocolatey truffles look like adorable little hedgehogs. They are a tasty treat and so easy to make.

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

Corral those pencils and pens that seem to end up all over the house with our recycled pencil holders. All […]

Patriotic Bandana Wreath

Adorn your door with this red, white, and blue patriotic bandana wreath for your Fourth of July celebrations. It’s easy […]

Banana Split Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature all the flavors of a banana split with none of the melting! It’s such a fun treat […]

Ice Cream S’mores Pops

Kids will love these s’mores pops made to look like ice cream! They’re a fun treat for summer or any […]

Patriotic Candle Holders

Make patriotic occasions even more festive with these lovely votive candle holders. They look beautiful lit or unlit, indoors or […]

How to Draw a Chicago Dog

Learn how to draw a Chicago-style hot dog with all the proper fixins’. Remember, a Chicago Dog never has ketchup!

How to Make Resin Jewelry

Learn how to make your own stunning jewelry out of resin. It’s so much fun and the results are beautiful!

Patriotic Pinwheels

These printable patriotic pinwheels are so festive and easy to do. Display them in your yard for the Fourth of […]

Rainbow Tie Dye Shirts

Make your own beautiful rainbow tie dye shirts. They are as much fun to make as they are to wear. 

Printable Toolbox Card

Simply print, cut and fold to make a cool dimensional toolbox card. It’s the perfect size to hold a gift […]

Bald Eagle Pear

Combine pears, white chocolate, coconut, and cashews to make bald eagles for your July 4th table. While they perhaps are […]

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe

Although these strawberries and kiwi look good enough to eat, they’re actually painted rocks for tic-toe-toe. Add a board and […]

Pineapple Candle

Create a beautiful candle that looks (and smells!) like a pineapple. What a great gift to give to someone special!

Golf Flamingo

Turn a golf ball and tee into a feathered flamingo. This makes a fun gift for Dad or anyone who […]

Draw a Realistic Popsicle

Learn how to draw a realistic popsicle. Use patriotic colors or switch them out to whatever you’d like!

Olympic Athletes Craft

Use your creativity to pose Olympic athletes on and around the Olympic rings. This paper craft can be done individually […]

Abstract Butterfly

This abstract butterfly craft is inspired by the artwork of Alexander Calder. It uses pipe cleaners and clay to mimic […]

Donut Cake

Bake a cake shaped like a giant donut that will delight that special birthday kid. It’s about as easy as […]

Pineapple Macarons

Turn store-bought macarons into adorable little pineapples! This craft is so easy to do and couldn’t be cuter.

Hardware Store Bow

Make this fun bow out of materials from the hardware store! It’s a fun way to wrap gifts for Dad […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Patriotic Dip

Planning an Independence Day party? This tasty dip will add patriotic flare to your table!

Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws

Red, white and blue star shaped marshmallows coated with sparkly colored sugar are perfectly patriotic for the 4th of July. […]

Story of Us Eyechart

Gather your family together and think of sentences to put into your family eye chart. This unique piece of artwork […]

Flag Cookie Tray

Impress everyone with this simple American flag cookie tray.  No decorating skills needed!  Simply dip and coat store-bought cookies for […]

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Candy Firecrackers

These 4th of July candy firecrackers are sure to be popular! A free printable and twisted rope ribbon easily turn […]

Donut Birthday Banner

Turn chipboard and cardstock scraps into a colorful banner of donuts! This festive banner is a great way to decorate […]

Rainbow Cake Topper

This edible rainbow cake topper is made out of gumpaste.  It looks fantastic and is so easy to make!

Craft Materials Name Art

Spell your name using art materials that start with each letter of your name. Every person’s finished product will be […]

Watercolor Donuts

Learn how to paint a delicious-looking plate of donuts. Decorate your donuts with classic toppings, or dream up new and […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

American Flag Cookies

Decorate adorable American flag cookies for the 4th of July or any patriotic occasion. They’re best for preteens and teens […]

Fabric Garland for the 4th of July

Decorate for Independence Day or another patriotic occasion with this sturdy fabric garland. Change out the colors to make versions […]

Art Materials from A to Z

There are so many materials you can use for arts and crafts! Create an awesome collage of 26 art materials […]

Driftwood Fish

Make a collection of fish with scraps of driftwood and a Sharpie. This is an easy and fun activity for […]

Uncle Sam Nutter Butters

These candy-coated Nutter Butter Cookies are decorated with modeling chocolate to look like Uncle Sam. This is a really fun […]

Tangram Graduation Card

This eye-catching graduation card is made with a tangram. It’s an easy project which you can personalize with the graduate’s […]

Fudge Emoji

White chocolate fudge makes the sweetest emoji on the planet, perfect for all sorts of occasions. The tutorial includes a […]

Lunch Bag

Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s environmentally friendly, […]

Sparkly Graduation Card

Make a graduation card full of sparkle and shine! This easy-to-make card is so much more meaningful than a store-bought […]

Epsom Salt 4th of July Star Jars

These easy-to-make jars are perfect for July 4th or any patriotic occasion. Use them to hold utensils, straws, and other […]