Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Fabric Placemats

Homemade placemats are so easy and quick to make. This tutorial shows you exactly how to sew professional looking placemats.

Gardens from Recycled Materials

Have kids use their imaginations to turn recycled household products into pretty spring blooms. Plant one flower or a whole […]

Elephant Ribbon Brooch

Create a darling elephant accessory that girls will love to wear! This ribbon brooch is easy and inexpensive to make.

Clay Kindness Flowers

Spread kindness with this clay flower craft. Once the clay flowers have baked and cooled completely, the kindness tags are […]

Microwave Potato Bag

Learn how to sew handy microwave potato bags to give as gifts. This kitchen tool makes it quick and easy […]

Edible Gem Cookie Necklace

Make edible jewels that girls can wear, a perfect take away gift for a birthday party or sleepover! This is […]

Black Bear Cakes

Use cookies and candies to decorate chocolate snack cakes to look like adorable black bears. This is a cute treat […]

Candy Sombreros

Make a candy sombrero using a mini muffin pan, candy melts, Dots and sprinkles! If you need an edible moustache, […]

Clay Rainbow Erasers

Learn how to make your own erasers from clay, then pair them with a small gift to delight someone special. […]

Flower Magnets

These pretty paper flower magnets will brighten the fronts of refrigerators or the insides of school lockers. Make a bunch […]

Olympic Torch Craft

Team up with a friend to make a cool Olympic Torch craft that shows the true spirit of the Olympics. […]

Edible Spring Arrangement

Create a beautiful spring floral arrangement cut from the juiciest fresh fruit. This healthy, delicious treat makes a wonderful gift […]

Ring-a-Lings Necklaces

These pretty necklaces have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by painting a metal washer with nail […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

Create beautiful Easter egg sun catchers to decorate your windows (or walls) this spring. It’s an easy project that everyone […]

Fabric Scrap Rainbow Pillow

Gather up a rainbow’s worth of fabric scraps and turn them into this gorgeous rainbow pillow. This is a fun […]

Sports Ball Cookies

Transform store-bought cookies into sports ball cookies, including baseball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. No piping or special skills […]

Cheesecake Easter Eggs

These adorable Easter eggs are made of cheesecake! They taste delicious and are lots of fun to make, with so […]

Carrot Cupcakes

These adorable carrot cupcakes are easy to make, tasty to eat, and are a fun addition to your Easter table. […]

Grapevine Rainbow Wreath

This grapevine rainbow wreath is quick and fun, plus a great way to use up ribbon and felt scraps. Display […]

Button Hot Air Balloon Card

This adorable card is inspired by the movie Up. It’s easy to make and will delight anyone, young or old, […]

Carrot Tags

Carrot tags are fun to make and every one can be made a little different, just like real carrots. They’re […]

Origami Olympic Rings

Have some fun with this clever origami Olympic rings craft for kids. Older children can make these independently while younger […]

Sour Gummy Bunnies

This Easter make your own homemade sour gumdrop bunnies to put in your baskets. These adorable little bunnies will be […]

Felt Easter Garland

Create a spring garland out of felt, featuring chicks, bunnies, flowers, and carrots. It’s darling and is perfect for the […]

Sunglass or Eyeglass Case

Make a protective case for your glasses or sunglasses with fabrics that perfectly match your style. After you master the […]

Tape Resist Painting

Create a beautiful painting using a tape resist technique. This project is easily adapted for all ages and skill levels.

Easy Tea Cozy

This tea cozy makes a great gift for the tea drinkers in your life. It’s an easy sewing pattern that […]

Bunny at the Craft Stick Fence

Don’t pick around those flawed craft sticks anymore! This adorable bunny at the fence project looks best with the craft […]

Carrot Garland

Decorate for spring with this cute carrot garland. This easy sewing project is a great way to use up all […]

Felt Easter Eggs and Bunny

Decorate for springtime with homemade bunny and Easter egg mini pillows. This simple sewing project is suitable for sewing novices […]

Chapstick Holder

This lip balm keychain will help you keep your chapstick easily accessible. Sew up several and attach them to your […]

Paper Bunny Quilt

Paper quilts make beautiful wall hangings and take a fraction of the time to make than the fabric version. Play […]

Photo Holder for Mom

This photo holder is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Mom can use it to hang photos, cards, or anything […]

Easy Origami Bag

This origami tote bag folds up nice and small, and is easy to wash, quick to make, and lasts a […]

Zebra and Hippo Magnets

Make these two adorable magnets from cardstock and clothespins. A cute zebra and his pal the hippo are fun for […]

Candy Carrots

Almond M&M’s and Mike and Ike Candies together make the cutest Candy Carrots for Easter. The kids and adults alike […]

Candy Filled Easter Chicks

This Easter fill your baskets with candy filled chocolate chicks. The step-by-step tutorial shows you how to make these adorable […]

Shrink Plastic Keychain

Make a whimsical keychain using shrink plastic! This would be a fun project for a playdate or slumber party and […]

Carrot Patch Breakfast

Kids will find it hard to resist eating their breakfast when you serve up bunny inspired pancakes with fruit and […]

Rainbow Window Hearts

This rainbow window hearts project is easy, fun and beautiful. Wherever you hang it, it’s sure to bring lots of […]

Paint Pour Rainbow Rocks

Have you tried paint pouring? This craze is so much fun and the results are always pretty and one of […]

Pom Pom Chicks

Learn how to make pom pom chicks from yellow yarn. They’re so cute and surprisingly easy to make using your […]

Easter Sheep Napkin Rings

Make charming napkin rings that look like darling sheep. They’re wonderful for an Easter table setting, a farm-themed party, a […]

Fabric Easter Eggs

Plastic eggs and hard-boiled eggs are common during Easter, but plush Easter eggs should be just as popular! These pretty […]

Cookie Monster Pretzels

If you want some fun Sesame Street treats, you’ve got to make these adorable Cookie Monster Pretzels. They’re so much […]

Pom Pom Sheep

These adorable pom pom sheep are made with yarn and felt. They make darling Easter decorations, or even toppers for […]

Fabric Book Cover

Keep your books nice, clean, and safe with this practical fabric book cover. Make one to use for the book […]

Paper Mache Eggs

Transform mismatched plastic eggs into something much cuter with a paper mache technique. This easy craft is fun and has […]

Matzo House

Work together as a family to make a stunning house out of matzo and other edible materials. It is so […]

C-Food for Lunch

Delight the kids by serving “C-food” for lunch! It’s fun for young kids who developing fine motor control and letter […]

Our State Beverage

Did you know that 28 states have an official State Beverage? This tutorial includes instructions for most of them, including: […]