Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Tube Air Fresheners

Turn empty cardboard tubes into air fresheners that can be used in any room of the house. This simple project […]

Tie-Dye Cookies

Easily transform store-bought cookie dough into colorful “tie-dye” treats! Customize the colors for a holiday, use your school colors, or […]

Jungle Animal Pretzels

Learn how to transform chocolate dipped pretzels into a jungle full of animals! There are seven adorable and tasty designs […]

Monster Brownies

Make adorable monsters using brownies, frosting, cereal, pretzels, and your own creativity. This is an activity kids of all ages […]

Creepy Caricatures

Totally unique and easy to make, these dimensional papier mache portraits add a touch of whimsy to your house. What […]

Death Star Cake

Star Wars Movie fans will go nuts over this chocolate Death Star cake! Chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache – […]

Rainbow Yarn Art

Learn how to make a paper plate loom for this rainbow yarn art project. If children know how to tie […]

Cake Pop Corn Dogs

Create cake ball “hot dogs’ and dip them in peanut butter chips to make a fun treat for summer. Great […]

Popcorn Cupcakes

These adorable popcorn cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make. They’re the perfect treat for a movie-themed party or event!

Homemade Rock Candy

The kids will have fun joining you in the kitchen to make this old-timey treat! It’s cooking and science in […]

Daisy Pastries

Transform homemade pop tarts into a beautiful daisy. This is a wonderful treat for all sorts of celebrations. 

Construction Paper Anchor

This easy anchor craft makes a fun decoration for a pirate themed party. Or, use it as a countdown to […]

Apple Shaped Cupcakes

These apple cupcakes are a breeze to make and look so cute. They’re a great way to celebrate the start […]

Desk Organizer Caddy

Organize your desk, work space, or art area with this practical desk organizer made from recycled materials. It’s easy to […]

Watermelon Felt Coaster

Even sewing beginners can make this cute watermelon coaster. Use it to serve cold beverages or desserts on a hot […]

Crochet Sandals

Grab some yarn and make comfy light crochet sandals. They are perfect for warm days when you would rather not […]

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Make your own adorable Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies! They start with Nutter Butter cookies, then are topped with peanut butter […]

Printing on Tissue Paper

Printing on tissue paper is a fun activity and results in some gorgeous paper that you can then use for […]

Mini Space Shuttle Cakes

5..4..3..2..1.. Lift off into the kitchen with your little astronauts to make these tasty space shuttle cakes. A perfect snack […]

Rainbow Spheres

This Rainbow Sphere construction paper craft is fun for kids. The spheres are so colorful and make excellent decorations for any occasion.

Berry Silly Milkshake

Turn a homemade berry milkshake into a Berry Silly Milkshake! This edible craft will really stretch your creativity.

Tissue Paper Stained Glass

Rescue used tissue paper from gift bags and turn it into gorgeous faux stained glass! It’s an easy project that […]

Mason Jar Photo Frame

Learn how to use frosted glass paint to give new mason jars a vintage look. Then use them as unique […]

Pretty Clay Pens

Learn how to make these cool pens using polymer clay. This is fun and easy for tweens and teens – […]

Lego Cake

Add a cool ice cream cake to your Lego-themed birthday party. Invite the birthday boy or girl into the kitchen […]

Iowa’s American Gothic House

Artist Grant Wood made this house famous with his now-iconic ‘American Gothic’ painting. Try making your own watercolor painting of […]

Beach Terrarium

Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]

Kiwi Felt Coaster

Practice hand stitching with this easy, kid-friendly felt kiwi coaster. Even beginners will be successful with this cute and functional […]

Cardboard Tube Monsters

Let your creativity go wild using paint and pom poms to transform cardboard tubes into whimsical monsters. Line these guys […]

Beach Ball Pie

Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun (and […]

Ombre Penny Art

Use the power of science to transform pennies into a variety of shades to create a beautiful piece of art. […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Beaded Flower Choker Necklace

Make a unique and colorful beaded flower necklace that you’ll love to show off. Once you learn how to make […]

Paper Chandelier

This easy to make DIY paper chandelier starts with a paper plate and is made with just a few other […]

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create a beautiful mason jar wind chime using colorful strung glass beads. Hang it in the yard, then enjoy the […]

No-Melt Banana Split

It looks like an ordinary banana split, but it has a surprise. Don’t worry – it’s still just as tasty!

Garden Stepping Stones

  The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. […]

Letter Wall

Decorate a bedroom, play room, or reading room with this cool Letter Wall. This easy, eye-catching project is easy to […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Photo Puzzle Blocks

Make a cool puzzle using six family photos! All you have to do is scale, cut, and decoupage the pictures […]

Apple Fruit ‘Donuts’

This tasty snack looks like a donut, but it’s actually much healthier since the base is an apple slice! It’s […]

Hawaiian Shirt Card

Make these Hawaiian Shirt cards as invitations to a luau or beach-themed party, or just to say hi to someone […]

Dollar Bill Dispenser

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a Dollar Bill Dispenser! It’s a creative and thoughtful way to give the gift […]

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Pretzel Unicorns

Make your someone’s day magical by giving them these sweet Pretzel Unicorns! Make them as favors or treats at a […]

Rock Fish Pond

Create a fish pond filled with colorful textured fish made from rocks. It’s fun to do and looks so pretty!

Wax Paper Diamond

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is one of the only places in the world where the public can […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]

Soda Can Lanterns

Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]

Gingerbread Man Baseball Player

Get year-round inspiration from gingerbread men by turning one into your favorite baseball player. Young players can even make a […]

Chocolate Chip Barrette

There aren’t any calories in these sweet chocolate chip cookie barrettes! They’re a fun way to show your love of […]

Solar System Snow Globe

Snow globes aren’t just for Christmas! Use polymer clay and an old jar to create globes with themes that you […]

Solar S’mores

Harness the power of the sun and make some delicious s’mores! Kids of all ages will love this fun science […]

Butterfly Wing Book Bag

Add butterfly wings to a book bag or backpack to make it extra special and totally unique. Any little princess […]

Felt Apple Coaster

Even kids who are brand new to sewing can make this cute apple coaster in no time at all. Make […]

Drip Paint Pots

Use your favorite colors to create a one-of-a-kind clay pot. Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift.