Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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California Pride Necklace

Show off your California pride with this easy homemade necklace. Not from California? Switch it out for your state or […]

Chocolate Easter Chicks

These adorable hatching chicks are filled with chocolate caramel fudge. They’re delicious and so much fun for spring.

Crystal Egg Geodes

This is not only a craft but a science experiment as well. Kids will learn what makes the crystals grow […]

Leprechaun Selfie Wreath

Create this awesome Leprechaun Selfie Wreath and hang it on the front door to greet guests. Then, use it as […]

Easter Basket Cookies

These stunning cookies start with an egg-shaped cookie. Teens with some decorating experience can make these beautiful treats for Easter, […]

Nutter Butter Cleats

Turn cookies and candy into delicious mini cleats! These treats are great fun for a sports-themed party, celebration or event.

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Northern Lights Painting

Teach kids all about the captivating dancing waves of light known as the aurora borealis. Then try painting your own […]

Spring Fruit Flower Treat

This cute fruit flower treat is so much fun for spring! It’s so easy to do and kids will love […]

Gouache Strawberries

Paint a page of bright strawberries. If you’ve never tried gouache, there’s no better time to check it out.

Oreo Lamb Lollipops

These adorable lamps are made from Oreo cookies that are dipped in white chocolate and coated in tiny marshmallows. They’re […]

Mardi Gras Name Art

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a name art project. You can make yours as simple or as detailed as you want.

Cherry Cupcakes

Cherry gelatin is mixed into a white cake mix to make these cheery, cherry cupcakes. Red sugar sprinkles and candy […]

Soda Bottle Cherry Blossoms

Turn a 2 liter bottle and some craft paint into pretty cherry blossom art work. An easy craft for both […]

Finger Painting Pineapple

Finger painting isn’t just for toddlers! Older kids will enjoy the challenge of painting a pineapple using nothing but their […]

Personalized Chocolate Bars

Create your own delicious and unique personalized chocolate bars using a few simple silicone moulds. Whether you are looking for […]

Rainbow Cookie Favors

Pretty rainbow cookies mark the way for St. Patrick’s Day or a rainbow-themed party! Follow along step-by-step to make these […]

Dimensional Beaver Card

This beaver card couldn’t be cuter! It folds up to go in an envelope, then stands on its own for […]

Pom Pom Rug

Sink your feet into this soft and cozy pom pom rug! It couldn’t be easier to make.

Mardi Gras Mini Float

Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Garland

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a beautiful garland of hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This easy craft is a fun […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Egg Bunnies

This cute craft takes just a minute or two to make. Use raw or hardboiled eggs, dyed or plain.

Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Turn Reese’s Cups into adorable edible bears. Then use them to top chocolate cupcakes for a fabulous Valentine’s Day treat!

Painting William Morris Tiles

Learn how to paint a flower design by British textile designer William Morris. His images were featured on tapestries and […]

Calzone Hearts

These beautiful Calzone Hearts are made with store bought pizza dough and pizza sauce. Stuff them with 3 cheeses and […]

Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Turn store-bought mini cakes into the sweetest little valentines! There are instructions to make the fish that are pictured, along […]

With This Hand

Celebrate all the things you do with your hand with this project that combines art with writing (both things you […]

Football Mason Jars

Hosting a Super Bowl get-together or a sports-themed party? Serve the drinks in these clever football mason jars.

Patriotic Silhouettes

With a little help, kids can turn a profile picture of themselves into a patriotic silhouette in just a few […]

Chicken Nugget Footballs and Helmets

Follow the tutorial to make football- and helmet-shaped chicken nuggets for your sports-themed party. They’re fun to make and delicious […]

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Paper Improv Quilt

Learn how to make an improv quilt using patterned paper instead of fabric. The possibilities are infinite!

Printable Love Coloring Page

Print and color this Valentine’s Day page to tell someone how much you love them. It’s great for all ages. 

Football Sundaes

Are you read for some football?? This fun frozen treat will amaze your kids as they look into the bowl […]

Heart Bookmark

Heart bookmarks make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any book lover! These are made from pretty printed card stock.

Hidden Money Jewelry Set

This looks like a normal necklace and earring set, but there’s a surprise – hidden money inside! This is such […]

Regal Eagle Cookies

Celebrate Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or any other occasion with these patriotic no-bake Regal Eagle Cookies. They are […]

Woven Paper Heart

Learn how to turn woven paper into a pretty heart. Make a heart for someone special.

Cracker Crunch Footballs

These delicious treats feature a Ritz peanut butter cracker hidden inside a chocolate and toffee football. They’re fun to make […]

Nutter Butter Puppies

These adorable peanut butter puppies are made with store-bought Nutter Butter cookies. Making edible crafts is a great way to […]

Polar Bear Watercolor

Follow the step-by-step directions to create a black glue watercolor painting of a polar bear. This faux stained glass is […]

Paper-Pieced Sloth Card

There are so many possibilities for this cute sloth card! Tell a friend to “Hang in there” or “Sorry I […]

Polar Bear Cupcakes

Turn cupcakes and candy into the most adorable Polar Bear Cupcakes. What a fun treat for a winter celebration!

Marshmallow Snowflakes

Made from simple kitchen staples, homemade marshmallows are the perfect topper for your hot cocoa on a cold winter day. […]

Football Party Candy Dish

Get ready for the big game by making a candy dish that looks like footballs on the field. It couldn’t […]

Hugs and Kisses Chocolate Bark

Add X’s and O’s to festively-decorated chocolate bark to give as gifts for Valentine’s Day. It’s a tasty treat that […]

Snowy Pinecone Candle Jars

Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the […]

Lego Marble Run

Challenge the kids to build a Lego marble run using ours as a guide. Then have races – who can […]