Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Bottle Cap Snowmen

This cheery bottle cap snowmen brings smiles to dreary winter days. This fun activity that doesn’t require much more than […]

Felt Christmas Tree Craft

This Felt Christmas Tree Craft is an easy sewing project for beginners. Make one for yourself to hang on the […]

Tinsel Snowflake Gift Topper

This simple but stunning tinsel snowflake gift topper is made from silver pipe cleaners and nothing more! It’s a fun […]

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookie Cups

What do you get when you combine cookies, marshmallows, chocolate and candy canes? An adorable (and delicious!) treat that is […]

Woven Christmas Tree

Create your own loom using a paper plate and weave a lovely Christmas tree. All you need is a paper […]

Jersey Cookie Cutters

Make your own jersey cookies for a sports-themed party or event! Flexible craft metal is easy to cut and bend […]

Nativity Sun Catcher

This Nativity sun catcher is as fun to make as it is beautiful. Older children may be able to cut […]

Paper Plate Constellations

Learn more about the stars in the night sky with this paper plate constellation craft. Make one or work as […]

Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

Decorate ordinary chocolate cupcakes with Reese’s Cup Reindeer. Everyone will love their bright red candy noses and candy cane antlers.

Cranberry Chocolate Wreath

This beautiful wreath is completely edible! You won’t believe how easy it is to make with just three ingredients and […]

Candy Cane Soft Pretzels

These delicious soft pretzels look like candy canes. They’re easy to make and a lot of fun during the holidays.

Oreo Turkeys

These Oreo turkeys are made from many of your sweet treat favorites. How cute would these be sitting on the […]

Decoupage Wood Slice Ornaments

Use your favorite holiday napkins to create beautiful ornaments for the Christmas tree. Make them for yourself or to give […]

Denim Pumpkins

Decorate for fall with festive denim pumpkins. This eco-friendly craft is made with old jeans you no longer wear. 

Roy Lichtenstein Name Art

Create an eye-popping piece of name art inspired by the style of Roy Lichtenstein. Learn the easy way to make […]

Paper Plate Lattice Pie

Spend a fun day together baking a cherry pie and then crafting a paper plate version while the real thing […]

Painted Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Create your own puzzle art by painting wooden puzzles. Use your own design or try the downloadable templates. 

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Sweet Ghost Crisps

Cute edible ghosts are decorated with food coloring markers. Even young kids can have fun drawing faces onto these sweet […]

Zombie Mason Jars

Decorate for Halloween with these creative Zombie Mason Jars! They’re easy to do and lots of fun.

Vampire Fang Treat Bags

Celebrate Halloween by making tasty vampire fangs from candy corn. Add the Dracula treat topper and they’re ready for a […]

Me, by El Greco

Learn about the art of El Greco, then make this project inspired by his elongated figures. Trying to match the […]

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]

Make Your Own Silicone Mold

Learn how to make your own simple flat top silicone mold, using toys, jewelry, or other decorative bits. Then use […]

Paper Plate Football Fan

Turn a paper plate into a football fan for a football fan! Personalize this fun craft with your team colors […]

Pineapple Sunflowers

These delicious pineapple treats look just like sunflowers – perfect for fall! They’re a tasty blend of salty and sweet […]

Craft Stick Bat and Ghost

With just a few craft sticks and some imagination, you can make the perfect popsicle bat and ghost to liven […]

Helping Hand Soap

This clever gift will be quite a conversation piece. Give it to anyone who deserves a helping hand!

Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Apple Mummies

Turn apples into festive Halloween mummies! This healthy snack couldn’t be easier to make.

Paper Plate Calavera

Turn a paper plate into a fabulous calavera, just in time for Day of the Dead. There’s no right or […]

Fall Leaf Fairy Pin

Our cute little felt leaf pin comes with 2 sets of instructions so that kids of ages can make one. […]

Sponge Cat

Transform a sponge into an adorable kitten or other animal. There’s so much room for creativity with this easy, inexpensive […]

Darth Vader Sweatshirt

Use freezer paper and craft paint to turn a plain black hoodie into a Darth Vader sweatshirt. This craft is […]

Paper Pumpkin Craft

Dress up your Halloween with 3 dimensional paper pumpkin decorations. These pumpkins are simple to make – all you need […]

Zombie Handprint

Handprint crafts don’t get much creepier than this! Kids will love turning their own handprint into a zombie’s hand for […]

Scarecrow Mason Jar

Turn a mason jar into an adorable little scarecrow. Fill the jar with flavored popcorn, candies, or other fall treats […]

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Witch Spoon Puppet

Make this cute witch puppet from a wooden spoon and paint. Let your creativity go wild!

Twinkie Frankensteins

This adorable Frankenstein treat starts with a Twinkie. What a fun snack to make for a Halloween party or get-together!

Lego Minifig Costume

You’re never too old to play with Legos…or to dress up like a Lego minifig! This is a fun DIY […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.