Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Easy Sparkle Star Cookies

Using this premade, edible, food-safe product, you can make any cookie sparkle. These are perfect for the 4th of July!

Raspberry Cheesecake Roses

These Raspberry Cheesecake Roses are perfect for a celebration or special occasion. They’re made with real raspberry puree and chocolate […]

Rice Krispies Treat Balloons

These festive balloons are Rice Krispies Treats, covered with a fruit roll-up and tied up with a licorice lace. They’re […]

Chocolate Cola Truffles

These Coca Cola Truffles are a great treat for your summer party! They have a rich chocolate flavor and are […]

Narwhal Cupcakes

These narwhal cupcakes are easy to make and the narwhal fan in your life will absolutely love them! Give it […]

Looped Felt Bow

Turn a felt scraps into a beautiful looped bow. Just follow this easy sewing tutorial to create your own bows […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Learn how to make coffee filter flowers with this simple and easy tutorial. These flowers look very realistic and are […]

Felt Letter Board

Repurpose an old frame to make one of those trendy felt message/letter boards. Teens will love it!

Printable Corner Bookmarks

Encourage the kids to keep up with their summer reading with these easy, printable corner bookmarks! They’re so cute and […]

Milk Jug Piggy Bank

Don’t recycle those empty milk jugs and toilet paper rolls just yet… use them to make this adorable piggy bank! […]

Hedgehog Pencil Holder

Make an adorable Hedgehog Pencil holder out of a wooden egg and beads. It’s a great gift idea for kids, […]

Paper Heart Magnet

Create a beautiful paper heart refrigerator magnet in just a few easy steps. Use it with alphabet magnets to leave […]

Paper Monarch Butterfly Craft

Did you know there are 7 states that have named the monarch butterfly as their state insect? Create a whimsical […]

Aged Terracotta Pots

Create the look of distressed, white-washed terracotta pots, then use them to plant your favorite flowers or vegetables. These aged […]

Grow Garden Sign

Create a darling sign for a potting bench or other garden location. You can use the same simple technique for […]

Duct Tape Coin Pouch

Make a duct tape coin pouch or purse in about an hour. Kids can use it to carry their money or […]

Earth Cake

This Earth Cake is out of this world!  The round cake is decorated like Earth and filled with candy rocks. […]

Paper Aloe Vera Plant

Create a faux aloe vera plant using paper. This clever and inexpensive craft starts with cereal boxes and straws.

Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light

We’re getting creative and turning egg cartons into flower pendant lights! Teenage girls will love making these pretty lights to […]

Decorated Jewelry Box

Take plain boxes to the next level by decorating them with gems, rhinestones, or other baubles. They’re perfect to store […]

Ruffled Ice Cream Cones

Decorate for your next party with these beautiful ruffled ice cream cones. They are surprisingly easy to make and even […]

Personalized Seashell

  Personalized Seashell Here’s a great way for kids to save their treasures from the beach all in one place! […]

Go Team! Pennant

Wave your team to victory with these team pennants. A frugal craft made from cardboard tubes and construction paper, the […]

Cereal Box Planter

Can you believe this trendy planter starts with a cereal box?! Whip up a bunch of these recycled, budget-friendly planters.

Camilla the Chicken

Gonzo would be lost without Camilla the Chicken. Create a fowl friend of your own with this egg-ceptional Camilla craft.

Durable Faux Wax Seals

Make durable faux wax seals for your envelopes and favors. They’re made out of polymer clay and are perfect for […]

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Mermaid Sequin Fabric Notebook

Transform a plain notebook with just a bit of that mesmerizing reversible sequin mermaid fabric. Fabulous, fashionable, and so much […]

Con-GRAD-ulations Gift Box

With graduations quickly approaching, this cute graduation cap gift box holds gift cards, money and other little gifts. Read on […]

Teacher Clipboard Message Center

Recognize your teacher’s hard work and dedication to her/his students with a homemade message center. It’s a beautiful gift that […]

Cork American Flag

It doesn’t get any more patriotic than the American flag. Not only is this cork craft cute, but it’s inexpensive, […]

Clothespin Patriotic Wreath

This fun wreath is a great way to display your patriotic spirit. Use clothespins, a wire wreath form and some […]

Sand Cast Starfish

Bring the beach home with this fun sand cast starfish project. Be sure to read the sand casting cleanup tips […]

Edible Geode Cupcake Topper

These glittering geode cupcake toppers are actually edible! They’re made out of rock candy and gum paste. Learn how!

Washi Tape Silverware

Customize plastic silverware for any event with washi tape. It couldn’t be easier!

MOM WOW!

Make this fun greeting card for Mom! The tutorial has step by step instructions plus a printable template so you […]

Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas

Throw a glow-in-the-dark party that people will be talking about for years! We’ve gathered the best ideas and most helpful […]

Coloring Page Gift Box

Create a one-of-a-kind gift box using a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to show off your colored creations!

Paper Plate Dream Catcher

This paper plate dream catcher is so easy to make and uses supplies you most likely have on hand. Kids […]

Birthday Candle Cookies

Decorate large birthday candle shaped sugar cookies with frosting and shimmering Sixlets candies. Delicious and so clever!

Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Welcome the birds to your garden with this plastic bottle bird feeder. This recycling project is lots of fun for […]

Honeycomb Tissue Paper Pom Poms

Throwing a party? Make your own honeycomb pom poms using crepe paper or tissue paper for beautiful decorations that perfectly […]

Poured Paint Cards and Gift Wrap

Jump on the poured paint trend with this kid-friendly version! Make a set of greeting cards and coordinating wrapping ‘paper.’

Burlap Wrapped Candle

Decorating candles is easy, fun, and affordable. Follow the instructions to make your own decorated candle to keep or give […]

Easiest Tissue Tassel Garland

Make an adorable tissue paper garland the easy way by using a clever shortcut: use paper napkins instead of tissue […]

Bookmarks from a Coloring Page

Turn a completed coloring page into one-of-a-kind bookmarks. One coloring page makes multiple bookmarks, so keep one for yourself and […]

Magazine “Mom” Plaque

This super simple MOM plaque is made with cool magazine fonts and flowers. It’s easy to make and customize into […]