Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Harry Potter Candy Wand

Make an easy, Harry Potter inspired candy wand, complete with levitating feather. Create them ahead of time, or as an […]

Harry Potter Candy Kebabs

Throw the best Harry Potter party ever with these awesome Hogwarts house candy skewers! Edible images make it so easy […]

Woodland Wreath

Create an adorable Woodland Wreath, with materials from the forest. It’s a wonderful activity to pair with a nature walk.

Rice Krispie Treat Cat Pops

These Chocolate Rice Krispies Treat Cat Pops are great fun at Halloween or any time of year. They’re really tasty […]

Skull Rocks

Painted rocks are all the rage and these friendly skulls are perfect for Halloween. It’s an easy craft to do […]

RIP Tombstone Cookie

A skeleton mold makes these eerie tombstone cookies easy to create. They’re such a fun addition to a Halloween party.

Sewn Leaf

Practice stitching skills by using a leaf! The results are beautiful and it’s a great way to relax.

Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Garland

Make super cute pumpkin ornaments with jack-o’-lantern faces, then turn them into a festive Halloween garland. This simple project is […]

Googly Eyes Headband

Make this easy googly eyes headband. It’s a fun Halloween accessory that you can wear all month long.

Sunflower Garland

This beautiful sunflower garland is made from inexpensive silk flowers and a found stick. It’s easy to make, bright, happy […]

Colorful Painted Squash

Use acrylic paint to create a colorful accent for the harvest table using a squash or other fall vegetable. It’s […]

Duct Tape Prisoner Costume

Looking for a last minute costume idea? This Prisoner Costume is so easy to make using duct tape and clothing […]

Little House Piggy Bank

Use patterned papers and trims to decorate a ceramic bank to look just like a little house. Be as realistic […]

Painted Rock Pumpkins

Turn rocks into jack ‘o lanterns with this great family craft idea. Each person can personalize their rock to make their […]

Boardwalk Craft

Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]

Leaf Earrings

Create beautiful earrings with colorful fall leaves. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to do!

Hanger Heart Wreath

Use a clothes hanger as the base for a heart-shaped wreath. There are instructions to make both the wreath with […]

Mini Cactus

Decorate for your next fiesta with this simple mini cactus. It couldn’t be easier!

Paint Chip Bookmark

Turn a paint chip that you no longer need into a cute bookmark. Personalize it with a message or the […]

Pasta Butterflies

These beautiful butterflies are made from painted pasta and displayed in mini flowerpots. Give it a try!

Reversible Library Bag

Be ready for the next trip to the library with this reversible library bag. It’s made from two fat quarters, […]

Fish Pillow

This adorable fish pillow is an easy project for sewing novices to tackle. Use your creativity when choosing the body […]

Magical Mermaid and Fairy Lanterns

Use baby food jars, battery-operated tea lights and fun decorations to create one-of-a-kind fairy and mermaid jars. It’s a fun […]

Chocolate Jack-O-Lantern Bowls

Make Chocolate Jack-O-Lantern Bowls for Halloween using a plastic bowl as a mold. Fill them with candy or yummy no-churn […]

Furry Monster Headband

Make this friendly, furry monster headband to wear this Halloween. It’s easy to do with just a few simple, inexpensive craft […]

Marbled Switch Plate Covers

Adding colorful switch plate covers is an easy way for teens to decorate their rooms without major effort or expense. […]

Painting Rocks with Markers

These ‘painted’ rocks are fun, fast, and simple. You can create personalized paper weights, or just pretty inspirational works of […]

Polymer Clay Pens

Kids of all ages will enjoy making their own polymer clay pens. It’s easy and fun and there are so […]

Turkey Windsock

Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.

Roasted Halloween Vegetables

These roasted sweet potato jack-o-lanterns, beet witch hats, and spooky potato ghosts are simple to make with some major wow […]

Plastic Spoon Monsters

These silly Plastic Spoon Monsters are a great Halloween craft for kids. Let your creativity go wild!

Scrappy Robot Magnets

It only takes about 30 minutes to transform scrap wood and extra hardware into adorable robot magnets. There are so […]

Boogers on a Stick

Your guests will be thoroughly grossed out at your next Halloween party! You just might have to dare people to […]

Spray Painted Label Tags

These spray-painted label tags are so colorful and cute! Use them to mark backpacks, luggage, gift bags, and more.

Frankenstein Popcorn Box

Anyone would love to receive this Frankenstein popcorn box for Halloween. It’s definitely a treat and not a trick!

Glow-in-the-Dark Message

A sign is nice, but a huge, glow-in-the-dark message celebrating a special event, holiday or occasion is even better! Give […]

Cardboard Tombstones

Decorate for Halloween with these cardboard tombstones. Paper mache, textured spray paint, and glue gun spiderwebs make them look so […]

Dracula Waffle Breakfast

Start Halloween off right with this clever Dracula Waffle Breakfast. It’s easy to do with store-bought waffles.

Wooden Art Ring

Learn how to make this simple art wooden ring. No two are alike!

Tissue Paper Flowers

Tissue paper flowers brighten any space and they’ll never die! Making them is easy and fun.

Ho Ho Bat Treat

Create a yummy treat that looks like a bat. It’s fun and easy to do.

Clay Trinket Dish

These beautiful leaf clay dishes are the perfect craft for fall! Use them to hold trinkets, keys, coins, jewelry, and […]

Pinecone Rose Bouquet

Turn ordinary pinecones into a beautiful bouquet of faux roses. This lovely nature craft makes a nice gift for Mom, […]

Enchilada Skulls

These skulls are actually crispy, skull-shaped tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce. They are delicious, a little creepy, […]

Saber-Toothed Squirrel Pinecone

Turn a pinecone and other natural materials into Scrat, the acorn-obsessed, saber-toothed squirrel from the Ice Age movies. It’s such […]

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

Zombie Popsicles

These ‘bloody’ raspberry cheesecake zombie popsicles are easy to make and so creepy. Serve them at a Halloween party or […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

Turn pinecones and felt into adorable hedgehogs. The tutorial also includes instructions to make beautiful pinecone owls.