Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Owl Miss You

These wise ol’ owls will spread the word that you’re going to miss your friends when school lets out. Don’t […]

High Heel Cupcakes

Use store-bought treats to turn ordinary cupcakes into adorable high heels. Make them for a birthday party, slumber party, or […]

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Candy Bouquet

Give a candy bouquet to someone today-easy to assemble, specialize the candy to the receiver’s liking. Your gift will be […]

Moon Art

Use this fun mixed-media project to teach your child more about our beautiful moon. Easily adapted for kids of all […]

Herringbone Art

Can you believe this project was made by a toddler? Make your own by combining a child’s finger painting and […]

Sparkly Explosion!

Grab the kids attention with this sparkling, popping science experiment! Make science loads of fun!

Yoda Cookies

Make yoda cookies using a Halloween cookie cutter that you might already have on hand. There are instructions to make […]

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Paper Clip Flowers

Glue paper clips together to create beautiful flowers. They can be made into hanging ornaments, gift toppers, refrigerator magnets, or […]

Ladybug Key Chain

Make an adorable ladybug key chain using seed beads.  It’s a fun project for  kids with a minimal beading experience.

Hard Boiled Snorkeler

This hard-boiled snorkeler is ready for a dip! This project is a fun and unexpected twist on traditional egg dyeing.

Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

Use old silk ties and scarves to create beautifully patterned Easter eggs! There is no messing round with dyes that […]

Carrot Cake Pops

These cake pops look just like carrots and they couldn’t be cuter! They’re easy to make and such a fun […]

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

Skateboarding Peeps

This is an edible “glue and paste” project … white chocolate is the “glue”. Get creative and make your own […]

Quartz Headband

This headband is a quick knitting project for teens with needlework experience. This headband is knitted with super chunky yarn […]

Money Bouquet

Money doesn’t have to be a boring or impersonal gift. Turn colorful bills and coins from around the world into […]

Crystal Butterfly Hair Clip

Create a beautiful butterfly hair clip using crystal beads. This gorgeous hair accessory looks great on girls of all ages.

May Day Cupcakes

Celebrate May Day with cupcakes that dance around the maypole! This is a tasty way to celebrate this traditional spring holiday.

Easter Diorama

Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled […]

Bunny Cake Pops

These cute little bunny cake pops are so much fun! Follow the step-by-step instructions for making these bunny cake pops […]

Edible Rose Topiary Trees

Fill a clay pot with a cake pop and top with another, then you’ve got yourself a rose topiary tree! These beautiful […]

Plague Placards for Passover

Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]

Wood Bunny

Painting doesn’t have to be done with a brush! Treat paint like a stain to create a beautiful wooden rabbit […]

Marshmallow Bunnies

Turn jumbo marshmallows into the cutest bunnies ever! These Easter treats are fun to make and not very difficult.

Bottle Cap Magnet Ladybugs

Turn bottle caps into the cutest ladybugs! They’re magnets, so you can stick them on the fridge, a locker, or […]

Star Wars Easter Eggs

Decorate your dyed eggs with these printable costumes to make fun Star Wars “eggction figures”. The set includes Han Solo, […]

House Number Planter

Pretty flowers and greenery in stenciled tin buckets make this house number planter the most unique one in the neighborhood! It’s […]

Decoupage Napkins onto Coasters

It’s quick and easy to make custom coasters with printed napkins. Choose your favorite pack of napkins from the store, […]

Narwhal Easter Eggs

Turn your dyed eggs into narwhals! This fun Easter craft is really easy and couldn’t be cuter!

Hard Boiled Egg Carrots

Hard Boiled Egg Carrots with parsley greens are quick and easy to make for Easter brunch. They couldn’t be cuter!

Basketball Whoopie Pies

Celebrate March Madness with Basketball Whoopie Pies! Basketball fan, young and old,  are sure to enjoy these sweet treats!

Scratch and Glitter Eggs

Looking for a unique technique for this year’s Easter eggs that’s fun for all ages? Try this scratch art idea, […]

Easter Egg Wreath

Use pretty pastel colored plastic eggs and a natural grapevine wreath to make this simple Easter decoration. It’s a beautiful […]

Pretzel Monarch Butterflies

These pretty monarch butterfly cupcake toppers start with pretzels. They’re surprisingly easy to make, so give them a try!

Paper Hyacinth

Turn construction paper and cardstock into a beautiful bouquet of hyacinths. It’s surprisingly easy to do and they look so […]

Unicorn Bookmark

Make an enchanting unicorn bookmark using cardstock, tape, and rainbow yarn. They make wonderful, inexpensive party favors.

Torn Newspaper Giraffe

Paint several pages of newspaper, then use them to create this cute giraffe. It’s a fun project that’s great for […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Edible Numbers with Sprinkles

Decorate cakes or cupcakes with edible numbers covered in sprinkles for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special events. The technique […]

Quilled Butterfly Card

Create a beautiful quilled butterfly card this spring. It’s wonderful for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and more.

Pastel Rock Candy

Pretty sticks of rock candy are a favorite candy from years past. Teach your children to make this tasty candy, […]

Easter Chick Cookies

These chick cookies are easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! They’re wonderful for Easter or any time in spring.

Eggshell Easter Collage

Don’t throw away those Easter egg shells – use them to make pretty collages. What a fun way to use […]

Baseball Sandwiches

It takes only minutes to create baseball sandwiches that any fan would love. They’re fun for a tailgate party, a […]

Impressionist Picnic Mosaic

This construction paper mosaic is inspired by Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne. It incorporates both still life and landscape designs.

Clay Pot Beehive

Turn a clay pot and some craft foam into a darling beehive centerpiece. It’s really easy to do and looks […]