Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Shamrock Plant Poke

Bring a little of the Irish luck to your spring garden with this shamrock plant poke! Older children will love […]

Rainbow Cake Cubes

These cakes were originally designed to celebrate gay pride, but they work just as well for a St. Patrick’s Day […]

Egg Geodes

This Easter craft doubles as a science project, offering an opportunity to show kids the crystallization process at work. The […]

Easy Mod Podge Coasters

Make these easy Mod Podge Coasters to brighten up your house and encourage your kids to use them! After all, […]

Tips for Easy Yarn Crafts

Wrapping with yarn is a fun way to turn something old into something new. Make pom poms from yarn to […]

Beaded Wind Chime

Brighten up your garden with this fun and simple wind chime made from a terra cotta pot and some beaded […]

Make Your Own Bath Bombs

I’d like to share how to make fragrant bubbling balls (bath geysers) for your kids, it’s ecofriendly, safe and funny. […]

Watercolor Calendar

Create your calendar by using a cute printable template, watercolors, and white crayon to create a unique and quirky effect. […]

Rice Krispies Kisses

Make your own Rice Krispie Treats shaped like Hershey’s Kisses! A really fun edible project that also includes a free […]

Red Velvet Cake Pops

Here’s a fun recipe for red velvet cake pops on a stick with do it yourself roses on top! A […]

Frozen Mousse Hearts

Teenagers will love making these frozen dessert hearts for their friends. Having a Valentine’s Day party? These treats are the […]

Fruit Fun-Do

Skip the overpriced fondue restaurant this Valentine’s Day and treat your family to this easy fondue recipe at home instead. […]

Valentine Candy Bouquet

Looking for cute Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Make this “sweet” bouquet from chocolate candy to give to a friend, teacher […]

Window Cling Hearts

A little mod podge, paint, and glitter are all you need to make these fun clingy hearts. Use them to […]

Washi Tape Birds

Decorate these pretty paper birds using washi tape! This is a fun project for teenagers and preteens to practice their […]

Doily Gift Bag

Transform an ordinary red paper bag into a beautiful doily-covered gift bag, perfect for that special someone. The trick is […]

Easy Valentine Cards

These pretty Valentine’s cards couldn’t be easier! They are a great alternative to store-bought cards. All you need is card […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

Hang this three-dimensional heart as a fun and festive Valentine’s decoration. Make several to decorate for a party.

Paper Glitter Hearts

Add glitter to paper hearts to make cards, gift tags, magnets, or gift bag decorations. You could also string a […]

Decoupaged Gift Boxes

Make a cute gift box that will be as treasured as the gift it holds. They are easy to customize […]

Textured Valentine Jars

Epsom salts give these jars a beautiful and unique texture. Paint them in pastel colors, add a ribbon, and give […]

Crushed Loofah Soap

I love handmade body and bath stuff, it’s ecofriendly and safe even for kids. Loofah soap can be an alternative […]

Valentine Heart Vase

This festive vase is so easy to make; all you need is a glass container, tissue paper, and mod podge. […]

Conversation Heart Fudge

White chocolate fudge has been shaped into small hearts and decorated to look like conversation hearts. A fun edible craft […]

Mardi Gras King Cake

Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake with this quick and easy version. The kids will have […]

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

These tasty treats are easy to make. Marshmallow Pops with candy melts and crushed peppermints wrapped in pretty cellophne make […]

Chocolate Box Cards

These cute little cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that would be perfect […]

Paper Owl Family

Make this easy paper owl cut outs using scraps of scrapbook paper. A fun group project where every child’s owl […]

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Personalize your gift wrapping paper using gold and white punches and kraft paper. While these are perfect for Christmas, it’s […]

Strawberries on a Cloud

Need a quick Valentine’s Day dessert? Have your kids help assemble these easy and adorable treats. Here’s the best part […]

Valentine Heart Container Sticks

Turn plain heart containers into very special treats with this quick and easy craft for Valentine’s Day. These make great […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Snowflake T-shirt

Making this one-of-a-kind t-shirt involves some waiting time, so it’s a perfect craft for sleepovers or winter break. The results […]

Pocket Scarf

This adorable fleece scarf has a bonus feature: a pair of pockets that double as hand warmers. Easy enough for […]

Say Cheese! Printable Valentines

Here’s a cute and fun printable valentine card with a camera theme. Great for teenagers and tweens alike, they’ll love […]

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

Heart Shaped Tortilla Chips

Make heart shaped tortilla chips for Valentine’s Day. It’s really easy and is much healthier then most Valentine’s Day treats. […]

Olive You Valentine Pizza

Make a cute Valentine’s Day pizza using olives to spell out “Olive You”. Your kids will love it and it’s […]

Felt Bookmarks

These little bookmarks are so quick and simple to make, and paired with this free printable, they make a great […]

Owl Plushie

These cute little stuffed owls are simple to make, even if you’re not experienced at sewing. You can use any […]

Felt Valentine Envelopes

These tiny felt Valentine envelopes hold mini Valentines. Simply adorable! Your mom can help you make these to hand out […]

Recycled Wrap Pencil Can

Recycle leftover holiday wrap or packaging paper to get organized for the new year. A great way to dress up […]

Colored Denim Circle Tree

Turn old blue jeans and scrap wood into fin and funky wall art! A perfect project for teenagers and a […]

Flower Power Jewel Box

This adorable box is all girl with its flower motif and fun fur lining. A little papier mache, glue, and […]

Stitched Printable Calendar

Craft your calendar this year by learning basic embroidering skills and using a free printable template! A fun way to […]

No-Slip Socks

Making your own customized no-slip socks couldn’t be easier and couldn’t be cuter! These make a great gift, but don’t […]

Ice Candles

Ice candles have been popular for decades. Introduce your child to this timeless craft! This is a great way to […]

Snowflake Soaps

Dip felt snowflakes into melted glycerin soap to make beautiful one-use soaps. These make great gifts for anyone who wants […]

New Year Placecards

All you need to make these festive placecards are toiled paper rolls, wrapping paper, and ribbon or wire garland. Fill […]

Tinsel Ball Drop

Create a stunning centerpiece for your New Year’s Eve celebration! This would be a fun activity to do as a […]

Mosaic Wall Art

Everyone can be an artist and create a masterpiece by using a free printable template and magazine scraps. By layering […]

Scrap Wood Mosaic Fish

Turn a scrap piece of wood into a beautiful fish. This stunning fish was made from scratch by a 14 […]

Stenciled Glass Ornaments

Even little crafters can get in on the fun with these simple stenciled ornaments! Clear plastic ornaments plus some paint […]

Button Christmas Tree Canvas

Making a Christmas tree out of buttons couldn’t be simpler. Dig through your button collection, glue the buttons in a […]

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]