Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Gum Drop Wreath

This simple 30 minute DIY Gum Drop Wreath is sure to wow your friends and family while adding a festive […]

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House

Gingerbread houses are a family tradition, and one we love to share with all of our friends and classmates. This […]

Recycled Cookie Ingredient Jars

Use old jars to make cookie ingredient gifts! Teach recycling while crossing a person off your list. Great for co-workers, […]

Christmas Tile

Use a stamp and some puff paint and a plain old tile can become a beautiful Christmas decoration. Instructions for […]

Graham Cracker Praline Bark

Holiday bark just got a lot simpler–and more delicious! Use graham crackers and sweetened pecans to make a holiday treat […]

Butter Toffee Crunch

Nothing says Christmas like holiday toffee, and this easy Butter Toffee Crunch is the perfect dessert to make as a […]

Gingerbread Truffles

These adorable chocolate gingerbread truffles not only look like but also taste like gingerbread cookies. A fun and sweet treat […]

Homemade Cocoa Mix

Homemade cocoa mix is just as convenient as store bought packets, but so much more delicious, and inexpensive, too! It […]

Christmas Marshmallows

An insanely easy way to make adorable Christmas shaped marshmallows for your hot chocolate. So easy, my three year old […]

Stick Star

Make beautiful nature inspired stars from sticks you find in your yard. They make wonderful holiday decorations and can withstand […]

Santa Jack Gift Tag

Make cool polymer clay gift tags inspired by Jack Skellington, from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. Teens and preteens […]

Winter Hand Warmers

These rice filled fleece pouches are perfect for warming up and sticking in your pockets to keep your hands warm […]

Painted Wood Penguins

these sweet wood painted penguins would make great gift toppers, place holders or ornaments. Penguins are a fun part of […]

Splatter Paint Vases

Feeling a little nostalgic about the 1980s? Grab some glass paint and thrift store vases and have fun making these […]

Easy Recycled Gift Tags

Grab some permanent markers and an electrical switch plate cover to make unique gift tags for the holidays. Fun craft […]

Gigantic Turtle Candies

These sweet chocolate-caramel-popcorn candies are the perfect treat to whip up before your family heads off to a holiday party […]

Holiday Wreath Pizza

Need a festive appetizer or kid-friendly snack for the holiday season? These easy holiday wreath pizzas are the perfect treats […]

Snowflake Bottlecap Bracelet

Learn how to upcycle bottlecaps into a festive winter bracelet for the teen or tween on your gift list. Older […]

Glitter Photo Christmas Cards

Add a little glitter to your holiday photo cards with a simple photo tutorial. It’s super easy, cheap, and gives […]

Gum Drop Roses

Learn how to roll gum drops and make gum drop roses. This easy picture tutorial will show you how to […]

Bottle Cap Jewelry Advent

Make a beautiful advent project which then becomes jewelry. A short daily craft activity that will delight any young girl. […]

Plastic Water Bottle Bracelet

These colorful bands are sure to make a fashionable statement to any outfit. To build them, recycle a used water […]

Glitter Jewelry

Have your tween/teen daughter and her friends create gorgeous jewelry for themselves or as gifts. These stunning gems are made without […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Treats

Kids and adults will ooooh and ahhh over these chocolate peanut butter fudge or caramel Thanksgiving turkey treats! Super cute […]

Thanksgiving Blocks

Make a simple Thanksgiving craft that you can customize to fit your home’s decor! Kids will love helping you put […]

Crescent Roll Leaves

Turn store bought crescent rolls into festive leaves for Thanksgiving. A great way to get kids in the kitchen and […]

Flower Hair Clip

  This easy DIY hair clip is perfect for Fall! It’s easy to create and uses everyday household materials such […]

Thankful Cork Necklaces

We love this creative idea of recycling not only wine corks but also magazines into fun necklaces with special messages. […]

Felt Heart Hand Warmers

The perfect way to keep your hands warm this season, using felt and rice! A great project for teenagers and […]

Bracelets from Washi Tape

This fun recycle craft is a great way to introduce teenagers and tweens to the wonderful world of colorful Washi […]

Zombie Bride Costume

Turn your little princess into a zombie bride with this fun Halloween costume idea. With the popularity of the show […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

Fall Twizzler Cake

Looking for a fun and festive way to dress up your harvest party table? Maybe it’s a Halloween dessert you […]

Cake Pop Ghouls

These cute little ghoul cake pops are a fun project for tweens and teens to give to their friends or […]

Creepy Hand Candy Bowl

Easily take your candy bowl from blah to spooky with some Mod Podge, fake spiders, a paper mache hand and […]

Candy Corn Zombie Cake Pops

Bet you’ve never seen this kind of zombie. It’s a candy corn cake pop eating candy corn! A crazy fun […]

Crockpot Witch’s Brew

There’s no toil and no trouble with this fun Halloween beverage! Let the slow cooker do all the work when […]

Snowy Balloon Ornaments

These beautiful winter or Christmas ornaments look gorgeous hanging from glittery branches in a vase. A fun project for children […]

Deviled Eyeballs

Need a fun edible idea for your Halloween party this year? Try these spooky fun deviled eyeballs made from boiled […]

Mini Oreo Pumpkin Treats

Learn how to make your own miniature Oreo filled chocolate pumpkins! Create an entire pumpkin patch, or wrap individually for […]

Colored Chunk Candle

This shows how you can make a unique looking candle with chunks of color, making a marbled looking effect. A […]

Boo-Meringue Cookies

Make these adorable Boo-Meringues with just a few simple items. This treat is quick and easy and does not require […]

Halloween Lollipops

Great tips on working with Candy Melts. Check out this tutorial on how to paint lollipops for Halloween or any […]

Eyeball Candy

Eye Candy filled with a mini Oreo! A fun edible craft to make with the kids for Halloween. Great for […]

Ghost Cake Pops

These adorable ghost cake pops would be a great project for teens! Fun for a Halloween party or just for […]

Bleeding Cake Ball Brains

These edible cake balls made to look like brains oozing with cherry flavored blood make for creepy Halloween treats. Perfect […]

Mummy Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

The trick to these adorable cupcakes is in the application of the frosting! Use the delicious sounding pumpkin chip recipe […]

Argyle Pumpkins

Do you have older children who need something challenging and fun for fall? This argyle pumpkin is an easy painting […]

Coffee Filter Flower

Make a coffee filter flower to use instead of a bow… adorn a gift, wear it in your hair, or […]

Creepy Halloween Jars

Make spooky glow in the dark jars for Halloween. Use free online graphics, upcycled jars and glow in the dark […]

Jack O’Lantern Sweatshirt

Using an orange sweatshirt, so fabric and puffy paint, you can make this cute Jack O’Lantern Sweatshirt. A perfect project for […]