Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Footprint Bird

These adorable little footprint birdies are really easy and make a great keepsake. Frame a set to give to Grandma […]

Rotini Noodle Sunflower

Create a dimensional sunflower craft using rotini noodles and pipe cleaners. It’s a fun project for young kids to try.

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Silly Face Applesauce Cups

Healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Add silly faces to applesauce cups to make a fun treat for your birthday […]

Kix Caterpillars

Sure, you can have ants on a log. But wouldn’t you rather have adorable, smiling caterpillars crawling across your peanut […]

3D Bubble Wrap Printed Pineapple

Use bubble wrap and paint to print fun, tropical-colored pineapples. Any age or ability can make this simple, but lovely, […]

Cardboard Camper Playhouse

Make a mini version of an airstream camper using old cardboard. The kids can have unlimited adventures in this little […]

Cute Bear Hair Clip

This adorable bear barrette is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing. Follow the steps to make the bear, […]

Swimsuit Cover Ups

Quick and easy to make, these adorable swimsuit cover-ups are made from towels! Great for the pool or beach and […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Sunny Breakfast

A fun and easy sunshine breakfast made from smiling waffles.

Clam Shell Critters

Here’s something to do with the clam shells the kids found at the beach. Turn them into these cute Clam […]

Baseball Lacing Craft

Kids will develop their fine motor skills while having fun with this baseball lacing craft. It’s an activity they’ll want […]

Egg Carton Pots

Empty egg cartons make lovely little plant pots. This is a wonderful project for Earth Day or any time.

Thumbprint Fireflies

Make a jar full of fireflies using your thumbprints! A cute summertime paper painting project the kids will love.

Hula Hoop Croquet

Even if your kids have never played traditional croquet, they’ll love this modified version–a cross between kickball and croquet! It […]

Paper Plate Traffic Lights

Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.

Sesame Street Cupcakes

Follow the directions to make cupcakes that look just like everyone’s favorite Sesame Street characters. Includes directions for Elmo, Big […]

Ice Cream Flowerpots

These tasty ice cream flowerpots are impossible to resist! Made from ice cream, cookies, and candy, they are as fun […]

Handprint Crab

This handprint crab craft comes complete with a printable beach themed background. A fun project even the little ones can […]

Summer Footprint Sun

Make this summer sun with your kids by painting a paper plate for the sun and their feet for the […]

Colorful Fish Collage

Paint the sea & then add some texture with sponge prints! Paint and cut some colorful fish and glue them […]

Framed Sand Writing

Make memories of the beach by writing your name in the sand, photographing it and then framing it. Embellish the […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

Create these cool fossils from used coffee grounds. Kids can pretend they are on a real life dinosaur excavation!

Paper Plate Sand Dollars

It only takes a couple of simple steps to make these sweet sand dollars. This is a fun beach themed […]

Father’s Day Rocket Card

Show Dad that he’s “out of this world” by giving him a rocket card personalized with pictures. The printable template […]

Party Crowns

These easy crowns are made with paper doilies. Young children will love creating their own crown for dress-up fun!

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Most Valuable Dad

Here’s a special gift for Dad if he’s a sports nut. We’ve turned handprints and footprints into sports balls!

Paper Plate U.F.O.

How cute is this?! This sweet alien is flying around in an unidentified flying object that your kids can make.

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Mother’s Day Strawberry Card

Show Mom how “berry” special she is with this strawberry card for Mother’s Day. This card is wonderful for Grandparent’s […]

Bunny Twinkies

Sweet snack cake bunnies made from Twinkies and modeling chocolate. Fun for animal or farm themed parties …and of course, […]

Paper Plate Bird

This paper plate bird makes a great spring activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s easy to do and the birds […]

Jester Hat

Kids can jump around and act silly wearing these fancy jester hats. An easy construction paper project that’s great for […]

May Day Paper Plate Basket

This pretty May Day basket is lined with flowers and topped with special little handprints. A simple Mother’s Day craft […]

Lion and Lamb Cupcakes

No matter what the weather is like at the start of March, our lion and lamb cupcakes will have you […]

Flower Power Candy Cups

Turn paper cups and pretty scrapbook paper into springtime bloomin’ candy cups. Perfect to hold party treats or use to […]

Easter Bunny Cake

Start a tradition with your kids by making our bunny cake with them every year at Easter time. Take pictures […]

Edible Finger Paints

Toddlers love to finger paint and with our edible homemade paints, you won’t have to worry about them sticking their […]

Marshmallow Baby Chicks

These adorable marshmallow chicks fit perfectly into plastic eggs and then into a lunchbox, briefcase or a purse for a […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Paper Loop Chick

These adorable little chicks will delight kids of all ages. Easy to make from construction paper, feathers and pipe cleaners, […]

Bunny Raspberry Hand Pies

These raspberry hand pies are so easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! Even the youngest of bakers can help […]

Bunny Handprint Cards

These handprint bunnies are quick and easy to make and look so incredibly cute! Whip up a set to send […]

Bunny Napkin Rings

Just in time for Easter, these bunny napkin rings will add a touch of whimsy to your Easter table. Made […]

Swirly Pop Fruit Pizzas

Bake some large round cookies, frost with a cream cheese filling and decorate with fruit to look like a Swirly […]

Pom Pom Easter Egg Painting

Try painting with pom poms and clothespins! This fun Easter activity is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Butterfly Hair Bow

These butterfly hair bows are so simple to make with fabric scraps. Girls of all ages will love wearing these […]

Cone Critters

These adorable cone critters are the perfect way to display Easter candy. Make a few to hang around the house […]

Leprechaun Trap Cake

This St. Patrick’s Day cake might not be what it seems to be….glance underneath those gold coins and you will […]

Trinity Cross

This fun Sunday school activity celebrates Lent. Kids of all ages can take part in arranging clothespins on a craft […]

Egg Carton Flower Magnets

Turn egg cartons into beautiful flower magnets! This kid-friendly activity is quick, easy and turns out great every time.

Spring Hat

This bright and cheery spring hat is made from a paper bowl and a paper plate! Let your creativity show […]

Easter Chicks

Turn an array of vegetables into these adorable spring chicks. Kids will want to eat their veggies when they see […]