Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Plate Christmas Tree Garland

Turn paper plates into a garland of beautiful Christmas trees! Decorate them with buttons, sequins, craft foam, construction paper, or […]

A Frosty Breakfast

Get the kids out of bed and to the table by dishing up our snowman breakfast. Made from eggs, pancakes, […]

Snowy Handprint Tree

Snowy Handprint Tree This fun snow scene is made using your child’s handprint, which also makes it a great keepsake […]

Mushroom House

Using a paper cup and a paper plate along with some color and imagination, you can put together this sweet […]

Emotional Emoji Masks

Create a set of emotional emoji masks with your toddler or preschooler. This low-preparation craft and activity helps develop empathy […]

Pipe Cleaner Play Set

Make a fun play set from craft foam and pipe cleaners. This is excellent for toddlers to work on fine motor skills, […]

Football Cookies

Score extra points by adding these delicious football-shaped cookies to your Super Bowl dessert table. Take a short cut by […]

75+ Egg Carton Crafts

Egg cartons are a classic crafting material and for good reason – they’re versatile and you almost always have one […]

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Nutcracker Coloring Sheets

These printable coloring sheets are inspired by Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Simply choose the one (or more!) […]

Football Onesie Costume

You will definitely score a touchdown with this adorable costume. It can be worn for Halloween or at any weekend […]

Unicorn Princess Castle

Create this unicorn princess castles as a centerpiece for a birthday party or for everyday pretend play. Any little princess […]

Sticky Stacky Sandwiches

Change up the boring sandwiches that you tuck into the kids’ lunches. By skewering the ingredients, kids will be excited […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar

Fun for kids to make and eat! This is a quick and easy on-the-go snack, great for packing in a […]

Candy Corn Counting

Craft adorable paper plate candy corn game pieces and then watch as children have fun playing an educational counting game! […]

Chicken and Chips Butterfly

Who could resist this adorable little butterfly? Especially since it’s edible! Now it’s okay to play with your food!

Printable Playroom Labels

These cute printables make it easy to organize the playroom and keep it that way. Even if your child isn’t […]

Hanging Halloween Ghosts

Even the youngest of crafter can help make these hanging Halloween ghosts. They’re inexpensive to make and really help get […]

Fall Acorn Napkin Rings

Create beautiful napkin rings for your fall table using a cardboard tube and acorns you gather yourself. It’s a wonderful […]

Terrarium Bento

This super cool, totally edible terrarium turns plain ol’ veggies into little works of art. What a fun project to […]

Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Ladybug Apple Snacks

Make a cute ladybug with healthy snack ingredients. Turn your raisins, apples and peanut butter into the cutest bugs of […]

Faux Stained Glass Candy Corn

This cute sun catcher is made from tissue paper and construction paper. It’s a great fall or Halloween project for […]

Magnetic fishing game

Make a portable, magnetic fishing game. It is fun to make and easy to pack along for travels.

Thomas and Friends Costumes

Make Thomas, James, Percy and the rest of the gang from Sodor!  These toddler-friendly costumes are easy to make and […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Meal

Make mealtime extra fun with this cute plate based on Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar! Read the book together, then […]

Cotton Ball Corn Cob

  Cotton Ball Corn Cob Sweet corn is is practically synonymous with fall. Make your own corn on the cob […]

Paint and Stuff Football

These big paper footballs are made from recycled materials you probably have at home and are easy enough for even […]

Groovy Peace Signs

This peace sign paper plate craft is easy enough for toddlers and fun for older kids, too. Each is different […]

Police Car

Enhance a study of Community Helpers with this fun police car craft. It’s easy to do with just a little […]

Monster Party Hats

Super cute and easy to make, these monster hats will be a hit at any party. Cheap party hats are […]

Princess Pedestal Cookies

Your little princess will love making sparkly pink pedestals of decorated cookies.  These make wonderful party favors.  Guests can eat […]

Corn Wreath

Even the little ones can get in on the fun of making these beautiful harvest corn wreaths! All you need […]

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 […]