Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Indian Corn

Combine a cardboard tube, bubble wrap, paint, and some construction paper and you have a fun fall craft. Experiment with […]

Colorful Glue Suncatchers

Create beautiful and colorful suncatchers using white glue and food color. Fun for all ages and great to look at!

Football Bites

Celebrate football season with these easy-to-make finger foods. The crackers, sausage, and cheese football bites are delicious and a bit […]

Paper Plate Pumpkins

Looking for an easy and inexpensive Halloween craft, suitable for all ages? Paper Plate Pumpkins!

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 […]

Hooded Owl Towel

Whoooo doesn’t loves adorable hooded towels? Make this sweet owl in any color you like for your baby or toddler […]

Pumpkin Baby Bib

Sew an adorable bib for a special baby this Halloween season. This one is a jack-o-lantern, but you could make […]

Cookie Monster Bark

You’re never too old to love Cookie Monster! This delicious (and adorable!) Cookie Monster Bark is fun for kids of […]

Handprint Acorns

Turn your kids’ handprints into acorns. The kids will love this “hands-on” craft project!

Spoon Puppets

These fun and easy Spoon Puppets will make for hours of creative play. They’re small enough to tuck into a […]

Lacing Paper Plate Footballs

Paper plate footballs add fun and whimsy to any football themed party. This fun craft doubles as a take-home party […]

Paper Corn

This corn craft is fun and easy enough for the youngest of crafters. Perfect for summer or fall when you’re […]

Painting with Ice Cubes

This fun activity will keep the kids busy creating for hours! Just be sure to plan enough time to make […]

Fluffy Construction Paper Owl

Torn pieces of brown construction paper look just like fluffy owl feathers. This fun project is great for developing motor […]

Ball Maze

Transform a box and some cardboard tubes into an awesome ball maze! This is a great activity for predictions (will […]

Mosaic Acorn for Toddlers

Young children love to create and explore, so they’ll have a great time making this acorn mosaic craft by tearing […]

Rainbow Play Dough

Making your own play dough is easy and provides countless hours of entertainment for kids. This set of rainbow colors […]

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

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, […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Salt Pendulum

Combine science and art with this awesome pendulum project that’s fun for all ages (even adults!). Use plain or colored […]

Playdough Texture Tools

Use craft sticks and a variety of household items to make your own texture sticks. They are great fun to […]

Magnetic Faces

This fun craft recycles old magazines into funny face magnets. Toddlers and preschoolers will spend lots of time mixing and […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

Emotional Emoji Masks

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

O is for Olympics

Put an Olympic twist on learning letters with this fun alphabet craft. This simple activity is perfect for young crafters […]

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Paper Plate Shark Jaws

A quick and simple way to decorate for a deep sea birthday party. These paper plate shark jaws can be […]

How to Make Rainbow Ice

Beat the summer heat and make your own Rainbow Ice for the water table or kiddie pool! While they play, […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

Paper Plate Goldfish

Make bright orange fish from paper plates and cups. It’s a great project for an underwater theme or a Finding […]

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Whether you’re going for a hike in the woods or around the neighborhood, this scavenger hunt is lots of fun. […]

Honey Pot Cake Pops

If you have Winnie the Pooh fans in your home, they will want to make a batch of these honey […]

Paper Plate Ladybugs

These paper plate ladybugs are a great painting project for kids of all ages. Kids will fine-tune their motor skills […]

Fireworks Spin Art Paintings

Create beautiful fireworks paintings using spin art! This is great fun for kids of all ages to do for New […]

Olympic Rings Flag

Celebrate the Olympics with this quick and easy craft. Paper cups and paint are all that’s needed to create an […]

Paper Bag Bald Eagle

Turn paper bags into majestic bald eagles! This easy classroom project is perfect for any patriotic holiday.

Modern Wall Art

Dress up a playroom or bedroom with modern art made from colored masking tape! A few rolls of tape and […]

Park Explorer Kit

  When the kids go out to explore, send one of these park explorer kits along with them. Made from […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

Make a school of beautiful tropical fish using paper plates. Kids can paint them realistically, or they can add whatever […]

Story Stones

Add all sorts of images to rocks, then use them for story time fun. There’s no telling what sorts of […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

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

Stuffed Newspaper Panda Bear

This stuffed newspaper panda craft is simple to make and so super cute. Tearing and crumpling the newspaper that is […]

Daddy & Me Mug

Colorful thumbprint characters make this plain white mug extra special. It’s a gift that Dad will treasure for years to […]

Recycled Maracas

Turn plastic drink containers into festive musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these recycled shakers.

Beach Card for Father’s Day

Turn cardstock and sand into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day card. Even the smallest of hands can help make this card […]

Daddy’s Car Wash Kit

This Father’s Day, give Dad a bucket with his favorite car cleaning supplies. Don’t forget to offer a helping hand […]

Spiral Paper Plates

Quick and easy, these spiral paper plates can be hung up to spin in the breeze. Even the little ones […]

USA Wreath

Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]

Coffee Filter Peacock

Create a stunning peacock featuring gorgeous coffee filter tail feathers. Kids will love making their own version of this colorful […]

Paper Plate Sun

Paper Plate Sun Sunshine just screams summer! Kids can bring some sunny rays into the house, day or night, by […]

Alphabet Game

Five minutes and handful of supplies is all you need to make this fun alphabet game for your preschooler. It’s […]

Paper Plate-a-sauruses

Here’s an activity for all the dinosaur-loving kids out there. These five paper plate-a-sauruses are based on the real species […]

Felt Butterfly Hair Clips

Girls will love wearing these sweet felt butterfly hair clips. They’re inexpensive and so easy to make!

Jack Be Nimble Candlestick Craft

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this candlestick project, inspired by the nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble.’ You can even jump […]