Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Magic Fairy Wands

Make magic wands from twigs found on a nature walk. All you need is a twig, paint and an imagination […]

Printable Play Food Labels

Make your own pretend food quickly and easily with these printable labels. It’s much cheaper than buying pretend food.

Playdough Stick Structures

Make homemade playdough even better by creating stick structures! This easy activity will provide lots of creative fun.

Disney Autograph Book

Create an easy, inexpensive and super cute autograph book to take on your next trip to a Disney park. The […]

Crepe Paper Hearts

This simple Valentine’s Day activity is fun for toddlers and preschoolers. It is perfect for their developing motor skills.

Oil Pastel Butterfly

Use oil pastels to make a cute butterfly. This easy craft is suitable for even the youngest of crafters!

Big Birthday Numbers

Celebrate a special birthday with big numbers cut from cardboard and then decorated! This is a fun alternative to making […]

Personalized Piggy Bank

Turn a plain piggy bank into a simple and sweet personalized gift. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Homemade Bath Paints

These colorful bath paints are made from three simple ingredients. They’re simple to make, inexpensive, don’t stain, and are so […]

Stamped Postcard

Use an empty cereal box and found items from the recycling bin to create a pretty stamped postcard. This project […]

Pinecone Christmas Trees

‘Tis the season to gather pinecones from the yard and put them to use! A little paint and glitter will transfer […]

Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments

Kids of all ages will enjoy making Christmas ornaments out of salt dough. It’s so easy to do and you’ll enjoy […]

Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornament

Share the Christmas spirit with these crafty popsicle stick snowflake ornaments. Your child will be full of cheer making these […]

Milk Paint

Make paint using condensed milk and food color. It has an interesting consistency and provides a very shiny finish.

Footprint Reindeer

Create the cutest Christmas cards ever! They’re easy to do and because little feet have participated, they are also very […]

No-Cook Play Dough

Make your own play dough quickly and easily. This no-cook recipe is safe for even the youngest of crafters to help […]

Rainbow Pebbles

Make beautiful rainbow pebbles using watercolors. This simple outdoor activity will keep kids entertained. After the pebbles have dried, use […]

Easy Clay Bird’s Nests

These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of fish. This fun project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Whipped Snow

This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar from an empty egg carton. Just add paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaner legs and […]

Frozen Elsa Crown

Do you have a little Elsa or Snow Queen who needs a sparkly, icy crown this Halloween? This one is […]

Fall Discovery Jars

Learn about fall and science at the same time with these fun and easy discovery jars. Great for sensory play!

Snow White Costume

This homemade Snow White costume is easy and affordable. Teens with basic sewing skills should be able to make this for […]

Macaroon Monsters

These 2-ingredient macaroon monsters couldn’t be easier! They are a fun and tasty treat for Halloween.

Colorful Button Snake

This quick and easy toy helps toddlers develop fine motor skills and learn how to button. Great for travel or […]

Painted Flower Pots

It’s fun and easy to paint your own flower pots! This is a great project for parents and kids to […]

Painted Wrapping Paper

Kids will beam with pride when they give presents wrapped in wrapping paper they’ve made themselves. This post has many […]

Sharpie Art on Plate

Capture your kids’ drawings, doodles and art on a plate. What a wonderful keepsake!

Spider Web Marble Art

Let your kids get messy and create some unique spider web art with paint and marbles. Fun for kids of […]

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Decorated Flowerpot

Reuse old cardboard tubes to decorate a fun painted flowerpot! Easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Plastic Spoon Maracas

Plastic Spoon Maracas are easy for kids to make and play. Everyone in the class or at the party can […]

Photo Chore Chart

A visual chore chart makes it easy for kids to know exactly how they’re expected to help out around the home. […]

Sea in a Bottle

Entertain babies and toddlers with a Sea in a Bottle! This easy craft is also fun for preschoolers, who will […]

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Octopus Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a fun octopus puppet! This project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Shark Mittens

Learn how to make these positively darling shark themed mittens. They are super sweet and double as puppets!

Shark Memory Game

This game has different skill levels, and can be played on the floor or a large table or, for a […]

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Wooden Spoon Princess Wand

Every little girl loves to be a princess. Help your little girl turn an old wooden spoon into a magic […]

Library Book Bag

Get kids excited about reading by letting them decorate their own library book bag!  Fun for kids of all ages.

Scavenger Hunt Box

Keep the kids entertained with this inexpensive scavenger hunt box idea!  A fun activity for summer or any time of […]

4th of July Water Blob

Put a patriotic spin on the very-popular Water Blob!  Kids of all ages will love the backyard splashy fun.

Bright Playful Wooden Blocks

Transform plain wooden blocks into a bright and modern play set.  Adults can make this for very young children, or […]

Fireworks Painting

Create beautiful firework pictures using paint and pipe cleaners.  This activity is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Dyed Silk Play Scarves

Dye silk play scarves using different flavors of Kool-Aid!  The whole family will enjoy making these colorful accessories that are perfect for […]

Glitter and Sand Tape Resist

Use tape to create letters, patterns or designs, then cover the tape with glitter or craft sand.  Kids love revealing […]

Camp Care Package

Younger siblings can help pack a fun, personalized care package to send to a camper this summer.  It’s a great way to […]