Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pumpkin Pie Play Dough

A yummy smelling play dough recipe that smells just like pumpkin pie. Kids will love playing with this dough, making […]

Easy Printmaking

This fun and easy printmaking project is great for kids of all ages but is a great way to introduce […]

Turkey Hair Clip

Get dolled up for Thanksgiving with this adorable homemade turkey hair clip! Little girls will love wearing this sweet little […]

Baby Bear Hat

Here’s a free pattern for this adorable baby bear hat. This pattern and tutorial will make a hat that fits […]

Smiling Grapes

Make these cute smiling grapes with your kids and talk about how they are good for us and used to […]

Baby Boutonniere

This cute little boutonniere is great for a special occasion. You can make this for your toddler or baby boy […]

Bleached Monster Costumes

These adorable Monsters Inc. costumes are made using bleach. I bought part of these costumes and then bleach tie dyed […]

Toddler Skunk Costume

This easy toddler skunk costume can be made for almost no money. It’s simple and great for cold weather nights […]

Baby Moose Costume

This adorable little baby moose costume is simple, sweet and very inexpensive. Grab some knit gloves and  a sweatsuit and […]

Miniature Mummy Pumpkins

Simple and easy mini mummy pumpkins. These are perfect for kids to help decorate with. These only use googly eyes, […]

Handprint Zebra

Handprint crafts are always fun, and a great way to create a keepsake for mom, dad, grandma or grandpa. Young […]

Fall Snow Globe

The kids will love making this snow globe for autumn. Construction paper and a plastic plate are your supplies and […]

Felt Envelope

A simple sewing project that can be a gift or a special family letter holder. This would be great for […]

Polka Dot Sticker Art

Need a no mess but fun craft? All you need is paper and dot stickers. Have stickers left over from […]

Candy Corn Sensory Seek

Make your sensory play even more fun by playing a hide and seek Halloween game. candy corns are synonymous with […]

Hockey Stick Horse

This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some […]

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves […]

Fist Pumpkin Prints

This is a fun fall craft for all ages, but the preschool set will especially love this. Children will use […]

Washi Tape Puzzle Blocks

Use washi tape to turn simple wooded cubes into a fun, open ended puzzle! Parents can make these for their […]

Pizza Costume

A piece of pizza is a great costume: it’s funny, instantly recognizable, you can customize it, and of course, it’s […]

Baby Lotion Body Paint

Have some fun with some safe homemade body paint that’s made using baby lotion! This would be great for a […]

Colored Eggshell Art

Make an art project using colored egg shells for Easter or any time of year! Kids will love creating their […]

No-Sew Fabric Playhouse

Make a playhouse that lays over a card table — and it’s no-sew! A great way to encourage imaginative play […]

Candy Corn Costume

This candy corn costume was very simple to construct and took me less than an hour to sew. You can […]

Embroidered Socks

Embroider little hearts on your daughter’s socks to add a touch of love to her wardrobe to start the school […]

BooBoo Bandaid Brownies

What’s the best way to make a kid feel better when they get a booboo? A brownie treat shaped like […]

Mini Burger Bites

Nothing says summer like picnics and burgers! Surprise your picnic guests with these fun cookie burgers for dessert.

Slime

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained? Make slime with two household ingredients!

Play Library

Give your child a kit that has everything they need in order to turn their book collection into a library. […]

Fall Hand and Arm Tree

A simple back to school project for preschoolers and toddlers. Create a fun keepsake from their hand and arm prints.

Crazy Crunch Caramel Popcorn

Popping up with lots of ideas for popcorn, including this sweet crazy crunch caramel popcorn recipe! Great for a circus-themed […]

Homemade Find It Toy

Use items from around the house to create a fun toy that will keep your child entertained during car rides […]

Painted Canvas

Beautiful canvas art created by using sticker letters to write a message on a canvas, covering  the canvas with paint. […]

Painted Canvas Wall Art

Blank canvas and paints are all that’s needed to create one-of-a-kind art for your home. Children will love seeing their […]

Homemade Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are perfect for a circus-themed party, to pack in lunch boxes or as a snack for your […]

Decorated Mugs

Kids can personalize coffee mugs with Sharpie pens to make great gifts for grandparents, teachers…even Mom and Dad!

Letter Photo Props

Use wood letters, scrapbook paper to create pretty photo prop letters. Perfect for taking pictures for grandparents, Mother’s Day, Father’s […]

Hand Towel Art Smock Tutorial

Make your budding artists art smocks out of an inexpensive hand towel! A simple sewing project that’s easy for those […]

Frozen Yogurt Discs

A healthy snack made from yogurt and fresh fruit! Kids of all ages can help whip up this cool, tasty […]

Mommy Time Dice

Pull out the mommy time dice when you need a few minutes of quiet time or when the kids are […]

Bag Tag Olympic Medals

Wrap round product-tags with shiny foil, decorate, and then lace onto a shiny string…Presto! You have Olympic medals. Kids of […]

Back to School Desk Treats

Back-to-school time is right around the corner…get the kids excited by making crispy rice treats in the shape of desks […]

Sea Creature Fan Book

Draw pictures of all of your favorite sea creatures, then make a book out of them! Easy for all ages […]

Cardboard Mailbox

Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.

Cherry Treats

Celebrate summer and cherry season by making everything cherries – cookies, cake balls, candy, and cupcakes! We’ll show you how […]

Bell Shaker

Treasures from a nature hunt can be turned into neat bell shakers. Collect sticks and acorn caps to make your […]

Family Memory Game

Create a personalized memory game using photos of familiar faces. Makes a nice gift for a child in your family.

Fold N Go Pony Farm

We’ve created an on-the-go farm for mini ponies to play on! Now your kids can pack them up and take […]

Dino Land Suitcase

Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs […]

VIP Backstage Passes

For your next movie night or movie-themed birthday party, use colourful product tags to make VIP backstage passes. Anyone wearing […]

Dinosaur Play Mat

A prehistoric scene is the perfect background for your dinosaur lover to play dinos on. This little felt mat is […]

Mini Sand Cake Sea Creatures

Using cake pop filling and sand molds create these adorable mini sand sea creatures. Fit perfectly into a summertime beach […]

Felt Tools

Soft felt tools make the perfect toy for your baby or toddler. They also make special gifts for your favorite […]

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Balloon Tulip Centerpiece

Here’s a quick and frugal way to add colorful decorations to a party – turn balloons into pretty flowers! Read […]

Pink Lemonade Cookies

A fun cookie to make with your little ones! The batter is like playing with play dough! Sprinkle their hands […]