Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Baby’s First Watercolor

Turn your baby’s first watercolor project into fun animal art! They will love painting and adding colors to the paper. […]

Craft Stick Heart Frame

Make a simple frame from craft sticks and foam hearts. Choose reds and pinks for Valentine’s Day or other colors […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

This Mardi Gras necklace is fun for all ages, but is especially great for younger kids’ developing motor skills. Take […]

Felt Bows

These felt bows are adorable on everything. Use them for gift wrapping, barrettes, headbands…you name it! Try them with other […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Marble Painting

We just went to a case lot sale at a local grocery store and after storing the cans we had […]

Heart Knee Patches

Add heart shaped knee patches to the little one’s pants to add durability and cuteness! A sweet way to dress […]

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Toddler Thank You Notes

Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make […]

New Year’s Eve Party Shaker

All the guests at your party can make their own personalized party shaker using disposable cups and other common household […]

Fabric Bolt Snowman

  A fun craft for kids who can handle a little glue! Make your very own snowman with coffee filters, […]

Pinecone Christmas Trees

A very simple and fun activity that’s great for toddlers and preschoolers. Very few supplies are needed and little ones […]

Painting the Snow

Paint the snow with water colors and a spray bottle. This is a really fun winter activity for kids of […]

Turkey Handprint Plates

Preserve your child’s handprint as a turkey on a plate. Guaranteed to bring smiles every Thanksgiving Day. It just takes […]

Pilgrim Stuffed Animal Clothes

Dress up your child’s stuffed animals for Thanksgiving with these cute pilgrim stuffed animal clothes. Your children will love the […]

Handprint Thanksgiving Tree

Create a fun Thanksgiving keepsake and a great holiday decoration at the same time by making a thankful tree from […]

Periwinkle Pint Size Costume

This sweet little Periwinkle costume is perfect for that little girl in your life. A great Halloween costume or just […]

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 […]