Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Dinosaur Handprint Craft

A child’s handprint makes an adorable dinosaur craft. Pair this fun activity with books about dinosaurs for a themed day. 

Paper Plate UFO

Let your imagination go wild as you make a paper plate UFO! The pom pom alien looks right at home […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Shark Attack Snack

Create shark attack scene for snack time! This snack is fun to put together and will delight kids.   

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

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 […]

Bottle Top Stamps

Foam stickers and bottle caps are all you need to make your own quick and easy stamps! The stamps can […]

Handprint Watermelon

Turn your child’s handprint into a cute slice of watermelon, then use it for party invitations or thank you notes. […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Easy Sand Art

Skip the glue and make these beautiful works of sand art. It’s a lot of fun and requires no drying […]

Sea Creature Hot Dogs

Turn one hot dog into two crabs and two octopi! Your kids will love these little guys and lunchtime will […]

Butterfly Handprint Craft

This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]

Paper Plate Canteens

Turn paper plates into canteens for pretend play. They’re lots of fun for playing in a backyard tent or exploring […]

Teddy Bear Ear Headband

Make an adorable set of teddy bear ears for a costume or everyday pretend play. It’s easy to adapt to […]

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Butterfly Footprint Flower Pot

Make an adorable personalized flowerpot that is both easy and inexpensive to make. Consider making one each year on increasingly […]

Emotional Stress Ball Balloons

Teach your child about emotions with these flour filled balloons with different facial expressions drawn on each one. They have […]

ABC Speech Picture Book

As a young toddler’s speech is growing, an ABC Speech Book is a great way to give the child a […]

Yarn Baskets

Fill these nifty yarn bowls with candy for a pretty display. The whole family can get in on the fun […]

Edible Garden Stone

Turn cookies ‘n cream fudge into an edible garden stone for Mother’s Day. It would also make a nice gift […]

Mini Sombrero

Mini Sombrero Decorate for Cinco de Mayo with this adorable mini sombrero. It’s a  quick and easy craft that’s simple enough for […]

Herringbone Art

Can you believe this project was made by a toddler? Make your own by combining a child’s finger painting and […]

Coloring Eggs with Toddlers

Do you have little ones at home and you’re ready to color some Easter eggs? There are a few things […]

Paper Plate Animal Faces

Use templates to make adorable animal plate faces, including a koala, tiger, panda, hippo and lion. They’re fun for dress-up play […]

Hard Boiled Egg Carrots

Hard Boiled Egg Carrots with parsley greens are quick and easy to make for Easter brunch. They couldn’t be cuter!

Cousin Memory

Create a memory card game using pictures of your family or friends. This is a wonderful way to help children […]

Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee

Save those cardboard tubes! These cheery bumble bees are easy to create using cardboard tubes and colorful cardstock.

Rock Bees

These cute little bees are make from smooth rocks, paint and some floral wire. This easy project is great fun […]

Baby Blue Birds

Baby blue birds are a sign that spring is just around the corner! Use plastic eggs and construction paper to […]

Eggshell Easter Collage

Don’t throw away those Easter egg shells – use them to make pretty collages. What a fun way to use […]

Fairy Bunny Bread

The kids will love this cute and easy fairy bunny bread. It’s a fun treat for the Easter or any […]

Rainy Day Umbrellas

If rain is keeping the kids indoors, this is the perfect craft to turn their frowns upside down while spending […]

Peeking Bunny

Welcome spring with this cute peekaboo bunny project. It’s made from paper plates and construction paper handprints.

Stamped Hyacinth Flower

Create artwork featuring pretty spring flowers by stamping a common household item. This project is easy for toddlers and preschoolers […]

Lucky Ladybugs

Spring is here and ladybugs abound! Read on to see how to use stickers to make these colorful ladybugs.

Peek-A-Boo Chick

This cute little Easter chick is ready for a game of peek-a-boo! Her craft foam egg “breaks” open so that […]

Masking Tape Town

With masking tape and a little creativity, you can turn your floor into a bustling town. Kids will love driving […]

Paper Plate Bird

This paper plate bird makes a great spring activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s easy to do and the birds […]

Smiling Cloud with Rainbow

Create an adorable cloud and rainbow using construction paper and googly eyes. It’s so easy to do and really brightens […]

Footprint Carrots

Turn a child’s footprints into carrots! Pair this fun craft with planting carrot seeds and cooking a delicious carrot snack. 

Jellybean Chicks

Use colorful jellybeans, pom poms and craft foam to make these adorable Easter jellybean chicks. Assembly is quick and easy […]

Handprint Chicken

Small handprints and paper plates come together to create this adorable chicken. Children love farm animals- pair this with a […]

3D Woolly Lamb

Fuzzy little lambs made from paper and cotton balls are the perfect addition to any child’s Easter display. Kids will […]

Fancy Feathered Friends

Turn recycled cardboard egg cartons into colorful fancy birds! This simple craft is a fun project to do during spring. […]

Rainbow Rain Stick

Turn a cardboard tube into a rainbow rain stick. This simple craft is lots of fun for a rainy day, […]

Inch Worm Clip

Pull out the pom poms to make these cute inch worm clips. These cheery little guys are hanging around ready […]

Mini Basketball Cheeseburgers

Turn a slice of orange cheese into a basketball then top off mini burgers with them. Basketball fans will find […]

Paper Plate Chick

This adorable chick is easy to make with just a few supplies. What a fun project to welcome spring!

Shamrock Paper Plate Clock

Sneak in a math lesson while the kids are playing with these St. Patrick’s Day clocks. Easy to make from […]

Ravenous Rabbit Cupcakes

Fun for spring and Easter parties, these hungry bunnies will make adorable table decorations. Who could resist smiling at the […]