Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

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 […]

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]

Earth Day Dinner

Celebrate Earth Day with this interesting recipe that portrays our earth. It’s completely edible and kids can help out in […]

Fruit Pizza Strawberry

Check out this fabulous Fruit Pizza Strawberry! Serve it plain or chocolate covered for your springtime or summer party. Yum!

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Surprise your mother with this clever Mother’s Day cookie treat. These slipper cookies are lots of fun to create. 

Gardens from Recycled Materials

Have kids use their imaginations to turn recycled household products into pretty spring blooms. Plant one flower or a whole […]

Black Bear Cakes

Use cookies and candies to decorate chocolate snack cakes to look like adorable black bears. This is a cute treat […]

Paper Towel Butterflies

Kids of all ages will love dipping paper towels into colored water to create the spotted wings on paper towel […]

Pastel Play Dough

This easy play dough recipe only takes 6 ingredients and a few minutes to make. You’ll be rolling, stamping, and […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

Create beautiful Easter egg sun catchers to decorate your windows (or walls) this spring. It’s an easy project that everyone […]

Freight Train Fingerprint Art

Make a cute fingerprint freight train, inspired by Donald Crew’s classic book. There are suggestions on the site for many […]

Printable Backyard Bingo

Print out a set of these cute backyard-themed bingo cards and you’re ready to go! This is a fun springtime […]

Paper Ring Toss Game

Turn paper plates and cardboard tubes into a fun family ring toss game. Older kids can cut out the circles […]

Drive-In Movie Snacks

Use tin containers and cupcake liners to serve your movie or party snacks! They’re great for make believe play time […]

Spring Hat

This bright and cheery spring hat is made from a paper bowl and a paper plate! Let your creativity show […]

Baseball Lacing Craft

Kids will develop their fine motor skills while having fun with this baseball lacing craft. It’s an activity they’ll want […]

Carrot Patch Breakfast

Kids will find it hard to resist eating their breakfast when you serve up bunny inspired pancakes with fruit and […]

Pretzel Butterfly Lunch

Make lunchtime lots of fun with pretzel butterflies that kids make themselves. There are lots of possibilities for fun and […]