Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pinecone Owls

These adorable little pinecone owls are a fun fall nature craft that kids will love. Great for their room or […]

Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreath

Learn to make this wonderful deco mesh pumpkin wreath to hang on your door this fall! This is a quick […]

Teacher’s Gift Clock

Show your thanks and appreciation for a special teacher with a clock for their classroom. It’s a timely way to […]

Rocket Footprint

Turn your child’s footprint into a spaceship with this cool activity! The tutorial includes lots of other projects for a […]

Wearable Perfect Parakeet

These wrist parakeets are simple to make, require few supplies, and are adorable! Thanks to their sturdy pipe cleaner tethers, […]

Charlie Brown Breakfast

Make this easy breakfast for the kids…they will love it! It’s healthy, tasty, and so much fun.

Bouncing Basketball Art

  This stamped basketball project is fun and so easy to do. Create placemats for basketball parties or banquets, decorate […]

Glow In The Dark Food

Learn the simple trick to make food and drinks glow in the dark. It’s so much fun for a party!

Nutter Butter Referees

Recognize the importance of referees with special treats made just for them! These tasty cookies are fun for birthdays, end […]

Pumpkin Donut Holes

These sweet little Pumpkin Donut Holes look and taste like pumpkins. Each bite is covered in a pumpkin spice glaze […]

Cereal Box Panda

Turn an empty cereal box into an adorable panda. This easy project is a lot of fun for young crafters.

Ox Headband

Make your own cute and easy ox headband. Print the template, then color, cut, and stable for an ox headband […]

Cardboard Tube Castles

Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]

Sunflower Crafts and Recipes

What would late summer and early fall be without sunflowers? A lot less cheerful, that’s for sure! Did you know […]

Pancakes with Maple Syrup Craft

These pancakes may look good to enough to eat, but they’re actually made with craft foam! Preschoolers will love squirting […]

Watermelon Sun Catchers

These beautiful watermelon sun catchers are a great project to celebrate summer. Craft first and snack on watermelon later, or […]

Popcorn Cake

If you’re looking for a unique cake that is ridiculously easy to make, look no further! A popcorn cake is […]

Vacation Photo Jar

Preserve special memories at the beach with this fabulous Vacation Photo Jar! This beautiful memento is a wonderful way to […]

Mason Jar Aquarium

Create a fun miniature under-the-sea world to put on your bedroom shelf, display in the bathroom, or use as a […]

Sunflower Welcome Sign

Dress up your front porch, hallway, or entryway with this pretty sunflower welcome sign. It’s great for late summer and […]

Pineapple Crafts and Recipes

Pineapple makes people think of sunny days at the beach, warm breezes, and tropical music. Bring that island vibe home […]

Dried Paint Coaster

This project is truly trash-to-treasure since it starts with dried acrylic paint! Add a plastic lid and some Mod Podge […]

Watermelon Ice Cream Cones

Summer is the perfect time for watermelon, whether it’s the fresh fruit or this frozen treat that looks like a […]

Make Marshmallow Animals

Use sand molds and store bought marshmallows to create this adorable goldfish. It’s great for a pool party or trip […]

Watermelon Pancakes

Make these fun watermelon pancakes with your kids. The tutorial includes a simple pancake recipe that the whole family will […]

Starfish Cookies

Candy eyes and sprinkles make these starfish cookies super-easy to decorate. Serve them nestled in edible “sand.”

Edible Cupcake Wrapper Waves

Decorate ocean themed cupcakes using edible cupcake wrapper waves made from modeling chocolate. They add so much to this simple […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzle Craft

Use old magazines and popsicle sticks to make your own puzzles. Keep them in your bag for quiet, independent play […]

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Narwhal Headband

Use the template to make your own narwhal headband for pretend play. Just print, color, cut out, and wear!

Sparkly 49ers Sign

Show off your favorite sports team with a glittery, shimmering sign. It makes a great gift for a sports fan.

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

School of Fish Sherbet

This school of fish dessert is made from scoops of sherbet and candy toppings. It’s a fun treat for a […]

Felt Hamburger

Have fun making an adorable googly-eyed hamburger that’s full of personality! I used felt, but craft foam or construction paper […]

Patriotic Painted Rocks

Create your own set of stackable patriotic painted rocks to display in your garden all year round. Such a fun […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Goldfish Bowl Night Light

Transform a dollar store vase and tissue paper into a cool night light for your room. No special tools or […]

Uncle Sam Windsock

Fly Uncle Sam proudly with this easy craft. It starts with printables and is fun to make for any patriotic […]

Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

Balloon ‘Celebrate’ Card

Celebrate a birthday, graduation, or any other event with a homemade balloon card. It is really easy to do and […]

Mini Apple Magnets

These sweet little apple magnets are easy to make. They’re a wonderful gift to give a special teacher or use […]

Paper Lemonade

Craft up some lemonade this summer using paper, paint, and straws. Reward the kids with fresh lemonade for a job […]

Paper Plate UFO

Kids will love making this flying saucer from paper plates and craft jewels! This would be great hanging from the […]

Ladybug Appetizers

Make these adorable ladybugs as a party appetizer or fun after-school snack. They’re as tasty as they are cute! Great […]

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Lego Cookies

Lego-mania is running wild – so to celebrate we’ve created these fun Lego cookies. A super cool treat/favor for a […]

Cardboard Tube Dorothy Gale

Learn how to turn an empty cardboard tube into Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz. There are instructions to […]

Paper Plate Gumball Machine

Make a cute gumball machine craft with a paper plate, a plastic plate, and pom poms. Use the provided template […]

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.