Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Candy Cane Magazine Mosaic

Use old magazines to make a colorful mosaic candy cane. It’s a great recycling project to do at Christmas time.

Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath

Make your own Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath using butcher paper, styrofoam wreath, paint, and makeup. It’s lots of fun with […]

Snowman Chocolate Bark

This adorable snowman chocolate bark is the perfect treat for winter. It’s really easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Winter Cardinal Painting

Learn how to paint beautiful cardinals in a winter scene. This project works well for school-age kids and teens.

Reindeer Lollipops

These reindeer lollipop treats couldn’t be easier. Just print, cut and glue!

Cat Bookmark

This cute cat bookmark is a fun way to encourage reading. It’s easy to make and looks adorable peeking out […]

Reindeer Crafts and Recipes

Kids love reindeer crafts! Rudolph and the other reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh are a very important part of Christmas. […]

Oh Christmas Cookie Tree!

Arrange decorated cookies to form a festive (and delicious!) edible Christmas tree. It’s easy to decorate and the bulbs always […]

Brownie Snowmen on a Stick

We guarantee the snow won’t melt on these adorable snowmen! These fun treats start with brownies and are lots of […]

Oh-So-Cute Gingerbread Men

Skip the piping bag and decorate gingerbread with fondant. It’s really easy to make adorable gingerbread men with this step-by-step […]

Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Bottle Cap Snowmen

This cheery bottle cap snowmen brings smiles to dreary winter days. This fun activity that doesn’t require much more than […]

Easy Coffee Filter Angel

Easy Coffee Filter Angel This pretty little coffee filter angel is perfect as is, but you can dress her up […]

Felt Christmas Tree Craft

This Felt Christmas Tree Craft is an easy sewing project for beginners. Make one for yourself to hang on the […]

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cookie Cups

What do you get when you combine cookies, marshmallows, chocolate and candy canes? An adorable (and delicious!) treat that is […]

Woven Christmas Tree

Create your own loom using a paper plate and weave a lovely Christmas tree. All you need is a paper […]

Jersey Cookie Cutters

Make your own jersey cookies for a sports-themed party or event! Flexible craft metal is easy to cut and bend […]

Nativity Sun Catcher

This Nativity sun catcher is as fun to make as it is beautiful. Older children may be able to cut […]

Shaving Cream Snowman

This adorable snowman picture is made from a mixture of shaving cream and white glue. Mixed together they dry hard […]

Paper Plate Constellations

Learn more about the stars in the night sky with this paper plate constellation craft. Make one or work as […]

Xylophone Windchime

  Turn a child’s xylophone into an awesome windchime. Bright colors and beautiful tones make this a nice gift for […]

Felt Make Up Set

Make this adorable make-up set for a special little girl. It’s great for pretend play, as it has all the […]

Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

Decorate ordinary chocolate cupcakes with Reese’s Cup Reindeer. Everyone will love their bright red candy noses and candy cane antlers.

Cranberry Chocolate Wreath

This beautiful wreath is completely edible! You won’t believe how easy it is to make with just three ingredients and […]

Candy Cane Soft Pretzels

These delicious soft pretzels look like candy canes. They’re easy to make and a lot of fun during the holidays.

Handprint Christmas Tree

Handprints make great keepsake, and they are perfect for creating a Christmas tree! This is a fun group project for […]

Sock Snowman

Turn a sock into an adorable snowman to decorate during wintertime. This easy holiday craft starts with rice and a […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

Oreo Turkeys

These Oreo turkeys are made from many of your sweet treat favorites. How cute would these be sitting on the […]

Decoupage Wood Slice Ornaments

Use your favorite holiday napkins to create beautiful ornaments for the Christmas tree. Make them for yourself or to give […]

Denim Pumpkins

Decorate for fall with festive denim pumpkins. This eco-friendly craft is made with old jeans you no longer wear. 

Snowman Soap Experiment

This awesome science experiment doubles as a cute craft that is great for DIY gift giving. It’s the perfect activity […]

“I Am Not Candy Corn”

Dress up Mr. Candy Corn in a costume so that he isn’t eaten on Halloween. Mine is dressed as Mickey […]

Umbrella Collage

Make this autumn collage by painting a purple paper with grey, light blue and light purple paints all together mixed […]

Cork Turkey Place Cards

These cork turkey place card holders are fun to make and so easy. This inexpensive craft is a fun way […]

Kids Crafts for Special Days in November

November brings many special crafting opportunities for kids! Whether you’re searching for ideas for traditional Thanksgiving crafts, are celebrating National […]

Peekaboo Cats

These beautiful black cats are simple to make and create a stunning display when combined. Perfect for “C Week”, Halloween, […]

Witchy Pinecone Owl

Gather pinecones, then turn them into these cute witchy owls. They make cute decorations, party favors, or place cards for […]

Paper Plate Lattice Pie

Spend a fun day together baking a cherry pie and then crafting a paper plate version while the real thing […]

Cardboard Tube Halloween Bats

Turn cardboard tubes into bats to decorate for Halloween. Not only are they fun, but they’re really inexpensive and take […]

Painted Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

Create your own puzzle art by painting wooden puzzles. Use your own design or try the downloadable templates. 

Frankenstein Crafts and Recipes

Frankenstein Crafts and Recipes You might think that Frankenstein Day would be in October. Seems like the logical time of […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Sweet Ghost Crisps

Cute edible ghosts are decorated with food coloring markers. Even young kids can have fun drawing faces onto these sweet […]

Zombie Mason Jars

Decorate for Halloween with these creative Zombie Mason Jars! They’re easy to do and lots of fun.

Vampire Fang Treat Bags

Celebrate Halloween by making tasty vampire fangs from candy corn. Add the Dracula treat topper and they’re ready for a […]

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]