Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chocolate Caramel Apple Cats

Decorate a caramel apple with chocolate ganache and modeling chocolate to create adorable black cats for Halloween. They’re as delicious […]

Chicken and Chips Butterfly

Who could resist this adorable little butterfly? Especially since it’s edible! Now it’s okay to play with your food!

Black Cat Cookies

These spooky cat cookies, complete with candy corn eyes, will be the cat’s meow on your Halloween table. They’re lots […]

Bat Treat Boxes

These bats are adorable and hold a candy surprise inside. Any child would love to make (or receive!) these for […]

Bat Bites

These spooky little bats aren’t looking to bite into you, they’re waiting for you to bite into them! They’re great […]

Spider Napkin Ring

Use pipe cleaners and pom poms to create a cute spider!  Then attach him to a cardboard tube to make […]

Jellyfish Pull Piñata

This Jellyfish Pull Piñata is so cute and great fun for a party. It’s easy to make using cardboard, streamers, […]

Peek-a-Boo Squirrel Puppet

Kids will love creating this adorable Peek-A-Boo Squirrel Puppet to play with during the fall and winter months!

Three Little Pigs Playset

Turn empty cardboard tubes into the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf. Follow the directions to make three […]

Colorful Patterned Owls

These paper plate owls are so colorful and fun! Use your creativity to design your own pattern and color combinations.

Oreo Bumblebee

This Oreo treat is as cute as can BEE! Turn Oreos into adorable bumblebees using simple store-bought items.

Dragon Veggie Quesadilla

This Dragon Quesadilla is easy to make and a great way to load the kids up on veggies! It’s a fun […]

Spooky Pipe Cleaner Spiders

These spooky spiders are easy to make, inexpensive, and completely mess-free… the perfect project for a Halloween party or get-together. […]

Felt Apple Worm

This felt craft can make a great gift for a teacher.  Follow the directions to sew this project, or simply […]

Owl Cards

These owl cards are as easy to make as they are cute! Start with patterned paper or construction paper and […]

Mini Crocheted Alligator

Crochet a fun mini alligator with this amigurumi pattern.  Kids will love playing with this adorable little guy.

Bat Necklace

This cute bat necklace is made from copper wire, chains and beads. The project is a fun introduction to wire […]

Big-Eyed Owl Cake

This big-eyed owl cake is a hoot to make! The cake is made with a round cake pan so you […]

Ladybug Apple Snacks

Make a cute ladybug with healthy snack ingredients. Turn your raisins, apples and peanut butter into the cutest bugs of […]

Hedgehog Candy

With only four ingredients, these no-bake candies are so fast and easy to make. Not only that, they’re tasty and […]

Magnetic fishing game

Make a portable, magnetic fishing game. It is fun to make and easy to pack along for travels.

Paper Mice

Make some quick and cute mice using construction paper, yarn, and a googly eye! This would be a fun project […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Meal

Make mealtime extra fun with this cute plate based on Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar! Read the book together, then […]

Oreo Pretzel Frogs

These are a fun, super easy treat that kids (big and small) will love. A fun project for spring or […]

Mouse Donuts

Turn chocolate donuts into cute little mice. It couldn’t be easier and they make great gifts!

Babybel Cheese Angry Bird

Make a tasty snack that looks just like the red Angry Bird. Adults or older children will need to help […]

Owl Rolls

Kids will get a hoot out of these flaky treats, made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, chocolate eyes, and a […]

Apricot Clownfish

Apricots and white chocolate come together to make these fun fishy treats. Your little fisherman or mermaids will want to […]

Babybel Cheese Ladybug

This Babybel cheese ladybug is a healthy and tasty snack that is so incredibly cute! Very easy to make. Requires […]

Scrap Paper Seahorse

Don’t throw out those scraps of patterned paper! Turn them into a colorful and whimsical seahorse, inspired by the artwork […]

Alligator and Turtle Bread

Animals are actually welcome on the table when they’re these delicious and delightful breads baked in the shape of alligators […]

Owl Napkin Rings

Turn empty cardboard tubes into adorable owl napkin rings. They’re easy and inexpensive to make and add such a cute […]

Crayon Melt Seahorse

Create a colorful, whimsical seahorse! This fun craft uses a warming tray to melt crayons resulting in vibrant color.

Footprint Bird

These adorable little footprint birdies are really easy and make a great keepsake. Frame a set to give to Grandma […]

Bottle Cap Lady Bug

This project is not only fun but is also a good way for kids to repurpose bottle caps that may […]

Bear Pet Rock

Turn a rock into an adorable bear! A fun project for kids of all ages, but especially Cub Scouts earning […]

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Make an adorable jellyfish craft with paper plate, tissue paper and yarn. It’s a fun, multi-step project that kids will […]

Chenille Critters

Make whimsical critters using beads and chenille stems. It’s easy to do and the possibilities for creativity are endless!

Cardboard Tube Zebra

Raid the recycling bin for materials to make this adorable zebra. It’s fun and inexpensive to put together.

Wire-Wrapped Fish

This wire-wrapped fish is so colorful and fun. It’s best for teens with some jewelry-making experience.

Panda Jar

It only takes a few simple craft supplies to turn an empty jar into an adorable panda. Kids will love […]

Butterfly Sun Catchers

These bright butterfly sun catchers get their vivid colors from recycled plastic packaging, clear glue and some water-based markers. This […]

Flower Pot Crab

A bright red crab dresses up any beach party and is lots of fun to make. It starts with a […]

Pipe Cleaner Dog

With a few twists you can turn a pipe cleaner into a toy poodle, pug or other special dog.  All […]

Oyster Cookie

Make these simple, no bake, delicious cookies that look like friendly oysters with pearls. Perfect for a mermaid or nautical […]

Kix Caterpillars

Sure, you can have ants on a log. But wouldn’t you rather have adorable, smiling caterpillars crawling across your peanut […]

Egg Carton Jellyfish

Kids will love making these adorable jellyfish! Choose whatever colors you like and make a whole smack of them!

‘The Kissing Hand’ Raccoon

Turn a cardboard tube into Chester, the adorable raccoon cub from ‘The Kissing Hand.’ Or leave the heart off for […]

Pigeon Puppet

If your little one loves books by Mo Willems, then this is a great construction paper craft for you! The […]