Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Layers of the Rainforest Craft

This activity challenges children to place animals in the appropriate layers of the rainforest. It’s a fun craft with a […]

Kitchen Grater Owl

Turn an old cheese grater into an owl that simply could not be cuter. What a wonderful project using recycled […]

Spool Beaver

Create an adorable beaver using a spool and yarn. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Paper Plate Dory Visor

Create a cute paper plate visor inspired by Disney’s Dory. The tutorial also has instructions to make a Nemo visor.

Floating Pelican

Create a pelican that floats on a cork. You can draw your own bird or use the printable.

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Paper Plate Pelican

Create a pelican using paper plates and cardboard tubes. This easy project is fun to pair with a study of […]

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Golf Ball Ladybugs

Decorate the garden with these whimsical golf ball ladybugs. They’re lots of fun to make!

Paper Mache Canopic Jars

Use empty Pringles containers to make Egyptian-inspired canopic jars. This educational craft is a great way for preteens and teens […]

Animal Print Cards

Don’t throw out old makeup – use it for crafts! This tutorial shows how to make giraffe and zebra print […]

Angry Birds Pizza

Make a pizza inspired by your favorite Angry Birds character. There are instructions in this tutorial to make Red (or […]

Angry Birds Oreo Pops

Serve these Oreo Pops at an Angry Birds themed party and watch the kids devour them! They’re easy to assemble […]

Paper Plate Oyster

Make this easy oyster craft using just a paper plate, paint, and a cotton ball. Young crafters will love it!

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Footprint Butterfly Flower Pot

Turn a child’s footprints into a beautiful butterfly flower pot. This makes a wonderful keepsake for parents, grandparents, or other […]

Cupcake Liner Crab

Turn red cupcake liners into the cutest crab you’ve ever seen! Using different sizes of googly eyes gives these creatures […]

Giant Shark Suncatcher

Create a spectacular summer suncatcher – a giant shark! This awesome craft is fun for kids of all ages.

Goldfish in a Bag Painting

This whimsical painting of a goldfish in a bag is so much fun! See if you can brainstorm other projects […]

Clothespin Horse

This clothespin horse is so easy to make with the help of the printable template. Add some simple embellishments to […]

No-Sew Fleece Whale Pillow

Create a whimsical whale pillow using polar fleece, fiberfill, yarn, and fabric glue. This easy project requires no sewing.

Colorful Snail Shells

Nature creates a beautiful shape with snail shells. Enhance their beauty with this simple and inexpensive craft.

Animal Treat Jars

Turn an empty jar and a plastic animal into a fun little container. Use it to hold treats, toys, coins […]

Unicorn Horn Headband

This unicorn headband features a felt horn and ears. It’s easy to make and great for pretend play, Halloween, or […]

Shrink Plastic Animal Keychains

Make cute animal keychains for yourself or as gifts to your friends. Create the charm using shrink plastic, then decorate with […]

Salt Dough Fox Magnet

Use salt dough and a star-shaped cookie cutter to make a fox magnet for the fridge. It’s easy and totally […]

Unicorn Puppet

If you love unicorns, you’ll want to make this beautiful puppet right away. The mane and tail are made from […]

Stuffed Piglet Breads

These pig-shaped breads are filled with a delicious potato stuffing. What a great way to make dinnertime extra special!

Wire-Wrapped Butterfly Pendant

Make a pretty butterfly pendant using aluminum wire and turquoise beads. This project is a fun way to introduce teens to wire […]

Sock Bunny

Get crafty this Easter and make a bunch of bunnies using socks. This simple craft takes only five minutes!

Burlap Canvas Easter Bunny

Decorate for Easter with this burlap canvas framed bunny. It is so simple to make and takes only minutes.

Easter Window Clings

Make your own Easter window clings made with puffy paint. This super simple craft is a fun way to spend some […]

Easter Bunny Cups

The kids will hopping with excitement making these super easy Easter bunny cups. Use them for treats, party favors or […]

Bunny Banner

Decorate for Easter or simply for spring with this cute bunny banner. Each bunny has a different pose.

Bunny and Carrot Tessellation

Combine math, art, bunnies and carrots and you get this super cool tessellation project that’s perfect for spring. Geometry is […]

Bunny-Shaped Biscuits

These adorable bunny-shaped biscuits started with canned biscuit dough. Just shape and bake!

Clay Bunny Figurine

Craft a wee little bunny from air dry clay. It’s easy to do and couldn’t be cuter!

No Sew Fuzzy Bunny

Create a fuzzy bunny using soft microfleece and a wood bead. It’s a fun twist on a washcloth bunny.

Tissue Paper Topiary

Create a topiary bunny using green tissue paper. This easy craft can be adapted for practically any animal or shape.

Easter Bunny Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into an Easter bunny vase. It’s such a cute way to decorate for spring.

Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft

This coffee filter ladybug is an adorable spring craft to make with kids. If you think it’s done with paint, […]

Seahorse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

Beaded Butterfly

This stunning beaded butterfly can be worn as a brooch, hung in a window, or propped up as a decoration. […]

Rooster Marshmallows

Turn a marshmallow into a rooster with just a few easy steps. They’re great for Chinese New Year, a barnyard-themed […]

Heart Peacock

This beautiful peacock is made with colorful construction paper or cardstock hearts. It’s a fun craft for Valentine’s Day or […]

Kitty Cat Tote Bag

If you love kitties, you’ll love making this adorable tote bag! It’s a simple project that is easy enough for sewing […]

Unicorn Gift Bag

Turn a plain white paper gift bag into this magical unicorn. It makes gift-giving even more enchanting.

Watercolor Unicorn Cookies

Create stunning unicorn sugar cookies, iced in white royal icing, and then painted with watercolor style shading and details. They’re […]

Shoebox Pinto Pony

Turn a shoebox, cardboard tubes and other supplies into an awesome pinto pony. Use the box to hold art supplies […]

Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes

These polar bear paw cupcakes are ridiculously easy to make using store-bought items. They’re great fun for any winter celebration.

Peruvian Llamas

This mixed media project features a llama drawing on a background inspired by the textiles of Peru. The llamas’ expressions […]