Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Turn store-bought mini cakes into the sweetest little valentines! There are instructions to make the fish that are pictured, along […]

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Sloth Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable, cuddly looking sloth. It’s a fun craft to pair with books about sloths. 

Nutter Butter Puppies

These adorable peanut butter puppies are made with store-bought Nutter Butter cookies. Making edible crafts is a great way to […]

Polar Bear Watercolor

Follow the step-by-step directions to create a black glue watercolor painting of a polar bear. This faux stained glass is […]

Paper-Pieced Sloth Card

There are so many possibilities for this cute sloth card! Tell a friend to “Hang in there” or “Sorry I […]

Bee Mine Valentine

This busy little bee carries a sweet Valentine’s Day message…BEE MINE! Add a magnet to the back of it to […]

Polar Bear Cupcakes

Turn cupcakes and candy into the most adorable Polar Bear Cupcakes. What a fun treat for a winter celebration!

Elephant Headband Craft

Make a cute elephant headband that you can wear. It’s a fun project to pear with a study of the […]

Penguin Painting

This darling penguin painting is simple enough for toddlers and still lots of fun for older kids. The snow and […]

Cake Roll Penguins

These adorable penguins are made out of chocolate cake rolls. Follow the recipe to make your own from scratch or […]

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 […]

Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

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

Sock Snowman

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

Oreo Turkeys

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

Cork Turkey Place Cards

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

Peekaboo Cats

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

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 […]

Bendable Bats

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

Craft Stick Bat and Ghost

With just a few craft sticks and some imagination, you can make the perfect popsicle bat and ghost to liven […]

Sponge Cat

Transform a sponge into an adorable kitten or other animal. There’s so much room for creativity with this easy, inexpensive […]

Spider Ring

Great for a Halloween party or as a Halloween classroom project, our spider ring is simply made from chenille stems […]

Hooty Owls

Cupcake liners are good for so much more than cupcakes! Use them and empty cardboard tubes to make these adorable […]

Hedgehog Softie

Follow the step-by-step directions to sew an adorable hedgehog soft toy. This project is best for kids with a little […]

Bean Mosaic Owl

This fabulous Bean Mosaic Owl is a wonderful project for fall or any time. Or use your creativity to design other […]

Koala Puppets

Making your own puppets is double the fun – first do the craft, then put on a puppet show! Here […]

California Sea Lion Watercolor

This beginner-level watercolor project starts with a crayon drawing. Follow the easy steps to paint your own California Sea Lion.

Hunger Action Month Turkey

Introduce kids to Hunger Action Month this September with a healthy and cute vegetarian turkey lunch! Orange is the color […]

Frog S’mores Pops

Everyone loves s’mores, and this version that looks like frogs couldn’t be cuter. Give them a try!

Camel Caravan Craft

Craft a caravan of colorful construction paper camels! This fun project is great to accompany a study of the desert […]

Q is for Quail

Are you looking for a craft for Q Week? Or perhaps you’re studying about state symbols? Maybe you’re just a […]

Pooh Pancakes

Pancakes and strawberries shaped like Winnie the Pooh will delight any fan. Don’t forget the honey!

Lumberjack Cupcake Toppers

Create edible gum paste cupcake toppers that are perfect for a lumberjack party. They’re also great for a woodland theme, […]

Paper Plate Beaver

Turn a paper plate into the world’s second largest rodent, the beaver. The tutorial includes fun facts about this interesting […]

Paper Plate Peacock

Turn a paper plate into a majestic peacock! This simple project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Hungry Frog Melon Bowl

Use the entire melon for your next fruit salad! This friendly frog is perfect for parties.

Paper Cup Parrot

Create colorful paper cup parrots using yarn, feathers, and some other basic materials. They are easy to do and so […]

Dinosaur Handprint Craft

A child’s handprint makes an adorable dinosaur craft. Pair this fun activity with books about dinosaurs for a themed day. 

Flamingo Bookmarks

These adorable paper flamingos bookmarks will definitely get kids motivated to read. You can also use it as a pointer […]

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

Cardboard Tube Moose

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a moose. This cute craft is fun to do and uses something that might […]

Footprint Zebra

Turn your footprint into an adorable zebra! A fun and easy project with lots of personality.

Dried Pasta Coral Snake

Use dried pasta to create a realistic Eastern Coral Snake. Change out the colors to create any other banded snake.

Paper Bag Badger Puppet

Create an adorable badger puppet using a paper bag. This is an easy project made with materials you probably already […]

Peekaboo Dog and Cat Cards

Homemade cards really show how much you care. Learn how to make darling thank you cards featuring a peekaboo dog […]

Worm Pencil Holder

This Worm Pencil Holder is a great way to get little bookworms crafting! Kids of all ages will enjoy this […]

Cat Tooth Fairy Pillow

Make things easy on the Tooth Fairy with this adorable cat pillow. Instead of putting their teeth under their pillow, […]

Paper Plate Animals

Making paper plate animals is so much fun! This tutorial includes instructions for the elephant, zebra, and giraffe shown, plus […]

Butterfly Handprint Craft

This simple project is perfect for children of all ages and can be customized to fit any occasion. So grab […]

Cat Paper Bag Puppet

Gather some basic craft supplies and follow the simple instructions to make this Cat Paper Bag Puppet. Kids will have […]