Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Pencil Cookies

Get your kids into the kitchen to help them make these pencil cookies for back to school! These tasty cookies, […]

3-D Paper Apples

Create beautiful 3-D apples from paper, adhesive, and twigs. Use the same technique in different colors to make pumpkins, oranges, […]

Pencil Hair Clips

Such a fun hair accessory for back to school! These hair clips are perfect for that little scholar in your […]

Tissue Paper Apples

Create apples that look good enough to eat using tissue paper and liquid starch. This is a great use for […]

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]

Zipper Mouth Pencil Case

This cute monster pencil case gobbles up pencils keeping them safe in her mouth while you are in class! Make […]

Pencil Manicure

Here’s a fun tutorial for a No.2 pencil manicure! It’s great for back-to-school for a teenager or preteen.

Minion Art Case

Organize your art supplies with a whimsical minion-inspired art box. It adds such a fun touch to your desktop and […]

Pocket Tissue Monster

These adorable felt monsters hold tissues so they’ll be close at hand when you need them. What a great project […]

Lunch Bag

Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s environmentally friendly, […]

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Felt Zipper Pulls

Make these fun zipper pulls from felt. Kids will love having a personalized touch on their jackets, backpacks, or other […]

Plastic Lid Apples

These adorable apples are made from plastic lids, some glue and a few other supplies. This is a fun craft […]

Ruler Frame

Make a fun frame out of school rulers! It makes a great gift for a special teacher or a graduate, […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Jeans Book Cover

Ditch the paper bag book covers this year and make some out of recycled denim jeans! The pockets make a […]

Baseball Pen Holder

Felt and dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball-themed pen or pencil holder. […]

Bubble Wrap Apple Stamping

These apple stamps are easy to make and fun to do. They’re great for fall gift wrap, decorating a t-shirt […]

Drip Tie Dye Backpack

Create a colorful dotted backpack using a drip tie dye method. Choose your favorite colors for this fun and easily […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Magnet Foam Apple

Foam Apple Core Magnet This fun magnet can hold pieces of special artwork, schedules, school projects or even the grocery […]

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Backpack Monster

Backpack Monster This monster will look adorable hanging from a backpack when it’s time to head back to school. It’s […]

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Printable Corner Bookmarks

Encourage the kids to keep up with their summer reading with these easy, printable corner bookmarks! They’re so cute and […]

Lunchbox Joke Cards

Make back-to-school season sweet with these funny Printable Lunchbox Jokes! Just print, cut, and tuck one in the lunchbox.

Corkboard Wall Monogram

Stay organized with this Corkboard Wall monogram. It’s a great project to do with the kids before they head back […]

Monster Bookmarks

Do your kids love monsters? Make these fun bookmarks that not only hold your place, but also keep from tearing […]

Denim Mosaic Chalkboard

A fun project for back to school season or any time of the year. Recycle some old jeans and create […]

Pencil Bookmarks

These soft bookmarks grab your pages but won’t tear the paper. A fun craft for the kids and they make […]

3D Explore Sign for Kids

Here’s a fun way to decorate a child’s desk or the classroom. This 3D sign is very easy to make […]

Rainbow Pencil Holder Can

Super easy project for keeping your homework desk tidy. Make a rainbow pencil holder from a recycled can and colored […]

Duck Tape® Monster Corkboard

Make an adorable monster themed cork board to hang above your homework desk. Only a couple of supplies are needed!

Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks

A great craft for back to school, these easy to make bookmarks are shaped like pencils! These would make a […]

Hieroglyphic Alphabet Magnets

This fun project turns a great family game into an education experience. King Tut Day or not, these hieroglyphic magnets […]

Fabric Covered Corkboard

Fabric Covered Corkboard Kids are more likely to complete homework when there is a specific place for them to work. Set […]

Smiley Backpack Tag

Make a fun and colorful charm for your backpack! Perfect for back to school or any time of the year.

Denim Covered Pencil Can

Recycle old blue jeans and empty cans with this fun denim craft for kids or adults! Great for holding paintbrushes, […]

Easy Craft Stick Bookmarks

Color code your bookmarks to your folders and spirals with these simple bookmarks. Kids will have no trouble creating these […]

Personalized Backpack

  Personalized Backpack This snazzy, personalized backpack is so easy to create. It’s a great way to give last year’s […]

Foam Pencil Case

Foam Pencil Case This pencil case is really fun for kids to make because it incorporates sewing, which will give […]

Locker Bulletin Board

Locker Bulletin Board This fun corkboard is disguised as a school locker door! Simply open the door to expose the corkboard. […]

Braided T-shirt Keychain

Learn how to easily make a bone braid keychain from recycled t-shirts! Fun, colorful and useful.

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 […]

Mini Apple Magnets

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