Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Donut Hole Apples

Donut Hole Apples make a perfect back-to-school breakfast or after school treat. Package them with a printable bag topper for […]

Back to School Cookies

Try these fun and easy back-to-school chalkboard and apple cookies. They make a great teacher gift, or special treat for […]

Scribble Initial T-Shirt

Let your little ones scribble all over some plain t-shirts and create cool, original t-shirts with their own initials! Perfect […]

Apple Pops

Oreos dipped in melted candy melts make fun back to school treats.

Pencil Door Hanger

Use craft sticks to make this fun homework door sign. This craft is a great choice before the kids head […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Cupcake Apple Tree

This edible apple tree is made with cupcakes and a sheet cake. It’s perfect for a family reunion, back to […]

Teacher Gift Wrap

This 2-in-1 “Apple for My Teacher” gift wrap is the perfect way show your teacher how special they are. Sweet, […]

400+ Back to School Crafts

It’s just about time to head back to school! Make the transition fun with crafts, treats, and activities that get […]

Candy Apple Treats

These cute apple treats are budget friendly and super easy to make. They’re fun as back-to-school party favors or to […]

School Art Display

Transform a pants hanger into a cute school-themed display for your child’s masterpieces. This easy project is a great way […]

Apple Shaped Cupcakes

These apple cupcakes are a breeze to make and look so cute. They’re a great way to celebrate the start […]

Desk Organizer Caddy

Organize your desk, work space, or art area with this practical desk organizer made from recycled materials. It’s easy to […]

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Butterfly Wing Book Bag

Add butterfly wings to a book bag or backpack to make it extra special and totally unique. Any little princess […]

Animal Hair Clips

Make these sweet animal hair clips for your little girl. These fun barrettes can be customized with your favorite colors […]

Woven Milk Carton

Make a fun basket by weaving a milk carton. Simply weave yarn or string in between flaps you cut in […]

Embossed Food

Add sweet messages to your child’s lunch using alphabet stamps. Or, work on letter recognition or spelling skills by having […]

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

School Spirit Pin

Kick off the back-to-school sports season with an awesome homemade spirit pin. Wear it to cheer on the home team […]

RIbbon Barrettes

Remember the ribbon barrettes girls made in the early 1980’s? They’re just as fun and fashionable today as they were […]

Pointillism Bookmark

Teach kids about the art technique of Pointillism with this fun, easy bookmark project.  Create any design – there is […]

Crayon Scribbled Brownies

They look like crayons scribbling right on brownies, but they’re completely edible and quite delicious!  These clever treats are great […]

Pencil Cookies

Get in the kitchen with your kids and make these fun pencil shaped cookies for Back-to-School or Teacher Appreciation! The […]

Pencil Holder for Teachers

Rinse and clean a can, then attach ribbon and crayons to make an adorable pencil holder. This would make a […]

Apple Popcorn Balls

Such a fun way to give an apple to the teacher! A tasty treat of popcorn all wrapped up inside […]

Egg Carton Apple Treat

Turn egg carton cups into a cute apple that holds a tasty surprise. What a fun way to give a […]

Egg Carton School Bus

If you have little ones starting school this year, get them excited to ride the bus with this back-to-school school […]

Apple Pretzels

Celebrate back-to-school with these cute and tasty apple pretzels. They make a wonderful gift for Teacher Appreciation Day or any […]

Candy Pretzel Pencils

These sweet and salty pretzel pencils are a fun way to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. They’re […]

Smart Cookie + Printable

Tell that special teacher, “Thanks to you, I’m one smart cookie!” Follow the instructions to make the adorable cookies, then […]

Desk Supplies Still Life

This clever still life project lets kids capture the supplies that are a part of their everyday lives. It will […]

Addition & Subtraction Game

Need a travel game to keep the kids busy while helping keep their math skills sharp? This fun game will […]

Galaxy Print Shoes

The “tie-dye” affect is even cuter when it’s used to make these adorable Galaxy print shoes! A fun way to […]

Edible Books

Honey scented modeling chocolate and fruit leather books. Great for back to school snacks or teacher appreciation gifts.

School Bead Necklace

Kids can help make this school-themed necklace with shrink plastic and wooden beads.

Bath Bomb Teacher Gifts

Homemade bath bombs make great teacher gifts, particularly when accompanied by an awesome card. This tutorial includes five different designs, […]

Marker Caddy

Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Ramona Owls

Add some crafting fun to your child’s summer reading! Use a paper bag to make an adorable owl inspired by […]

Candy Pretzel Crayons

These fun treats are made by dipping pretzels into colored candy melts. Great for back to school!

Colored Glitter Pencils

Add sparkle to ordinary pencils. The transformation makes them just perfect for your young princess!

Homemade Blank Books

Use leftover pages from school notebooks to make brand new blank books. They’re perfect for budding artists and writers, and […]

Cereal Box Backpack Charms

It’s easy to transform an empty cereal box (or leftover cardboard) into customized backpack charms that add flair to any […]

Apple Painted Can

Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!

Chalk Pastel Apple

Work on adding shadows and highlights to simple subjects with this lovely apple project. Chalk pastels make it look very […]

Mini Apple Bean Bags

Make your teachers some fun apple-shaped bean bags for classroom activities and games. The tutorial includes ideas for how to […]

Button Tidy Box

Make a tidy box organizer for craft or sewing supplies. Customize it with your favorite buttons!