Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Pencil Case

Send the kids back to school with a pencil case they make themselves! No sewing required for this easy project. You […]

Hexagon Hair Pin

Customize a boring bobby pin with a fun hexagon shapes flower! A great way to use up fabric scraps and […]

Oilcloth Covers

Here’s a project you’ll want to make before heading back to school!  Turn an inexpensive, plastic organizer into a unique […]

Flower Pencils

Use push pins and cupcake liners to turn ordinary pencils into something fabulous!   A fun summer craft to get […]

Tissue Paper Apples

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

Tassel Bookmarks

Make cute and colorful bookmarks with a matching yarn tassel.  Keep them plain or personalize them with your name or […]

Pointillism Bookmark

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

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Highlighter Roll

Help your child create this cute and colorful highlighter roll to give to a special teacher.  Or, adapt this idea […]

Fingerprint Tree Teacher Gift

Print this tree, then add the fingerprints of each child in the class, team or group.  This makes a wonderful […]

Teacher Appreciation Apple Mug

Show your appreciation for an awesome teacher with this sparkly apple mug, loaded with his or her favorite treats.  It’s […]

Mancala Oware Game

    Learn how to easily make the game board for Oware (a mancala game) with an egg carton and […]

Ribbon Embellished Hair Comb

Use ribbon to embellish a plain hair comb. This makes a pretty statement and is great for matching with outfits!

Beaded Bobby Pins

Just using a few of beads, wire and blank hair pins, you can create a nice beaded bobby pin for […]

Bunny Bookmark

Turn envelopes into cute bunny bookmarks! When the book is closed, the little bunny ears stick out to mark your […]

DIY Scarf Hanger

A wooden hanger and metal rings to keep your teen’s scarves hanging in style. Whether you’ve got a ton or […]

Beaded French Hair Barrette

Make these pretty hair barrettes for and/or with your daughter. A great project for back to school as well.

Dr. Seuss Quote Sign

Dr. Seuss Quote Sign “Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out” – perfect for a playroom or […]

Desk Containers

Quick upcycled desk organizing from plastic containers headed to the recycling bin.

Bunny Hairclip

Girls will love making cute, felt bunny hair bows to wear on Easter and throughout spring. Decorate them with buttons, […]

Simple Ribbon Hair Bow

How to make a simple hair bow out of pink and ivory ribbons? This article is going to show the […]

Egg Carton Bus

This recycled egg carton bus is a fun craft created by a six year old with her Mom’s help.

Class Pet Poster

Make a poster for school quickly and easily with the help of Elmer’s Board Mate products.

3-Layered Bow-Tie Hair Bow

This tutorial will show you how to make a pretty triple-layered bow tie hair bow out of pink and dark […]