Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Bright Papers for Back to School

This post brought to you by Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper. All opinions are 100% mine. August officially marks back […]

Duct Tape Phone Case

Using duct tape and color coordinated fabric, we’ll show you how to construct a really cool phone case! Back to […]

Stylish Pencil Pouches

Hit the halls in style this school year when you create these cute pencil pouches! Gather pretty paper, a sandwich […]

Paint Stir Dolls

Turn paint stirs, markers, and fabric scraps into a day of doll making. Add glitter, sequins and other bits and […]

Back to School Care Package

Send your little ones back to school with a care package full of fun and useful supplies…along with a few […]

Embellished School Supplies

Add some pizzazz to plain ol’ school supplies by covering them with scrapbook paper. Make some for you and give […]

Book Page Pinwheels

Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how […]

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Make this cute pencil holder for a teacher back-to-school gift! Simply cover a container with chalkboard paint and embellish with […]

Teaching Time Clock

A clock to help your kids learn to tell time. Simple and inexpensive to make, your kids will enjoy learning […]

Play Library

Give your child a kit that has everything they need in order to turn their book collection into a library. […]

School Supply Cake

A sweet way to go back to school…. this “cake” made from school supplies! Surprise your child’s teacher with this […]

Personalize Pens

Here’s a quick and easy back to school craft that gives a whimsical look to everyday pens. Mix and match […]

Candy Wreath

A pretty decorative wreath covered with candy. Fun for a party or to give to a teacher to hang in […]

Crayon & Pencil Wreath

Start the school year off with lots of smiles by giving a special gift to your child’s teacher. This adorable […]

Lined Snack Bag

A quick and easy sewing project suitable for beginners. Recycle plastic shopping bags to create a water-resistant liner and use […]

Back to School Desk Treats

Back-to-school time is right around the corner…get the kids excited by making crispy rice treats in the shape of desks […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Sweet & Easy Paperclip Bookmarks

Here’s a quick and easy back-to-school craft for teens and tweens. Use pretty printed ribbon and colorful paperclips to make […]

Lunch Money Locket

Kids can keep their lunch money safe and sound by recycling a tin into a stylish necklace. Boys and girls […]

Food Box Wallet

Don’t throw away those bright and colorful food boxes. Instead, grab the opportunity to craft with your kids and turn […]

ABC Salt Dough

Salt dough is an easy and frugal way to reinforce letters and spelling during summer vacation. Play spelling games or […]

Crazy Clown Game

Teach kids their colors with this fun clown game. Roll the colorful paper dice and then place the clown’s head […]

Scented Gel Paints

Allow the kids to get messy and have fun with these all-natural, scented paints , made from everyday kitchen ingredients!

Lunchbox Cloth Napkins

Go green and stylish with these cloth napkins that fit in your lunchbox! A fun project for back to school […]

Crayon Wreath

Bring in some color and make a decorative wreath out of crayons. This would make a great decoration for a […]

Patchwork Bookmarks

Using scrap fabric and some card stock/scrap book paper and glue you can create your very own patchwork bookmark! It […]

ABCs & 123s Cookies

Looking for something fun and tasty to give to your favorite teacher? Bake a batch of these cinnamon sugar cookies […]

Number Word Activity

This activity helps teach your children not only their numbers, but how to spell their number words as well.

Word Family Flip Chart

Using a simple spiral notebook, you can put together this word activity to help your child learn.

Back to School Notebox

This cute little box is perfect for sending notes in a lunch box. Great back to school craft!

Graffiti Shoes

This fun project uses craft paint and Sharpie markers to give plain shoes a fun funky look.

Marble Locker Magnets

These easy magnets are perfect for a school locker. Easy enough the kids can make them.

Tie Dye Lunch Bags

Decorate your reusable lunch bag with tie-dye and embellishments such as iron-on crystals. Your lunch bag with be the envy […]

ABC Graham Crackers

Such a cute idea for a fun back to school snack. Make these ABC graham crackers from Parents Magazine.

Pencil Hair Clips

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

Ribbon Headbands

Cute ribbon covered headbands you can make for your daughter’s first day back to school!

Backpack Sun Catchers

Sun catchers for your backpack or key chain. A fun way to express your personality.

Double Duty Felt Ring

A simple sewing project that can be used two ways… as a hair elastic and as a “one size fits […]

Message Banana

Draw on banana without ink! Check out this fun way to jazz up lunchtime.

Craft Stick Pencil Magnets

These adorable magnets are easy to make and perfect for back to school. Give them as teacher’s gifts or use […]

Glittery Hair Clips

Make glitter clips with decoupage. incredibly simple and oh so cute! Perfect for back to school.

Bike Book Bag

Make your own bike book bag out of vintage tea towels (or non-vintage) to hold things like, um, a book, […]

Locker Pockets

These simple magnetic foam envelopes are great for storing assorted school supplies and CDs.

Colorful Containers

Want to send your child to school with a lunch that’s picture perfect? Just pack it in a whimsical hand-decorated […]

Decoupage Tie-Dye Book Cover

Get your child their own designer book cover for school, by choosing this tie-dye fabric book cover or pick out […]

Photo Binder

As your kids get older they will start carrying a binder to hold all their homework and assignments. They can […]