Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Balloon Powered Car

This balloon-powered car will keep kids busy for hours. It’s a great project for kids to learn while having tons […]

Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Football Backyard Game

Make a stuffed felt football and goalposts from cardboard tubes. Then use them to play a really fun backyard throwing […]

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel

Entertain your kids with a simple (but fun!) project made with materials you have on hand. They’ll love playing with […]

Paper Plate Dinosaur

Make a dinosaur from a paper plate and craft foam. Change the colors, features and body shape to make different […]

Recycled Car City

Use empty containers and craft foam to create an awesome city. Add some cars and it is perfect for hours […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

Mini Football Field Craft

Kids will love making this easy mini football field craft! It’s simple to do and can be customized with your […]

Football Mason Jars

Wow your guests with a bunch of football mason jars. These cute football-themed party ideas are great to use as […]

How to Make a Yoda Softy

Here is an easy tutorial on how to make a Yoda softy for that special little Star Wars lover. My […]

Space Shuttle Party Treat

These party favor treats are easy to put together and perfect for a space-themed birthday party. You could resize the […]

Monster Puppets

These adorable monster puppets made from felt. Use the free printable pattern to cut out all the features.

Duct Tape Monogram

Duct tape and white-out make this fabulous road monogram. Add some cars and you have a great accessory for a […]

Coffee Can Drum

Coffee Can Drum Kids love music and banging on pots, pans, and plastic containers. Combine their creativity with their musical […]

Bread Tag Monsters

Use plastic bread tags and paint to create these fun Halloween monsters! They’re a great way to close goodie bags […]

Helicopter Ornament

This helicopter ornament is made out of a clear glass ball, wooden spatulas/ice cream sticks, and some odds and ends […]

Dragon Veggie Quesadilla

This Dragon Quesadilla is easy to make and a great way to load the kids up on veggies! It’s a fun […]

Cracker Crunch Footballs

These delicious treats feature a Ritz peanut butter cracker hidden inside a chocolate and toffee football. They’re fun to make […]

Thin Line Paracord Bracelet

Make this paracord bracelet with your favorite colors, or to represent a school or profession. Use a red line to […]

Paint and Stuff Football

These big paper footballs are made from recycled materials you probably have at home and are easy enough for even […]

Cardboard Tube Ninja Turtles

Looking for a fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle craft to do with your kids? Check out this super easy toilet […]

Football Photo Frame

Create a frame that is perfect for a football team photo, a special autograph, or football memorabilia. It’s fun and […]

Salt Dough Football

Football season is a great time for making these fun magnets! They come in handy for keeping team rosters, schedules, […]

Lego Marble Maze

Make your own marble maze out of Lego bricks. It’s easy to do and so much fun!

Baseball Pencil Topper

Turn a small paper mache ball into a cool baseball pencil topper! This makes a great craft or favor for […]

Milk Carton Pirate Ship

Turn an empty milk carton, egg carton, straws and other recyclables into a cool pirate ship. A perfect craft for […]

Baseball Lacing Craft

Kids will develop their fine motor skills while having fun with this baseball lacing craft. It’s an activity they’ll want […]

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

Kid-Friendly Javelin

Don’t recycle your newspaper and cardboard tubes just yet! Use them to make this easy, fun, and totally safe javelin, […]

Cereal Box Robot

Turn empty boxes, lids, cans and other items into a one-of-a-kind robot. Let your imagination run wild with this recycled […]

Paper Plate UFO

Kids will love making this flying saucer from paper plates and craft jewels! This would be great hanging from the […]

Egg Carton Train

This awesome train is made entirely from recycled packaging and other household castoffs. What a wonderful way to turn trash […]

Pipe Cleaner Chameleon

This chameleon fits comfortably into a pocket or pencil case, won’t make a peep during class, and doesn’t need food […]

Egg Carton Fire Truck

Turn your empty egg cartons into fun fire trucks, featuring your child as the driver! Great for Fire Prevention Week […]

Simple Spaceship

National Space Day is the first week of May. This simple spaceship craft is made from old CD’s, the plastic […]

Paper Plate Shark

This adorable shark craft is made from a paper plate and blue paper. A great craft for the boys too. […]

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Encourage imaginative play with this fun craft. Bring out their inner james Bond! Made with recycled egg carton cups and […]

Baseball Charm Necklace

Use these directions and printable template to create baseball charms you can use on a necklace or any other way […]

Paper Plate Marble Track

Use rimmed paper plates and blocks to create an awesome marble track. Build very simple tracks with younger children. With […]

Nutter Butter Cleats

Turn cookies and candy into delicious mini cleats! These treats are great fun for a sports-themed party, celebration or event.

Pirate Ship Art

This project combines many techniques: drawing, cutting and shaping with paper, painting waves and composition. This activity works well for […]

Cardboard Rocket

Turn cardboard mailing tubes into rockets that are perfect for pretend play. This project requires adult help.

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Cardboard Tube Super Scouts

What do you get when you combine a Scout and a superhero? Super Scout! This fun project starts with empty […]

Cardboard Tube Batman

Turn an ordinary cardboard tube into Batman! All you need is this free pattern and some construction paper.

Lego Chess

Need to do something with all of those mismatched Legos? Turn all of those random Legos into an awesome chess […]

Crossed Hockey Sticks

Crossed Hockey Sticks Show off your allegiance to your favorite hockey team with this cute set of crossed hockey sticks. […]

Knight Collage

This knight collage is an easy and fun craft made with aluminum foil and other basic craft materials. Kids will […]

Travel Lego Box

A fun way to get your little man involved in decorating a box for his legos. This is great for […]

Monster Jeans Patch

This is the most fun way I’ve ever seen to patch a hole in your child’s jeans! Who wouldn’t love […]