Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Nesting Easter Eggs

Turn ordinary plastic Easter eggs into beautiful nesting dolls. All it takes is paint and a steady hand.

Scrap Fabric Paper Dolls

Use up leftover odd-shaped pieces of fabric, trimmings, and sequins with this fun paper doll projects. Just print out paper […]

Fabric Scrap Rag Doll

Learn how to make a rag doll using fabric scraps. Each is adorable and completely one of a kind!

Changing Faces Cardboard Tube Dolls

Happy…sad…mad… these cardboard tube dolls are perfect for teaching emotions to young children. The ability to change faces on these […]

Princess and the Pea Craft

Sew up some tiny quilts and make your doll a bed worthy of the most sensitive princess. It’s a great […]

Spoon Puppets

These fun and easy Spoon Puppets will make for hours of creative play. They’re small enough to tuck into a […]

Bendy Card Doll

Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Wooden Block Dolls

Combine fun printables with wooden blocks to make interchangeable dolls that will last through years of play. Kids will love […]

Clothespin Mermaids

Create a cute set of mix-and-match mermaids from clothespins, construction paper, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Your mermaid fan will have […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Groundhog Pop Up Puppet

Make this little groundhog puppet using some felt and a recycled water bottle. He pops up to see his shadow… […]

Little Wooden Angel Ornament

This adorable little angel ornament is very easy to make, particularly if you use a Sharpie marker for the facial […]

Washi Tape Stick Puppets

These absolutely darling craft stick puppets get their stylish clothing from washi tape! A little imagination and some help with […]

Autumn Gnomes

These adorable little autumn gnomes are easy to make and fun to play with! They are super cute and would […]

Rapunzel’s Tower

Raid the recycling bin to create this fabulous tower for that beloved princess, Rapunzel. It will be a hit with […]

Magazine Fashion Paper Dolls

Use catalogs, ads, and old magazines to create paper doll clothes. This gives a new fashion sense to playing with […]

Felt Campfire Play Set

Make a campfire play set from felt for the kids! This set includes felt S’mores, graham crackers, chocolate bar, and […]

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons These cute little dolls made from wooden spoons can be personalized however you’d like. Use […]

Book Folding Fairy House

Turn a damaged paperback book into a work of art. This beautiful fairy house is made with a folding technique, […]

Nesting Doll Art

This cute craft is inspired by Russian matryoshka nesting dolls. Use construction paper and ribbon to make adorable nesting dolls […]

Sock Doll Bowling Set

Create an indoor-friendly bowling set made out of socks. The characters double as dolls for pretend play and will inspire […]

Freedom Friend Puppets

Freedom Friends Puppets Share Martin Luther King’s belief in peace and friendship with these freedom puppets. It’s a fun way […]

Easy Cloth Dolls

Use textile markers and fabric to create these dolls that are one-of-a-kind. This is a wonderful beginning sewing project for […]

St. Lucia and Star Boy Ornaments

Santa Lucia is a big part of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) holiday traditions. Honor that tradition by make these adorable […]

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 […]

Miniature Clay Lemon Cake

Have any tiny friends to feed? Make a polymer clay miniature lemon cake or recreate any cake in miniature size.

Easy Doll Diapers

Use the pattern to create fleece and velcro diapers that will fit standard sized dollies. Young ones will love being […]

Me as a Cowboy

Turn yourself into a cowboy (or anything else!) with this fun paper doll activity. Start with a photo and get […]

Clothespin Wrap Dolls

Turn plain clothespins and colorful embroidery floss into beautiful dolls your children will adore. Personalize the dolls by making one […]

Tinkerbell Clothespin Doll

Make cute little clothespin characters, including the delightful Tinkerbell. This fun craft is a favorite with Disney fans.

Playtime Hawaiian Paper Doll

Make this Playtime Pacific Islands Paper Doll and set off on an imaginary trip to paradise. There are lots of options […]

Button Doll

Dig into your button and bead supply to make this cute doll. There are lots of ways to personalize it.

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll

Create a darling set of clothes and a paper doll of Luna Lovegood. Die-hard Harry Potter fans will love this!

Friends Around the World

This fun Friends Around The World craft is great for Martin Luther King Day. It encourages kids to appreciate the […]

Bob Ross Dancing Toy

Turn an old fashioned wooden collapsing/dancing toy into a magnificent Dancing Bob Ross! He’s sure to put a smile on […]

Creepy Dorothy Bookmark

Turn the classic character of Dorothy into a creepy bookmark for Halloween. This is a great way to repurpose a thrift […]

Mummy Decoration

This creepy mummy craft is easy to do and takes very little time. Can you guess what is inside the […]

Playtime Summer Paper Doll

Host a paper doll party and invite your friends over to make their own Playtime Paper Doll. There are a variety of […]

Peg Doll Family Plaque

Create an adorable plaque that represents your family using peg dolls. This makes a wonderful gift, too!

Outdoor Adventures Paper Doll

This playtime paper doll pal is ready to go camping or fishing. Pick the body and hair color and style that […]

No-Sew Mini Me Doll

Make this easy no-sew Mini Me Doll in less than an hour. The tutorial includes instructions for sewing if you […]

Doll Crib Makeover

Give an old doll crib new life by repainting, adding new fabric and personalizing it. It will provide hours of […]

Mini Piñata Mariachi

This adorable mariachi is a miniature piñata in disguise. It all starts with a cardboard tube.

Cork Dolls

It’s easy to turn corks and scraps of fabric into cute little dolls! Each one has its own personality.

Recycled Puppet Doll

Turn recycled items into a dancing puppet doll! This handmade toy is great fun, with so much room for creativity.

Dancing Peg Dolls

Not only are these doily peg dolls cute, they actually dance! The secret of how it works magnets.

Peg Doll Angel Ornament

Make gorgeous wooden peg doll angel ornaments with customizable wings. This simple craft is perfect for Christmas time.