Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Nesting Doll Art

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

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 […]

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.

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

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

Bendy Card Doll

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

Easy Doll Diapers

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

Sugar Skull Doll

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

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 […]

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 […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

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

Tinkerbell Clothespin Doll

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

Clothespin Mermaids

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

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.

Rapunzel’s Tower

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

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 […]

Popsicle Stick Fairies

Turn popsicle sticks into beautiful fairies! This cute craft uses large popsicle sticks, tissue paper, loom bands and glue.

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.

Book folding fairy house

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

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.

Native American Doll Clothes

Make doll clothes inspired by Native American styles using easily available material like plain brown lunch bags. It’s inexpensive and […]

Pom Pom Doll Ornaments

Make these cute arctic pom pom doll ornaments to brighten up your tree this year. They also make fun gift […]

Cardboard Dolls

Make whimsical cardboard dolls, inspired by artist Alexander Girard. All you need are cardboard, paint and markers.

Paint Stick Chewbacca

If your kids love Star Wars, and they are Chewbacca fans, they can recycle a paint stir stick into a […]

Rock Doll Faces

These adorable doll faces start with ordinary rocks! Use markers, yarn and your creativity to turn rocks into beautiful dolls.

Matryoshka Doll Lacing Cards

Print out these cute Matryoshka nesting doll lacing cards, then use them to practice stitching. It’s a great quiet-time activity.

DIY Dollhouse

Use your creativity and items you have around the house to furnish a bookcase dollhouse. The tutorial has ideas for […]

Foamboard Dollhouse

Turn a piece of chalk foamboard into a portable play set that kids can decorate over and over again! It’s […]

Clothes Hangers for Dolls

Transform children’s hangers into tiny hangers for doll clothes in just a few minutes. Hanging up the clothes will keep them […]

Doll Closet

Transform a cupboard or a bookcase into a doll closet in one night. Girls can help with the easy steps […]

Doll-Sized Tent

Make a little tent that is just the right size for a mini doll. No sewing involved!

Doll-Size Mail Center

This fun mail center is sized for dolls, but it can be used for so much more. Great for pretend play […]

Doll-Sized Cookbook

Make an adorable doll-sized cookbook for your American Girl dolls. So much fun!