Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Clay Pendant Necklaces

These beautiful clay pendant necklaces so simple even little ones can make them.  They make a lovely handmade gift for […]

Sea Glass Planter

Use sea glass that you’ve gathered or bought to make a pretty planter. It makes a wonderful gift for a […]

Baby Food Jar Garden

Baby Food Jar Garden These pretty little flower gardens are perfect for Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, birthdays, or just to […]

Valentine Slime

This bubblegum pink Valentine slime is sparkly, squishy, and provides endless sensory play. Sequin hearts, fine pink glitter, and pink […]

Salt Dough Ice Skates

Salt Dough Ice Skates These pretty little salt dough ice skates are so easy to make, and the dough comes […]

Salt Dough Conversation Heart Magnets

Salt Dough Conversation Hearts Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these adorable conversation heart magnets made from salt dough. Make one for […]

Valentine Bear Cookies

These adorable bear cookies holding hearts make sweet Valentine’s Day treats! They’re easy to make and lots of fun.

Snow Paint

Shaving cream and glue are all you will need to make this fun snow paint. Decorate paper snowflakes and hang […]

Bread Dough Clay Ornaments

Bread Dough Clay Ornaments Bread dough clay has been around for years. It’s very easy to make and just as easy […]

Salt Dough Leaf Prints

Using salt dough and silk leaves, you can make these pretty fossil-like prints. They’re the perfect craft for kids to […]

Halloween Play Dough

Absolutely beyond cute, these containers are decorated as Halloween characters and filled with homemade play dough. What a great Halloween […]

Salt Dough Football

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

Salt Dough Canoe

Salt Dough Canoe Use this canoe as a paperweight or make it into a magnet or a pin. It also […]

Pastel Play Dough

This easy play dough recipe only takes 6 ingredients and a few minutes to make. You’ll be rolling, stamping, and […]

Colorful Glue Sun Catcher

You’ll need to plan ahead for this one because of drying time, but the process is so fun it’s worth […]

Scented Strawberry Slime

Kids will love the sensory experience of making this scented strawberry slime. The recipe is so easy. 

Durable Faux Wax Seals

Real wax seals are fragile, and break if you try to mail them. These faux wax seals are sturdy! Great […]

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Clay Cactus Garden

Create a beautiful cactus garden using clay. This easy craft requires a lot of drying time, but the results are […]

Strawberry Scented Slime

Kids love playing with slime, and this scented version is extra fun! Make some with the kids today.

Flubber Recipe

What could be more fun than to make Flubber? Playing with it!

Salt Dough Santa Ornaments

This salt dough ornament is a fun twist on handprint Santas. It’s a great way to preserve a child’s handprint […]

Galaxy Playdough

Follow this recipe to make your own galaxy playdough. Kids will have a great time adding stars and planets to […]

Clay Leaf Windchime

Gather some leaves from the backyard and then roll out some clay to make this beautiful project. It’s such a […]

Dimensional Dinosaur Fossil

Have some dinosaur fun while making a faux fossil that is itself a piece of art. It’s simple and inexpensive […]

Glow Dough

Just look at this cool play dough, glowing under a black light. Your toddler, preschooler, or even your teenager will […]

Play Dough Turkey

Whether you need a fun craft for your little one, or you are making up several craft kits as the […]

Salt Dough Haunted Houses

Create cute (and creepy!) salt dough haunted houses. Prop them on a bookshelf with some faux spiderwebs, glue them to […]

Salt Dough Ghosts

Looking for a Halloween party or classroom craft project? These adorable little salt dough ghosts are perfect to get the […]

Plaster Leaf Prints

Capture the beauty of fall by making leaf prints with Plaster of Paris. What a wonderful way to preserve nature’s […]

Autumn Leaf Bowls

Create gorgeous leaf bowls to use throughout autumn. This project does require use of a kiln, but the results are […]

Clay Tea Light Holders

These pretty tea light holders are made with clay. It’s easy to do and the finished holders make a lovely gift […]

Whimsical Clay Narwhal

Use air dry clay to make an adorable narwhal. Can you guess how to make the narwhal’s tusk?

Rainbow Play Dough

Making your own play dough is easy and provides countless hours of entertainment for kids. This set of rainbow colors […]

Playdough Texture Tools

Use craft sticks and a variety of household items to make your own texture sticks. They are great fun to […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

Mini Coastal Clay Houses

Let your creativity shine by making mini coastal houses out of clay. Display them in a shadowbox, fish bowl, mason […]

Clay Story Starters

Use clay to create characters, settings, and supporting elements to use as story starters. This fun craft needs just one […]

Abstract Butterfly

This abstract butterfly craft is inspired by the artwork of Alexander Calder. It uses pipe cleaners and clay to mimic […]

Leaf-Imprinted Clay Necklace

This stunning necklace is both easy and inexpensive to make. It makes a wonderful gift for a child to give […]

World Peace in Clay

This clay project, representing world peace, consists of a globe encircled with hearts in the many skin tones found around […]

‘Dad Rocks’ Paperweight

Show Dad how much you love him with a homemade “Dad Rocks” paperweight. This is a wonderful gift for Father’s […]

Clay Kindness Flowers

Spread kindness with this clay flower craft. Once the clay flowers have baked and cooled completely, the kindness tags are […]

Clay Rainbow Erasers

Learn how to make your own erasers from clay, then pair them with a small gift to delight someone special. […]

Clay Passover Seder Plate

This Seder plate craft brings the symbolism and traditions of Passover to life. It’s a great way to for kids […]

Christmas Village Shadowbox

This darling Christmas Village Shadowbox is a beautiful addition to your fireplace mantel for the holiday season. The little salt […]

Salt Dough Houses

Use salt dough to make darling little houses that come together to make the cutest Christmas village. There are so […]

Oobleck

Keep the kids entertained and learning with Oobleck. It is like slime, but it’s both a solid and a liquid. […]

Pretty Clay Pens

Learn how to make these cool pens using polymer clay. This is fun and easy for tweens and teens – […]

Fluffy Slime

Fluffy slime is smooth to the touch with a very satisfying, foamy texture that kids love to pull and squeeze. […]

Chocolate Chip Barrette

There aren’t any calories in these sweet chocolate chip cookie barrettes! They’re a fun way to show your love of […]

Finding Dory Gift Wrapping

Gifts are even more fun when the wrapping is part of the theme! Replace the bow on a traditional present […]