Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Craft Foam Gingerbread

Use brown craft foam and white yarn to create a cute gingerbread man. Hang it as an ornament or attach […]

Swedish Tomte Christmas Ornament

Make these cute little Scandinavian tomte Christmas ornaments for your tree this year. These mythical creatures also make fun gift toppers.

Reindeer Food Ornament

This adorable reindeer food ornament is easy to do and makes a great party favor or party activity. Hang it […]

Faux Birch Place Mat

This pretty birch placemat is actually made out of wrapping paper! It’s perfect for holidays, nature- or garden-themed parties and […]

Felt Breakfast Food

It’s easier than you might think to make these delicious-looking breakfast foods out of felt sheets! They’re lots of fun […]

Child-Sized Advent Wreath

Create a child-sized, working Advent wreath. This craft, which features pink and purple birthday candles, is a wonderful way to […]

Minion Party Bags

Turn plain yellow bags into adorable Minion Party Bags! Stuff them full of fun minion-themed treats and favors that your […]

Frosted Pinecone Wreath

Head outdoors to collect a bunch of pinecones, then turn them into this beautiful fall wreath. Next month, add berries […]

Minion Pillow

This minion pillow couldn’t be cuter! For the ultimate slumber party activity, let each guest make their own minion pillow.

Halloween Felt Ornaments

Make cute Halloween felt ornaments in a few simple steps. They don’t take long and are a great way to […]

Pom Pom Turkey

Make these adorable Pom Pom Turkeys for Thanksgiving or any time of year! They’re easy to make and can be […]

Lacing Card

Making your own lacing card takes only minutes and requires just basic craft supplies. They’re great to take along to […]

Captain Underpants Bookmark

School-aged boys and girls have loved the pages of Captain Underpants over the years. This fun bookmark is a great […]

Good Luck Gift

Make this sweet little good luck present from scraps of felt and an Altoids tin. What a thoughtful gift!

Jack-O-Lantern Template

Make a fun felt jack-o-lantern using a printable. Or, use the template to draw your own jack-o-lantern!

Felt Color Wheel

This cute felt color wheel is a great way to teach kids about colors. Velcro on each piece lets kids […]

Hula Girl Pumpkin

Turn squash or pumpkin into a cute Hula girl! This craft is great for Halloween, but also makes an excellent […]

Felt Jack-o-Lantern

This cute jack-o-lantern is made entirely of felt! Change the face to give each one you make a different personality.

Halloween Bat Holder

Decorate for Halloween with this fabulous felt bat. It doubles as a holder for trick-or-treat candies.

Halloween Witch Hat

Make a fabulous felt witch hat to wear this Halloween. It’s easy to do and requires no sewing.

Pirate Wreath

Create a cool pirate wreath for a pirate-themed birthday party or Halloween. The tutorial includes a template.

Craft Foam Stamps

Make your own fun stamps quickly and easily using precut craft foam shapes! Color them with ink or paint and you’re […]

Captain America and Thor Costumes

Create these no-sew superhero costumes from basic sweats, paint, and a little felt. The tutorial includes instructions for making Captain America’s […]

Fabric-Wrapped Foam Letters

Use inexpensive foam board to cut out letters, then wrap them in colorful fabric. They’re a great way to personalize kids’ […]

Felt Board Farm Scene

Use the printable templates to make a complete felt board farm scene! It includes a tractor, barn, horse, pig, sun, […]

Darth Maul and Yoda Costumes

These simple Darth Maul and Yoda costumes are perfect for little Star Wars fans. Wear them on Halloween or for everyday […]

Felt Cupcakes: Four Ways

Follow the instructions to make four different styles of felt cupcakes. They are perfect for kitchen pretend play.

Star Wars Planet Mobile

Turn a store-bought solar system kit into a galaxy far, far away! Each planet represents a different planet in the […]

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Paint Stick Chewbacca

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

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Rock Doll Faces

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

Decorative Display Board

Make a fast and easy decorative display board to hold all sorts of little pretties. Use it to hold photos, […]

Felt Donut

This fun, delicious-looking donut is made out of felt. It’s perfect for pretend play in a child’s toy kitchen.

Book Hugger Bookmark

Encourage after-school reading with a fun Book Hugger Bookmark. Unlike a traditional bookmark, this one can’t slip out and lose your […]

Totoro Felt Pin

Make a cute Totoro-inspired felt pin or pendant. This needlecraft project is simple enough for beginners.

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 […]

Knight Tunics and Shields

These knight tunics and shields make the perfect party favors for a knights and dragons party. They’re also a fun costume […]

Felt Desserts

Create cute cupcakes quickly and easily from felt. These fun toys are great for all sorts of pretend play.

Knight Jousting Obstacle Course

Create these adorable hobby horses from felt, then use them for a jousting obstacle course. What a great activity for a themed party […]

4th of July Centerpiece

  This pretty Independence Day centerpiece features fireworks, flags, banners and pinwheels. Change out the message to use it for other […]

Beaded Mickey Headband

Make a cute beaded headband inspired by everyone’s favorite mouse! Use stiff felt, rhinestones and pearls to make this fast […]

Cupcake Stamp

Create your own cupcake stamp, then use it to decorate an apron, t-shirt or anything else. Older children can make […]

‘Up’ Necklace

This adorable pendant necklace is inspired by the Pixar movie, “Up.” What a fun and uplifting project for kids to make!

Foam Robot

Make a cute, personalized foam robot. It makes a fun party decoration or gift topper.

Happy Little Camper

Create an adorable little camper for summer fun. It’s made from foam and other basic craft materials.

Felt Doll

This pretty felt doll is actually a pin you can wear! This is a fun project for girls with some […]

Pig Baby Shoes

Turn plain baby shoes into adorable pig shoes. It’s easy and only takes a little bit of time and patience.

Felt Sandwich Set

Felt food is safe, colorful, soft, long-lasting and lots of fun for pretend play! This tutorial includes instructions to make […]

Felt Cell Phone

Make a soft cell phone from felt with this tutorial. It’s fun for pretend play for younger children or as […]

Panda Keychain

This adorable panda keychain is easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! This is a fun project for kids to […]

Craft Foam Spider

Create a simple spider from craft foam and pipe cleaners in just minutes! It’s so cute and lots of fun […]

Button-Up Games

Cut shapes from felt, then use them for a game that keeps toddlers entertained while strengthening their fine motor skills. […]