Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Craft Stick Scarecrows

Use craft sticks, fabric and felt to create these fun and whimsical scarecrows. Use them for a puppet show or […]

Autumn Angel

Make this sweet autumn angel (or fairy!) with your child this afternoon. You can preserve real leaves or purchase silk […]

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Clay Pot Toadstools

Create whimsical clay pot toadstools to decorate the garden. They add such a fun touch to the yard and are […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

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

Terrarium Jar

Grow your own mini garden in a jar! Kids will learn how to plant and take care of a garden […]

Beaded Garden Sparkler

The colorful beads of this garden sparkler dance with the sun. It sparkles and shines, and is the perfect adornment […]

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

Building a fairy garden in an old wheelbarrow is simple and so much fun! You can transport this miniature magical […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements. They […]

Plantable Seed Paper

Make your own paper embedded with seeds, which can be planted right in the ground to grow beautiful flowers or […]

Plastic Lid ladybugs

Use plastic milk jugs and paint to make these adorable little ladybugs. It’s a great way to use a material […]

Grass Caterpillar

Grow a fuzzy grass caterpillar in your garden! This is a wonderful project to introduce kids to the joys of […]

Flower Pot Cupcakes

Make adorable and edible flower pot cupcakes using Fruit Roll Ups! These tasty garden treats would be perfect for a […]

Hairy Friends

Turn an empty container into a cute person whose hair really grows. This gardening project is fun for kids of […]

Giant Sunflower

Transform an empty oatmeal container into a huge sunflower! The results are stunning. This is a great project for summer […]

Mason Jar Wind Chime

Create a beautiful mason jar wind chime using colorful strung glass beads. Hang it in the yard, then enjoy the […]

Garden Stepping Stones

  The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. […]

Drip Paint Pots

Use your favorite colors to create a one-of-a-kind clay pot. Add a plant and it makes a wonderful gift.

Pressed Flower Tea Light

Learn how to press real flowers to preserve them for crafts. Then use your pressed flowers to make something beautiful, […]

Colorful Wind Chimes

Terra cotta pot wind chimes play beautiful music as they blow in the breeze. This easy project is done with […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

Little Grass House

Using sponges and grass seed, grow a cool grass hut with very little work. It’s the perfect way to introduce […]

Fish Wind Chime

Turn painted plastic eggs and a plastic soda bottle into a cute fish-shaped wind chime.  It’s inexpensive, fun, and a […]

Mini Flower Pots

These cute mini flower pots are so easy to make. With just a few simple materials, these peat pot planters […]

Herb Garden Cupcakes

This is one herb garden you’ll want to eat all the way down to the “dirt”! These adorable cupcakes are […]

Rock Dominoes

Next time your kids go on a nature walk, have them collect small flat stones. Paint the rocks to look […]

Plastic Bottle Planter

Turn a plastic bottle into a cool hanging garden. It’s very inexpensive way and you can hang your completed garden […]

A Cup of Spring

Are the kids getting antsy waiting for the warm weather to arrive? Keep them busy with this project that brings […]

Peekaboo Garden

This interactive peekaboo garden is fun to make and is a great opportunity for learning, too. Tie it in with […]

Carrots in Dirt

As spring arrives, “plant” some carrot cookies right in the kitchen! Don’t forget to leave a few for the Easter […]

Garden Hose Wreath

Turn a garden hose into a lovely spring wreath! It’s simple and quick and a great way to upcycle a […]

DIY Herb Pot

Turn an empty can, some burlap, ribbon and glue into a rustic planter in no time. Give your plants a […]

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 […]

Slinky Squirrel Feeder

This craft is perfect if your child is loves squirrels and thinks they need a feeder just like the birds […]

Egg Carton Pots

Empty egg cartons make lovely little plant pots. This is a wonderful project for Earth Day or any time.

Gnome Gardening

Create a new summer traditions with Gnome Gardens. Kids will look forward to making them every year and it gives […]

Ice Cream Flowerpots

These tasty ice cream flowerpots are impossible to resist! Made from ice cream, cookies, and candy, they are as fun […]

Fabric-Covered Planter

Make your own planter using a recycled container and your favorite festive fabric. This inexpensive planter adds so much color […]

Easy Garden Cupcakes

Here’s a tutorial for a seriously simple and adorable spring/garden cupcake. It features vintage seed packet cupcake toppers and delicious […]

Garden Bugs

These bright-eyed little bugs are an adorable way to mark veggies in the garden. This is a simple project that’s […]

Duct Tape Twirling Bee

Make a whimsical twirling bee using duct tape ‘fabric.’ Learn how easy it is to make your own twirling bee […]

Ladybug Painted Rocks

Paint rocks to turn them into the cutest ladybugs you’ve ever seen! The tutorial includes instructions for weatherproofing your ladybugs […]

Pizza Herb Garden

Follow the simple steps to grow your own pizza-themed herb garden. Kids will love harvesting the herbs to put on […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Make a fun sunflower using clothespins, a paint stir stick, a jar lid, and sunflower seeds. This is a neat […]

Toyrarium

What’s a toyrarium? It’s a terrarium with toys! Kids will love putting together these fun indoor gardens.

Grow Garden Sign

Create a darling sign for a potting bench or other garden location. You can use the same simple technique for […]

Daisy Painted Rocks

These beautiful daisy painted rocks are surprisingly easy to make. They look so pretty in the garden.

Springtime Globe

Springtime Globe This project is a twist on the traditional snow globe. It features fabric flowers, plastic figures, and a […]

Eggshell Mini Garden

An eggshell mini garden is a great project that kids can do to welcome spring and celebrate Easter. The tutorial […]

Kitchen Grater Owl

Turn an old cheese grater into an owl that simply could not be cuter. What a wonderful project using recycled […]

Golf Ball Ladybugs

Decorate the garden with these whimsical golf ball ladybugs. They’re lots of fun to make!