Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Decorative Luminary

Transform a plain votive cup into something more personalized using pretty card stock and Mod Podge. Use with a flameless […]

Painted Sea Glass

Make sea glass paint by combining glue and food coloring. Easy to do…simply paint glass to give a really great […]

Beach Glass Bottles

Make your own beach or sea glass bottles using Mod Podge and dirt! A fun way to add some texture […]

Recycled Jar Terrariums

Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle […]

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 […]

Photo Pendants

You’re never too old to buy your mother a gift on Mother’s Day. Older teens will like making these photo […]

Painted Glass Jars

A great way to keep little things organized in your cupboards or on a shelf. Paint the lids on glass […]

Elephant, Cat, and Dog Jars

Animal Jars Transform little glass jars into adorable animal containers. Use them to hold crayons, buttons, coins or any other […]

Easter Bunny Jar

Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these adorable Easter Bunny jars? Complete with bunny ears and a cotton tail, […]

Pot of Gold

A fun classroom or group project for St. Patrick’s Day that used recycled baby food jars. Easy to do for […]

Easter Bunny Candy Holder

Turn a recycled jar into a cute Easter Bunny container that can hold all sorts of Easter candy. Simple enough […]

Decoupage Valentine Vase

Recycle those plain florist vases by turning them into pretty vases for Valentine’s Day. Decoupage pretty cocktail napkins onto the […]

Heart Votive Holder

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got an easy and frugal craft for you. Using tissue paper to […]

Valentine’s Day Candy Jars

These adorable candy jars are embellished with X’s, O’s, and the cutest little felt hearts….and they are filled with M&Ms! […]

Snowman Bubbles

Here’s a cute way to recycle some empty baby food jars. These are really cute and kids will love making […]

Tissue Paper Cut Outs

Chanukah doesn’t have to always be blue and silver! Bright and brilliant colors are perfect for your celebration.

Mummy Votives

This little mummy is glowing brightly with Halloween charm!

Ornament Terrarium

This is a great way to re purpose an ornament! Make your own terrarium. It’s easy, fun and educational. It’s […]

Ghost Vases

Full of charm, the ghost vases are simply painted plastic vases with googley eyes!

Personalized Halloween Votives

Throwing a Halloween party? Personalized votives make great party favors –but not only for a Halloween party, any party at […]

Creepy Candlesticks

Illuminate your Halloween party with the soft glow of candles resting in wax-dripped candle holders.

Ghost Luminaries

Greet this year’s trick or treaters with a frightfully fun lighted path to your door. Kids can make these fun […]

Mini Jello Aquariums

Wow your kids with these little aquariums in a jar. perfect for a beach party!

Glass Pebble Frame

Use shimmery glass pebbles to decorate a frame and hold your family photos!

Glow Stick Lanterns

Isn’t this perfect for Halloween night? I love this idea, even if it is temporary. All you need are glass […]

Autumnal Table Lanterns

Lanterns made by adding Autumn colored tissue pieces in mosaic style onto clear plastic cups.

Make a Firefly Jar

An adorable glow in the dark project that looks like a jar full of lightning bugs (fireflies).