Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Monster Handprint Puppets

These Halloween handprint puppets are easy and fun to make and kids will love coming up with their own silly […]

Handprint Acorns

Turn your kids’ handprints into acorns. The kids will love this “hands-on” craft project!

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

Handprint Fish

Friendly handprint fish swim around big paper fishbowls. This project will keep the kids smiling while turning their handprints into […]

Handprint Monarch Butterfly

Turn your handprints into a monarch butterfly! This beautiful animal is the official state insect of seven states.

Footprint Alien

Turn your footprint into a friendly alien with this fun craft. Kids will particularly love the splatter technique to make […]

CD Peacock

Turn your handprints and an old CD into an eye-catching peacock. This colorful craft is so much fun!

Daddy & Me Mug

Colorful thumbprint characters make this plain white mug extra special. It’s a gift that Dad will treasure for years to […]

Coffee Filter Peacock

Create a stunning peacock featuring gorgeous coffee filter tail feathers. Kids will love making their own version of this colorful […]

Freight Train Fingerprint Art

Make a cute fingerprint freight train, inspired by Donald Crew’s classic book. There are suggestions on the site for many […]

Handprint Duck

Your child’s handprints make the wings of this beautiful duck. Make your own duck from construction paper or use the […]

Footprint Horse

Lasso your little cowboys and cowgirls for a day of horse crafting fun! They’ll love turning their footprints into horses.

Mardi Gras Handprint Mask

Trace your child’s handprints to add a very personal touch to this printable mask. It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind project for […]

Handprint Dove

This simple Handprint Dove is great for Martin Luther King Day, as well as the International Day of Peace (September […]

Handprint Peace Flowers

Celebrate Martin Luther King’s dream for peace with these peace flowers. Made from children’s handprints, the flowers represents MLK’s dream […]

Handprint Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this handprint kinara craft. It’s a quick and easy way to create a decoration that will capture […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Handprint Christmas Trees

These fun Christmas tree decorations are so cute, but what makes them special is that they’re made from handprints! What […]

Sledding Dog Handprint Craft

This winter handprint craft is inspired by Secret, a dog who takes herself sledding, made famous in a viral video. […]

Handprint Menorah

Handprint crafts are always a big hit with relatives, and they make wonderful keepsake gifts as well. This is a […]

Christmas Handprint Crafts

These Christmas Handprint Crafts are easy to make and will get the kids in the Christmas spirit. The Christmas tree, […]

Thanksgiving Handprint Tree

Make a handprint Thanksgiving tree featuring all the members of the family. This Thanksgiving handprint tree is a great way […]

Handprint Calavera

Create an awesome calavera for Dia de los Muertos using your handprint. Kids will love making this neat project.

Footprint Rocket

This Footprint Rocket makes the perfect outer space craft! It also doubles as a fun, out-of-this-world keepsake!

Paper Plate Apple Core

A cute apple craft for little ones. You can finger paint this or use crayons or markers.

Handprint Bats

Turn your handprints into a vampire bat for Halloween. It’s a great craft project to do year after year to […]

3D Handprint Trees

These adorable 3D Handprint Trees are made from cardboard and tissue paper. It’s a fun fall craft the kids will […]

Footprint Unicorn

Trace your foot (or your shoe) and turn it into a colorful unicorn! This easy activity is a wonderful way […]

Watermelon Self Portrait

Create a summer-themed watermelon self portrait using construction paper. Personalize your hair and skin tone, match your hair style, add […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Create a bouquet of colorful fingerprint flowers for […]

Fingerprint Ice Cream Sundae

Make this neat ice cream sundae craft using your fingerprints. It’s easy to do and a really fun project for […]

Footprint Fire Truck

Honor our first responders with this cute footprint craft. Giggles will abound when kids paint their feet to make their […]

Fingerprint Flower Pot

A fingerprint flower pot is a wonderful keepsake gift idea. Plant seeds or flowers in them to give to Mom, […]

Handprint Peace Craft

This handprint collage symbolizes all of human kind striving for love and peace. It is a wonderful way to show […]

Handprint Peacocks

Watch handprints turn into lovely strutting peacocks. With a little help, this project is easy enough for even the smallest […]

Most Valuable Dad

Here’s a special Father’s Day gift for Dad if he’s a sports nut. Create a keepsake he’ll love by turning […]

Family Footprint Stool

Turn a plain wooden step stool into a precious family keepsake. It’s something you’ll cherish for years to come. 

Rocket Footprint

Turn your child’s footprint into a spaceship with this cool activity! The tutorial includes lots of other projects for a […]

Duck Handprint Craft

This fun duck handprint craft is so cute! Incorporate it into lessons about birds, ducks, riparian habitats, and more.

Coffee Filter Earth with Hands

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun coffee filter project. The handprints can represent our role in protecting Earth or they […]

Handprint Leprechaun

Turn handprints into smiling leprechauns. Dress up a bulletin board or the refrigerator with a friendly Leprechaun face just in […]

Handprint Leprechauns

Make these festive handprint leprechauns with a little paint, a little bit of fabric, and an adorable little hand. It’s […]

Hugs and Kisses Jar

Make an extra special gift for someone you love by personalizing it with your handprints! Parents and grandparents will love […]

Thing 1, 2, 3 Handprint Art

Make a precious keepsake wall art while celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with this Thing 1, 2, 3 Handprint Art! Follow […]

Fingerprint Cherry Tree

Turn fingerprints into bright red cherries on this President’s Day cherry tree. Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun filling the […]

Valentine Fingerprint Frame

This adorable, festive frame is so easy and inexpensive to make. Even the smallest crafters will enjoy applying the paint […]

Paper Plate Angel

Make a fun and colorful angel using a paper plate and your handprints. It’s a great project for kids to […]

Snowy Handprint Tree

Snowy Handprint Tree This fun snow scene is made using your child’s handprint, which also makes it a great keepsake […]

Paper Cup Turkeys

Paper Cup Turkeys Line these colorful gobblers up on your table or use them as place cards. Either way, they […]

Paper Plate Peacock

Turn a paper plate into a majestic peacock! This simple project is inexpensive and a lot of fun.

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Footprint Bird

These adorable little footprint birdies are really easy and make a great keepsake. Frame a set to give to Grandma […]