Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Reindeer Place Cards

Make reindeer place cards for this year’s holiday dinner. Twigs and googly eyes make it quick, easy, inexpensive and super […]

Pinecone Christmas Trees

‘Tis the season to gather pinecones from the yard and put them to use! A little paint and glitter will transfer […]

Cornhusk Christmas Tree

These gorgeous Christmas trees are made with corn husks! Dye them green, glue them to a bottle, then top with […]

Pine Cone Napkin Rings

These elegant napkin rings made from sparkling crystals and real pine cones are perfect for Christmas and all winter long. […]

Easy Holiday Pine Wreath

Kids will love making this classic and festive fresh pine wreath. It looks beautiful and smells amazing.

Reindeer Pet Rock

Make your own Reindeer Pet Rock! It’s easy to do and makes a fun Christmas decoration for a desktop, mantle, […]

Traffic Light Leaf Craft

Use red, yellow and green leaves to create a traffic light craft. It’s a fun activity to do after a […]

Pine Cone Place Card Holders

Add some sparkle to the holiday table with gold pine cone place card holders. They are inexpensive to make and […]

Rainbow Pebbles

Make beautiful rainbow pebbles using watercolors. This simple outdoor activity will keep kids entertained. After the pebbles have dried, use […]

Fall Leaf Butterflies

Collect leaves with the kids on a beautiful fall day, then turn them into gorgeous butterflies. It’s so fun and […]

Easy Clay Bird’s Nests

These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.

Driftwood Fish

Make beautiful fish art from driftwood the kids have collected. A great way to remember a special trip to the […]

Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Create a cute backyard game using pavers and some river rocks.  So much room for creativity!

Turkey Pinecone Craft

This turkey pinecone craft uses elements of nature to create a Thanksgiving decoration that is perfect for the dinner table […]

Fall Discovery Jars

Learn about fall and science at the same time with these fun and easy discovery jars. Great for sensory play!

Wooden Pumpkins

These cute wooden pumpkins are perfect for fall. They are easy and inexpensive to make using scraps of wood.

Real Flower Garland

Making your own real flower garlands is easy and lots of fun. They make a party so special and they’re […]

Acorn Frame

If you want a fun and decorative way to dress up a picture frame this autumn, why not use a […]

Acorn Buddies

What kid wouldn’t want to have a few acorn buddies? This fun kid’s craft is perfect for fall and is […]

Acorn Tea Set

I had no idea you could make a tea set with acorns. This is such a creative craft idea for […]

Chesnut Snails

Put those chestnuts (or acorns!) to good use with a fun snail craft. This clever kids project is perfect for […]

Fall Acorn Art

Want to make some fun fall art with the kids? Try this entertaining and colorful fall acorn kids art! This […]

Acorn Cap Jewels

These shiny jewels are an easy and fun craft for your little ones. They can get really creative with these […]

Acorn Man

Make a cute lil’ acorn man with your kids this fall. It’s a great idea (especially if you have lots […]

Acorn Face Necklace

Put a smile on your child with this cute acorn face necklace. It’s a fun and adorable jewelry craft for […]

Acorn People

With a few “natural” ingredients from your back yard, you can make these silly acorn people. Your kids will love […]

Acorn Bracelets

Take a look at these cool acorn bracelets. It’s a perfect fall craft for kids that like to make their […]

Tropical Seashell Fish

Here’s a wonderful craft for this for all those seashells you brought home from vacation! Make a school of fish […]

Decoupage Rock

Kids can bring their vacation memories home with them when then make a Decoupage Rock covered with maps, brochures and […]

Juice Box Owl

Turn a juice box into an adorable owl, using paper, felt, pumpkin seeds and cotton!  A fun way to use something […]

Beach Mirror

This mirror craft will help kids remember your fun visit to the beach.  All you need are a mirror, glue, sand, […]

Painting With Plants

Put away the crayons, markers and paints and try something totally different.  Use plants to create a rainbow of colors!

Cherry Collage

Toddlers and preschoolers will love making this cute and simple cherry collage, using painted red circles for the fruit and real […]

Fairy Rocks

These fairy rocks are fun and easy for little hands to make.  A perfect activity to help keep kids occupied […]

Stamped Feather Headbands

Create fancy painted or stamped feathers, then turn them into cool headbands!  These unique accessories are as fun to make […]

Pom Pom Birds in a Nest

Make a cute nest of birds using twigs and other nesting materials you can find outside.  A fun project for […]

Avocado Pit Insects

Observe the changes in avocado pits as they dry, then paint them as insects.  Science + craft = fun!

Dyed Rainbow Flowers

Learn how to dye gorgeous rainbow flowers. A classic and fun science experiment for the kids that produces beautiful results!

Dandelion Crown

Dandelions are sprouting everywhere!  It only takes a few minutes to turn them into beautiful dandelion crowns or necklaces.

Pressed Flower Art

Celebrate nature’s beauty by teaching your children the art of flower pressing. This tutorial uses the microwave, which means the […]

CD Case Terrarium

Kids will love making the world’s skinniest terrarium! A fun way to repurpose a CD case and to teach kids […]

Garden Ladybug Rocks

Create your own little ladybugs to decorate your yard or garden. Paint rocks to resemble adorable bugs!

Crayon Rubbings

When the weather starts getting colder and there are fewer hours of daylight, its a great idea to have a […]

Make a Mini Terrarium

Sit down and make this cute miniature terrarium with your kids. This is an easy first lesson on planting and […]

Real Leaf Table Runner

Make this striking (but easy!) table runner out of real leaves in just a few minutes, and for practically no […]

Easy Real Leaf Garland

Make this amazingly easy garland from fresh leaves. Perfect for anything from a kid’s birthday to an elegant wedding. Even […]

Gelatin Birdseed Feeder

Make birdseed feeders for the birds around your home with 3 easy ingredients. No peanut butter! A safe alternative for […]

Fall Wind Chimes

Fall Wind Chimes are a great craft that gets everyone out and moving and crafting. Go on a nature walk […]

Pinecone Gnomes

Dress up pinecones with felt, wooden balls, and wool roving to make cute little gnome ornaments. A fun winter project.

Fall Cookies For the Birds

Use 4 ingredients to create cookies to feed the birds and the wildlife. A great nature project to teach the […]

Rustic Twig Letters

Turn twigs and branches into charming rustic wooden letters in just a few simple steps. Perfect for parties, weddings, and […]

Bear and the Falling Leaves

Make this wonderful craft based on the book with the bear watching the leaves fall from the trees! All you need […]

Stone Owls

These owls are so easy to make and each is one-of-a-kind. A fun nature activity ideal for a group of […]

Fall Nature Collage

Go outside and collect natural objects like leaves, sticks, acorns etc. Than make a fall nature collage with everything you’ve […]

Stone Owls

Make adorable owls from smooth stones you find outside. Go on a nature hike and collect your stones, wash them […]