Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Leaf People

Grab the kids and head outside to gather colorful leaves to make these adorable leaf people!

Fall Leaf Printing

This beautiful designs are made by dipping leaves into different colors of paint and transferring to paper.

Leaf Mask

Make a mask from pressed leaves and card stock. A fun project for fall.

Maize Necklace

Using corn kernels and thread, you can make a pretty maize necklace for fall.

Waxed Hanging Leaves

Dip leaves in wax to preserve them all season long. These will look beautiful hanging in a window.

Painted Acorn Necklaces

This fun wearable project is great for teens and preteens. They can make their own necklaces and one for a […]

Paper Sunflowers

pretty sunflowers made from newspaper, coffee filters and several items from your yard.

Acorn Owls

Adorable! These miniature owls are made from acorns and felt. A great craft project for fall.

Leafy Luminaries

These pretty jars light up the night with the help of Mother Nature.

Felt Flower Tutorials

There are so many uses for felt flowers–from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame/wreath accents, […]

Peach Pit Monsters

make cute little monsters with peach pits! This is a great Project for Preschoolers as well as older kids.

Perfect Potato Prints

Learn how to use cookie cutters to make perfect potato stamps. It’s so much fun for kids!

Paper Cup Terrarium

A fun and pretty way to grow plants from seed. Make this mini terrarium using a paper cup and a […]

Rock Mushrooms

Paint and rocks make up these adorable mushrooms! What a fun way to dress up houseplants or put into your […]

Acorn Necklaces

This nature-meets-fashion craft is a great activity for fall camping or hiking.

Pounded Flower Prints

This pretty flower poster is its own reward, but the hammering technique — pounding flowers onto paper — can be […]

Magical Wands

How to make your own wands. For any magical person in need. A fun and easy family activity. (Magic not […]

Paper Fan Sun

This easy Paper Fan Sun will bring a smile to little faces even on a rainy day.

Backyard Twister Game

What a great way to have some fun in the sun! Play Twister in the grass, no mat needed!

Clay Pot Alligator

Watch out for the alligator! This one won’t hurt you. He’s cute and green and easy to make. This rose […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

An adorable fish made from recycled cardboard tubes. Great for an undersea bedroom decoration!

Good Luck Stones

Fun craft inspired by indigenous good luck stones from Australia

Make a Firefly Jar

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

Chicken and Chips Butterfly

Who could resist this adorable little butterfly? Especially since it’s edible! Now it’s okay to play with your food!

Fabric Scrap Love Bugs

You can create these adorable little plushie bugs for your child, or makes a great sewing project for a teenager! […]

Ladybug Baseball Hat

This cute ladybug hat is really easy to make. You’ll need a red hat and some fabric paint. Make one […]

Flower Crown

A beautiful crown of flowers any girl will love. Perfect for a wedding, princess party, 60’s party or just for […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys.

Footprint Bumblebees

It’s super easy to make these Footprint Bumblebees with your kids – make them into a card for any occasion!

Heart Hug Flowers

Made from construction paper hearts, these flowers are a sweet craft for little ones.

Acorn Mobile

Made from acorns and twigs, this fun nature craft can be hung inside or out!

Pet Rocks

  Pet Rocks Pet rocks are a neat way to express your creativity and your own personal style. Whether it’s a cute […]

Flower Prints

This fun nature craft will help your children preserve those pretty flowers they love to pick. With some light colored […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints!

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

This homemade binocular craft is a fun way to get excited for spring, while still being able to utilize them […]

Colorful Walking Stick

Here’s a great summertime or camp craft your kids can really use. Decorate a walking stick and take it with […]

Pet Rock Necklace

The best part about these necklaces is each child’s will have its own special personality! Everyone has heard of the […]

Twig Name Plate

Imagine making this name plate and hanging it from the end of your bunk this summer. You’ll be the envy […]

Pinecone Owls

Whether these cute little pinecone owls are made as a summer camp craft or just something fun for the kids […]

Thumbprint Tree

This is a fun, quick painting project for the little ones using their thumbs to create a pretty tree!