Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Peanut Finger Puppets

Save those peanut shells and make some adorable little finger puppets your child will love playing with! Too cute!

Pinecone Bird Feeder

Don’t forget to feed our feathered friends during these cold winter months. Pinecones are Mother Nature’s perfect bird seed holders […]

Snowy Winter Trees

Here’s a fun nature craft your kids will enjoy making on a snowy day. Create your own fun snow scene […]

Birch Bark Christmas Trees

Bring a winter outdoor theme inside this year with these beautiful birch wood Christmas trees – handcrafted using real birch […]

Walnut Baby

Traditional crafts from Germany: Walnut Babies. So cute and super fun to make!

Dried Oranges

Dry your own oranges to use as Christmas decorations. These make lovely ornaments or are great displayed in a bowl!

Leaf People

Kids can make cute people and characters using Fall leaves.

Thanksgiving Leaf Garland

Bring the beauty of fall into your home by decorating and stringing together real leaves for this homemade garland.

Ornament Terrarium

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

Wise Old Owl

This wise old owl is made from natural materials.

Pumpkin Seed Mosaic

Color some pumpkin seeds and make beautiful autumn inspired pieces of art!

Acorn Animals

Using twigs and acorns you too can make these adorable animals!

Fall Button Branch

Made from buttons, tree branches and glue, this colorful fall craft is great for kids of all ages.

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.

Painted Acorn Necklaces

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

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 […]

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.

Cardboard Tube Fish

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

Make a Firefly Jar

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

Flower Crown

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

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.

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 […]

Thumbprint Tree

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