Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Construction Paper Sandwich

This construction paper sandwich looks (almost) good enough to eat! Learn the tricks to add dimension and realism to the […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

California Pride Necklace

Show off your California pride with this easy homemade necklace. Not from California? Switch it out for your state or […]

Chocolate Easter Chicks

These adorable hatching chicks are filled with chocolate caramel fudge. They’re delicious and so much fun for spring.

Crystal Egg Geodes

This is not only a craft but a science experiment as well. Kids will learn what makes the crystals grow […]

Leprechaun Selfie Wreath

Create this awesome Leprechaun Selfie Wreath and hang it on the front door to greet guests. Then, use it as […]

Footprint Unicorn

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

Easter Basket Cookies

These stunning cookies start with an egg-shaped cookie. Teens with some decorating experience can make these beautiful treats for Easter, […]

Paper Taco Craft

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this realistic taco craft. Follow it up with the real thing for a fun time together.

Easter Mosaic Cross

Glue painted eggshells onto posterboard crosses to create a beautiful mosaic. It’s a great project for Sunday school classes that […]

Nutter Butter Cleats

Turn cookies and candy into delicious mini cleats! These treats are great fun for a sports-themed party, celebration or event.

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Bunny Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable bunny. This project is fun for Easter, spring, or any other time.

Recycled Calendar Shamrock

Don’t throw away last year’s calendar just yet! Use it to make a cool shamrock decoration for St. Patrick’s Day.

Northern Lights Painting

Teach kids all about the captivating dancing waves of light known as the aurora borealis. Then try painting your own […]

Spring Rainbows

Turn paper plates and coffee filters into bright, cheery rainbows for spring and St. Patrick’s Day! Use one simple painting […]

Spring Fruit Flower Treat

This cute fruit flower treat is so much fun for spring! It’s so easy to do and kids will love […]

Letter D Dinosaur

Turn a capital D into a cute dinosaur that kids will love to make. Perfect for “D” Week or a […]

Gouache Strawberries

Paint a page of bright strawberries. If you’ve never tried gouache, there’s no better time to check it out.

Chick Pops for Easter

These easy-to-make, kid-friendly chick candy pops are perfect for Easter. They’re a great choice for an edible craft during a […]

Fingerprint Noah’s Ark

Create a construction paper ark and decorate it with tons of fingerprint animals… in pairs, of course! Such a fun […]

Oreo Lamb Lollipops

These adorable lamps are made from Oreo cookies that are dipped in white chocolate and coated in tiny marshmallows. They’re […]

Cherry Cupcakes

Cherry gelatin is mixed into a white cake mix to make these cheery, cherry cupcakes. Red sugar sprinkles and candy […]

Soda Bottle Cherry Blossoms

Turn a 2 liter bottle and some craft paint into pretty cherry blossom art work. An easy craft for both […]

Finger Painting Pineapple

Finger painting isn’t just for toddlers! Older kids will enjoy the challenge of painting a pineapple using nothing but their […]

Personalized Chocolate Bars

Create your own delicious and unique personalized chocolate bars using a few simple silicone moulds. Whether you are looking for […]

Rainbow Cookie Favors

Pretty rainbow cookies mark the way for St. Patrick’s Day or a rainbow-themed party! Follow along step-by-step to make these […]

Dimensional Beaver Card

This beaver card couldn’t be cuter! It folds up to go in an envelope, then stands on its own for […]

Paper Plate Dalmatian

Dog lovers will adore this Paper Plate Dalmatian. Pair it with a book or a movie that features dalmatians, or […]

Disney Villaintines

These valentines with Disney Villain themes feature favorite baddies like Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, and Ursula. Just […]

Mardi Gras Mini Float

Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Garland

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a beautiful garland of hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This easy craft is a fun […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Egg Bunnies

This cute craft takes just a minute or two to make. Use raw or hardboiled eggs, dyed or plain.

Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Turn Reese’s Cups into adorable edible bears. Then use them to top chocolate cupcakes for a fabulous Valentine’s Day treat!

Jolly Lolly Valentine

Follow the directions to make this lovely flower valentine or a butterfly valentine, both featuring a lollipop treat. This is […]

Calzone Hearts

These beautiful Calzone Hearts are made with store bought pizza dough and pizza sauce. Stuff them with 3 cheeses and […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Turn store-bought mini cakes into the sweetest little valentines! There are instructions to make the fish that are pictured, along […]

With This Hand

Celebrate all the things you do with your hand with this project that combines art with writing (both things you […]

Family Chore Chart

Organize your family using a family chore chart. Fill it with fun chores that the kids will want to do.

Football Mason Jars

Hosting a Super Bowl get-together or a sports-themed party? Serve the drinks in these clever football mason jars.

Patriotic Silhouettes

With a little help, kids can turn a profile picture of themselves into a patriotic silhouette in just a few […]

Chicken Nugget Footballs and Helmets

Follow the tutorial to make football- and helmet-shaped chicken nuggets for your sports-themed party. They’re fun to make and delicious […]

Scented Strawberry Slime

Kids will love the sensory experience of making this scented strawberry slime. The recipe is so easy. 

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Dyeing Flowers

With glasses of colored water, some flowers and a knife or scissors to cut the stem, watch as flowers drink […]

Cat in the Hat Craft

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into an adorable Cat in the Hat. It’s a great way for young […]