Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Plate Pumpkin

Turn a paper plate and an empty cardboard tube into a cute paper plate pumpkin. There are two versions of […]

Eye of Newt Treat

Learn how to make these tasty eyes and then download the printable gift tag. Great for a Halloween party take […]

Small Lined Drawstring Bag

Tutorial showing how to make a small, lined drawstring bag… a sewing project that could be made by a teenager.

Upcycled T-shirt Cushion

What do you do with your children’s clothes when they outgrow them? Here’s how to turn a special t-shirt into […]

Ghoulish Gravestones

Impress the guests with these edible gravestones. They’re easy to make and so much fun for Halloween!

Fold Over Gathered Clutch

Here is gorgeous fold over gathered clutch tutorial to add to your purse closet! Teenagers and tweens would love these […]

My Buddy

Have a blast making an “exact” replica of your kid using fabric, fabric markers and old clothes. Kids of all […]

Yellow Yo-Yo

This Yellow Yo-Yo project is perfect for “Y Week.” All you need are construction paper, yarn, and a bottle cap.

Moveable Modern Art

Use craft foam sticks and brads to make this moveable modern art! A fun activity for a rainy or snowy […]

White Chocolate Spider Web

Add a spooky touch to your Halloween treats with these easy-to-make white chocolate spider webs. If any break, either melt […]

DIY Monster Claws

Quickly and easily make your own set of Monster Claws. Perfect for Halloween or everyday play. Great addition to a […]

Busy Bag Popsicles

These cute fabric popsicles are a fun busy bag activity that your child will love. Use them as a color […]

Rubber Band Ball

Learn how to make your very own bouncy rubber band ball! Keeps your child busy taking bands on and off […]

Upcycled Basketball Eyeball

Recycle an old, worn out basketball by turning it into a spooky eyeball decoration that’s perfect fro Halloween!

Fall Nature Collage

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

Fall Leaves Collage

Make this beautiful collage by painting a piece of paper in different colors and adding real leaves. A great craft […]

Pencil Shavings Fish

Empty out your pencil sharpeners, but save those shavings! They work perfectly as scales on this adorable fish.

Felt Fishing Game

Make a fun fishing game out of felt, washers, and a magnet for hours of fun for your little one. […]

Bat Straws

Quickly and easily transform a ribbon, straw, and googly eyes into a festive bat place card. Great for Halloween parties […]

Halloween Bottles

Upcycle your glass bottles into festive fall decorations! Decoupage and tissue paper give you the color and your imagination provides […]

Stone Owls

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

Eggshell Art – Fall Tree

It’s hard to believe this beautiful piece of art started as eggshells! A fun fall-themed mixed-media project for kids.

Pumpkin Bottle Cap Necklace

Turn a bottle cap into a cute pumpkin necklace, perfect for Halloween. Fun, easy, and inexpensive and the kids will […]

Pumpkin Magnets

These pumpkin magnets are as easy to make as they are cute. Add faces for Halloween-themed magnets or keep them […]

Googly Eye Rings

Your kids will love making this “eye-popping” jewelry. Easy and perfect for Halloween. A great make and take for a […]

Homemade Colored Play Dough

Delight your children with home made play dough just as bright and vibrant as the store bought kind. Homemade recipe!

Cheese Mouse

Make a kid friendly snack out of a Laughing Cow Cheese wedge and a few simple ingredients!

Pencil Shaving Butterfly

Create a beautiful butterfly and flowers from something you’d ordinarily throw away… pencil shavings! So much fun!

Craft Foam Iguana

Here’s a fun craft for “I” week. This iguana starts as a capital I. A great way to learn the […]

Dinosaur Shoes

Help your preschooler make dinosaur shoes from craft foam. Then use the shoes for a fun and educational alphabet game. […]

Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs

Add spiders made from black olives to your deviled eggs for a Halloween snack that is spooky and fun. A […]

Halloween Donut Treat

Pair Dollar Store fangs with donuts or bagels to make the world’s easiest Halloween treat. A perfect last-minute, low-effort treat […]

Stuffed Paper Apples

Make some stuffed paper apples using recycled shopping bags and yarn. A fun fall craft to work on basic sewing […]

Candy Corn S’mores

These candy corn S’mores are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. SO SO SO good and really fun […]

Rolo Monsters

These cute and “sprinkly” monsters are made using Rolo candies. Easy and fun to make with the kids, great for […]

Button Sorting Cups

This is a fun and easy projects toddlers and preschoolers will love. A great way to define their motor skills […]

Spooky Candy Apples

These candy apples are as tasty as they are spooky. A fun treat to make with your kids this Halloween.

Grandparents’ Play Date Kit

Work with your kids to create a Grandparent Play Date Kit full of mom-approved snacks, crafts, games and activities. It’s […]

Missing Sign Math Game

Print and cut the game board and problem cards of the Missing Sign Math Game and let the fun begin! […]

Monster Munchies

Turn your empty glass bottles into adorable monsters filled with munchies. Decorate them with construction paper, cardstock, pom poms, googly […]

Candy Corn Friendship Bracelet

Use embroidery floss to make an awesome Candy Corn Friendship Bracelet this fall. Best for older children who have experience […]

Edible Painting

Use the trimmed scraps of carrots, celery, broccoli and other foods with colorful condiments to make edible paintings. Fun for […]

Rainbow Magazine Collage

Use old magazines to create a giant rainbow collage! It’s a fun way to recycle old magazines and teach kids […]

Cardboard Snapping Fish

Make a big, moving snapping fish from cardboard. Kids will love to make it and then spend plenty of time […]

Not-So-Scary Halloween Shirts

Create these adorable halloween shirts with some fabric, heat n bond and a sewing machine. Perfect for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween […]

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Solve the clues to find the gold in this Pirate Treasure Hunt! You can also check out this post for […]

Postcard Pendants

Carry your favorite place near your heart. Simply find an old pendant, a postcard of your favorite place and you’ll […]

Five Little Firefighters

Turn a handprint into an adorable Five Little Firefighters project, perfect for Fire Prevention Week or any study of Community […]

Underwater Silhouettes

Here’s a fun art project that has a little of everything: some painting, a little experimenting with a new technique, […]

Furry Monster Bracelet

This googly-eyed furry monster bracelet is as easy to make as it is cute. Perfect for Halloween and great as […]