Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Tube Castles

Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]

Pancakes with Maple Syrup Craft

These pancakes may look good to enough to eat, but they’re actually made with craft foam! Preschoolers will love squirting […]

Watermelon Sun Catchers

These beautiful watermelon sun catchers are a great project to celebrate summer. Craft first and snack on watermelon later, or […]

Popcorn Cake

If you’re looking for a unique cake that is ridiculously easy to make, look no further! A popcorn cake is […]

Pineapple Crafts and Recipes

Pineapple makes people think of sunny days at the beach, warm breezes, and tropical music. Bring that island vibe home […]

Dried Paint Coaster

This project is truly trash-to-treasure since it starts with dried acrylic paint! Add a plastic lid and some Mod Podge […]

Make Marshmallow Animals

Use sand molds and store bought marshmallows to create this adorable goldfish. It’s great for a pool party or trip […]

Edible Cupcake Wrapper Waves

Decorate ocean themed cupcakes using edible cupcake wrapper waves made from modeling chocolate. They add so much to this simple […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzle Craft

Use old magazines and popsicle sticks to make your own puzzles. Keep them in your bag for quiet, independent play […]

Narwhal Headband

Use the template to make your own narwhal headband for pretend play. Just print, color, cut out, and wear!

Sparkly 49ers Sign

Show off your favorite sports team with a glittery, shimmering sign. It makes a great gift for a sports fan.

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

School of Fish Sherbet

This school of fish dessert is made from scoops of sherbet and candy toppings. It’s a fun treat for a […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Uncle Sam Windsock

Fly Uncle Sam proudly with this easy craft. It starts with printables and is fun to make for any patriotic […]

Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

Balloon ‘Celebrate’ Card

Celebrate a birthday, graduation, or any other event with a homemade balloon card. It is really easy to do and […]

Paper Plate UFO

Kids will love making this flying saucer from paper plates and craft jewels! This would be great hanging from the […]

Ladybug Appetizers

Make these adorable ladybugs as a party appetizer or fun after-school snack. They’re as tasty as they are cute! Great […]

Lego Cookies

Lego-mania is running wild – so to celebrate we’ve created these fun Lego cookies. A super cool treat/favor for a […]

Cardboard Tube Dorothy Gale

Learn how to turn an empty cardboard tube into Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz. There are instructions to […]

Paper Plate Gumball Machine

Make a cute gumball machine craft with a paper plate, a plastic plate, and pom poms. Use the provided template […]

Cardboard Tube Opossum

Do you know the difference between an opossum and a possum? Find out and make this cute cardboard tube opossum.

Papercraft Jellyfish

Make adorable jellyfish with this easy project. It’s a fun project for summer or anytime. 

I Love Cats Photo Frame

Any cat lover will adore this feline-themed picture frame. It’s easy to make and a great way to show how […]

Tie Dye Donuts

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these gorgeous 70’s-inspired donuts! Follow the simple directions to decorate store-bought […]

Watermelon Waffles

With summer right around the corner, these pink and green watermelon waffles are such fun to make and to eat. […]

Cat Painted Rock

Paint a quintet of cats on a rock. Half the fun is deciding on their personalities!

Cardboard Tube Flower Bouquet

  It’s hard to believe this beautiful bouquet of flowers started as empty cardboard tubes! The tutorial has simple instructions to […]

Paper Bag Lion Puppet

Follow the easy instructions to make a cute paper bag lion puppet. For a really simple option, print out the […]

Bear Headband Craft

Just print, color, cut, and staple to make an adorable bear headband. Kids can pretend to be a cuddly bear […]

Bat Flyout Scene in Ink

Use ink to capture the beauty of a bat flyout. Bats are such interesting and helpful creatures.

No Bake Flag Cake

Create a quick and easy American Flag Dessert Cake without even turning on your oven. Make it with the kids […]

Candy Hawaiian Lei

These easy candy leis are fun for an end-of-year teacher gift, graduations, or favors for a luau party. Personalize them […]

Paper Plate Fish Aquarium

Make an adorable aquarium craft using a paper plate and a few basic supplies. It’s a fun project with plenty […]

Shark Paper Bag Puppet

Here’s a cute project for the kids that they can play with afterward. Make shark puppets from paper bags for […]

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Lavender Milk Bath

Let the soothing properties of this lavender milk bath whisk you away into pure tranquility! This craft is really easy […]

Linzer Cookie Daisies

These gorgeous Linzer Cookie Daisies make a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation Day. And they taste as […]

Pirate Treasure Chest

This pirate treasure chest is made from recycled items and decorated with printables. Fill it with all sorts of goodies […]

Moss Woodland Cookie Display

This moss-covered woodland style dessert display is made with foam, so it’s perfect for treats on sticks. Serve cookies, cake […]

Felt Unicorn Horn Headband

These felt unicorn horn headbands are so cute and very easy to make. They’re perfect for costumes, imaginative play, and […]

Monarch Caterpillar Craft

Don’t just do a butterfly craft- make the caterpillar form too! This easy monarch caterpillar project helps kids learn about […]

Candy Popsicles

Freeze candies into homemade lemonade popsicles for a treat that kids (and adults!) will love! Try a variety of candies. […]

Baseball Charm Necklace

Use these directions and printable template to create baseball charms you can use on a necklace or any other way […]

Shark Name Art

Use your name to create some awesome shark art! These are great to make in a group setting. Because everyone […]

Tree Crafts for Arbor Day

In the United States, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April every year. There are numerous countries […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]