Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Spring Thumbprint Mug

Little ones will love helping to make this adorable mug using their own thumbprints as the bunnies and chicks! Totally […]

Easter Egg Foil Art

Take care when peeling off those Easter egg wrappers! Use the foil wrappers to create unique and sparkly art work.

Tiny Hats Hair Accessories

Make some adorable tiny hats using recycled materials. You can wear these yourself or use them as doll accessories.

Sick Day Dry Erase Book

Make a dry erase book for when your kids are sick and stuck at home. This album has photos of […]

Nature Journal

Capture the magic of nature on your next family outing by recording your findings and thoughts in your own customized […]

Queen’s Crown

Does your little princess want to be the queen? Make a queen’s (or king’s) crown for hours of dress-up fun! […]

Felt Egg and Chick

Make an adorable chick finger puppet and a cracked egg for him to live in. This is a simple hand-sewing […]

Perry the Platypus Puppet

Anyone who loves Perry (or platypuses in general) will enjoy making this cute puppet. It’s fun to make and then […]

Bunny Bagalope

Turn an envelope into an adorable bunny bag. It’s easy and quick to do and could be used as a […]

Bunny Hair Bows

These bunny hair bows couldn’t be more darling… or any easier to make. What a fun craft that any little […]

Button Carrot

This quick and easy button carrot is a perfect spring craft for kids. Great for Easter, but also ideal for […]

Easter Candy Bracelets

Make edible bracelets with Easter candy from the dollar store! These are not only adorable, they are edible. Though your […]

Easter Candy Centerpiece

This centerpiece is easy to make from card stock, candy and skewers. An empty recycled jar works great for this […]

Tubular Bracelets

Make a fun bracelet with clear tubing from the hardware store! Fill it with candy, beads, or glitter to make […]

Captain America T-shirt

Make a stencil out of freezer paper to create your own Captain America t-shirt. A fun project for a superhero-themed […]

Paper Mache Robin Eggs

Celebrate spring by making an adorable robin in a paper mache egg. Substitute a chick for Easter or make this […]

Rainbow Raindrops

Dye macaroni noodles the color of the rainbow to make Rainbow Raindrops. Simple and fun craft for the kiddos before […]

How to Paint on Plastic

Kids love to paint, and there are so many things that end up in the trash, including plastic margarine tubs. […]

Stiched Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs are so fun to decorate because there are no limitations. We decided to learn how to do a […]

Easter Bonnet

Discover how you can create this lovely Easter bonnet using a hunk of cardboard and a bowl. Don’t forget to […]

Scrap Fabric Easter Eggs

These colorful, fun Scrap Fabric Easter Eggs are a satisfying beginning sewing project for a young to older teen. Step […]

Faux Vinyl Book Cover

Make a durable book cover that feels like vinyl using a paper grocery bag, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge! Great […]

Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

Days at the beach are so much fun! To help remember your visit long after you’ve returned home, create a […]

Guitar Craft

Turn an empty cereal box and some pipe cleaners into a fun guitar. Your little one will have lots of […]

Oven Bake Clay Eggs

Before the clay eggs become planters, they make perfect candy holders for Easter baskets. Or as place settings! I’m going […]

Stamping with Yarn

Make your own stamps using yarn and white glue! Then use your stamps to add images to cards, scrapbook pages, […]

Matchbox Guitar

Turn a matchbox and popsicle stick into an awesome guitar. If you have a rockin’ dad in your life, this […]

Foam Mariachi Guitar

Craft foam has so many possibilities. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making and decorating this fun mariachi guitar. A fun […]

Cardboard Guitar

Transform an old cardboard box, a plastic container and some rubber bands into a totally awesome guitar! Great for hours […]

Mix ‘n Match Pudding Pies

Serve these colorful pudding pies at your kids table this Easter. They’re easy for kids to eat, make and decorate–and […]

Piggy Piggy Bank

Inspire kids to save their money by making a recycled jar or plastic tub piggy bank. Change the design to […]

Seed Bead Necklace

Little helpers will love this simple and inexpensive jewelry project. All you need are spare seed beads, a blank pendant, […]

Spring Tissue Paper Flowers

A super easy way to make big, bold paper flowers and bring spring inside early! Celebrate springtime with this fun […]

Carrot Bunny Cake Pops

These adorable little carrot-bunnies sure make a fun Easter treat! Great for party favors too. Just wrap in cellophane or […]

Rustic Shamrock Garland

We created this shamrock garland for St. Patrick’s Day. We used a few simple kitchen materials. Cookie cutters, coffee filters, […]

Under the Sea Printables

Here are some Under the Sea printables, including number cards and a W is for Whale tracing sheet. A fun […]

Salt Tray

Make your own salt tray to help your little one practice letters. In addition to working on making letters, it’s […]

Juice Box Boats

Don’t throw away those empty juice boxes just yet – turn them into boats! They float really well and the […]

Outdoor Color Match

Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year. […]

Simple Bobby Pins

Make these simple bobby pins for any little girl {or for yourself} in less than 5 minuets! A cute way […]

Shamrock Plant Poke

Bring a little of the Irish luck to your spring garden with this shamrock plant poke! Older children will love […]

Van Gogh’s Irises

Create stunning irises inspired by the work of Van Gogh. What a wonderful way to celebrate spring! A great art […]

Tasty Money Tree Craft

Make this fun money tree with gold wrapped chocolate coins. This is a fun craft project for kids and is […]

Angry Birds Can Toss Game

Do you have an Angry Birds fan in your house? Make this adorable can toss game using empty cans that […]

M&M’s Chicks

This little chicks are so easy and quick to make with peanut m&m’s and orange candy melts. Use them to […]

Shamrock Doll Accessories

Make these easy shamrock accessories to keep you or your dolls “pinch proof” on St. Patrick’s Day. A fun project […]

Ice Cube Rainbow Painting

Have you ever tried painting with ice cubes? Freeze a mix of water and liquid watercolors, then use the ice […]

Spring Bunny

Your child will love making this adorable tissue paper bunny. It’s hand-sewn with a simple running stitch and stuffed with […]

Paper Roll Shamrocks

Repurpose those empty cardboard tubes to make a fun shamrock bouquet! This craft is green in more ways than one. […]

Indoor Hopscotch

Start saving your pizza boxes, jumbo cereal boxes, or any other good-sized pieces of thin cardboard. This indoor hopscotch project […]

Borax Crystal Hearts

With just a few simple ingredients, it is easy to make lovely crystal ornaments. Make hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks […]

Finger Weaving

Use loops to finger weave fun and colorful accessories. This is a great boredom buster and a very travel-friendly craft. […]

Silly Leprechaun Bottles

Al you need for this fun St. Patrick’s Day project is an empty bottle and some embellishments. When done  you’ll […]

Rainbow Cake Cubes

These cakes were originally designed to celebrate gay pride, but they work just as well for a St. Patrick’s Day […]

Egg Geodes

This Easter craft doubles as a science project, offering an opportunity to show kids the crystallization process at work. The […]

Soda Bottle Fish

Create an adorable fish from an empty 2-liter bottle! An adult will need to do the cutting, but even the […]

Piggy In the Mud

This snack with marshmallows and pudding is not only adorable but kids will love to make and eat it. At […]