Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Color Wheel Umbrella

Make a color wheel umbrella to learn the basics of colors and color mixing. The finished umbrella is so colorful […]

Watercolor Calendar

Create your calendar by using a cute printable template, watercolors, and white crayon to create a unique and quirky effect. […]

Homemade Clay

Make some homemade clay and then the sky is the limit for creating fun things. Tags, ornaments, medallions and more […]

Craft Stick Farm Animals

Use craft sticks, paint and a few embellishments to make adorable farm animal puppets! These barnyard friends are sure to […]

Pizza Party Slices

What kid doesn’t like pizza? This toddler friendly craft is not only lots of fun, is a great way to […]

Felt Finger Puppets

These easy to make felt finger puppets are great for little crafters of all ages. Decorating them is the best […]

Paint Drip Flowerpot

This fun paint drip pot is so simple to make and adds a touch of spring to your home or […]

Valentine Blocks

These wooden blocks are fun and easy for kids to decorate any way they’d like! Finger painting is a great […]

Heart Bunny

This rabbit is made with nothing but hearts cut from construction paper. This is a fun project for Valentine’s Day, […]

Felt Carrot Bag

This adorable no-sew carrot bag is surprisingly quick and easy to make. Fill it with candy, craft supplies, or whatever […]

Tissue Paper Carrot Collage

The secret to making this cute carrot collage is liquid starch. It adds a beautiful shine to the finished product […]

Collage Carrot

Gather construction paper, an empty cereal box, and white glue to make a fun carrot collage! This is a wonderful […]

Stone Garden Markers

Use stones to make garden markers that are durable and can be reused again and again. Not only do they […]

Robot Tote

Make your own adorable robot tote! Use the provided pattern and suggested colors or customize it however you’d like. This […]

Frozen Mousse Hearts

Teenagers will love making these frozen dessert hearts for their friends. Having a Valentine’s Day party? These treats are the […]

Fruit Fun-Do

Skip the overpriced fondue restaurant this Valentine’s Day and treat your family to this easy fondue recipe at home instead. […]

Felt Flap Book

This is an easy project for kids who love books with flaps. Place the faces of loved family members behind […]

Baby’s First Watercolor

Turn your baby’s first watercolor project into fun animal art! They will love painting and adding colors to the paper. […]

Washi Tape Birds

Decorate these pretty paper birds using washi tape! This is a fun project for teenagers and preteens to practice their […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

Hang this three-dimensional heart as a fun and festive Valentine’s decoration. Make several to decorate for a party.

Layered Felt Heart Magnet

Layering different colors of felt gives this adorable heart magnet dimension. A great idea for a teacher’s gift or to […]

Heart Sun Catchers

Turn that used/wrinkled tissue paper into a beautiful sun catcher. Each is one of a kind. This makes a wonderful […]

Valentine Heart Luminary

Turn your empty jars and wrinkled tissue paper into a beautiful heart luminary. Add a tea light candle or battery […]

Paper Glitter Hearts

Add glitter to paper hearts to make cards, gift tags, magnets, or gift bag decorations. You could also string a […]

Decoupaged Gift Boxes

Make a cute gift box that will be as treasured as the gift it holds. They are easy to customize […]

Textured Valentine Jars

Epsom salts give these jars a beautiful and unique texture. Paint them in pastel colors, add a ribbon, and give […]

Make Your Own Stamps

An easy way to make stamps with foam, glue and a piece of wood! These are great for birthday parties […]

Pretty Princess Centerpiece

Make flag garlands to decorate your party’s table! Easy to do and gives an original touch to your princess party. A […]

Tea Cup Invitation

Throwing a Valentine’s Day tea? Or perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon or bridal shower? No matter the occasion, this adorable […]

Rosette Brooch

Transform crepe paper streamers into pretty rosebuds that you can wear on your lapel this Valentine’s Day. This project is […]

Brownie Crunch Stadium Crowd

These simple brownies are turned into cute stadium folks that the kids will love. Great for any sporting event party. […]

Textured Snowmen

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert just shouts make a textured snowman when you read it! Textured snowmen are fun and easy […]

Fun Felt Flower Art

Use scraps of felt to create a fun piece of art, or would make a fun felt board too. Great […]

Crushed Loofah Soap

I love handmade body and bath stuff, it’s ecofriendly and safe even for kids. Loofah soap can be an alternative […]

Valentine Heart Coasters

These adorable and festive coasters are so simple to make, and cost less than 25 cents a piece for supplies! […]

Orange Bird Feeder

Make a simple yet elegant bird feeder using an orange! This craft is fun for the kids and benefits our […]

Fudge Bears

Two ingredient caramel milk chocolate fudge bears make sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. Your kids will love helping in the […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

This Mardi Gras necklace is fun for all ages, but is especially great for younger kids’ developing motor skills. Take […]

Cardboard Telephone

Turn ordinary cardboard into a fun telephone for your kids! Great play time fun and perfect for imaginative play. While […]

Mardi Gras Crown

This fun Mardi Gras crown is great for kids of all ages – just decorate according to age and ability. […]

No Sew Fabric Letters

Adults can make these cute letters for their child’s room or as a baby shower gift! Decorate your child’s bedroom […]

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Letter B Mask

This mask starts with the letter B! Kids can decorate the mask with alphabet letters, things that begin with B, […]

Snowman Crafts & Recipes

Building snowmen is one of the highlights of winter. Bring the fun indoors with snowman crafts and recipes! These symbols of […]

Valentine Heart Vase

This festive vase is so easy to make; all you need is a glass container, tissue paper, and mod podge. […]

Conversation Heart Fudge

White chocolate fudge has been shaped into small hearts and decorated to look like conversation hearts. A fun edible craft […]

Valentine Bookmarks

These fun fingerprint bookmarks are an easy and personal gift for anyone your child loves on Valentine’s Day. Four different […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Recycle plastic bottles to make this pretty mobile. Use markers to decorate each one, and make as many as you […]

Snowman Finger Puppets

Make snowmen finger puppets with felt and old gloves for inside winter fun! These cute little guys will provide hours […]

Time Out Timer

Here’s a project that will make time-outs a little bit easier for both you and your child. Not only does […]

Japanese Cherry Tree

Recycle a paper bag or some cardboard for the trunk and reuse torn tissue paper for the blossoms to make […]