Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Snowman Felt Board

Make this cute snowman felt board with a wintertime theme. You can change scarves, headwear, and noses to make all […]

Mardi Gras King Cake

Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake with this quick and easy version. The kids will have […]

Jester Hat

Make this foam jester hat with red, blue, yellow and green as pictured, or switch the red and blue with […]

Tie Dye Snowman Shirt

What do you get when you combine a white shirt, three different sized balls, and a tie dye solution? The […]

Bike Bucket

If you’re handy with the sewing machine, you can create an adorable bike basket in any color or pattern. Imagine […]

Felt Bows

These felt bows are adorable on everything. Use them for gift wrapping, barrettes, headbands…you name it! Try them with other […]

Ice Heart Birdfeeder

Freeze birdseed into ice cube trays to make adorable birdseed ornaments. Hang them just outside a window so that you […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Marble Painting

We just went to a case lot sale at a local grocery store and after storing the cans we had […]

Heart Knee Patches

Add heart shaped knee patches to the little one’s pants to add durability and cuteness! A sweet way to dress […]

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Chocolate Cherry Mice

These chocolate cherry mice are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat! And they couldn’t be cuter! […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Trace your child’s arm to make the trunk of the tree, then add the leaves and cherries using tissue paper […]

Cherry Party Favor

While originally intended as wedding favors, these adorable cherries would make great birthday party favors, Valentines, or just a fun […]

Pretend Doctor Kit

Most kids’ doctor kits are $20-$30 and full of little plastic do-dads that don’t actually do anything. For the same […]

Valentine Bead Canvas

Use a small canvas, glue, paint, and beads to make fun Valentine’s Day decorations or gifts for grandparents. Your kids […]

Paper Owl Family

Make this easy paper owl cut outs using scraps of scrapbook paper. A fun group project where every child’s owl […]

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Personalize your gift wrapping paper using gold and white punches and kraft paper. While these are perfect for Christmas, it’s […]

Bead People

Use beads of different colors and shades to express the similarities as well as differences between all people. It’s a […]

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Craft Foam Sewing Cards

Make a fun set of homemade sewing cards that are great for keeping the kids busy while traveling. They are […]

Soda Bottle Polar Bear

Turn an empty two-liter soda bottle into this cute giggling polar bear! Choose your favorite colors for the hair and […]

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Snowflake T-shirt

Making this one-of-a-kind t-shirt involves some waiting time, so it’s a perfect craft for sleepovers or winter break. The results […]

Toddler Thank You Notes

Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make […]

Pocket Scarf

This adorable fleece scarf has a bonus feature: a pair of pockets that double as hand warmers. Easy enough for […]

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

Snowman Dice Game

This is a craft/game that is very simple and the kids love it. You create a key so that each […]

Salt Dough Oranges

In Chinese, the word ‘orange’ sounds like ‘Ji’, which translates to ‘good luck’. In some areas of China, it is […]

Valentine Peg Dolls

Stitch up some Valentine’s Day peg dolls to share some love with your little one. A cute girl to hand […]

Felt Bookmarks

These little bookmarks are so quick and simple to make, and paired with this free printable, they make a great […]

Owl Plushie

These cute little stuffed owls are simple to make, even if you’re not experienced at sewing. You can use any […]

Doll Diapers

Does your child like to diaper baby dolls and stuffed animals? Here is a no-sew tutorial for making lots of […]

Pocket-sized Magnetic Fishing Kit

Repurpose your empty Altoids tin to hold this adorable mini magnetic fishing kit. It’s fun, easy, and very inexpensive. What […]

Button Valentine Heart

Have a lot of buttons? Glue them to a cardstock heart for a beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration. Use traditional colors […]

Scratch-off Valentine Countdown

Make a countdown to Valentine’s calendar! Each morning, the kids can scratch off one square to find out what their […]

Princess Dress Up

Make a princess dress, with the child being a big part of the collaborative process. Easily made from recycled items, […]

Cape Hanger

Make this cute cape hanger that your kids will love. Every superhero needs a place to hang his (or her!) […]

Valentine Bracelets

Having some girls over for a playdate? Valentine’s bracelets take just minutes to put together and are cuter than cute! […]

Stained Glue Hearts

Stained Glue Hearts look like stained glass, but they are actually made with string and glue! This inexpensive craft is […]

Felt Valentine Envelopes

These tiny felt Valentine envelopes hold mini Valentines. Simply adorable! Your mom can help you make these to hand out […]

Recycled Wrap Pencil Can

Recycle leftover holiday wrap or packaging paper to get organized for the new year. A great way to dress up […]

Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops

These delicious cookies are made by rolling and twisting a simple sugar cookie dough tinted with paste food coloring. What […]

Valentine Crown

Young kids love dress-up. Here’s a fun and easy Valentine crown for them to create. This project makes a great […]

Salt Dough Window Heart

Make a heart ornament out of salt dough to hang in your window this Valentine’s Day. Simple, inexpensive, and so […]

Salt Dough Lips Pin

Start with salt dough, a heart cookie cutter, and a little manipulation. Add some paint, glitter and a pin and […]

Colored Denim Circle Tree

Turn old blue jeans and scrap wood into fin and funky wall art! A perfect project for teenagers and a […]

Flower Power Jewel Box

This adorable box is all girl with its flower motif and fun fur lining. A little papier mache, glue, and […]

Stitched Printable Calendar

Craft your calendar this year by learning basic embroidering skills and using a free printable template! A fun way to […]

Easy Photo Card

We all have photos of our kids that didn’t make it into frames or albums. Grab some construction paper or […]

No-Slip Socks

Making your own customized no-slip socks couldn’t be easier and couldn’t be cuter! These make a great gift, but don’t […]

Winter Town Drawing

This old-fashioned winter town is fun for those that enjoy drawing buildings. Grid paper makes it so easy! A fun […]

Ice Candles

Ice candles have been popular for decades. Introduce your child to this timeless craft! This is a great way to […]

Snowflake Soaps

Dip felt snowflakes into melted glycerin soap to make beautiful one-use soaps. These make great gifts for anyone who wants […]