Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Make Your Own Seeds Packets

After harvesting the last of your garden for the season, don’t forget the seeds! These homemade seed packets make fun […]

Flower Hair Clip

  This easy DIY hair clip is perfect for Fall! It’s easy to create and uses everyday household materials such […]

Foam Owl

Pull out the craft foam and make this adorable winking foam owl full of rainbow colors! Great for a bird […]

Edible Turkey Apples

These fun edible turkeys are made from apples, grapes, popcorn and several other little edibles. A great project that kids […]

Thankful Cork Necklaces

We love this creative idea of recycling not only wine corks but also magazines into fun necklaces with special messages. […]

Felt Heart Hand Warmers

The perfect way to keep your hands warm this season, using felt and rice! A great project for teenagers and […]

Turkey Chair Covers

Here’s a really fun way to dress up your dining room chairs for Thanksgiving dinner. The kids and adults alike […]

Santa Treat Buckets

Santa’s belly crafts have become quite popular. One adorable rendition is this version using clay pots and electrical tape to […]

Nature Walk Basket

Whether it’s fall, spring or summer, a nature walk is always fun, and making an easy sorting basket to collect […]

Turkey Crowns for Dolls

Make a cute Thanksgiving turkey tiara for your dolls! This pattern could easily be adapted for your kids, too. Made […]

Teepee Centerpiece

Here’s a fun way to decorate your table or mantel this Thanksgiving! Make these fun teepees and use them as […]

Handprint Thanksgiving Tree

Create a fun Thanksgiving keepsake and a great holiday decoration at the same time by making a thankful tree from […]

Printable Halloween Puzzle

This printable Halloween puzzle page includes a word scramble that you use to make your list of words to find […]

Story Wheel

Make this fun and colorful story wheel with your little ones. A great preschool or Kindergarten project that is a […]

Pumpkin Pinata

This fun pinata can be made as a Jack O’Lantern for Halloween, or leave off the face for a great […]

Monster Cupcakes

Cut adorable monster and pumpkin shapes out of your cupcakes and fill to decorate! A great birthday idea or fun […]

Bracelets from Washi Tape

This fun recycle craft is a great way to introduce teenagers and tweens to the wonderful world of colorful Washi […]

Shark Costume

  This shark costume is totally adorable! A fun costume, especially for your little boy. Use it after Halloween too […]

Bracelets from Recycled T-shirts

You can turn old t-shirts into pretty bracelets with dollar store bangles and glue. Follow these step by step instructions […]

Stenciled Note Cards

Let preschoolers use stencils to make personalized thank you cards. A fun introduction to stenciling and a great way to […]

Rapunzel Braids

Help your little girl become Rapunzel with this easy hair extension made out of yarn – simply adjust the color […]

Peacock Fan

Pretty peacocks made from paper doilies and water color paints are a lovely craft for a rainy afternoon. If you […]

Plastic Lid Turtles

Make cute turtles from recycled plastic lids, Q-tips and craft sticks! A fun way to talk about and teach an […]

Sew a Felt Pumpkin

  Here’s an easy beginner sewing project to make a stuffed pumpkin using felt and yarn. Great for a first […]

Orange Peel Candle

Brighten up the room with these beautiful orange candles! All you need is an orange and either canola or olive […]

Printable Flashcards

Print off a free set of these beautiful, full color flashcards to help your kids review their numbers (0-9), colors, […]

Easy Printmaking

This fun and easy printmaking project is great for kids of all ages but is a great way to introduce […]

Styrofoam Ball Spiders

Cut and colorful, these adorable little spiders made from painted Styrofoam balls are a great insect or Halloween craft for […]

Magnetic Drink Cups

This brilliant idea will keep your children’s drink cups handy and right near your refrigerator’s water dispenser! Kids will feel […]

Cork Snake

Make use of old corks or grab a bag of them from the craft store for this fun animal craft. […]

Turkey Hair Clip

Get dolled up for Thanksgiving with this adorable homemade turkey hair clip! Little girls will love wearing this sweet little […]

Printable Bingo Game

Print out this fun bingo card and kids will be busy playing for hours! A great project that can act […]

Story Telling Kit

This tutorial will show you how you can make a storytelling kit to give to a child as a birthday […]

Inspirational Lunch Note Cards

Pack these inspirational lunch notes for that someone special in your life. Blank ones are also available to download so […]

Mini Oreo Pumpkin Treats

Learn how to make your own miniature Oreo filled chocolate pumpkins! Create an entire pumpkin patch, or wrap individually for […]

Skeleton Paper Dolls

You can print these off and create fun little Halloween themed skeleton paper dolls. Giggle and squirm as you dress […]

Colored Chunk Candle

This shows how you can make a unique looking candle with chunks of color, making a marbled looking effect. A […]

Worm Dogs

Make some wormy looking hot dogs over wild rice for a fun Halloween lunch! Kids will love the creepy goodness […]

Paper Pumpkins and Corn

Make your own fall harvest with construction paper corn and paper plate pumpkins. A fun unit to help teach kids […]

Mosaic Bean Pumpkins

These sweet pumpkins made into adorable bean Jack O’Lanterns make for a wonderful Halloween or Thanksgiving mosaic project. These would […]

Paint Chip Halloween Craft

We love these adorable Halloween characters made from recycled paint chips and scrap paper! Your imagination is the only thing […]

Baby Bear Hat

Here’s a free pattern for this adorable baby bear hat. This pattern and tutorial will make a hat that fits […]

Pumpkin Shaped Carrots

These pumpkin shaped carrots are a healthy way to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving or Autumn with your kids. They only take […]

Felt Monsters

Grab the colorful felt and the scissors and get busy making these adorable little monsters! Great for Halloween but monster […]

Party Rock Gym Shirt

Use tumble dyes to make this fun and colorful Party Rock Gym t-shirt. This is a fun project for kids […]

Polka Dot Fall Tree

Make this stunning tree with your little one using paint and cotton swabs. Pretty fall colored polka dots make for […]

Papier Mache Pumpkin

Make a papier mache pumpkin out of materials you probably have in your home. All you need is news paper, […]

Fairies of Autumn

These adorable fall fairies make for a great project using beads, pipe cleaners, and yarn. let your creativity fly and […]

Smiling Grapes

Make these cute smiling grapes with your kids and talk about how they are good for us and used to […]

Moving Ballerina Toy

This sweet moving ballerina is nestled inside this recycled candy tin and has a toothpick ballerina bar! A creative use […]

Halloween Noise Makers

You can make these cute Halloween noise makers with your kids. A fun project for children this holiday season. This […]

Oreo Pops

A fun and easy alternative to cake pops, these Oreo pops have been sprinkled with edible goodness. A fun kitchen […]

Ghost Cake Pops

These adorable ghost cake pops would be a great project for teens! Fun for a Halloween party or just for […]

Cardboard Tube Bats

This is a fun and easy craft for the kids this Halloween. Create these as favors for your Halloween party. […]