Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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. […]

Bleeding Cake Ball Brains

These edible cake balls made to look like brains oozing with cherry flavored blood make for creepy Halloween treats. Perfect […]

Jack-O-Lantern Cookies

Here’s a fun recipe to make with your kids! Get the children into the kitchen for this fun Halloween sweet […]

Mummy Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

The trick to these adorable cupcakes is in the application of the frosting! Use the delicious sounding pumpkin chip recipe […]

Foam Birthday Cake

This sweet project is great for a group of kids working together to create one big piece of art. In […]

Goofy Foam Glasses

What a fun party craft this would be! Just imagine how many different versions a group of kids could come […]