Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Soy Skull Candle

This tutorial shows how to make a soy candle in the shape of a skull, perfect for Halloween. Tweens and […]

Hunger Games Charm Bracelet

Is your daughter a Hunger Games fan? She’ll love the idea of making her own book bracelet! This tutorial shows […]

Stamped Clay Jewelry

Sculpting clay is perfect for making your own charms for necklaces, keychains and bracelets. Tweens and teens will love the […]

Thought Cloud Clock

If you need a fun idea for decorating your child’s room, something they will surely get a kick out of […]

Origami Necklace

Teenagers and tweens will love this origami style necklace they can make using simple pleats and a few jewelry supplies. […]

Alice in Wonderland Apron

Little girls love being in the kitchen with you, but when you can pair it with a little make believe […]

Hockey Stick Horse

This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some […]

First Flower Painting

This project makes for a great introduction to painting. Just simple shapes with a little color mixing. Kids will love […]

Mosaic Scrap Cards

Make these fun greeting cards from card stock and recycled magazine pages. Mosaics are a great way to show kids […]

Chunky Bead Knotted Necklace

This pretty and bright necklace is full of chunky colorful beads and ribbon! An easy way to make jewelry that […]

School Work Scrapbook

This binder organization system is perfect for school work, book reports and art projects. Organized by year with a cover […]

Knotted No-Hem Capri Pants

Is your teen or tween looking for a sewing project to hone her skills? These adorable capris are perfect for […]

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves […]

Patriotic Homemade Candy Corn

Here’s a tasty way to celebrate your patriotism – make red, white and blue candy corn! A yummy treat the […]

Patriotic Can Wind Sock

These windsocks are recycled from old tin cans and created to celebrate our patriotic holidays. You can display them all […]

Patriotic Oreo Pops

Make this edible treat to celebrate any day you want to be patriotic. 4th of July, Patriot Day, Memorial or […]

Patriotic Splatter Paint Nails

Decorate your fingernails to show your patriotic spirit. Whether it’s the Olympic games, 4th of July or any other time […]

Paper Bag Pinata

Made from a paper grocery bag and crepe paper streamers, this pinata is easier than you might think! The great […]

Magical Monster Slime

Slimy, gooey and so much fun! This homemade magical monster slime is easy to make and will provide hours of […]

Fall Flower Planting for Kids

This post brought to you by Scotts Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Kids love being in the garden, and […]

Frankenstein Goodie Bags

Super quick and super cute Frankenstein Goodie Bags perfect for your Halloween party or just for giving out to friends. […]

Puffy Paint

Try out this cool Homemade Puffy Paint, it’s easy to make and made with ingredients you probably already have in […]

Bean Bags

Make your own bean bags to use in games around your house. A good activity for teaching young children how […]

Beaded Wind Chimes

Using a recycled plastic lid, some yarn, pony beads and bells you can create this pretty wind chime to hang […]

Wavy Friendship Bracelet

This project is perfect for teenagers who want to take the friendship bracelet to a new level of skill. Friendship […]

Notebook Organizer

This is a great project for the beginning sewer, or something fun mom can make for her kids. Keep pens […]

Sparkle Top Pencil

Colored pencil come without erasers, unlike the No. 2 pencil we are used to. Jazz up the top of that […]

Back to School Bouquets

These fun and colorful bouquets would make awesome teacher appreciation gifts. They are great for a welcome gift for back […]

Ribbons and Buttons Headband

This pretty headband is the perfect back to school accessory! It’s super easy to create and hardly takes any time. […]

Family Magnets

Have some fun with those extra family photos and make awesome magnets to use on your refrigerator! Make sure you […]

Snow White Crown

Does your little girl dream of being a princess? Make her this Snow White Crown so she can enjoy an […]

Apple Core Craft

Tissue paper is a great art supply, especially for the younger set. By wadding up pieces of tissue paper, all […]

Make Duct Tape Bracelets

So many uses for Duck Tape, and bracelets are a great idea! A pretty wearable craft your kids can make […]

Washi Tape Pencil Wraps

No messy paint and nothing complicated, just some simple washi tape and everyday pencils and your kids will be stylin’ […]

Apple Monsters

Here’s a fun edible apple project the kids will love sinking their teeth into! Let them use their imaginations to […]

Dinosaur Ice Eggs

Hot summer days are perfect for these dinosaur ice eggs. Kids will love cracking open and melting these Ice eggs […]

Tropical Twist Teepee

Brighten up play time or add a pop of color to a camping trip with this fun tie-dye tepee! This […]

Easy Wall Vase

This shows how you can display flowers in a pretty and unique way, by gluing a vase to a wooden […]

Tea LIght On A Pedestal

This is a pretty and simple way to glam up a regular tea light candle into something much more visually […]

Doll Bed Quilt

Use some leftover fabric scraps to make an adorable baby doll bed quilt! The little girl in your life will […]

Rock Tic Tac Toe

What a fun way to play tic tac toe! A great travel game for kids, or just something entertaining for […]

Rainbow Doily Spinners

Create these colorful decorations for your next birthday party or baby shower with paper doilies and water colors! Match them […]

Crepe Paper Jellyfish

Go under the sea and make a crepe paper jellyfish. If you enjoy beach themed crafts this is one you […]

Shoe Box Doll House

Let your little girl’s imagination run wild as she decorates her own little doll house using a shoe box and […]

Felt Trucks

Make you’re very own Dump Truck, Bulldozer, or Tanker/Semi Felt trucks in just a few simple steps. Hours of play […]

Neon Confetti Notebooks

The kids are all heading back to school and everyone has the same supplies. Change it up a bit with […]

Fist Pumpkin Prints

This is a fun fall craft for all ages, but the preschool set will especially love this. Children will use […]

Art Party Invitations

Make sweet art palette invites for your child’s party! Kids will be able to help make these and hand them […]

Paint Can Storage Pails

It’s back to school time! Time to organize your supplies and maybe even charm the new teacher with a little […]

Animal Cookies

Make your own baby crackers – just like the little animal crackers that used to be available in the store! […]

Back to School Bug Buddy

Made from school supplies and a small calculator, this adorable bug will have kids excited to do their homework. It’s […]

Eraser Bracelet

Here’s a fun way to use school supplies to create a wearable bracelet little kids will love. Make it longer […]

Rainbow Backpack Charm

This pretty back pack bauble is made from stackable crayons and a paper clip! A fun way to turn back […]

Denim Beaded Ring

A fun way to recycle bits of old blue jeans. A great craft for a teenager, would be fun for […]

Car Air Freshener

This is a fun and simple craft for teenagers getting their first cars! It’s a simple way to customize a […]

Washi Tape Puzzle Blocks

Use washi tape to turn simple wooded cubes into a fun, open ended puzzle! Parents can make these for their […]