Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Back to School Desk Treats

Back-to-school time is right around the corner…get the kids excited by making crispy rice treats in the shape of desks […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]

Critter Bath Bombs

Make bath time lots of fun with homemade bath bombs shaped like friendly little critters. Fun to give as gifts, […]

Sweet & Easy Paperclip Bookmarks

Here’s a quick and easy back-to-school craft for teens and tweens. Use pretty printed ribbon and colorful paperclips to make […]

Lunch Money Locket

Kids can keep their lunch money safe and sound by recycling a tin into a stylish necklace. Boys and girls […]

Sea Creature Fan Book

Draw pictures of all of your favorite sea creatures, then make a book out of them! Easy for all ages […]

Decoupage Earrings

Girls can create cool new earrings by decoupaging fabric onto earrings they no longer wear. A great way to repurpose […]

Plush Olympic Torch and Medal

Whether you’re celebrating the 2012 Summer Olympics or a competitive backyard Olympics, this torch and medal will add to the […]

Food Box Wallet

Don’t throw away those bright and colorful food boxes. Instead, grab the opportunity to craft with your kids and turn […]

Cardboard Mailbox

Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.

Cherry Treats

Celebrate summer and cherry season by making everything cherries – cookies, cake balls, candy, and cupcakes! We’ll show you how […]

Bell Shaker

Treasures from a nature hunt can be turned into neat bell shakers. Collect sticks and acorn caps to make your […]

Miniature Table for Two

Turn plastic spoons and other recyclable items from around the house into a miniature table and chairs, perfect for a […]

Family Memory Game

Create a personalized memory game using photos of familiar faces. Makes a nice gift for a child in your family.

T-Shirts with Sole

Make your own custom-designed t-shirts using fabric paint, a stencil, and the sole of a shoe! A great wearable art […]

Fold N Go Pony Farm

We’ve created an on-the-go farm for mini ponies to play on! Now your kids can pack them up and take […]

Dino Land Suitcase

Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs […]

Perler Bead Bowl

Make a fun and funky bowl out of plastic beads. A neat way to keep things organized.

Fairy House

Make a fairy house from a dollar bin birdhouse and items from nature. Fun to make with that little girl […]

VIP Backstage Passes

For your next movie night or movie-themed birthday party, use colourful product tags to make VIP backstage passes. Anyone wearing […]

Kookie Creatures

With this creative project, kids dream up a kookie creature, write a biography about it, draw it on paper, construct […]

Beach Wreath

Turn a dollar store pool noodle into a pretty wreath. An easy craft for kids to help with, change the […]

Dinosaur Play Mat

A prehistoric scene is the perfect background for your dinosaur lover to play dinos on. This little felt mat is […]

Princess Hat

Create a beautiful Princess hat with these simple instructions. Only 4 things needed for this craft- posterboard, fabric, hot glue […]

Mini Sand Cake Sea Creatures

Using cake pop filling and sand molds create these adorable mini sand sea creatures. Fit perfectly into a summertime beach […]

Felt Tools

Soft felt tools make the perfect toy for your baby or toddler. They also make special gifts for your favorite […]

Upcycled Tie Skirt

The perfect way to recycle and repurpose all those old ties. Great statement skirt for teens!

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have […]

Pink Lemonade Cookies

A fun cookie to make with your little ones! The batter is like playing with play dough! Sprinkle their hands […]

Mini Car Mat

These mini car mats are great to take along in the car or on the plane. Make your own using […]

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or […]

Fabric Quiet Book

Lots of ideas and templates to create your own fabric quiet book. Lots of activities to keep your little ones […]

5 Dot Art

Here’s a simple project using nothing more than paper and 4 colors (crayons, pens, colored pencils, etc). It’s great project […]

The Penny Experiment

Science experiments are a fun and educational way to keep your kids from getting bored during the summer. Gather the […]

Travel Activity Box

Planning a long trip in the car? Keep the kids busy by creating a travel activity box – its full […]

Paper Bead Tutorial

Colorful, patterned scrapbook paper can be turned into a pretty necklace in just a few simple steps. A fun craft […]

Rapunzel Braid Hair Clip

Long Rapunzel braid that clips into your child’s hair. A quick and easy accessory to make for your little girl’s […]

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

10-Minute Knotted Bracelet

Use twine and seed beads to create a simple summery bracelet. A fun slumber party or weekend craft project for […]

Dance Recital Invitations

Make girlie dance invitations for a dance themed party or use them as recital invitations. We’ve included a downloadable pattern […]

Fingerprint Charm Bracelet

Make a polymer clay keepsake charm to add to a bracelet or necklace preserving your child’s fingerprint. Makes the perfect […]

Summer Lei

Turn drinking straws and colorful card stock into pretty flower leis. A frugal craft that’s quick and easy to make […]

Dino Fossils

Create a fun fossil dig right in your back yard using Plaster of Paris and plastic dinosaurs! Boys and girls […]

Pasta Beads

Dye dry pasta to make fun and colorful beads to string. A fun way to sharpen the fine motor skills […]

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls […]

Family Photo Magnets

Turn paper mache frames into personalized family photo magnets. Perfect for gifts!

Cupcake Invitations

We show you how to make these fancy cupcake shaped birthday invitations in a few easy steps. Perfect for a […]

Name Caligraphy

Take any name and turn it into something else like a mascot, an alien or a pretty package decoration. Great […]

Bathing Suit Cover Up

Turn a towel into a pretty bathing suit cover up. An easy sewing project for tweens and teens.

Stamped Driftwood

Perfect project for the kids to dress up their beachy finds and display around the home! Easy enough for kids […]

Flowing Ribbon Bracelet

Watch the ribbons whirl and twirl as the girls dance around having fun with their ribbon bracelets. Every little fairy […]

Paper Fireworks

We’ve turned bright and shiny paper into sparkly fireworks that you can hold in your hands! Change the colors of […]

Hula Skirts for Dolls

Easy, no sew doll-sized hula skirt – all you need is duct tape, tissue paper and a pair of scissors. […]

Shaving Cream Car Wash

A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and cookies? A fun and easy way to get the kids into the […]

#1 Dad Olympic Medal

Dad will feel like an Olympic winner when he wears this medal. Not only for Dads, though, the medals can […]

Mixed Media Lions

Have a roaring good time making these mixed media, one-of-a-kind lions. Introduce your children to many different artist’s tools to […]