Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Heart Votive Holder

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got an easy and frugal craft for you. Using tissue paper to […]

Balloon Car Racing

Racers, start …your…engines! A fun party game racing cars with the help of balloons!

Felt Heart Cookies

Youngsters will love to play with our Valentine’s Day heart cookies. Some felt and a few simple stitches are all […]

Dinner Conversation Hearts

Get the conversations flowing at the dinner table with these conversation hearts. Each paper heart has a question written on […]

CD Wallet Scrapbook

A fun way for tweens and teens to remember the dances, the prom, vacation or just silly times with friends…. […]

Some Buggy Loves You

A fun way to teach shapes & patterns and decorate for Valentine’s Day at the same time. Friendly paper ladybugs […]

Valentine’s Day Gumball Machine

A quick and easy Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for giving to teachers, neighbors, friends and family! Personalize it by […]

Jello Playdough

We show you how to make your own brightly colored, fruity scented playdough. Great for giving as party favors or […]

Fabric Dinosaur Wall Stickers

A fun way to decorate drab walls without doing anything permanent. Using Steam-a-Seam material and your favorite fabric, let you […]

Painting with Golf Balls

Create pretty textured art work using only paint and golf balls! Keep the mess to a minimum by containing the […]

Valentine’s Day Secret Messages

Create secret Valentine’s Day messages with white paper hearts and white crayons. Kids will giggle with delight as they watch […]

Referee Chair Covers

Referees will be making an appearance at your Super Bowl party with these fun chair covers! Add a whistle to […]

Football Field Banner

A quick and simple banner to decorate any football–themed party. Easy to make using felt, line your walls with the […]

Cardboard Tube Valentine Necklace

Turn cardboard tubes and beads into pretty Valentine’s Day necklaces. Little girls will have fun painting the cardboard hearts their […]

Colored Pasta Beads

We’ve colored pasta and turned them into brightly colored “beads”. A fun and simple way for youngsters to strengthen their […]

Old McDonald Hand Puppets

Kids can spend the day playing on Old McDonald’s farm with these adorable felt animal hand puppets. We’ll show you […]

Serendipity Heart Banners

Recycle those bits and pieces of printed paper that have been piling up into a beautiful decorative banner to hang […]

Valentine Boxes

Decorating small gift boxes and match boxes with Washi tape is a quick way to create a Valentine box. Perfect […]

Fun with a Marble Run

We’ve created yet another fun project to build out of cardboard tubes. Kids will have hours of fun racing marbles […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath

We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty […]

Valentine’s Day Pennant

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]

Valentine Ribbon Wreath

A cardboard wreath, pretty valentine ribbon and a glue gun are all that’s needed to make this Valentine’s Day wreath. […]

Easy Rag Teddy Bear

Our rag teddy bear is made from 100% recycled materials. A simple sewing craft that turns t-shirts and sweaters into […]

Sweetheart Shortbreads

Take a break from all of the sweets this Valentine’s Day and snack on our sweetheart shortbreads. A great opportunity […]

Cheery Paper Heart Wreath

Add some fun and whimsy to your Valentine’s Day decorations with this colorful paper heart wreath. Made from strips of […]

Scented Love Garland

Pretty fabric hearts are filled with sweet smelling potpourri and hung up for Valentine’s Day. Use as curtain tie backs […]

Matching Game: Birds and Houses

A fun, printable craft where kids color the birds and birdhouses in matching colors. Then there’s more fun…they can play […]

Valentine’s Day Love Sign

Turn recycled juice can lids into pretty wall decorations for Valentine’s Day. Using paper and vinyl stickers, you can create […]

Crocheted Hearts

Colorful crocheted hearts are picture perfect for Valentine’s Day. Follow our these step-by-step instructions to make these cute hearts for […]

Button Valentine Frame

Made from recycled buttons, this frame would make a great gift for Grandma for Valentine’s Day. But not just for […]

Conversation Heart Pops

Make soft and chewy conversation heart pops using marshmallows and candy melts. Kids of all ages will have fun dipping […]

Sesame Street Nesting Dolls

Friendly Sesame Street characters and vibrant rainbow colors are painted on these wooden stacking dolls. A fun way to teach […]

Marshmallow Snowman

When it’s too cold to build a snowman outside, craft one inside using mini marshmallows – and you don’t have […]

Cupcake Liner Cards

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by handing out these fancy valentine cards. By changing the colors of the paper cupcake liners and […]

Wire Heart Finger Ring

Dress up your Valentine’s Day wardrobe with these wire heart-shaped finger rings. Tweens and teens can start on a journey […]

Cardboard Tube Groundhog Pop-Up

This playful, little groundhog is popping up to say “hi” on Groundhog Day! Made from cardboard tubes, paper and markers, […]

Glove Matching Game

Here’s a fun game to keep the kids’ busy during cold, snow weather – play a matching game with colorful […]

Crazy Clown Game

Teach kids their colors with this fun clown game. Roll the colorful paper dice and then place the clown’s head […]

Peek-A-Boo Handprint Groundhog

Maybe he’ll see his shadow…Maybe he won’t! This adorable groundhog is made by tracing your child’s hand print on construction […]

Marbled Snow Storm

Create a winter snowstorm with paint and marbles. A fun and slightly messy craft that will sure to delight kids […]

Tissue Paper Monet

Make a water garden masterpiece likeMonet. Art work made beautiful using tissue paper.

Love Letter Corsage

A pretty tissue paper craft for tweens and teens to make to wear for Valentine’s Day. Would also look great […]

Bottle Belly Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled plastic bottle. His charming looks will chase away the winter blues.

Pink Heart Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie cereal and marshallows are jazzed up to make these yummy Valentine’s Day treats. Makes a great lunchbox treat […]

Pretty Paper Heart Chains

Turn pretty strips of card stock into festive paper heart chains in just a couple easy steps. Simply change the […]

Homemade Finger Paint

A great rainy or snowy day project to have some messy fun! Made from pantry items, even the youngest can […]

Valentine Headbands

Sport Valentine’s Day colors with these quick and easy felt heart headbands. A great project for the beginner sewer!

Kissletoe for Valentine’s Day

Repurposed cardigan turned into mistletoe-inspired Valentine’s craft. Hang them around your house for your favorite valentine to find them!

Puppy Love Locket

Hang a special valentine from your favorite pooch’s collar. Let them show off how much you love them by personalizing […]

You Float My Boat, Valentine

Happy sailing with these pretty paper Valentine’s Day boats. Made from construction paper, these boats make cute containers to hold […]

Valentine Rosette Wreath

Hang this pretty felt rosette wreath on your front door to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your glue gun and some […]

No Sew Velvet Ribbon Belts

A pretty touch of velvet to a winter wardrobe. This no-sew belt can easily be made by tweens and teens […]