Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Heart Shaped Pom Poms

Here’s an old-timey craft that you can wear, hang or use to decorate packages. Our step-by-step instructions will have you […]

Twirly 3D Paper Snowflakes

As the snow begins to set in many areas, bring the winter theme indoors with our fancy paper snowflakes. Colors […]

Chocolate Puffcorn

To win your valentine’s heart, give him/her a bag of this chocolate puffcorn. A perfect mix of sweet and salty, […]

Penguin Finger Puppets

Kids will have hours of fun putting on plays with their handmade penguin finger puppets. These easy-to-make felt puppets can […]

Goldfish Cheddar Crackers

Enjoy a super taste treat making your own homemade goldfish crackers. Our directions show you how to make a tiny […]

Satin Flower Headbands

In just a few simple steps, you can turn brightly colored satin into beautiful flowers for headbands that will compliment […]

Snowball Pitch

Too cold to go outside? Bring the snow indoors when you follow our direction on how to make your own […]

Pine Cone Bird Feeders

These pine cone bird feeders were simply made by covering pine cones with a mixture of peanut butter and bird […]

Plane Awesome Valentine

These paper planes not only deliver a special Valentine’s Day message but they can be flown, too! We provide a […]

Conversation Hearts Candy Pouches

These cute Valentine’s Conversation Heart candy pouches make the perfect classroom project. An easy sewing project for anyone just learning […]

Homemade Soft Pretzels

Baking soft pretzels from scratch isn’t nearly as difficult as it sounds. With a little advanced prep you and your […]

Mini Quiet Books

Perfect for little hands, these plastic-covered picture books can be tucked into a diaper bag or a backpack. Fill the […]

Tissue Paper Rosette Wreath

Made from strips of tissue paper, this Valentine’s Day wreath would look pretty hanging on a wall or a window. […]

Cardboard Guitars

Strum up a good time with our cardboard guitars. This is a fun recycling project made from cardboard, rubber bands […]

Bubble Wrap Valentine Mobile

Repurpose some of that bubble wrap that has been cluttering up your closets by using it to create this Valentine […]

Magazine Beads

A fun, frugal craft that turns pages from a magazine into pretty beads. Be sure to make enough to trade […]

Rag Heart Wreath

Pretty rag heart wreath made from strips of material. Perfect for Valentine’s or any time of year!

Name Plates

No fancy machines needed to make these personalized name plates. Grab some freezer paper and a pencil and we’ll show […]

I Spy Bags

Our homemade I Spy Bags are the perfect size to play with in the house, in the car, or to […]

Paper Plate Valentine Card Holder

Here’s an easy and economical Valentine’s Day project to help your little crafters organize their Valentines. Would make a great […]

Gingerbread hearts on a rim

These cute little heart shaped cookies, cut out by little hands, can fit perfectly on the rim of some warm […]

Stenciled Valentine’s Day Shirts

Make your Valentine’s Day gifts even more special by using this simple stenciling method that uses freezer paper for templates. […]

Angry Birds Cupcakes

Angry Birds are all the rage in party themes right now. Follow our easy directions to make these fun Angry […]

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Decorate your home with these lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Cardboard tubes, paint and streamers are all that’s […]

Toy Drop Box

Make your own cardboard drop box which includes: pound-a-cork, dice press, button slot and a ball drop. Made with fun […]

T-Shirt Braided Headbands

Recycle t-shirts into pretty headbands in just a few easy steps. Would make a great project for tween and teenager […]

Valentine’s Day Candy Jars

These adorable candy jars are embellished with X’s, O’s, and the cutest little felt hearts….and they are filled with M&Ms! […]

Accordion Valentine

Made from pretty papers and held together with glue dots, you can quickly create beautiful valentines for that special someone. […]

Frost Paint

A cool project for those days when it’s too cold to play outside. Paint a picture using Epson Salts and […]

Thumb-body Loves You

Even your young luv bugs can take part in this Valentine’s Day keepsake by thumb printing their love all over […]

Valentine Confetti

A Valentine’s Day treat made from jellybeans, popcorn, M&Ms and chocolate! Perfect for handing out to your favorite sweethearts!

Sparkling Snow Play Dough

Tired of plain old boring Play Dough? The addition of colorful glitter to our play dough recipe gives a whole […]

Valentine Cookie Pops

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that the kids can make…and eat! Be sure to make enough to share with friends, […]

Paint Bag Writing Tablet

Make your own liquid writing tablet using only paint and a plastic freezer bag. Young ones will get hours of […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Add this colorful Chinese dragon puppet to your decorations on January 23 as you celebrate the “Year of the Dragon” […]

Yoyo Bracelet

A great beginner sewing project for any tween or teenage girl. Turn circles of fabric into fashion statements that all […]

Dangling Garland Valentines

This valentine holds a surprise to whoever opens it…it keeps growing and growing as you pull it out of the […]

Pom Pom Milk Shakes

What do stuffed animals drink when they are thirsty? Pom pom milkshakes, of course! Using pom poms, paper and little […]

Peanut Finger Puppets

Save those peanut shells and make some adorable little finger puppets your child will love playing with! Too cute!

Pinecone Bird Feeder

Don’t forget to feed our feathered friends during these cold winter months. Pinecones are Mother Nature’s perfect bird seed holders […]

Valentine’s Day Card Basket

Here’s a fun way to use all of those greeting cards that your family receives each year. Instead of tossing […]

Princess Valentine Wand

Every little princess will want one of these magical valentine wands! Simply made from foam and ribbon, be sure to […]

Valentine’s Day Heart Boxes

Save your cereal boxes and turn them into these pretty Valentine’s Day heart boxes. Fill them with love notes and […]

“I Have A Dream” Cloud

Encourage kids to write about their wishes for a better world on their own “dream” cloud. A simple project made […]

Monster Mittens

With a few simple stitches and some felt, you can turn ordinary mittens into dragons, sharks, or lions. All of […]

New Year Crown

New Year Crown Be the queen of the party with this bead-encrusted crown. Celebrate the new year in style!   […]

Spin Drum

Made from every day household items such as oatmeal containers and ribbon, your family will have fun personalizing their own […]

Noisemaker Shakers

Shake! Shake! Shake! in the new year with these colorful spool noisemakers! A fun family project that kids of all […]

Party Hats

It takes just a couple of minutes to craft these festive paper party hats. They’re the perfect finishing touches for […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Make a pair of binoculars with some things you probably already have. All you’ll need is cardboard tubes, glue and […]

Snow Paint

Shaving cream and glue are all you will need to make this fun snow paint. Decorate paper snowflakes and hang […]

New Year’s Party Hat

Get ready to ring in the New Year by making your own party hat. A fun project to celebrate the […]

Mitten Sun Catcher

Mitten Sun Catcher The wintery colors of blue and white are captured in this fun and colorful project. Hang this […]