Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Plate Christmas Tree

Turn paper plates and a cardboard tube into a free-standing Christmas tree! A fun project for kids of all ages.

Felt Dreidel Ornaments

Use these beautiful Hanukkah ornaments to decorate for the holidays or as gift toppers. You can even use them for […]

Turkey Lollipop Cupcake Topper

It only takes a few minutes to create adorable Turkey Lollipops that make awesome cupcake toppers. Give them a try […]

Printable Leaf Place Cards

Bring a natural element to your Thanksgiving table with easy-to-make printable leaf place cards. Type names on a colorful leaf […]

Thanksgiving Baby Bib and Onesie

Dress up your little one for turkey dinner with super cute (and easy!) Thanksgiving baby bib and onesie iron-on templates. […]

Hanukkah Crafts and Recipes

Make your Hanukkah celebration even more special with homemade crafts and treats! We’ve gathered over 30 great Hanukkah-themed projects for […]

Egg Roll Wrapper Pumpkin Pies

These cute mini pumpkin pies made from egg roll wrappers. They are healthier than pie crust, really easy, and great […]

Cinnamon Stick Ornaments

Decorate your whole house with these quick and easy cinnamon stick Christmas tree ornaments. They also make nice gift toppers. 

Rainbow Turkey

This colorful paper turkey is dressed in a rainbow of colors from magazine clippings. This is a great project to […]

Shrinky Dinks Gift Charms

Make teeny little Shrinky Dinks gift charms to decorate all of your holiday packages. They add such a fun touch […]

How to Draw Pumpkin Pie

Learn how easy it is to draw a slice of pumpkin pie. Doodle this onto Thanksgiving cards, place cards, or […]

Handprint and Footprint Turkey

This adorable Thanksgiving craft is made from handprints and a footprint. Kids will love this fun turkey project and parents […]

Football Pizza

Kids can help out in the kitchen creating their favorite pizzas for the big game. Top these tasty pizzas with […]

Cornflake Christmas Tree Cookies

Cornflake Christmas tree cookies are fun, easy to make and yummy! Marshmallows, food coloring and candy turn cereal into crispy […]

Paper Plate Owl

This cute little owl is made from paint and paper plates. Kids will love making their own owls. 

Cardboard Box Mailbox

Turn a recycled cardboard box into a play mailbox that’s ready to hold a lot of mail. It’s great for […]

Caramel Apple Fudge Pops

These tiny little treats are filled with fudge, not apples. They’re perfect for fall and people of all ages love […]

Winter Paper Birds

This winter paper bird artwork is made using construction paper, newspaper and finger paint. It’s a fun craft for when […]

Family Handprint Turkey

This wonderful keepsake craft is perfect for Thanksgiving. It not only uses your child’s handprints, but the entire family gets […]

Cereal Box Turkeys

These cereal box turkeys are easy to make and really cute. What a fun idea for Thanksgiving and a great […]

Cardboard City Buildings

Decorate cardboard boxes with paint and colored tape and you have yourself a fun city! The result is great for […]

Popcorn Box Macaw

Create a popcorn box that looks like a macaw, right down to its tasty candy-covered popcorn feathers. What fun!

Thanksgiving Cookie Bouquet

It’s easy to make a Thanksgiving cookie bouquet that looks spectacular! This makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Caramel Apple in a Jar

A Caramel Apple in a Jar makes a wonderful holiday gift for special teachers, babysitters, friends, or neighbors. They are […]

Thankful Turkey Craft

This adorable Thanksgiving turkey craft is a great way to talk to kids about what they are thankful for and […]

Glass Map Magnets

Learn how to make glass magnets featuring maps of places you’ve traveled (or dream of visiting someday). You can also […]

Christmas Gift Card Holder

Learn how to make a really easy gift card holder that hangs on the Christmas tree and makes the gift […]

Ice Cream Turkeys

These Cocoa Banana Ice Cream truffle turkeys make a wonderful end to a meal. They’re easy to make, delicious, and […]

Stamped Initial Necklaces

Teens and tweens will love making these easy stamped initial necklaces. Make one for yourself and a bunch more as […]

Paint Chip Peacocks and Turkeys

Use paint chips for feathers to make your own colorful peacocks and turkeys. This simple cardboard tube project is lots […]

Paper Clip Angels

These paperclip angels are quick and easy to make and are wonderful gift toppers. They’re appropriate for Christmas or year-round. 

Candy Turkey Treats

Make the cutest turkey favors for Thanksgiving. Filled with M&Ms or other candies, these are a hit with kids of […]

T-shirt Painter’s Smock

Turn your old t-shirts into painter’s smocks for the kids to use when they create! This is a great recycling […]

Handprint Thanksgiving Poem

This Thanksgiving Handprint Poem reminds us of the true spirit of the season. You can also create your own leaves […]

Paper Cup Owl

This wise old owl starts with a paper cup. Add feathers and felt to create your own.

Fleece Christmas Wreath

For less than $5, you can make a beautiful Christmas wreath using fleece. If you can tie a knot, you […]

Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys

Gobble up these sweet Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys this November! They’re a fun treat to make with kids.

Galaxy Playdough

Follow this recipe to make your own galaxy playdough. Kids will have a great time adding stars and planets to […]

Toilet Paper Pumpkin

Grab a roll of toilet paper and fabric for a quick Thanksgiving Pumpkin craft. Easy to make and reuse after […]

Clay Leaf Windchime

Gather some leaves from the backyard and then roll out some clay to make this beautiful project. It’s such a […]

Dimensional Dinosaur Fossil

Have some dinosaur fun while making a faux fossil that is itself a piece of art. It’s simple and inexpensive […]

Football Cake Pops

Create football cake pops just in time for kick off! These fun treats make your party even more special.

Turkey Placecards

Make these turkey place cards for your holiday table using corks and feathers. The kids can personalize each one themselves, […]

Glow Dough

Just look at this cool play dough, glowing under a black light. Your toddler, preschooler, or even your teenager will […]

Painted Jars Photo Holders

Create beautiful photo holders using paint swirled in empty glass bottles. These make wonderful gifts for teachers, babysitters, coaches, or […]

Thanksgiving Sock Turkey

Use a sock, some feathers, and a few other supplies to make a cute overstuffed turkey! This adorable decoration will […]

Candy Acorns

Can you believe these adorable acorns are actually sweet treats? You’ll be blown away by how easy they are to […]

Dragon Hooded Towel

Make a dragon hooded towel (or call it a dinosaur if you prefer) for your baby, toddler, preschooler or young […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Pancakes

This Turkey Pancake Breakfast is easy to make and so much fun to serve for Thanksgiving. Make it a tradition […]

Story Stones

These story stones provide a super opportunity for imaginative play, and there’s some great sensory stuff going on too: the […]

Raisin Box Turkey

Turn an ordinary box of raisins into a friendly turkey for your child’s lunchbox. This is a quick and easy […]

Tootsie Pop Turkey

This adorable turkey is made from a Tootsie Pop lollipop, a Hershey’s kiss, and a faux leaf. This edible craft […]