Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Alphabet Game

Five minutes and handful of supplies is all you need to make this fun alphabet game for your preschooler. It’s […]

Paper Plate-a-sauruses

Here’s an activity for all the dinosaur-loving kids out there. These five paper plate-a-sauruses are based on the real species […]

Recycled Items Hot Air Balloon

Raid the recycling bin to make this hot air balloon featuring friends or family members. It’s a fun project that […]

Root Beer Mug Cakes

Create adorable cakes that look just like a frosty mug of root beer!  This is a fun cake to make […]

Cardboard Tube Alligator

Make a cute alligator from an empty paper towel tube. It’s perfect for Letter A Week, talking about the rainforest […]

Felt Butterfly Hair Clips

Girls will love wearing these sweet felt butterfly hair clips. They’re inexpensive and so easy to make!

Pipe Cleaner Flag

This fun flag craft is perfect for practicing patterns. It also works in colors, sensory, counting, shapes, and history all […]

Flower Garland

Work together as a family to create a garland of flowers that is simple, decorative, and as cute as can […]

Jack Be Nimble Candlestick Craft

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this candlestick project, inspired by the nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble.’ You can even jump […]

Dog Tag Cookies

Personalize dog tag cookies in honor of Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day. This is a wonderful way to show your […]

Taco Night Crafts

Whip up a family craft party with a taco craft and related printable. This is fun for Cinco de Mayo, […]

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Elastic Hair Ties

Fold over elastic hair ties are popular but quite expensive to buy. Make your own creaseless hair ties in 2 […]

Kentucky Derby Wreath

Celebrate the running of the Kentucky Derby with this darling Derby Day wreath. It’s a great decoration for a watch […]

Sweet Treat Graduation Cap

Celebrate a special graduation with these tasty chocolate graduation caps. They’re easy to customize with school colors and are lots […]

Compass Art

Warm up for geometry lessons with this fun compass art project. It’s a great way for kids to become comfortable […]

Quesadilla Octopus

Turn a plain quesadilla into an adorable octopus in just a few easy steps. It makes lunchtime so much fun!

Newspaper Math

Use the newspaper to create your own math review problems. This fun activity has a lot of hidden learning for […]

DIY Tassels

Making tassels is a ton of fun! These popular accessories add interest to your bag, zippered purse, or clothes. 

Inspirational Words Mandala

Digital art is growing in popularity. Give it a try with this mandala project that features inspirational words. There are […]

Mickey Mouse Cake

Any Disney fan would love this giant Mickey Mouse Cake made with Rice Krispie treats! The tutorial also features lots […]

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

Towering Slice of Cake

Kids play with perspective with this fun watercolor painting of a towering slice of cake. Adjust the angles and you […]

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]

Fire Pit S’mores Cake

Create a decadent s’mores flavored dessert, decorated to look like a fire pit.  There are a lot of steps, but none […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Cub Scouts Are One in a Minion

Cub Scouts and their leaders are one in a minion! Use these printables to make adorable minion treats to celebrate […]

Olympic Flag Cake

Jelly bellies and a giant pixie stick turn a plain cake into a cool Olympic Flag. Check the tutorial for […]

Paper Plate Banjo

Use colorful paper plates, a paint stir stick, and rubber bands to create this fun banjo that kids will love […]

Test Treats

Make these encouraging treats for friends or family taking finals or a big test. It’s easy to do and so thoughtful.

Affirmation Stones

Who couldn’t use some encouraging words? Decorate your desktop with these easy-to-make, colorful affirmation stones.

Paper Mache Photo Letter

Celebrate a graduation, birthday or other special event with a fun Paper Mache Photo Letter! They’re also a great way […]

Rose Bouquet Cupcakes

You won’t believe how easy it is to create a cupcake display that looks like a beautiful bouquet of roses. […]

Earth Day Dinner

Celebrate Earth Day with this interesting recipe that portrays our earth. It’s completely edible and kids can help out in […]

Comic Book Frame

Follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use comic books and inexpensive frames to make a gift worthy of […]

Ladybug Magnifying Glass Craft

Get up close and observe the body structures of ladybugs before making this craft. This realistic craft is perfect to […]

Flower Marshmallows

Draw 25 different flowers on marshmallows using food coloring pens.  This is a fun activity for kids and adults to […]

No Sew Coin Purse

This pretty coin purse is made with faux leather and requires no sewing. Use it to hold coins, a mask, […]

Paper Rings

Can you believe these beautiful faux agates are actually made of paper? This classic craft is so much fun!

Cereal Math: Prime Factorization

Practice all sorts of math skills using cereal! The example shows prime factorization using two different cereals you can enjoy […]

Torn Paper Panda

Did you know that you can “cut” paper using a q-tip? Use this fun technique to make an adorable construction […]

House for Corduroy

Create a house for Corduroy that is inspired by Don Freeman’s beloved book. This project is easy to adapt for […]

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. The little baskets are sure to bring joy to […]

Strawberry Surprise Cake

This adorable strawberry cake has a surprise inside… strawberries!  Kids will love making this cake and cutting to reveal the […]

Hedgehog Cookies

Unlike the real woodland creatures, these chocolate-coated hedgehogs dwell on snack plates and cookie trays. These little guys are fun […]

Moving Mini Robot

Kids of all ages will have a great time building their own mini robots from the ground up. The step […]

Earth Day Cupcakes

Celebrate Earth Day with these cute Earth Day Cupcakes. The cookie and cupcake combination look like the inside layers of […]

Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops

These look like ketchup and mustard containers, but they are actually tasty sweet treats! Push-up pop containers are filled with […]

Fabric Daffodils

Daffodils are one of the most beautiful things about spring. These fabric daffodils will add color indoors that will never […]

Origami Dog

It only takes four simple folds to make this adorable origami dog. Customize the colors, spots and markings to mimic […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Fruit Pizza Strawberry

Check out this fabulous Fruit Pizza Strawberry! Serve it plain or chocolate covered for your springtime or summer party. Yum!

Lego Necklaces

Create a cute necklace any Lego fan will adore. Plan to make several and give them as gifts!