Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Spring Rainbows

Turn paper plates and coffee filters into bright, cheery rainbows for spring and St. Patrick’s Day! Use one simple painting […]

Spring Fruit Flower Treat

This cute fruit flower treat is so much fun for spring! It’s so easy to do and kids will love […]

Letter D Dinosaur

Turn a capital D into a cute dinosaur that kids will love to make. Perfect for “D” Week or a […]

Gouache Strawberries

Paint a page of bright strawberries. If you’ve never tried gouache, there’s no better time to check it out.

Chick Pops for Easter

These easy-to-make, kid-friendly chick candy pops are perfect for Easter. They’re a great choice for an edible craft during a […]

Fingerprint Noah’s Ark

Create a construction paper ark and decorate it with tons of fingerprint animals… in pairs, of course! Such a fun […]

Oreo Lamb Lollipops

These adorable lamps are made from Oreo cookies that are dipped in white chocolate and coated in tiny marshmallows. They’re […]

Tissue Paper Easter Chicks

Fuzzy baby chicks popping up just in time for Easter! Little fingers will have fun scrunching up paper and sticking […]

Cherry Cupcakes

Cherry gelatin is mixed into a white cake mix to make these cheery, cherry cupcakes. Red sugar sprinkles and candy […]

Soda Bottle Cherry Blossoms

Turn a 2 liter bottle and some craft paint into pretty cherry blossom art work. An easy craft for both […]

Finger Painting Pineapple

Finger painting isn’t just for toddlers! Older kids will enjoy the challenge of painting a pineapple using nothing but their […]

Personalized Chocolate Bars

Create your own delicious and unique personalized chocolate bars using a few simple silicone moulds. Whether you are looking for […]

Rainbow Cookie Favors

Pretty rainbow cookies mark the way for St. Patrick’s Day or a rainbow-themed party! Follow along step-by-step to make these […]

Dimensional Beaver Card

This beaver card couldn’t be cuter! It folds up to go in an envelope, then stands on its own for […]

Paper Plate Dalmatian

Dog lovers will adore this Paper Plate Dalmatian. Pair it with a book or a movie that features dalmatians, or […]

Disney Villaintines

These valentines with Disney Villain themes feature favorite baddies like Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, and Ursula. Just […]

Mardi Gras Mini Float

Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Garland

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a beautiful garland of hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This easy craft is a fun […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Egg Bunnies

This cute craft takes just a minute or two to make. Use raw or hardboiled eggs, dyed or plain.

Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Turn Reese’s Cups into adorable edible bears. Then use them to top chocolate cupcakes for a fabulous Valentine’s Day treat!

Jolly Lolly Valentine

Follow the directions to make this lovely flower valentine or a butterfly valentine, both featuring a lollipop treat. This is […]

Calzone Hearts

These beautiful Calzone Hearts are made with store bought pizza dough and pizza sauce. Stuff them with 3 cheeses and […]

Sheep Mask

Create an adorable sheep mask for pretend play or as part of a costume. It’s very easy and perfect for […]

Mardi Gras Crafts and Recipes

Mardi Gras takes place each year, exactly 47 days before Easter. Mardi Gras translates to Fat Tuesday, which is the final […]

Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Turn store-bought mini cakes into the sweetest little valentines! There are instructions to make the fish that are pictured, along […]

With This Hand

Celebrate all the things you do with your hand with this project that combines art with writing (both things you […]

Family Chore Chart

Organize your family using a family chore chart. Fill it with fun chores that the kids will want to do.

Football Mason Jars

Hosting a Super Bowl get-together or a sports-themed party? Serve the drinks in these clever football mason jars.

Patriotic Silhouettes

With a little help, kids can turn a profile picture of themselves into a patriotic silhouette in just a few […]

Chicken Nugget Footballs and Helmets

Follow the tutorial to make football- and helmet-shaped chicken nuggets for your sports-themed party. They’re fun to make and delicious […]

Scented Strawberry Slime

Kids will love the sensory experience of making this scented strawberry slime. The recipe is so easy. 

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Dyeing Flowers

With glasses of colored water, some flowers and a knife or scissors to cut the stem, watch as flowers drink […]

Cat in the Hat Craft

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into an adorable Cat in the Hat. It’s a great way for young […]

Heart Stitch Craft

Even very young crafters can sew this simple heart. It’s such a fun and cute craft for Valentine’s Day.

Paper Improv Quilt

Learn how to make an improv quilt using patterned paper instead of fabric. The possibilities are infinite!

Football Sundaes

Are you read for some football?? This fun frozen treat will amaze your kids as they look into the bowl […]

Heart Bookmark

Heart bookmarks make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any book lover! These are made from pretty printed card stock.

Cardboard Tube Cupid

Cardboard Tube Cupid Watch out! This cute cardboard tube Cupid might shoot you with a Valentine’s Day arrow when you’re […]

Hidden Money Jewelry Set

This looks like a normal necklace and earring set, but there’s a surprise – hidden money inside! This is such […]

Sloth Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable, cuddly looking sloth. It’s a fun craft to pair with books about sloths. 

Regal Eagle Cookies

Celebrate Presidents’ Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or any other occasion with these patriotic no-bake Regal Eagle Cookies. They are […]

Cracker Crunch Footballs

These delicious treats feature a Ritz peanut butter cracker hidden inside a chocolate and toffee football. They’re fun to make […]

Nutter Butter Puppies

These adorable peanut butter puppies are made with store-bought Nutter Butter cookies. Making edible crafts is a great way to […]