Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Homemade Gummy Candy

It’s fun and easy to make homemade gummy candy. Kids can make their own gummy bears, worms, and fish for […]

New Year’s Eve Party Hats

It takes just a few minutes to turn snow cone cups into elegant, sparkling, feathered New Year’s Eve party hats. […]

Festive Gift Wrapping Ideas

Make your own holiday gift wrap using simple materials. The tutorial shows five creative ways to create personal and thoughtful […]

Marbled Goat Milk Soap

It’s quite easy to make these lovely marbled scented soaps. They make a wonderful gift for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Paper Lanterns

Create elegant paper lanterns to decorate for the holidays. Pair them with battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

Painted Rock Snowflakes

Embrace the beauty of winter with these pretty painted rock snowflakes. Display them on the mantel, as part of a […]

Sheet Music Tabletop Tree

Upcycle old sheet music (or use scrapbooking paper) to make this darling tabletop tree. It’s a beautiful addition to winter […]

Ugly Christmas Sweater Garland

Create the wildest Christmas sweaters you can imagine with this fun paper craft. Kids and adults will love making garlands […]

Jar Doll Gift

Make a gift doll out of a candlestick and a jar, filled with the recipient’s favorite items. Create one for […]

Glitter ‘Snow’ Tube

This project is a fun twist on classic snow globes. They’re easy to make with whatever colors and shapes you […]

Alcohol Ink Ornaments

Create elegant Alcohol Ink Ornaments with this easy step-by-step tutorial. Each one is different, and they’re all beautiful!

Gingerbread Village Candle Holders

Create a stunning gingerbread village to decorate your mantle this Christmas. These edible pieces of art hold candles that enhance […]

Minion Christmas Piñata Cookies

Break open one of these Minion Christmas Piñata Cookies to find banana candies hiding under their sweaters. These cookies could […]

Paper Bow

Use beautiful patterned papers to create your own stunning bows. They look great on gifts, as home decor, and can […]

Christmas Wishing Boxes

This Christmas, give friends dimensional wishing boxes. Fill them with Santa and/or his elves, a greeting, and anything else to […]

Calzone Christmas Trees

Serve Calzone Christmas Trees during your next holiday get-together. These delicious appetizers are so fun to make!

Puffy Dreidel Craft

This Puffy Dreidel Craft makes a nice decoration for the Hanukkah season. It’s easy to make and a fun accompaniment […]

Wood Beads Snowman

Turn wooden beads into an adorable snowman ornament. Dress him up with googly eyes, pom poms, sequins, and a little […]

Tissue Paper Advent Wreath

Mark the four Sundays of Advent as you prepare for Christmas with this tissue paper wreath. It’s a fun project […]

Minion Ornaments

Decorate the Christmas tree with an adorable Minion Ornament! This is great fun for any Despicable Me fans.

Snowman Play Dough Kit

Make sparkling snow play dough, then put together snowman craft kits. They make a wonderful gift for crafty kids to […]

Kwanzaa Flag

Fly a homemade flag during Kwanzaa to honor family, community, and the cultures of African people worldwide. It’s an easy […]

Kwanzaa Crafts and Recipes

Kwanzaa is a secular festival that observes and celebrates the cultural heritage and traditional values of African Americans. Kwanzaa takes […]

Minion Santa Cake

Make an adorable Minion Santa Cake for your big holiday party this year. This yummy treat is so much fun […]

Birdhouse Gingerbread House

Turn an unfinished wooden birdhouse into a festive gingerbread house. Because none of it is edible, it will last for […]

Balsa Glitter Coasters

Create festive coasters using balsa wood and glitter! They’re great fun for any special occasion.

No-Sew Snowman Pillow

These adorable snowman pillows are made out of polar fleece, felt, buttons, and poly fill… with no sewing required. What […]

Christmas Tree Pizza

Create this fun Christmas pizza as a family! The kids can all help make, decorate and eat it.

Christmas Spritz Cookies

Make Christmas Spritz Cookies the easy way using a cookie press and design discs. They’re so cute and fun to […]

Homemade Tea Bags

Did you know you can make your own tea bags filled with your favorite flavors? They make a wonderful gift.

Christmas Tree Napkin Folding

Follow the steps to turn a plain napkin into a folded Christmas tree. It only takes a few minutes and adds such […]

Christmas Pretzels

Pretzels have never looked so cute! Make one or all of these adorable designs for a party or to give […]

Christmas Slime Jars

These slime jars are so cute. They’re a fun and easy gift kids can make and give at Christmas.

Scrabble Bracelets

Create beautiful bracelets for special friends and family using Scrabble tiles. Spell out names, inspirational words, or anything else.

Hanger Reindeer

Transform a clothes hanger into the cutest reindeer ever! This simple project uses materials you likely already have on hand.

Fruit Pizza Christmas Wreath

This fun twist on fruit pizza looks like a beautiful wreath. It’s a wonderful addition to any winter party or […]

Barn Quilt

Create a chipboard version of the beautiful barn quilts you see in the country. Hang it on your bedroom door!

Cereal Turkey

Make a fun and easy turkey craft for Thanksgiving. It’s great for preschoolers who are working on fine motor control.

Felt Star Ornaments

Create a star softie, a throw pillow, or cute little Christmas tree ornaments using your favorite colors of felt. This […]

Fluffy Santa Slime

This fluffy Santa Slime is so fun for Christmas! The adorable santa jar would make a cute gift too.

Tiered Skirt with Lace Ruffle

Create this easy-to-make, three-tiered gathered skirt. There’s no need to hem since it is finished with a cotton lace ruffle.

Thankful Tree

Show the kids what they have to be thankful for this year with this Thankful Tree! It’s a wonderful project […]

Fairy Tale Mirror

Create an enchanted, fairy tale mirror to make pretend play even more fun. Start with a hand-held mirror and faux […]

Popcorn Box Cockatiel

Turn a popcorn box into a cockatiel! Then fill the box with candy-covered popcorn and enjoy the tasty treat.

Op-Art

Explore paint tints and optical illusions with this easy paper craft. Then hang it and enjoy!

Origami Boxes

Follow the simple photo tutorial to turn patterned papers into origami boxes. They’re great for holding small gifts, party favors, […]