Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mickey Cookie Gift Bag

Decorate a gift bag with Mickey as a cookie, then fill it with Disney goodies. Any fan will love it!

Paper Plate Tambourines

These easy paper plate tambourines have a touch of glamour with a stained glass heart-cut out. It’s an easy Valentine’s […]

Mosaic Heart

You can make this mosaic heart with nothing more than some construction paper, old magazines or catalogs, and a glue […]

Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Construction paper and paintable stamps make this great fan for Chinese New Year. A fun project for young ones as […]

Penguin Gift Bag

Turn a black gift bag into the cutest little penguin! It’s so easy to do and makes the present extra […]

Yoda Valentine

These cool Yoda valentines feature Pixy Stix lightsabers. They’re fun to share with friends and classmates.

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

Penguin Printmaking

Create a beautiful winter scene featuring potato print penguins. This is a fun project for even the youngest of children.

Dove Garland

Use the printable to make a beautiful garland of doves, a symbol of peace. When there is a slight breeze, […]

Valentine’s Hat

Valentine Hat Add some fun and whimsy to Valentine’s Day with our valentine hat that wiggles when you walk. What […]

Personalized Name Gift Wrap

Need a totally unique gift wrapping idea for friends and family? It doesn’t get more personalized than customized name wrapping […]

Flags of Africa Kwanzaa Cards

Flags of Africa Kwanzaa Cards Do some research on your family’s heritage, find your flag, and make a Happy Kwanzaa […]

Egg Carton Kinara

Egg Carton Kinara During the season of Kwanzaa, make this fun kinara from egg cartons. The colors of the candles […]

Poinsettia Gift Tags

Make your own gift tags featuring a stamped and colored poinsettia or any seasonal design. Switch out the image to […]

Kwanzaa Flag Garland

Kwanzaa Flag Garland Make this flag garland to decorate for Kwanzaa this year. This garland uses the symbolic colors of […]

Bible Verse Christmas Tree

Create a beautiful Christmas tree ornament featuring your favorite Bible verse. The tutorial has lots of ideas for verses about […]

Santa in the Chimney

Dress up gifts with this clever gift bag that looks like Santa headed down the chimney! Fill it with candies […]

Winter Birch Trees

  Create a beautiful winter birch forest using painter’s tape, blue paint, and salt. It’s so simple and the results […]

Printable Christmas Ornaments

These Christmas ornaments couldn’t be easier! Just print out the templates, color them in, then cut, fold, and glue. There […]

Cardboard Tube Advent Calendar

This creative advent calendar is made from decorative paper and recycled cardboard tubes! Kids will love making this fun project […]

Torn Paper Bear

Making this torn paper bear is really easy once you know the secret! This creative technique is what makes the […]

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 […]

No Mess Finger Paint Leaves

Create beautiful marbled fall leaves with no mess! Kids love this clever way to finger paint and the results are […]

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 […]

Family Handprint Turkey

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

Glass Map Magnets

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

Handprint Thanksgiving Poem

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

Mosaic Cornucopia

Mosaic Cornucopia This cute craft is made from torn pieces of construction paper. Use it to help explain why we […]

Raisin Box Turkey

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

Candy Bouquet

A candy bouquet makes a great gift for any occasion! Perfect for a friend, relative, babysitter, coach, or teacher.

Paper Bag Puppets for Halloween

Kids love paper bag puppets! Make all the characters of the Halloween holiday, including Dracula, Frankenstein, the mummy, a witch, […]

Fall Leaf Printing

This beautiful designs are made by dipping leaves into different colors of paint and transferring to paper. Experiment with a […]

Candy Corn Coffee Filter Wreath

This candy corn door decoration is a great project for kids and parents to do together this Halloween season! It’s […]

Halloween Treat Envelopes

These adorable coupon envelopes are a fun way to give gift cards for peanut-free treats at Halloween. There are instructions […]

Candy Corn Character

Create an adorable candy cane guy for Halloween! The fact that he’s clutching candy makes him even more awesome.

Faux-Framed Calavera

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a faux-framed calavera drawing. Kids who have only drawn on white paper will love […]

Paper Mache Leaf

You remember paper mache! Make gorgeous fall leaves from this classic medium.

Color Name Art Acrostic

Can you spell your name using colors? Create an acrostic with a color palette as unique as your name!

Paper Plate Halloween Wreath

Turn a paper plate into a festive Halloween wreath! Because it’s made of paper, it’s very light and thus easy […]

Witches’ Hats

These whimsical witches’ hats are fun for both kids and adults to make! Give it a try this October.

Fall Classroom Tree

This Fall Classroom Tree is perfect for a classroom, daycare or other group. If there are more children than this size tree can […]

Coloring Page Flower Card

Use your completed coloring pages to make eye-catching cards. It’s easy to do and is a great way to get […]

Monster Handprint Puppets

These Halloween handprint puppets are easy and fun to make and kids will love coming up with their own silly […]

Cardboard Tube Book

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun flipping through this homemade color book. Made from cardboard tubes and printed paper, these […]

Halloween Paper Bags

Turn paper bags into adorable monsters for Halloween or a themed party. Encourage the kids to run wild with their […]

California Poppies Craft

Use paint and paper to craft up a beautiful California poppy. This is a great project for kids studying state […]

Shape Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made using basic shapes, including rectangles, circles, and triangles. It’s a great fall learning activity.

Paper Bag Bison

Learn how to make this bison craft using a single paper lunch sack. This recycling project is great for a […]

Paper Bag Pumpkin

This cute kids’ paper bag pumpkin craft is perfect for table decorations or, if filled with candy, a great party […]

Fall Colors Bookmark

Celebrate the season with a homemade bookmark inspired by fall color. The leaf design is so festive.