Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

3-D Paper Apples

Create beautiful 3-D apples from paper, adhesive, and twigs. Use the same technique in different colors to make pumpkins, oranges, […]

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Cardboard Tube Bumble Bee

Save those cardboard tubes! These cheery bumble bees are easy to create using cardboard tubes and colorful cardstock.

Clipboard Chore Charts

Here’s a quick and simple project turning inexpensive clipboards into useful chore charts. Everyone in the family can help to […]

Paper Plate Mouse

Turn a paper plate and colorful paper into a cute mouse. This easy craft is a great accompaniment to ‘If […]

Dinosaur Bookmark

Create a T-rex to guard your spot, or make a gentle Brontosaurus to be your reading pal. The tutorial includes […]

DIY Summer Wreath

Looking to add a creative touch to your home decor this summer? Have fun crafting a beautiful paper wreath that’ll […]

Paper Plate Ernie and Bert

Turn paper plates into the lovable duo from Sesame Street, Ernie and Bert! It’s a fun craft that preschoolers will […]

Cardboard Tube Fish in a Bowl

Learn how to make these cute fish out of cardboard tubes. The tutorial includes the bowl pattern and a coloring […]

Jumping Minion

This jumping minion is easy and fun to make. This is a great activity for a minion-themed party or post-movie […]

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Paper House Luminaries

These printable mini paper house luminaries are lit with LED candles. They’re wonderful as decorations, ornaments, or for pretend play year-round.

Cardboard Tube Rocket

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!

900+ Construction Paper Crafts

You read that right- over 900 crafts that use construction paper! It’s crazy to think that there are that many, […]

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Woven Paper Fish

Learn how to make a cute fish (or an entire school of fish!) from strips of colored paper. This woven […]

Shark Paper Tube Craft

Celebrate Shark Week with this cute paper tube shark craft. It’s a fun craft to accompany a study of ocean […]

Peanut Picnic Ants

Transform peanut shells into a trail of ants at a picnic. Take peanuts along on an actual picnic, save the […]

Sandpaper Starfish

Turn sandpaper into starfish for a fun and easy summer craft. These would also make cute decorations for a beach-themed […]

Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt

Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]

Patriotic Paper Lantern

Make patriotic paper lanterns in just minutes. This craft looks great, is inexpensive and couldn’t be any easier!

I Love You Daddy Poem

I Love You Daddy Poem Give Dad a special gift that he will treasure for a long time. Personalize this […]

Camp Banner

Decorate construction paper with colorful buttons and hang this banner above your bunk, on the door or on the wall […]

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Mother’s Day Book

Create a book that Mom will treasure for years to come! This tutorial includes printable frames and fill-in prompts.

Rainbow Mobiles

Rainbow Mobile Decorate for St. Patrick’s Day by hanging these lucky rainbow mobiles around the house. This is an easy […]

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

This cute CD lamb is great for spring, Earth Day, Easter or just anytime your kids want a quick and […]

Rainbow Handprint Flower

Rainbow Handprint Flower Rainbow handprint flowers make a beautiful keepsake for Mom, Grandma, a teacher, or another special person. The […]

Butterfly Wall Collage

We’ve used paper butterflies to decorate a plain white frame, turning it into a beautiful wall haning. A simple craft […]

Conversation Heart Mailbox

Conversation Heart Mailbox Make your own conversation heart mailbox, perfect for collecting Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. It’s easy to […]

Easy Homemade Valentine Cards

Easy Homemade Valentines   These cute little Valentines are much easier than they look! Whether you use construction paper or […]

Olympic Torch Craft

  Olympic Torch Craft Celebrate the Olympic Games by making this super simple ceremonial Olympic torch craft. Create your own […]

Paper Roll Love Birds

Learn how to make these cute love birds from cardboard tubes and glitter. They couldn’t be cuter!

Valentine’s Hat

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

Puffy Heart Valentine

Puffy Heart Valentine Make this puffy heart by gluing tissue paper onto paper. It’s a fun valentine craft that can be […]

Dangling Garland Valentines

This valentine holds a surprise to whoever opens it…it keeps growing and growing as you pull it out of the […]

Mitten Sun Catcher

Mitten Sun Catcher The wintery colors of blue and white are captured in this fun and colorful project. Hang this […]

Penguin Finger Puppet

Penguin Finger Puppet Make a bunch of these penguins and you can have a puppet show with your friends! When […]

Puffy Tissue Paper Angel

Puffy Tissue Paper Angel Transform tissue paper into a puffy angel! It’s a fun project for Christmas time. What You […]

Paper Straw Christmas Trees

Want to make memorable Christmas ornaments with your kids? These paper straw Christmas trees are inexpensive, easy AND beautiful!

Paper Bag Reindeer

Paper Bag Reindeer This adorable reindeer bag makes a fun puppet and uses your child’s handprints as the antlers. You […]

Pilgrim Napkin Rings

These cute Thanksgiving napkin rings are made to look like the outfits that pilgrims wore. They make a beautiful addition […]

Thanksgiving Handprint Tree

Make a handprint Thanksgiving tree featuring all the members of the family. This Thanksgiving handprint tree is a great way […]

Paper Bag Pumpkin

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

Finger Puppet Pilgrims

Finger Puppet Pilgrim Make these finger puppet pilgrims from recycled cardboard tubes and construction paper. This fun craft is a great […]

Hands and Feet Paper Turkey

Hands and Feet Paper Turkey Handprint and footprint crafts are always a big hit with the kids. Use construction paper […]

Glittery Paper Leaves

First make them all glittery, then sew them with yarn and a child safe needle! A fun beginner sewing project […]

Family Thank You Turkey

Family Thank You Turkey This is great activity for all members of the family. Create this cute turkey and have […]

Fall Corn Craft

A quick and easy fall door decoration made from tissue paper, brown bags and netting.

Corn Wreath

Even the little ones can get in on the fun of making these beautiful harvest corn wreaths! All you need […]