Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Green Salad Craft

Encourage healthy eating with this fun construction paper salad. Kids can add all sorts of colorful vegetables to their project.

Paper Bag Squirrel Puppets

Create paper bag squirrel puppets that look just like Surly and Andie from The Nut Job 2. See the movie, […]

Swimming Marionette

Mimic the actual movements a swimmer makes with this marionette. It takes a little practice but is great fun to […]

Star Wars Shadow Puppets

Star Wars fan will absolutely love these easy-to-make shadow puppets. All you have to do is print, cut, and attach […]

Printable Paper Landscape

Let your imagination go wild as you create a landscape using printables. There are lots to choose from, so the […]

Cardboard Cupcake

This cupcake looks good enough to eat! But don’t try it, since it’s made of cardboard, tissue paper, and other […]

Mixed Media Snorkeler

This fun snorkeler is made with paper, paint, craft foam, a straw, and more. It’s a wonderful mixed media project […]

Dream Big Wall Hanging

Create an inspirational “Dream Big” wall plaque using recycled materials and some glitter. What a wonderful recycling project for kids (or […]

Pizza Banner

Make your next pizza party extra special with an easy-to-make pizza banner! Create it ahead of time, or have it […]

Cardboard Aliens

Turn cardboard tubes into friendly aliens. Let your creativity go wild with this project!

Statue of Liberty with Firecrackers

Celebrate the United States with this gorgeous mixed-media art project featuring the Statue of Liberty. You might be surprised about […]

Cupcake Liner Crab

Turn red cupcake liners into the cutest crab you’ve ever seen! Using different sizes of googly eyes gives these creatures […]

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll

Create a darling set of clothes and a paper doll of Luna Lovegood. Die-hard Harry Potter fans will love this!

Bad Hair Day Drawing

This silly drawing activity is a great activity that only takes a pen, paper, and few minutes. Give it a […]

Paperclip Bookmarks

Combine paperclips and pretty patterned paper to make fun and colorful bookmarks for planners and more. Use your creativity to […]

Cookie Gift Box

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to make a special gift for Mom. Make this gift box and fill it […]

‘When I Grow Up’ Bookmark

This ‘When I Grow Up’ Bookmark is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Print it in color […]

True Colors Paper Collage

Create a stunning paper collage for (or about) someone you love. It’s a wonderful way to use paper scraps.

Quilled Mother’s Day Card

This simple Mother’s Day card is an excellent way to introduce kids to quilling. It costs only pennies and the […]

Cheerleading Scrapbook

Celebrate a successful year of cheerleading with a personalized scrapbook. Make your own or as a gift for the special […]

Dimensional Paper Cactus

Create a gorgeous dimensional cactus from paper. The instructions are in Russian, but there are plenty of detailed photos and […]

Coloring Book Sand Art

Make your own colored sand paint and use it to give texture and dimension to coloring book pages. You’ll be […]

Origami Tulip

Bring spring indoors with origami tulips. This easy paper craft looks so pretty on display.

Ten Plagues Finger Puppets

This printable finger puppets help kids learn about the Ten Plagues. While cutting these out, review the plagues finger by […]

Quilled Flower Necklace

Make a beautiful necklace featuring quilled flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to do and looks so pretty.

Quilled Love Card

This quilled love card is appropriate for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time you want to send your love. […]

Monster Cards

Create cute little monsters using the craft supplies you have on hand. They’re fun for St. Patrick’s Day or for no […]

No Mess Rainbow Art

It sounds too good to be true, but this pretty rainbow art is mess-free and safe for toddlers. What fun!

Musical Shamrock Craft

This shamrock activity is so much fun! Kids learn how colors mix, enjoy some music and dance, and end up […]

Yarn Heart Greeting Card

Create a beautiful card for someone you love using yarn scraps. This simple project is great for practically any occasion.

Heart Peacock

This beautiful peacock is made with colorful construction paper or cardstock hearts. It’s a fun craft for Valentine’s Day or […]

Unicorn Gift Bag

Turn a plain white paper gift bag into this magical unicorn. It makes gift-giving even more enchanting.

Quilled Rebus Love Card

Send a message of love to someone special with this quilled rebus card. If you’ve never tried quilling, this is […]

Watercolor Hearts

These watercolor hearts provide for a fun activity the whole family will enjoy. It will quickly be your new Valentine’s day […]

Bandaid Caring Card

Use a bandaid to create a card that shows how much you care. The tutorial includes a cute song about […]

Folded Paper Relief Sculpture

Use wallpaper samples and construction paper to make dimensional paper sculptures. It’s easy to do and no two are the […]

Torn Paper Heart Art

Create beautiful heart art for Valentine’s Day with just construction paper and glue. This easy project is lots of fun […]

Jumping Jack Heart

This quick project is a fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Twirl the stick and watch the heart do jumping jacks […]

Conversation Hearts Bunny

Instead of giving a plain box of conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day, take a few minutes to turn it into […]

Clipboard Playbook

Decorate a clipboard as a football playbook. Then fill the clipboard with various activities such as football coloring pages, tic-tac-toe, […]

‘I Have a Dream’ Mobile

After studying about Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams for our nation, kids can make this simple mobile that shows their […]

Owl Mini Album

Create a beautiful mini album “owl” about the ones you love. This project makes a wonderful gift.

Lego Gift Box

Use the template to make small or large gift boxes shaped like Legos. They’re great for birthday gifts, party favors […]

Party Blowers

The best thing about making your own party blowers is that you can match them to your party colors or […]

Money Christmas Card

Anyone would love to receive this fun Christmas card, featuring a tree of coins and wrapped bills underneath! It’s a […]

Printable Wood Wrapping Paper

Give gifts with rustic charm with this printable wood-grain wrapping paper . Faux fur ribbon and a sparkly ornament add […]

Graph Paper Grid Name Art

Use just graph paper and pens to create a unique piece of name art. It’s easy to do and the […]