Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Happy New Year from Snoopy

Wish someone a happy new year with this fun Peanuts-themed card. It starts with a downloadable coloring page with a […]

Candy Cane Magazine Mosaic

Use old magazines to make a colorful mosaic candy cane. It’s a great recycling project to do at Christmas time.

Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath

Make your own Santa Gingerbread Man Wreath using butcher paper, styrofoam wreath, paint, and makeup. It’s lots of fun with […]

Cat Bookmark

This cute cat bookmark is a fun way to encourage reading. It’s easy to make and looks adorable peeking out […]

Nativity Sun Catcher

This Nativity sun catcher is as fun to make as it is beautiful. Older children may be able to cut […]

Shaving Cream Snowman

This adorable snowman picture is made from a mixture of shaving cream and white glue. Mixed together they dry hard […]

Handprint Christmas Tree

Handprints make great keepsake, and they are perfect for creating a Christmas tree! This is a fun group project for […]

“I Am Not Candy Corn”

Dress up Mr. Candy Corn in a costume so that he isn’t eaten on Halloween. Mine is dressed as Mickey […]

Umbrella Collage

Make this autumn collage by painting a purple paper with grey, light blue and light purple paints all together mixed […]

Cork Turkey Place Cards

These cork turkey place card holders are fun to make and so easy. This inexpensive craft is a fun way […]

Peekaboo Cats

These beautiful black cats are simple to make and create a stunning display when combined. Perfect for “C Week”, Halloween, […]

Fall Leaf Luminarias

Illuminate your walkway with these fall leaf luminarias. They’re easy to make and look so pretty. 

Vampire Fang Treat Bags

Celebrate Halloween by making tasty vampire fangs from candy corn. Add the Dracula treat topper and they’re ready for a […]

Bendable Bats

These bendable bats can extend their wings for flight or pull them in when it’s time to sleep. Try this […]

Fall Leaf Fashion

Try out being a fashion designer, but with fall leaves instead of fabric! Dress paper dolls in interesting colors, patterns, […]

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Paper Pumpkin Craft

Dress up your Halloween with 3 dimensional paper pumpkin decorations. These pumpkins are simple to make – all you need […]

Stone Soup Craft

Create a fun collage based on Marcia Brown’s classic book, Stone Soup. It’s the perfect craft to pair with reading […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Footprint Flying Witch

Using your child’s foot, some paint and paper scraps, you can make this adorable witch this Halloween!

Handprint Pirates

Make your own pirates using your handprint and some paint. It’s such a fun project!

Leaf People

Turn fall leaves into adorable characters! You can use real leaves you collect, silk leaves, or leaves cut from construction […]

Marbled Leaf Mobile

This Marbled Leaf Mobile is a fun project to do with your kids. It makes the house so festive for […]

Coffee Filter Folklorico Dancer

Turn dyed coffee filters and construction paper into a beautiful folklorico dancer. This is the perfect craft to celebrate Mexican […]

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 […]

Yawn Craft

Need a craft that starts with the Letter Y? Try this cute Yawn Craft!

Coloring Book Jar Toppers

Turn a completed coloring page into adorable jar toppers for homemade strawberry jam. It’s a gift that anyone would love!

Camel Caravan Craft

Craft a caravan of colorful construction paper camels! This fun project is great to accompany a study of the desert […]

Cardboard Tube Fall Trees

Create beautiful fall trees using cardboard tubes. This craft is easy enough for even the little ones to do. 

Q is for Quail

Are you looking for a craft for Q Week? Or perhaps you’re studying about state symbols? Maybe you’re just a […]

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 […]

Block Letter Monsters

This project is so fun and so unique. Simply write your name in block letters and transform it into a […]

Corn Wreath

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

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Paper Bag Pirate Puppet

Arrrr! It’s time to make this cute paper bag pirate puppet and have your very own puppet show. Make this […]

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 […]

Papercraft Thor

If your family loves all things Avengers, they are going to have so much fun with this awesome paper craft […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

Lucky Horseshoe Craft

This horseshoe craft is fun and might bring you a little luck! Be sure to display it with the horseshoe […]

Flamingo Bookmarks

These adorable paper flamingos bookmarks will definitely get kids motivated to read. You can also use it as a pointer […]

Lorax Puppet

Use the easy-to-follow instructions to create a Lorax puppet. Kids will enjoy making this beloved Dr. Seuss character! 

Cardboard Tube Minions

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

Printable Patriotic Windsock

Make this patriotic windsock craft using printables, tape and ribbon. It’s a festive decoration that’s quick and easy to make.

Papercraft Hulk

Use the templates to create a paper version of the Incredible Hulk. Have a blast playing and fighting crime together! 

Jedi Party Favor Bags

These Jedi Party Favor Bags are so easy to make and inexpensive, too. What a fun addition to a Star […]

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Paper Flower Wreath Craft

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful paper flower wreath. Pick any colors you want – this simple craft […]

Cardboard Tube Moose

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a moose. This cute craft is fun to do and uses something that might […]

Pirate Story Puppets

Create five pirate-themed stick puppets, then put on your own puppet show! This is a fun, screen-free activity for families […]

Sandpaper Starfish

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