Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Tissue Box Bunny

Turn an empty tissue box into an adorable bunny Easter basket. It is easy, inexpensive, and fun to make.

Camouflage Hands

Kids will have a blast creating a painting and then camouflaging their hand to become a part of the photo. […]

Paper Birthday Cake Box

Construct an adorable paper box that looks just like a birthday cake and is great for holding a small gift. […]

Mixed Media Spring Art

Create mixed media spring art with your kids with some unexpected learning sprinkled in.

Dr. Seuss Gift in a Jar

Dr. Seuss Gift in a Jar for Teachers — a fun 15 minute craft that will make a great gift […]

Swallows on a Stick

Draw swallows and glue them with ribbons in a stick and you have a fun spring craft!

Paper Bag Frog Puppet

April is National Frog Month and spring is the perfect time to talk about frogs with kids. Make this fun […]

Pi Day Pie Gift Boxes

These adorable pie-shaped boxes are perfect for Pi Day (3/14) or any time. The directions include a printable template.

Easter Card

Tell that someone special that “Some Bunny Loves You” with this cute card. Fun for Easter or any time you […]

Jumping Robots

This tutorial will show you how to make a jumping robot from card, which little hands can decorate however they […]

Crayon Rubbings

When the weather starts getting colder and there are fewer hours of daylight, its a great idea to have a […]

Class Pet Poster

Make a poster for school quickly and easily with the help of Elmer’s Board Mate products.

E is for Eagle

This letter of the week craft works with the letter E – E is for Eagle. The kids can make […]

Twirly Envelopes

These Twirly Envelopes would make great invitation holders! Follow the tutorial to make the envelope. Add a note and a […]

Olympic Medals Stained Glass Art

Make themed Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to talk about the Olympics with your children. Stained Glass window art using […]

Buttoned Up Envelopes

Make your own Buttoned Up envelopes with pretty button closures. Perfect for small handmade cards or gift cards. Free printable […]

Shoebox Penguin

Kids will love making this fun, inexpensive, shoebox penguin craft. The adorable penguin can double as storage for the a […]

Shamrock Potato Stamps

Make these colorful shamrock potato stamps to decorate cards or wrapping paper, or just for stamping fun!

Cat in the Hat Inspired Hat

Did you know Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd? Give your kids a fun craft to celebrate with by making […]

Color a Spring Banner

4 fun and free pages to print, color and hang to create a vibrant banner, which will hopefully help spring […]

Personalized Cups

Personalize your own children’s straw cups with vinyl! Make cute designs they will love.

Printable Train Tracks

This printable train track project is the perfect activity for your kids. Click through and find out how to make […]

Printable Road Maps for Toy Cars

Printable road maps are fun and inexpensive entertainment for kids. Get step-by-step instructions and a free PDF for the whole […]

3D Miniature Card

This 3D miniature card has been made using paper and card stock. It’s very easy to do and super cute!

A is for Alligator

The first Letter of the Week craft: A is for alligator! A great craft for preschoolers to put together and […]

Make Your Own Clown

Kids can make their own clown using this free printable, a little crepe paper and crayons. Each one will be […]

Silly Shapes Finger Puppets

This free finger puppet printable is not only fun for your little ones, but will also provide plenty of entertainment […]

Newspaper Shirts

Rainy day? Here’s a fun idea to pass the time. Make a silly newspaper shirt!

Glittery Mardi Gras Mask

Masks are a fun part of the Mardi Gras tradition. Make your own sparkly masks with a few basic craft […]

Chinese Ornamental Fan

Learn how to easily make and decorate a Chinese ornamental fan. A little paint and paper is all you need!

Paper Heart Penguin

This adorable penguin will steal your heart. It’s easy to make and requires only construction paper, googly eyes, scissors and […]

Stamping with Legos

Lego fans will love stamping with their favorite bricks to create a scene. Visit the tutorial to learn the secret […]

Goldfish Graphing

Turn snack time into an opportunity for learning with Goldfish Graphing. A fun activity to do for Dr. Seuss Day […]

Finger Paint Valentines

Using a doily or die cut as a reverse stencil, my toddler made these Valentines for his grandparents with finger […]

Dr. Seuss Magnets

Make Dr. Seuss magnets as a fun matching game for an early reader. A perfect activity for Dr. Seuss Day […]

Olympic Flag Crafts

Get the kids into the Olympic spirit with these flag picks from different countries. Use as a garland or banner […]

Cut + Fold Snowman

Make this easy cut and fold snowman with a free printable template. A great project for winter!

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Newspaper Basket

Weave a surprisingly sturdy basket out of nothing but newspaper and a little bit of glue. A great project for […]

My Snow Buddy Card

Create a Snow Buddy Card or Collage with this free printable created by a kid!

World Flag Banner

Celebrate the Olympics with a banner featuring flags from around the world. A great way to get kids interested in […]

Chihuly-Inspired Macchia

Teach your child about the beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly with this simple Macchia (“spotted”) coffee filter project. Fun […]

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Sandwich Book

This clever book looks like a sandwich! Follow the directions to make it like the picture, or be creative and […]

Handprint Horse

This handprint Horse craft comes with a printable head and neck. All you need to add is the hand.

Cheerios Giraffe

Young children can practice their motor skills by gluing Cheerios to a paper giraffe. Consider extending the lesson by having […]