Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Watercolor Calendar

Create your calendar by using a cute printable template, watercolors, and white crayon to create a unique and quirky effect. […]

Heart Bunny

This rabbit is made with nothing but hearts cut from construction paper. This is a fun project for Valentine’s Day, […]

Tissue Paper Carrot Collage

The secret to making this cute carrot collage is liquid starch. It adds a beautiful shine to the finished product […]

Collage Carrot

Gather construction paper, an empty cereal box, and white glue to make a fun carrot collage! This is a wonderful […]

Baby’s First Watercolor

Turn your baby’s first watercolor project into fun animal art! They will love painting and adding colors to the paper. […]

Washi Tape Birds

Decorate these pretty paper birds using washi tape! This is a fun project for teenagers and preteens to practice their […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

Hang this three-dimensional heart as a fun and festive Valentine’s decoration. Make several to decorate for a party.

Paper Glitter Hearts

Add glitter to paper hearts to make cards, gift tags, magnets, or gift bag decorations. You could also string a […]

Make Your Own Stamps

An easy way to make stamps with foam, glue and a piece of wood! These are great for birthday parties […]

Pretty Princess Centerpiece

Make flag garlands to decorate your party’s table! Easy to do and gives an original touch to your princess party. A […]

Tea Cup Invitation

Throwing a Valentine’s Day tea? Or perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon or bridal shower? No matter the occasion, this adorable […]

Textured Snowmen

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert just shouts make a textured snowman when you read it! Textured snowmen are fun and easy […]

Valentine Bookmarks

These fun fingerprint bookmarks are an easy and personal gift for anyone your child loves on Valentine’s Day. Four different […]

Japanese Cherry Tree

Recycle a paper bag or some cardboard for the trunk and reuse torn tissue paper for the blossoms to make […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Marble Painting

We just went to a case lot sale at a local grocery store and after storing the cans we had […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Trace your child’s arm to make the trunk of the tree, then add the leaves and cherries using tissue paper […]

Paper Owl Family

Make this easy paper owl cut outs using scraps of scrapbook paper. A fun group project where every child’s owl […]

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Personalize your gift wrapping paper using gold and white punches and kraft paper. While these are perfect for Christmas, it’s […]

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Toddler Thank You Notes

Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make […]

Snowman Dice Game

This is a craft/game that is very simple and the kids love it. You create a key so that each […]

Button Valentine Heart

Have a lot of buttons? Glue them to a cardstock heart for a beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration. Use traditional colors […]

Scratch-off Valentine Countdown

Make a countdown to Valentine’s calendar! Each morning, the kids can scratch off one square to find out what their […]

Valentine Crown

Young kids love dress-up. Here’s a fun and easy Valentine crown for them to create. This project makes a great […]

Stitched Printable Calendar

Craft your calendar this year by learning basic embroidering skills and using a free printable template! A fun way to […]

Easy Photo Card

We all have photos of our kids that didn’t make it into frames or albums. Grab some construction paper or […]

Winter Town Drawing

This old-fashioned winter town is fun for those that enjoy drawing buildings. Grid paper makes it so easy! A fun […]

Festive Valentine Placemat

This simple but festive heart placemat is easy for even the smallest crafters to help create! Contact paper, scrapbook paper, […]

Mosaic Wall Art

Everyone can be an artist and create a masterpiece by using a free printable template and magazine scraps. By layering […]

New Year Collage

Welcome the new year with a colorful and texture filled collage! This versatile craft can be made with just about […]

Watercolor Abstract Painting

Here’s a tutorial on how to create a stunning abstract watercolor. Easy and fun…anyone can do this, a great art […]

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Pretty Paper Snowflakes

These pretty snowflakes are made from old junk mail and have been used to make a lovely garland. Teach kids […]

Fabric Bolt Snowman

  A fun craft for kids who can handle a little glue! Make your very own snowman with coffee filters, […]

Butterfly Sun Catchers

This pretty spring project is a great way to introduce kids to the wonders of nature! These butterfly themed sun […]

Tea Cup Card

Give the gift of a spot of tea to your favorite teacher or anyone you appreciate! Made from scrapbook paper […]

Scratch Off Book

Learn how to turn recycled board books and junk mail into do it yourself scratch off art paper! A full […]

Handprint Thanksgiving Tree

Create a fun Thanksgiving keepsake and a great holiday decoration at the same time by making a thankful tree from […]

Story Wheel

Make this fun and colorful story wheel with your little ones. A great preschool or Kindergarten project that is a […]

Pumpkin Pinata

This fun pinata can be made as a Jack O’Lantern for Halloween, or leave off the face for a great […]

Stenciled Note Cards

Let preschoolers use stencils to make personalized thank you cards. A fun introduction to stenciling and a great way to […]

Peacock Fan

Pretty peacocks made from paper doilies and water color paints are a lovely craft for a rainy afternoon. If you […]

Easy Printmaking

This fun and easy printmaking project is great for kids of all ages but is a great way to introduce […]

Printable Bingo Game

Print out this fun bingo card and kids will be busy playing for hours! A great project that can act […]

Skeleton Paper Dolls

You can print these off and create fun little Halloween themed skeleton paper dolls. Giggle and squirm as you dress […]

Paper Pumpkins and Corn

Make your own fall harvest with construction paper corn and paper plate pumpkins. A fun unit to help teach kids […]

Paint Chip Halloween Craft

We love these adorable Halloween characters made from recycled paint chips and scrap paper! Your imagination is the only thing […]

Polka Dot Fall Tree

Make this stunning tree with your little one using paint and cotton swabs. Pretty fall colored polka dots make for […]

Papier Mache Pumpkin

Make a papier mache pumpkin out of materials you probably have in your home. All you need is news paper, […]

Smiling Grapes

Make these cute smiling grapes with your kids and talk about how they are good for us and used to […]

Easy Apple Card

A cute apple card that kids can easily make for their friends and family. Perfect for the fall harvest season, […]

Coffee Filter Flower

Make a coffee filter flower to use instead of a bow… adorn a gift, wear it in your hair, or […]