Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Patriotic Silhouettes

With a little help, kids can turn a profile picture of themselves into a patriotic silhouette in just a few […]

Dotted Leopard Frog

Make a dotted leopard frog in a few basic steps. Once you know the technique, you can apply it to […]

Paper Improv Quilt

Learn how to make an improv quilt using patterned paper instead of fabric. The possibilities are infinite!

Heart Bookmark

Heart bookmarks make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any book lover! These are made from pretty printed card stock.

Sloth Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable, cuddly looking sloth. It’s a fun craft to pair with books about sloths. 

Paper Hearts Airplane

This Valentine’s Day airplane is made from different sized paper hearts. It’s a fun valentine for both boys and girls.

Paper-Pieced Sloth Card

There are so many possibilities for this cute sloth card! Tell a friend to “Hang in there” or “Sorry I […]

Elephant Headband Craft

Make a cute elephant headband that you can wear. It’s a fun project to pear with a study of the […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Lunch Bag Gingerbread House

Turn a brown paper lunch bag into a cute gingerbread house package. It’s perfect for holding sweet treats for someone […]

Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a homemade kinara, created from construction paper and markers. It’s a wonderful way to display the seven […]

Goodnight Moon Craft

Make a colorful craft inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved book, Goodnight Moon. The scene is instantly recognizable to so […]

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 […]

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.