Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Plate Owl

Turn a plain paper plate into an adorable owl. A fun project for kids of all ages and great for […]

Paper Plate Pop-Up Turkey

This paper plate pop-up turkey is easy and fun for kids of all ages. Use the completed turkeys to decorate […]

Paper Plate Cat

Turn a paper plate into a cute cat! Perfect for “C Week”, a study of pets, or just for fun. […]

Paper Plate Pumpkin

Turn a paper plate and an empty cardboard tube into a cute paper plate pumpkin. There are two versions of […]

Paper Plate Owls

Kids can create these adorable owls out of paper plates and other materials you probably already have! A fun fall […]

Paper Plate Skeleton

Turn fluted paper plates into an adorable skeleton, perfect for Halloween. The tutorial includes printable templates.

Paper Plate Marble Track

Use rimmed paper plates and blocks to create an awesome marble track. Build very simple tracks with younger children. With […]

Paper Plate Shark

These paper plate sharks are easy to make and suitable for even the youngest of crafters. Each shark is one-of-a-kind […]

Spider Candy Holder

Everyone will love having this paper-plate spider candy holder hanging around! Fun and easy to make.

Paper Plate Sundial

This Paper Plate Sundial is a great way to get kids excited about telling time! A fun way to talk […]

Paper Plate Noah’s Ark

Transform empty cartons and paper plates into a fabulous Noah’s Ark craft. Children can add whatever animals they wish.. in […]

Noah’s Ark Paper Plate Craft

This Noah’s Ark craft has room for plenty of animals. Kids will love creating it and arranging the animals two […]

Noah’s Ark and Critters

Make a Noah’s Ark craft using a paper plate,popsicle sticks, clothespins, and a dash of creativity. What a fun project […]

Colorful Patterned Owls

These paper plate owls are so colorful and fun! Use your creativity to design your own pattern and color combinations.

Woven Sunflowers

Love the look of sunflowers? Make a bouquet of these big, bold, and beautiful flowers out of yarn and paper […]

Paper Plate-a-sauruses

Here’s an activity for all the dinosaur-loving kids out there. These five paper plate-a-sauruses are based on the real species […]

Paper Plate Pirates

Make a friendly paper plate pirate! Use it as a decoration or turn it into a mask for dress-up play.

Fish Bowl Craft

Turn a paper plate, beans, paint, and papers into an adorable fishbowl! Easy to make and so cute!

Handprint Rooster

This rooster is easy to make and uses materials you probably have already. Perfect for R Week or for everyday […]

Easy Star Button Wreath

A fun wreath made out of a paper plate, stars, buttons and ribbon. Let the kids use their imagination to […]

Paper Plate Clown Face

Use a divided paper plate to make a fun clown face! Decorate with paint, a pom pom nose, pipe cleaners, […]

Clown Serving Plate

Take two paper plates (cut and stapled together) and some craft supplies (whatever you have on hand is fine) to […]

Paper Plate Clown

This cute little clown craft is perfect for your youngest crafters. It is quick, easy and not too messy. Great […]

Paper Plate Clown Puppet

Make fun circus clown puppets from paper plates and other supplies. The kids will love making them and having their […]

Paper Plate Fruit

Use paper plates, paint and construction paper to create these fun and colorful pieces of fruit! Great for a summertime […]

Summer Footprint Sun

Make this summer sun with your kids by painting a paper plate for the sun their feet for the sun […]

Paper Plate Watermelon Fan

Cool off by making this fun watermelon themed fan from a craft stick and a paper plate! Fun for summer […]

Baby Bird Nest

Transform a paper plate, plastic egg, and construction paper into an adorable nest of baby birds. Add found items from […]

Paper Plate Watermelon

Turn a paper plate into a bright, juicy watermelon. This simple project is perfect for summertime fun. Kids will love […]