Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Plate Animals

Making paper plate animals is so much fun! This tutorial includes instructions for the elephant, zebra, and giraffe shown, plus […]

Paper Plate Star Hat

Make a cute star crown or hat out of a simple paper plate. The kids will love making this and […]

Tissue Paper Rainbow

Even the youngest crafters will enjoy this fun and festive tissue paper rainbow project. Post also includes a tutorial for […]

Balloon Tennis

Kids stuck indoors? Let them blow off some steam with this fun craft/game of balloon tennis!

Abraham Lincoln Hat & Beard

Celebrate Presidents Day by making this Abraham Lincoln hat & beard that your child can wear for dress up or […]

Paper Plate Penguin

This adorable penguin is cut from exactly one paper plate, with no scraps left over. It’s easy enough for preschoolers, […]

Paper Pumpkins and Corn

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

Fall Snow Globe

The kids will love making this snow globe for autumn. Construction paper and a plastic plate are your supplies and […]

Paper Plate Parrot

Whether flying through the jungle or hanging out on a pirate ship, these colorful parrot will be a hit anywhere. […]

Space Ship Porthole

Aluminum foil transforms foam plates into a wild and wacky space ship porthole. Using leftover foam pieces and some paint, […]

Wacky Paper Watermelons

Watermelon crafts are fun for sunny summer days. Paper plate and construction paper are needed for this simple fruity project.

Paper Plate Duck

Kids will go quackers for these paper plate barnyard ducks. Fun decorations for a bulletin board or the kids playroom.

Paper Plate Canteens

Paper plate canteens – perfect for playing in a backyard tent or doing crafts at summer camp. A great accessories […]

Paper Plate Rooster

Turn paper plates into fun farm animals like this Printable Paper Plate Rooster. Great for bulletin board art too.

Exploring Spring

Exploring the Seasons through color- this time were focusing on spring!  These crafts are quick, easy and preschool friendly.

Lightning McQueen Air Freshener

Here’s a family project that will keep things smelling sweet. With some help from parents, even the little ones can […]

Mini Easter Baskets

This pretty little Easter baskets are perfect for filling with treats to give as gifts or using a place markers […]

Sticker resist Paper eggs

Make some lovely paper egg decorations for Easter. Easy enough for little hands but interesting enough for older children, too.

Spring Seder Plate

Kids can make a Sedar plate to celebrate Passover. Follow our directions, we’ll show you how to label it if […]

Hand Print Chicken

Children love farm animals so making these chickens should be a big hit. Small handprints and paper plates come together […]

Paper Plate Shamrock

Perfect for a classroom craft or for a day at home crafting with your preschooler, these paper plate shamrocks carry […]

Paper Plate Bunny Banner

Pretty paper plates and crepe paper turn into a banner full of Easter bunnies in just a few simple steps. […]

Yertle the Turtle

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Yertle the Turtle! A fun project for toddlers and preschoolers that turns a paper plate, […]

Five Senses Activity for Sight

Fun activities and crafts for studying the 5 senses – this one being sight!  We use simple household craft items […]

Paper Plate Mayflower

Kids can turn everyday household items into fun Thanksgiving Day crafts like this Mayflower ship.

A Plump and Perky Turkey

This perfect Thanksgiving turkey craft is easy as pumpkin pie! All you need is a paper plate, some colorful paint […]

Paper Plate Pumpkins

Looking for an easy and inexpensive Halloween craft, suitable for all ages? Paper Plate Pumpkins!

Paper Plate Halloween Spiders

Fun spiders made from paper plates and paper can be suspended from the ceiling. Makes a great Halloween party or […]