Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a princess with this adorable cardboard tube crown. It’s fun […]

Cardboard Tube Puppy

Make an adorable puppy using empty cardboard tubes. The detailed, step-by-step photos make it easy!

Trash Rainbow Collage

Celebrate Earth Day by sorting through clean trash or recyclables to make a colorful rainbow. This is a great way […]

Easter Checkers

Recycle those cardboard egg cartons into a favorite childhood game of checkers. Offer up some Easter candy to the one […]

Recycled Charging Station

Create your own phone charging station using an empty plastic bottle. Decorate it with fabric, ribbon, or other materials to […]

Bobblehead Egg Carton Chicks

These cute little chicks are cheerful and springy (in more ways than one!). This fun Easter craft starts with empty […]

Cereal Box Record Player

Turn an empty cereal box and construction paper into a record player. The tutorial includes instructions for making an Elvis […]

Cat in the Hat Toss

Turn an empty oatmeal container into a hat that looks just like the one the Cat in the Hat wears. […]

Craft Stick Building Set

Show your little builders how they can make their own building set using craft sticks, Velcro dots and plastic bottle […]

Hairy Friends

Turn an empty container into a cute person whose hair really grows. This gardening project is fun for kids of […]

Cat in the Hat Treat Holder

Celebrate Dr. Seuss with this fun Cat in the Hat treat holder made from a recycled cardboard tube. Fill it […]

Sweater Mittens

Don’t throw out those sweaters you won’t be wearing anymore! Learn how to repurpose them into wonderful, cozy, and warm […]

Cardboard Tube NFL Referee

Make your own NFL referee from a cardboard tube. Include the removable mask, or leave it off for the non-pandemic […]

Minion Art Case

Organize your art supplies with a whimsical minion-inspired art box. It adds such a fun touch to your desktop and […]

Family Photo Puzzle

Turn a photo of your family into a puzzle using a recycled cereal box, You can use any size of […]

Zero Waste Sponges

Learn how to make cute reusable kitchen sponges for yourself and to give as gifts in as little as 5 […]

Conversation Heart Mailbox

Conversation Heart Mailbox Make your own conversation heart mailbox, perfect for collecting Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. It’s easy to […]

Puzzle Piece Peace Wreath

Remember Martin Luther King Jr. with this puzzle piece peace wreath, inspired by his famous Dream speech. This is a […]

Valentine Owl

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable owl that is perfect for Valentine’s Day! This fun craft is easy […]

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns made […]

Groundhog Pop Up Puppet

Make this little groundhog puppet using some felt and a recycled water bottle. He pops up to see his shadow… […]

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Christmas Card Puzzle

These cute puzzles start with Christmas cards. Throw a few into your bag for a boredom buster to pull out […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

Make these charming heart robots with empty cardboard tubes. Kids will love this easy Valentine craft.

Nuts and Seeds Napkin Ring

Create a beautiful napkin ring in just minutes with items from your pantry. It all starts with an empty cardboard tube.

Salty Snowflake Ornament

With just a little bit of salt, some tape and plastic lids, you can make this festive snowflake ornament. Hang […]

Hidden Money Santa

This cardboard tube Santa is a really fun way to give the gift of money. Expect a double-take when the […]

No-Sew Sock Reindeer

Turn a simple sock into a festive holiday friend with just a few general craft supplies and rice. This adorable […]

Light Bulb Snowman

Turn an old light bulb into a darling snowman in a few easy steps. This is such a fun way […]

Fireworks Painting

Cardboard tubes make it fun to create beautiful fireworks paintings! It’s fun for patriotic celebrations, New Year’s Eve and more.

Cereal Box Winter Diorama

If your kids are wishing they were outside playing in the snow, do the next best thing. Make an imaginary […]

Christmas Card Organizer

Decorate a box with holiday papers and washi tape to create an organizer to hold everything you need to send […]

Superhero Jar Toy Storage

Most kids would love a set of colorful superhero jars to organize their toys. These are inexpensive, fun to make, […]

Sweater Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled sweater! Learn how easy it is to turn an old sweater into […]

Duct Tape Tree Ornament

Use cardboard and green duct tape to make a cute tree ornament.  This fun craft works for Arbor Day, Earth […]

‘The Snowy Day’ Craft

Put empty spools, bubble wrap and other repurposed items to use to make this cool artwork inspired by ‘The Snowy […]

Origami Christmas Trees

Create a forest of origami trees using paper and a cork. It’s an easy project for kids who are origami […]

Standing Cardboard Tube Moose

Learn how to make an adorable moose that stands on its own. It starts with a cardboard tube and construction […]

Faux Birch Logs

Decorate for winter with these simple faux birch logs made with cardboard tubes. It really couldn’t be easier!

Snowman Hat Centerpiece

Create a fun snowman hat centerpiece that you can enjoy all winter long. Can you guess what common household item […]

Cardboard Tube Gift Boxes

Turn empty cardboard tubes into the cutest little gift boxes. With some tissue paper and ribbon, these cardboard tubes are […]

Recycled Snowman

Have lots of plastic bags and paper lying around? Recycle them into a snowman by following these simple instructions. 

Printable Advent Wreath

Just print, color, cut and assemble your own Advent Wreath. Then “light” a candle each week as you prepare for […]

Cardboard Tube Grinch

Love Dr. Seuss’ classic story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas? Create your very own Grinch with an empty cardboard tube.

Thankful Turkeys

Turn empty bottles into adorable turkeys for Thanksgiving. These little gobblers are proudly displaying what they are thankful for!

Cardboard Tube Star Ornaments

Turn empty cardboard tubes into beautiful star-shaped ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree. These ornaments are super simple to […]

Cork Snowman

This sweet little snowman ornament started as an old cork. Kids will love this trash-to-treasure project.  

Bubble Wrap Crocodiles

Use bubble wrap and cardboard to create these adorable crocodiles. This craft is so much fun and uses materials you […]

Scarecrow Hat

Sometimes a simple hat is all you need to create a costume for Halloween. This scarecrow hat is made from […]

Bottle Pilgrim Woman

This cute pilgrim is made from a recycled barbecue sauce bottle. You can easily adapt the idea to make all […]

Egg Carton Pinecones

These awesome pine cones are made from painted recycled egg cartons! They’re a fun craft for fall.

Acorn Dish Toppers

Turn cardboard into the cutest acorn dish toppers! These make wonderful decorations (or gifts) for fall.

Cardboard Tube Castles

Create fairytales by using cardboard tubes and boxes to make castles. Encourage the kids to use their imaginations to design […]

Puzzle Piece Tree

Turn a brown sack and extra puzzle pieces into a beautiful fall tree. Fun for all ages and a great […]