Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Plastic Lid ladybugs

Use plastic milk jugs and paint to make these adorable little ladybugs. It’s a great way to use a material […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a pair of binoculars that are perfect for pretend play. Use them indoors or out. 

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Attach a magnet and stick it on the fridge or attach […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

Recycled CD Ladybugs

Cute ladybugs made from recycled CDs or DVDs and felt! A great summer craft, and fun as a group project […]

Colorful CD Birds

Make beautiful birds with your kids using obsolete CDs or DVDs! A fun craft for spring, summer or any time […]

Cardboard Tube Chicks

While these cute chicks are great anytime, these are ideal for Easter. All you need are cardboard tubes, paint and […]

Cardboard Tube Lambs

These cute lambs start with a cardboard tube. They’re such a fun craft for spring.

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

This cute CD lamb is great for spring, Earth Day, Easter or just anytime your kids want a quick and […]

Braided T-shirt Keychain

Learn how to easily make a bone braid keychain from recycled t-shirts! Fun, colorful and useful.

Colorful Glue Sun Catcher

You’ll need to plan ahead for this one because of drying time, but the process is so fun it’s worth […]

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Use decoupage medium to apply small bits of fabric to these adorable denim ringed pots. Great for Mother’s Day or […]

Cardboard Tube Cherry Blossoms

Recycle cardboard tubes into this lovely piece of wall art inspired by cherry blossoms. It costs virtually nothing and the […]

Watercolor Luminaries

Turn an empty glass jar into a pretty watercolor luminary. It’s easy to do and a great recycling project.

Cardboard Tube Pig

Pigs are one of the best animals to make into a craft. They are simple, adorable, and don’t require a […]

Denim Flower Frame

This colorful craft is made from recycled denim that has been dyed in different colors. A great gift idea for […]

Tin Can Frankenstein

This fun Halloween craft uses a recycled tin can and felt to make fun Frankenstein for holding treats, pencils or […]

DIY Cherry Blossom branch

Have you ever been inspired by the stunning images of the iconic trees in Japan during springtime? Well, what if […]

Cereal Box Panda

Turn an empty cereal box into an adorable panda. This easy project is a lot of fun for young crafters.

Cardboard Tube Castles

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

Dried Paint Coaster

This project is truly trash-to-treasure since it starts with dried acrylic paint! Add a plastic lid and some Mod Podge […]

Popsicle Stick Puzzle Craft

Use old magazines and popsicle sticks to make your own puzzles. Keep them in your bag for quiet, independent play […]

Cardboard Tube Shark

Turn a cardboard tube into a jumping shark. This easy craft can be made as friendly or scary as you […]

Travel Sized Baseball Game

Use a recycled candy or mint tin, paper, wood circles and magnets to create this fun baseball travel game for […]

Cardboard Tube Coiled Snakes

These cute little snakes are made from cardboard tubes. Be realistic or creative with the colors and patterns you choose!

Cardboard Tube Dorothy Gale

Learn how to turn an empty cardboard tube into Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz. There are instructions to […]

Cardboard Tube Flower Bouquet

  It’s hard to believe this beautiful bouquet of flowers started as empty cardboard tubes! The tutorial has simple instructions to […]

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Pirate Treasure Chest

This pirate treasure chest is made from recycled items and decorated with printables. Fill it with all sorts of goodies […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

Spring Chicks House

This easy craft uses a plastic vending machine container. The container is the perfect house for a chenille Momma chick […]

Bunny Egg Holder

Create a cute Easter Bunny egg holder using felt and a cardboard tube. Make one for each guest at the […]

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Recycled Calendar Shamrock

Don’t throw away last year’s calendar just yet! Use it to make a cool shamrock decoration for St. Patrick’s Day.

Soda Bottle Cherry Blossoms

Turn a 2 liter bottle and some craft paint into pretty cherry blossom art work. An easy craft for both […]

Mardi Gras Mini Float

Use your creativity to turn a miniature cereal box into a float inspired by Mardi Gras. It makes a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Garland

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a beautiful garland of hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This easy craft is a fun […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Cardboard Tube Cupid

Cardboard Tube Cupid Watch out! This cute cardboard tube Cupid might shoot you with a Valentine’s Day arrow when you’re […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]