Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Pencil Hair Clips

Such a fun hair accessory for back to school! These hair clips are perfect for that little scholar in your […]

Tissue Paper Apples

Create apples that look good enough to eat using tissue paper and liquid starch. This is a great use for […]

Minion Art Case

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

Plastic Lid Apples

These adorable apples are made from plastic lids, some glue and a few other supplies. This is a fun craft […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids. Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Space Sensory Bottle

This sensory bottle is filled with black gravel, rocks, and space-themed toys. Kids can also use it as an I-Spy […]

Jeans Book Cover

Ditch the paper bag book covers this year and make some out of recycled denim jeans! The pockets make a […]

Coffee Grounds Fossils

Create these cool fossils from used coffee grounds. Kids can pretend they are on a real life dinosaur excavation!

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Cereal Box Beach Mosaic

Use empty cereal boxes and glue to make a beautiful beach mosaic. This fun recycling craft is perfect for summer.

Plastic Tub Blue Crab

Turn a margarine tub into an adorable blue crab. This is a great way to use up little fabric scraps that […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Duck Tape Recycled Robot

Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Paper Plate Pirates

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

Bottle Ring Toss Game

Make a ring toss game from glass bottles and embroidery hoops.  This portable game is perfect for a picnic in the park […]

Egg Carton Mini Helicopters

Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Cardboard Tube Rocket

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!

Hair Accessory Organizer

Little girls have lots of hair accessories and this is a great way to keep them all in one place! […]

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Kids Camp Lantern

Turn a water bottle into a fun pretend play accessory that is perfect for your next camping party. There are […]

Colorful Clothespin Airplane

Turn clothespins and craft sticks into adorable airplanes. This colorful airplane craft will be a hit with your little ones.

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]

75+ Recycled Can Crafts

There are plenty of fun can crafts you can make using coffee cans, vegetable and tomato cans, and even tuna […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

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

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Ocean Sensory Bottle

This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]

Miniature Uncle Sam’s Hats

Turn Styrofoam cups and paint into patriotic decoration for your table or shelf. A fun addition to your decorations for […]

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Water Bottle Bowling

Turn plastic water bottles into colorful bowling pins! This is a great game for kids of all ages and is […]

World’s Best Dad Trophy

World’s Best Dad Trophy Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show […]

Homemade Postcards

Gather up your fabric scraps and make some one-of-a-kind postcards that you can really mail! This is such a fun […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Baseball Pen Holder

Felt and dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball-themed pen or pencil holder. […]

Hardware Store Bow

Make this fun bow out of materials from the hardware store! It’s a fun way to wrap gifts for Dad […]

Changing Faces Cardboard Tube Dolls

Happy…sad…mad… these cardboard tube dolls are perfect for teaching emotions to young children. The ability to change faces on these […]

Egg Carton Flower Garden

Use paint and a few other simple supplies to turn an old egg carton in to a beautiful flower garden. […]

Tin Can Telephone

You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

Make seedling pots out of newspaper. Add a label and some fabric scraps and watch your seeds grow!

Recycled CD Ladybugs

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

Oatmeal Container Drum

Turn an ordinary oatmeal container into a functional drum that doubles as a snack carrier! Felt helps control the sound, […]

Garden Bugs

These bright-eyed little bugs are an adorable way to mark veggies in the garden. This is a simple project that’s […]

Watering Can Craft

Turn an empty milk jug into a fabulous watering can for kids to use in the garden or for outdoor […]

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

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

Our Family TV

Our Family TV Make a vintage TV frame to hold a special family photograph. It makes a great gift for […]

Baby Food Jar Garden

Baby Food Jar Garden These pretty little flower gardens are perfect for Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, birthdays, or just to […]

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 […]

Cork Mouse

This cute little mouse is a fun project for school age children to make. Use the suggested materials or try […]