Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Recycled Box Guitar

Make a guitar (or bango, violin, etc.) out of recycled cracker boxes and cardboard tubes. Your preschooler can help put […]

Cake in a Can Surprise

Celebrate a special occasion with something totally unique! Bake a cake in a can for your special person to open and marvel […]

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Puzzle Piece Alien

Turn a puzzle piece into a friendly alien! This easy craft gives kids a ton of opportunity to exercise their […]

Dandelion Paper Lanterns

These stunning lanterns are made with empty plastic water bottles and paper! Simply use the printable and a craft knife and […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn a cardboard tube and pipe cleaners into a cute goat. This is a great craft to pair with a […]

CD Peacock

Turn your handprints and an old CD into an eye-catching peacock. This colorful craft is so much fun!

Flag Flashcards

Have your kids create their own flashcard set using recycled cereal boxes, construction paper and a glue stick. When the […]

Yarn & Felt Pencil Holder

Corral those pencils and pens that seem to end up all over the house with our recycled pencil holders. All […]

Cardboard Tube Cow

You can make this cute little Holstein out of a cardboard tube, some paint and chenille stems. It’s a fun […]

Build a Robot

Kids are fascinated by tiny pieces and parts, and will love using bolts, washers and other small items to use […]

Walnut Boats

Turn walnut shells and leftover birthday candles onto walnut boats that will really float! These are great fun for beach […]

Park Explorer Kit

  When the kids go out to explore, send one of these park explorer kits along with them. Made from […]

Hardware Store Bow

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

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 […]

Donut Birthday Banner

Turn chipboard and cardstock scraps into a colorful banner of donuts! This festive banner is a great way to decorate […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Stuffed Newspaper Panda Bear

This stuffed newspaper panda craft is simple to make and so super cute. Tearing and crumpling the newspaper that is […]

Cardboard Tube Cat

Recycle some of those cardboard tubes you have laying around into this adorable kitty cat. Use whatever color you like […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Recycled Maracas

Turn plastic drink containers into festive musical instruments! Strike up a beat with these recycled shakers.

Bendy Card Doll

Lost some of the cards in a deck? Don’t throw out the deck – use those mismatched cards to make […]

Cardboard Tube Firecracker

Create cool decorations for the Fourth of July using cardboard tubes. Show your patriotism with this fun recycled project. 

USA Wreath

Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]

Lollipop Graduation Favors

These adorable little graduation favors are so easy to make. Personalize them to match the school colors by changing out […]

Kinder Egg Bees

Turn empty Kinder egg shells into adorable bees. What a cute way to recycle!

Baseball Pen Holder

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

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Magazine Symmetry Art

Put old magazines to good use with this fun symmetry activity. It’s a fun project that takes very few supplies.

Alphabet Game

Five minutes and handful of supplies is all you need to make this fun alphabet game for your preschooler. It’s […]

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 […]

Recycled Items Hot Air Balloon

Raid the recycling bin to make this hot air balloon featuring friends or family members. It’s a fun project that […]

Cardboard Tube Alligator

Make a cute alligator from an empty paper towel tube. It’s perfect for Letter A Week, talking about the rainforest […]

Newspaper Math

Use the newspaper to create your own math review problems. This fun activity has a lot of hidden learning for […]

Bottle Cap Fish

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

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Eggshell Family

Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]

Seeded Paper Bookmarks

Seeded Paper Bookmark These seeded paper bookmarks serve two purposes. Use them to mark a page in your favorite book […]

Paper Plate Banjo

Use colorful paper plates, a paint stir stick, and rubber bands to create this fun banjo that kids will love […]

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 […]

Moving Mini Robot

Kids of all ages will have a great time building their own mini robots from the ground up. The step […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

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

Gardens from Recycled Materials

Have kids use their imaginations to turn recycled household products into pretty spring blooms. Plant one flower or a whole […]

Olympic Torch Craft

Team up with a friend to make a cool Olympic Torch craft that shows the true spirit of the Olympics. […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

Create beautiful Easter egg sun catchers to decorate your windows (or walls) this spring. It’s an easy project that everyone […]

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. It’s a great way to turn recycled objects into art.

Flower Number Line

Reinforce math concepts with this clever flower garden number line. Use it for counting, even/odd, addition and subtraction, and more!