Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Egg Carton Ladybugs

Make cute ladybugs from empty egg cartons. Just grab some paint and get started with this fun craft!

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

Egg Carton Spy Glasses

Encourage imaginative play with this fun craft. Bring out their inner james Bond! Made with recycled egg carton cups and […]

Easter Cross Wreath

Teach the kids about recycling as your craft this Easter wreath. String cardboard tubes onto a wreath-shaped hanger and then […]

Bunny Napkin Rings

Just in time for Easter, these bunny napkin rings will add a touch of whimsy to your Easter table. Made […]

Gumball Machine Magazine Mosaic

Create beautiful art using junk mail! Made out of pages from magazine, these pretty mosaics will look great framed and […]

Cardboard Chalk Robot

Make a cardboard chalk robot that you can doodle, draw and write on over and again! It’s easy to do.

Egg Carton Animals

Don’t throw away that egg carton! Use it to make this adorable chick, bird and bunny.

Giant Recycled Flower

Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]

Crepe Paper Wisteria

Turn tissue paper into a beautiful wisteria wall hanging. It’s time-consuming, but looks fabulous and is inexpensive and easy to […]

Egg Carton Flower Magnets

Turn egg cartons into beautiful flower magnets! This kid-friendly activity is quick, easy and turns out great every time.

Leprechaun Hat Craft

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute and happy leprechaun hat! It’s such a fun activity for St. Patrick’s […]

Cardboard Tube Shamrocks

Another great craft made from cardboard tubes – this time we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Follow our easy directions to […]

Repurposed Tin Lid Wreath

Tin can lids are a free craft supply! Paint tin lids with nail polish and acrylic paint to create a […]

Cardboard Tube Leprechaun

If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft that uses items from around the house, this St. Patrick’s Day […]

Play Doh Container Wreath

Looking for something to do with all of those empty little Play Doh containers that have accumulated over the years? […]

Magazine Heart Collage

Make a cute heart collage using old magazines. It is a lot of fun and costs practically nothing to make.

Glowing Campfire Craft

Make your own kid-safe glowing campfire at home with a recycled container, some paint, and a flameless tea light! Kids […]

Egg-cellent Heart Art

Not only quick and easy to make, this pretty Valentine’s Day heart is a recycling project, too. Kids of all […]

Kinder Surprise Tooth Fairies

Recycle your Kinder Surprise Capsules into Tooth Fairy Boxes. Leave the tooth inside the box for the Tooth Fairy to […]

Clothespin Car

Kids will love making their own Clothespin Cars! Set up a simple ramp and challenge the entire family to a […]

Faux Cotton Branches

These faux cotton branches look so real, yet they definitely are not! Would you have ever guessed they’re made from […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]

DIY Snow Globes

Create your own snow globe this winter! It’s a fun way to show off a festive scene, save travel memories, […]

Cereal Box Snowman

Cereal Box Snowman Recycle an empty cereal box into this adorable snowman. This is a fantastic indoor activity on a […]

Light Bulb Santa

This classic craft takes on a life of its own when you paint Santa’s face on a light bulb. Your […]

Easy Snowman Ornament

This easy-to-make snowman ornament started as a baby food jar. This recycling project is lots of fun and inexpensive to […]

Sequin Suncatcher Ornament

Hot glue is the secret to making this sparkly suncatcher that doubles as a Christmas ornament. Use red, green, and […]

Mason Jar Lid Snowman

This cute snowman made from mason jar canning bands is sure to be a conversation piece. Part rustic, part modern, […]

Paint Chip Feathers

Make your own feather shaped gift tags out of old paint chips. Use them to decorate packages or for a […]

Cardboard Tube Cowardly Lion

Turn a cardboard tube and faux fur into a magnificent lion! Whether you prefer a realistic lion or a character […]

Bottle Cap Matching Game

How awesome to make your own matching/memory game, using recycled beer or pop bottle caps. Kids can choose any theme […]

Egg Carton Advent Calendar

This Christmas, make a fun advent calendar using an empty egg carton. It’s quick and easy, but the fun lasts […]

Toy Camera

Turn empty boxes, spools and tubes into adorable toy cameras! A fun gift box for photography enthusiasts or a great […]

Milk Jug Garage

Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]

Egg Carton Masks

The kids will love spending an afternoon making masks from egg cartons!  They are easy to make with lots of […]

Clothespin Catapult

Your kids will love making this simple catapult and launching items into the air. You can set up a bucket […]

Egg Carton Bat

Reuse an old egg carton and make a whole family of cute bats! These would look great hanging from one […]

Halloween Candy Jars

Create a festive Halloween jar that’s fun to display or give as a gift. It starts with an empty jar […]

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

Egg Carton Cup Eyeballs

Get creative and turn these creepy eyeballs into a pin to wear. Or add a magnet and display them on […]

Decorated Bottle

Turn empty bottles into something you’ll be proud to display using a few simple materials. It’s a fun recycling project […]

Headband Holder

Organize headbands and other hair accessories with this simple DIY project. It’s fun to make and solves a problem that […]

Cardboard Tube Princess Crown

Make the little girl in your life feel just like a star with an adorable cardboard tube princess crown! It’s […]

Clothespin Art Center

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

Recycled Zippered Snack Box

Turn empty plastic bottles into cute and useful snack containers. They are perfect for holding snacks or treats, office supplies, […]

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]