Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Bottle Cap Tambourine

Making musical instruments is always fun! Using recycled bottle caps and paper plates, you can make your own tambourine.

Alligator Affirmations Box

Turn empty cardboard tubes, egg cartons and other recyclables into an adorable alligator. Fill him with daily affirmations to build […]

Marker Caddy

Turn empty cardboard tubes and a box into a handy marker caddy! Decorate with construction paper, stickers, markers, tape, paint, […]

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Friendly caterpillars made from Styrofoam eggs cups and filled with jingle bells – a homemade rattle for little hands! Adults […]

Craft Stick Shelves

These geometric wall shelves are not only functional, but they’re beautiful as well. This stick shelf project is so easy and […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

Recycled Storage Containers

Turn empty cans into handy storage containers to hold paintbrushes and markers, makeup, office supplies, or whatever else you need […]

Sequined CD Fish

A fun way to use up those old CD’s and DVD’s you have lying around. Turn them into sparkly fish!

Jellyfish in a Bottle

This is a totally creative and fun project made from a plastic bottle and a plastic grocery bag! Video below.

Milk Jug Piggy Bank

Don’t recycle those empty milk jugs and toilet paper rolls just yet… use them to make this adorable piggy bank! […]

Clothespin Button Racers

Racecars made from everyday household items. Boys and girls can challenge each other to show who can build the fastest […]

Cargo Ship

Just cut off a corner of a plastic file, put a toothpick through it to keep the shape, and put […]

Aged Terracotta Pots

Create the look of distressed, white-washed terracotta pots, then use them to plant your favorite flowers or vegetables. These aged […]

Fish in the Sea Counting Game

Your kids can make and decorate their own game board, then play a game that helps reinforce their counting skills. […]

Grow Garden Sign

Create a darling sign for a potting bench or other garden location. You can use the same simple technique for […]

Paper Aloe Vera Plant

Create a faux aloe vera plant using paper. This clever and inexpensive craft starts with cereal boxes and straws.

Egg Carton Flower Pendant Light

We’re getting creative and turning egg cartons into flower pendant lights! Teenage girls will love making these pretty lights to […]

Decorated Jewelry Box

Take plain boxes to the next level by decorating them with gems, rhinestones, or other baubles. They’re perfect to store […]

Ten Apples Up on Top Craft

Fans of Dr. Seuss’ classic “Ten Apples Up on Top” will love this activity that is fun to make and […]

Go Team! Pennant

Wave your team to victory with these team pennants. A frugal craft made from cardboard tubes and construction paper, the […]

Cereal Box Planter

Can you believe this trendy planter starts with a cereal box?! Whip up a bunch of these recycled, budget-friendly planters.

Tissue Box Tattle Monster

The Tattle Monster is a friendly little monster ready to listen and gobble up those unwanted tattles young kids so […]

Cork American Flag

It doesn’t get any more patriotic than the American flag. Not only is this cork craft cute, but it’s inexpensive, […]

Coloring Page Gift Box

Create a one-of-a-kind gift box using a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to show off your colored creations!

Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Welcome the birds to your garden with this plastic bottle bird feeder. This recycling project is lots of fun for […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Lego Altoid Tins

Turn empty Altoid tins into a totally awesome, portable LEGO playset! Bring it to restaurants, appointments, or anywhere else for […]

Magazine “Mom” Plaque

This super simple MOM plaque is made with cool magazine fonts and flowers. It’s easy to make and customize into […]

Colorful Craft Stick Wreath

Create a colorful wreath using craft sticks. This bright and cheery wreath is easy to make and lots of fun.

Homemade Angry Birds Game

Turn empty toilet paper rolls into a fun, safe, kid-friendly version of Angry Birds that you can play indoors or […]

Clothespin Shark

Whether it’s Shark Week or just an ordinary Tuesday, this shark craft is fun for kids and makes a great […]

Bunny Egg Cup

Create adorable egg cups to display your dyed eggs on the Easter table. Can you guess the common items used […]

Cardboard Cowboy Boot

Turn a piece of cardboard into a decorated cowboy boot, using a kid-safe technique to simulate leatherwork. It’s lots of […]

Yarn Bowl

Make yourself a cute yarn bowl using just a handful of simple materials you probably have on hand! It looks […]

Recycled Can Spring Vase

Turn an empty can into a cute spring vase, filled with flowers! This project is very easy and kid friendly, […]

Yarn Valentine Heart

Follow the simple steps to make a yarn-wrapped heart using an empty cardboard tube. It’s easy to do and is […]

Packing Material Valentines

Turn bubble wrap, foam sheets, chipboard, and other packing materials into unique valentines. They’re fun to make, stretch your creativity, […]

Bottle Cap Horse

This ragdoll-inspired horse is made of bottle caps and buttons. He’s quite the conversation piece!

Cardboard Camera

This pretend play camera is loads of fun for young kids. It’s made with common materials you’ll find around the […]

Cardboard Tube Dog

This cute puppy is made from a recycled cardboard tube. Paper towel or toilet tubes are perfect for this project.

Crepe Paper Hummingbird

Make a beautiful and unique gift from crepe paper. Use it as a notebook cover, on a gift bag, as […]

Sheet Music Tabletop Tree

Upcycle old sheet music (or use scrapbooking paper) to make this darling tabletop tree. It’s a beautiful addition to winter […]

Jar Doll Gift

Make a gift doll out of a candlestick and a jar, filled with the recipient’s favorite items. Create one for […]

Christmas Wishing Boxes

This Christmas, give friends dimensional wishing boxes. Fill them with Santa and/or his elves, a greeting, and anything else to […]

Minion Ornaments

Decorate the Christmas tree with an adorable Minion Ornament! This is great fun for any Despicable Me fans.

Kwanzaa Flag

Fly a homemade flag during Kwanzaa to honor family, community, and the cultures of African people worldwide. It’s an easy […]

Hanger Reindeer

Transform a clothes hanger into the cutest reindeer ever! This simple project uses materials you likely already have on hand.

Barn Quilt

Create a chipboard version of the beautiful barn quilts you see in the country. Hang it on your bedroom door!

Hanger Heart Wreath

Use a clothes hanger as the base for a heart-shaped wreath. There are instructions to make both the wreath with […]

Magical Mermaid and Fairy Lanterns

Use baby food jars, battery-operated tea lights and fun decorations to create one-of-a-kind fairy and mermaid jars. It’s a fun […]

Turkey Windsock

Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.