Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Animal Treat Jars

Turn an empty jar and a plastic animal into a fun little container. Use it to hold treats, toys, coins […]

Tissue Paper Jars

Save tissue paper and empty glass jars to make this fun and easy craft from recycled materials. Use the jars […]

Button-and-Cup Toy

Turn an egg carton into a simple toy that dates back hundreds of years. Make your own, then practice until […]

Tuna Can Seder Plate

Celebrate Passover with a Seder plate made with tuna cans. It’s a wonderful recycling project for kids.

Tissue Paper Topiary

Create a topiary bunny using green tissue paper. This easy craft can be adapted for practically any animal or shape.

Yarn-Wrapped Tulips

Wrap cardboard tulips with colorful yarn to make a pretty spring bouquet. It’s an easy fine motor activity for young […]

Easter Bunny Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into an Easter bunny vase. It’s such a cute way to decorate for spring.

Cork Succulent Magnets

Bring nature indoors with these colorful Cork Succulent Magnets. They add such a fun touch to the fridge.

Bottle Botany

Can you believe that each of these plants are actually made with just plastic bottles and some paint? Incredible, beautiful […]

Seahorse Wall Sculpture

Make this stunning sea horse from cardboard and paper. It’s surprisingly simple and lots of fun!

Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Make your own Popsicle stick puzzle. You can feature any design or theme and make it as difficult or as […]

Paper Bracelets

Create colorful bracelets using paper! Try newspaper, magazines, gift wrap or anything else you can dream up.

Rubber Band Pencil Holder

Turn an inexpensive plastic cup into an eye-catching pencil holder using rubber bands! It’s easy to do and a fun […]

Shoebox Pinto Pony

Turn a shoebox, cardboard tubes and other supplies into an awesome pinto pony. Use the box to hold art supplies […]

Folded Paper Relief Sculpture

Use wallpaper samples and construction paper to make dimensional paper sculptures. It’s easy to do and no two are the […]

Berry Basket Snowflake

Turn berry baskets into sparkly snowflakes! This fun recycling craft is a great way to decorate for winter.

Mixed Media Rainbow Fish

Make a beautiful mixed-media Rainbow Fish inspired by Marcus Pfister’s book. Drywall compound provides great texture and is a fun […]

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]

Egg Cup Christmas Tree Ornament

Egg Cup Christmas Tree Ornament Turn an empty egg carton in to a glittery Christmas tree ornament. Even the youngest […]

Winter Money Gift

Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas or other winter occasion, fill an empty jar with ‘snow’ and nestle some cash […]

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Transform a pine cone into a cute little Christmas tree using washi tape and a plastic lid. This inexpensive project […]

Matches Ornament

Create a unique Christmas ornament with a styrofoam ball and matches. Adults should supervise children when using matches.

Magazine Christmas Angel

This Magazine Christmas Angel craft is made from two magazines. It’s a classic recycling project and makes a great centerpiece.

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Gingerbread Man Ornament

This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]

Light Bulb Snowman Ornament

Make a cute little snowman using a light bulb. It’s a great recycling project that’s lots of fun for winter.

Upcycled Sweater Owl Baby

Turn an old sweater into a soft and snuggly owl baby toy. It’s a great project to accompany the story […]

Paper Bookmarks

Making bookmarks with images from gift wrap is a fun reading-related project! Keep some and give away more as gifts.

Stuff The Turkey Game

Stuff the Turkey is the perfect party game for Thanksgiving. It’s so simple to make and a lot of fun […]

Cat BOO Kit

This cute cat is stuffed full of gifts for those with feline friends. It starts with an empty container.

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

K-Cup Fascinator Hat

Recycle a Keurig K-Cup pod into a fancy, fun fascinator hat. This adorable hat is fun for tea parties, brunch, or […]

Coloring Page Altered Box

Turn a plain box into something special by altering it with a completed coloring page. It’s a great way to […]

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Fine Motor Spiders

These Fine Motor Spiders are a great way to have some fun while developing your little one’s fine motor skills, […]

Map Family Canvas

Use a map to create a beautiful canvas of the place your family calls home. This makes a wonderful gift, […]

Frog Bookmark

This adorable Frog Bookmark will help you find your place in your favorite book. You can use this idea to […]

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups For less than $5.00, you can make enough of these cute little yummy mummy treat cups […]

Kumihimo Yarn Bracelet

Use chipboard and yarn to make a simple kumihimo bracelet to wear or share. We used patriotic colors, but any […]

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]

Letter T Tree

Make this ‘T is for Tree’ craft during T Week or as a part of a study of trees. This fun […]

Plastic Spoon Catapult

Turn a plastic spoon and a few other common materials into a working catapult. It’s safe and very kid-friendly.

Future Voter Button

Future Voter Button Voting is important and many young citizens don’t take advantage of the opportunity. Do your part to […]

Miniature Voting Booth

Miniature Voting Booth Get your future voters into the swing early by helping them make this cute, miniature voting booth! […]

Cardboard Airport

Create an airport out of cardboard for hours of pretend play! You can even add lights, just like a real […]

CD Scratch Art

Use an old CD to create beautiful scratch art. The completed art can be hung on the wall, used as […]

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Rubber Band Stamp

Make a stamp in just 2 minutes using with rubber bands. Then use your stamp to decorate napkins, clothing, cards, wrapping […]

Ballot Box

Ballot Box Set up your own election by creating this fun ballot box. Let everyone vote on the topic at […]

Miniature Indoor Archery Set

Turn basic items from around the house into a functional archery set! It’s easy to make and great fun to […]