Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Ribbon Spool Speller

Use old ribbon spools to make a spelling game! It’s a fun way to practice spelling or to increase vocabulary.

LEGO Playdough Gingerbread House

This fun twist on the classic gingerbread house uses two things kids love: Legos and playdough! Brick by brick, kids can […]

Paper Wreaths

It’s so easy to make cute little wreaths with paper. This is a great project for any torn tissue paper leftover from […]

Holiday Card Gift Boxes

Don’t toss holiday cards after Christmas has passed! Turn them into gorgeous gift boxes to use next year.

Custom-Made Trivet

Make a lovely trivet for the holidays or any time of year. Just make a flat round mold from a CD […]

Recycled K Cup Gnomes

Recycle those coffee K Cups and make these cute holiday gnomes. They’re so easy and look adorable on the mantle or […]

Gumball Machine Ornament

Turn an empty spool and a plain glass ornament into an adorable gumball machine ornament. It’s easy to do and […]

R2-D2 Christmas Ornament

This R2-D2 Christmas ornament is made from felt and a film canister. It is the perfect little droid for the […]

Native American Doll Clothes

Make doll clothes inspired by Native American styles using easily available material like plain brown lunch bags. It’s inexpensive and […]

Newspaper Necklace

Turn newspaper and colorful string into a unique necklace. Or, use them to make garlands, banners, tree ornaments and more.

Glass Bottle Ornament

Make a pretty decoration for winter using an empty glass bottle. It looks great on the mantle or as a festive […]

Shoebox Sleigh

Turn an empty shoebox, some corks, 4 candy canes and other items into a fun parade float! It makes a […]

Christmas Tree Craft

This fun Christmas tree project combines three different techniques with three different paints and inks. The results are simply beautiful!

French Flag Mosaic

Turn old magazines into a mosaic of the French flag. This simple project takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Inspirational Ransom Note

Use an old magazine to create a ransom-style note using a favorite motivational quote, a phrase or a list of […]

Circle Sticker Vase

Turn an empty glass jar into a whimsical vase by painting white stickers and applying them to the jar. This […]

T-Shirt Rug

Turn old t-shirts into a pretty rug! It’s easy to do, using cardboard or a hula hoop as the loom.

Magazine Scavenger Hunt

Don’t recycle those magazines just yet! Use them for a super-fun alphabetical scavenger hunt and craft project. Everyone from 5 […]

Recycled Supply Containers

Use empty food containers and packing tape to create adorable storage containers for the playroom. It’s easy to stay organized […]

Rainbow Cardboard Costume

Dress up like a rainbow this Halloween! This cute costume is inexpensive, easy to make, and fun to wear.

Spooky Lab Jars

Decorate the house for Halloween by making a display of spooky lab jars. This project takes less than 30 minutes, […]

Folded Book Art

Turn an old or damaged book into a work of art! It’s easy to do and looks so cool.

Halloween Snow Globe

Put together a quick and easy Halloween Snow Globe using an empty glass jar. It looks fantastic filled with purple […]

Hanging Pencil Holder

There are so many uses for a cardboard tube. Try making a convenient hanging pencil holder!

Bottle Cap Apple Search

This game is easy to make, reusing materials that you already have at home. It’s fun any time of year, […]

Recycled Newspaper Pumpkins

Create festive fall decor with recycled newspapers and paint. This easy project is fun for even the youngest of crafters.

Autumn Thank You Notes

These homemade thank you notes couldn’t be easier! They would work great for name tags and place cards too.

Cardboard Ice Cream Costume

Looking for an easy Halloween costume that’s totally unique? This cardboard ice cream costume is just the thing!

Easy Stamped Flowers

Stamp some pretty flowers onto colorful paper or a canvas using an empty bottle and a Q-tip. This fun project […]

Good Luck Gift

Make this sweet little good luck present from scraps of felt and an Altoids tin. What a thoughtful gift!

Frankenstein Spork

Turn a black spork into Frankenstein’s monster. It’s quick and easy and is sure to make you smile.

Pringle Can Mummy

This Pringle can mummy is a fun recycled Halloween craft for younger children. Mummy crafts are very versatile because you can […]

Recycled Rhino

Turn an empty peanut butter jar and a few cups into the cutest rhino ever! What a great way to […]

Cardboard Circle Weaving

Create woven works of art using nothing but cardboard and yarn. It’s fun, easy and the results are so pretty!

Cardboard Town

Turn a cardboard box into a fun and colorful town toy for kids. It takes some time and an adult […]

Packing Tape Drum Set

Make a cute drum that sounds pretty good when played. It starts with an empty coffee can and packing tape.

Shark Costume

This cardboard shark costume couldn’t be easier! It’s simple to customize for any size of child (or adult!).

Mummy Luminary

This Mummy Luminary is cute and couldn’t be easier to make! Best of all, it is very inexpensive.

Decorative Halloween Jars

Don’t recycle those empty jars just yet! It’s fun and easy to turn them into decorative Halloween crafts.

Sock Worm

Turn a lone sock into a cute sock worm with just a few craft supplies. They are easy to make […]

Cardboard Emoji Costumes

These cardboard emoji costumes make a fun and easy costume for kids of all ages. They’re inexpensive and great for […]

Cereal Box Backpack

Recycle a cereal box into a cute backpack for preschoolers! Personalize it with their favorite colors.

Cardboard Halloween Town

Create an awesome cardboard Halloween Town from milk cartons. This fun recycling project looks spook-tacular!

Cardboard Dolls

Make whimsical cardboard dolls, inspired by artist Alexander Girard. All you need are cardboard, paint and markers.

Rubber Band Car

Turn a paper towel tube and some rubber bands into an awesome car to race with friends! It’s so much […]

Captain America and Thor Costumes

Create these no-sew superhero costumes from basic sweats, paint, and a little felt. The tutorial includes instructions for making Captain America’s […]

Bottle Cap Flower

Recycle those old bottle caps into a darling flower for the garden. It’s inexpensive and so cute!

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Paint Stick Chewbacca

If your kids love Star Wars, and they are Chewbacca fans, they can recycle a paint stir stick into a […]

Car Conveyor Belt

Make a super-cool car conveyor belt that’s kid-powered. It starts with a cardboard box.

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Wall-Mounted Tunnels

Make this cool set of tunnels on the wall, and your kids will love sending toy cars and balls through […]

Rainbow Crayon Discs

Turn old, broken crayons into super cool rainbow discs. Each one is different!

Cardboard Arc de Triomphe

Turn a cardboard box into a replica of the Arc de Triomphe. It’s easy to do and looks fantastic!