Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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After School Snack Chat

This fun activity is a great way for parents and kids to connect after school. These prompts work well for […]

Etched Glass Bottle

Easily transform a sparkling cider bottle into a beautiful gift by etching a design! It’s fun and easy to do.

Plastic Bottle Hair Clip

Instead of throwing away plastic bottles, use them to make cute hair clips. There are so many creative possibilities!

Easy Terrarium

A terrarium is an easy and fun project for kids. It only requires a jar and some sand, soil, plants […]

Cardboard Car Wash

Cars + water = fun! Create a waterproof car wash from a cardboard box.

Jar Lid Coaster

These jar lid coasters couldn’t be easier to make! Use vintage flea market finds or add gesso and paint to lids […]

Discovery Bottles

Create fun discovery bottles with colored liquids, confetti, beads, glitter and other small items. Kids love tipping the bottles over and […]

Cardboard Play Castle

Make a fabulous play castle from cardboard. It’s perfect for a princess birthday party or anytime pretend play.

Tea Bottle Wind Chime

This wind chime is made from a recycled tea bottle. It’s the perfect craft to do with kids during the […]

Cardboard Gem Puzzle

Make a fun shape-sorting puzzle out of cardboard. Adults will need to do the cutting, but kids can help with assembly and […]

Wooden Spool Race Car

These wooden spool cars are very easy to make. To race them, just wind them up to make them go!

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Wrap twine or yarn around shipping tubes or other cylinders to make cool containers to hold art materials or office […]

Cake Stand

Visit a dollar store or local thrift store to find cheap plates and candle sticks to transform into a fabulous cake […]

Coffee Sleeve Bracelet

Save your coffee sleeve and turn it into a one of a kind piece of wearable art! There are so […]

Greeting Card Boxes

Turn greeting cards into adorable little boxes for keeping treasures. No glue required!

Cereal Box Organizer

Turn an empty cereal box into a cute organizer! Put them on a shelf or in a drawer to hold […]

Dollhouse Herb Garden

When you outgrow a dollhouse, give it new life as an herb garden planter. It’s a fun addition to any […]

Jar Lid Garden Labels

Use jar lids and coat hangers to create these fun and unique garden labels! Decorate them with paint, markers, or other […]

Stamped Wine Cork Necklace

These Stamped Wine Cork Necklaces are easy to make and really cute. They’re a great craft for a teen or […]

Upcycled Hair Accessory Organizer

Turn an empty oats container into a beautiful organizer for hair accessories or anything else. What a great way to use something […]

Recycled Cardboard Village

Turn empty cereal boxes into cute little houses. Then decorate them to create your own cardboard village!

Cup Noisemaker

This noisemaker made from recycled cups is fun for kids of all ages. It’s an easy way to make birthdays […]

Geometric Shape Sculptures

Kids will love building geometric shape sculptures from cardboard. Make multiple sets for even more creative options.

Recycled Toy Storage Bin

Turn two grocery bags into a cute toy storage bin. It’s easy to do and a great way to reuse […]

Garden Seed Packet Match

After planting seeds, reuse the empty seed packets to make a fun matching game that has a learning element. What a great […]

Cereal Box Mailbox

Turn an empty cereal box into a handy mailbox.Use it to store art supplies, completed artwork, or anything else.

Clothes Hangers for Dolls

Transform children’s hangers into tiny hangers for doll clothes in just a few minutes. Hanging up the clothes will keep them […]

Magnetic Car Racetrack

Turn ordinary cardboard into a super awesome magnetic car racetrack! It’s so much fun!

Minecraft Party Decorations

Turn old cardboard boxes into Minecraft swords, torches, pickaxes and more. These decorations will make any Minecraft party unforgettable!

Berry Basket Balloon Car

This quick and easy balloon-powered car is made out of a recycled berry basket. They are so much fun to […]

Kool-Aid Bunny

Turn a Kool-Aid container into an adorable bunny! This easy craft is fun for Easter.

Puzzle Piece Cross

Create a beautiful cross from painted puzzle pieces! This is a wonderful decoration for Easter or year-round and is a […]

Ice Cream Cone Pinata

Who wouldn’t want an ice cream cone pinata at their next party? It’s cute, filled with candy and not too […]

Cork Trivet

Pick up a bag of corks at your local craft store and use them to make this cute trivet! It’s […]

Plastic Egg Tea Cups

Turn plastic eggs into cute little tea cups! They are easy to make and are wonderful as party favors or […]

Shredded Paper Nest

Make a pretty nest using recycled paper straight from the shredder! This craft requires quite a bit of drying time, but […]

Groovy Easter Basket

This cute Easter basket is easy, inexpensive and fun to make. It all starts with a very common household recyclable!

Gift Card Bouquet

Giving gift cards can be impersonal, but not when you dress them up as a pretty flower bouquet! This project […]

Doll-Sized Tent

Make a little tent that is just the right size for a mini doll. No sewing involved!

Collage Photo Frame

This simple Collage Photo Frame is a fun and easy rainy day craft for kids of all ages! It’s a […]

Kleenex Box Critters

Turn an empty Kleenex box into a cute critter, such as a bunny or a quail. It’s fun and easy […]

Recycled CD Coasters

Use decorative fabric, glue, and Mod Podge to make these fun and colorful coasters. They make a great gift.

CD Olaf from Frozen

Recycle an old CD using some felt and fun glitter paint. Make yourself a glittery version of that beloved snowman, Olaf!

Wine Cork Corkboard

Make a fun corkboard to display photos or post notes using wine corks and hot glue. It’s easy to do!

Dog Leash Holder

Dog owners will love this personalized dog leash holder! A piece of wood, a wipes container and a couple of […]

Cardboard Heart Garland

Make this simple heart garland using cardboard and string. Leave it plain, or use paint, markers, crayons or other materials […]

Birthday Memory Board

Use gift wrap and a canvas to make this special birthday memory board. Use it to display photos, the party […]

Love Blocks

Turn wood game blocks into a cute display for Valentine’s Day or any time of year. It’s easy to do […]

Hello Kitty Valentine Mailbox

Make an adorable Valentine Mailbox using a cereal box and craft foam! Girls will love helping to make this fun […]

Heart Crayons

Help your kids melt broken crayons pieces in silicone molds to make these adorable heart-shaped crayons. They make a wonderful Valentine’s […]

Craft Supply Organizer

Turn a plain wooden crate and empty cans into a fashionable and functional desktop organizer! This inexpensive project will help keep […]

Big Birthday Numbers

Celebrate a special birthday with big numbers cut from cardboard and then decorated! This is a fun alternative to making […]

Craft Stick Pen Holder

This pen holder couldn’t be easier to make. All you need are popsicle sticks and an empty cardboard tube.

Circus Cat Stands

Recycle empty containers to make accessories for a circus-themed play set. These are sized for American Girl Dolls.