Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!

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!

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 […]