Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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.

Treasure Map

This simple project leads to hours of fun and adventure for the kids. It’s easy to adapt the activity for […]

Mini Doll Swimming Pool

It might not be swimming weather now, but your dolls can enjoy the water year-round with this fun doll-sized pool! It’s […]

Craft Stick Catapult

Create your own catapult with craft sticks, rubber bands and a bottle cap. Kids of all ages will have many […]

Stamped Postcard

Use an empty cereal box and found items from the recycling bin to create a pretty stamped postcard. This project […]

Glitter Hair Pins

These sparkly glitter hair pins are made of cardboard. They are cute for New Year’s Eve or as really fun party […]

Cardboard Dollhouse on Wheels

Make this easy cardboard dollhouse with chic wallpaper and wheels for extra fun! It doubles as a storage container when […]

Glitter Star Wands

These cardboard glitter star wands are fun for parties, holidays, and celebrations. They’re easy and inexpensive to make.

Upcycled Christmas Cards

Upcycle your favorite Christmas cards into gift tags for the next year. It’s fun and easy to do!

Party Crown

Turn empty cardboard tubes into fun party crowns! Great for a princess-themed party, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or everyday dress-up.

Reindeer Place Cards

Make reindeer place cards for this year’s holiday dinner. Twigs and googly eyes make it quick, easy, inexpensive and super […]

Holiday Plate Art

Use old chipped and mismatched plates to create a whimsical holiday wall display. Or, try the same thing using paper plates!

Rustic Brown Paper Flowers

Brown paper flowers are simple to create and can be made in a matter of minutes. Use them as an attachment […]

Christmas Candy Bouquet

This cute Christmas candy bouquet is as much fun to make as it is to receive! It’s a great gift […]

Tetra Pak Ornaments

Make cute star ornaments from Tetra Pak containers you might ordinarily throw away. It’s easy to do and takes very little […]

Upcycled Hanukkah Menorah

Make this grand Menorah centerpiece for Hanukkah using empty baby food jars and a few other supplies. It’s quick to make […]

Fruit Suncatchers

Make fruit-inspired suncatchers using recycled cardboard, paint, and bits of colorful cellophane, tissue paper or crepe paper. So pretty and so fun!

CD Clown

Turn an old CD and basic craft supplies into a fun and festive clown. There’s so much room for creativity!

Laundry Scoop Winter Scene

Repurpose plastic laundry scoops by turning them into festive winter scenes. These are beautiful hanging from the tree or sitting […]

CD Wreath

Use yarn to turn an old CD into a beautiful Christmas wreath. It’s fast, easy, and fun!

Cardboard Winter Castle

Use the template to make a fun winter cardboard castle. It’s easy to do and great fun for pretend play.

CD Pig

Turn recyclables and a few basic craft supplies into an adorable pig craft. It’s easy and inexpensive to do.

Recyclable Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this clever Advent calendar. After each gift is opened, simply recycle the empty container. No […]

Bowling Pin Turkey

This bowling pin turkey is a fun and easy Thanksgiving decoration. A few inexpensive supplies and your trusty glue gun […]

Minion Party Favors

These adorable minions made from baby food jars are the perfect activity for a Despicable Me party! The kids can […]

Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Have the kids make these adorable Pilgrim and Native American Thanksgiving napkin rings. This is a great project to keep them […]

Clock Teaching Tool

This homemade clock is a great teaching tool for children ready to learn to tell time. Keep the clock simple […]

Decorated Game Blocks

Decorate plain wood game blocks with images of your favorite superheroes. A fun way to personalize a game!

Wearable Cardboard Box Car

Make a personalized, wearable car from a recycled cardboard box and basic craft items. This project is fun for Halloween […]

Snickers Candy Bouquet

Make a Snickers Candy Bouquet in a ‘chocolate vase’ to give to someone special. A wonderful gift for a birthday, […]

Halloween Light Bulb Spiders

Recycle burned-out lightbulbs to make fun spider decorations for Halloween! This project is easy, inexpensive and really looks cool.

Magic Potion Jars

Grab some empty jars and turn them into colorful Halloween decorations. Let the kids’ creativity run wild!