Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Upcycled Comic Book Can

This fun comic book project is easy enough for the younger kids and cool enough for the older ones.  Fun […]

Coloring Book Crown

When you’ve colored all the pictures in your favorite coloring book, cut it up to make a Coloring Book Crown. […]

Bubble Wrap Mandala

Use bubble wrap to create a pretty mandala. This easy craft uses minimal supplies and is perfect for travel.

Rubber Band Stamps

You can make your own stamps using different sized rubber bands and just about anything for a base.  Easy, fun […]

Minion Planter

Create a Minion Planter from an empty peanut butter jar.  Not only is he cute and fun to make, but […]

T-Shirt Rope Bone

Use old t-shirts to make a new toy for your pup! All you need are t-shirts, a pair of scissors, […]

Finger Paint With Clay

Instead of using the traditional paint medium for finger painting, preschoolers can “paint” with modeling clay. This craft builds fine […]

CD Case Terrarium

Kids will love making the world’s skinniest terrarium! A fun way to repurpose a CD case and to teach kids […]

Cardboard Tube Bunnies

Turn empty cardboard tubes into cute bunnies! A fun recycling project that costs nothing to make.

Plastic Easter Egg Chicks

Ring in Spring with a cute Easter chick craft for kids. Take paper shreds and plastic eggs and turn ’em […]

Tissue Box Bunny

Turn an empty tissue box into an adorable bunny Easter basket. It is easy, inexpensive, and fun to make.

DIY Scarf Hanger

A wooden hanger and metal rings to keep your teen’s scarves hanging in style. Whether you’ve got a ton or […]

Recycled Striped Vase

Here’s a fun family craft project to upcycle empty plastic bottles by turning them into a functional vase.

Bee-utiful Easter Eggs

Make a swarm of bees out of Easter eggs! They are super cute and easy to put together. Perfect project […]

Flower Candy Holder

This fancy ribbon flower can hold candy or any small treat. You can even hide your tiniest treasures in here!

Strawberry Basket Houses

Turn empty strawberry baskets into cute houses. A fun activity for preschoolers with so much room for creativity.

Desk Containers

Quick upcycled desk organizing from plastic containers headed to the recycling bin.

Mosaic Art

Create a beautiful art project with tumbled glass, a fun project for preschooler and older.

Mixed Media Spring Art

Create mixed media spring art with your kids with some unexpected learning sprinkled in.

Fuzzy Felt Blocks

Repurpose some old “ABC” blocks by covering them with felt scraps and make these fuzzy blocks, perfect for tiny hands.

Baby Sock Bunny

Help your kids turn those adorable little baby socks they’ve outgrown into soft, stuffed bunnies. A fun project for springtime.

Plastic Egg Cupcakes

Turn colorful plastic eggs into cute cupcake candle or treat cup party decorations. With just a few simple tools, you […]

Crayons To-Go Container

Upcycle this common recyclable into the perfect-sized container for crayons on-the-go! Let your child choose how to personalize it!

Wild West Puppet Theater

Create your own puppet theater and puppets with a fun Wild West theme! So much room for creative play.

Scarf and Accessory Hanger

Create an easy and inexpensive scarf and accessory hanger for under $10! Perfect for your teenager’s closet.

Hoodie Pillows

Teach your children how to sew by upcycling their old zippered hoodies into adorable pillow covers! Kids may need a […]

Egg Carton Bus

This recycled egg carton bus is a fun craft created by a six year old with her Mom’s help.

Lighted Cardboard Dollhouses

Turn an old cardboard box and some cardboard scraps into a beautiful dollhouse! An adult needs to create the basic […]

Melted Crayon Recycled Art

Recycle your old crayons and make beautiful abstract art in the process. Kids will love the process of making these […]

Buttoned Up Envelopes

Make your own Buttoned Up envelopes with pretty button closures. Perfect for small handmade cards or gift cards. Free printable […]

Thread and Nail Art

Make this cute heart out of yarn, nails and scrap wood! A fun string art project the kids will love.

Shoebox Penguin

Kids will love making this fun, inexpensive, shoebox penguin craft. The adorable penguin can double as storage for the a […]

Rainbow Salt Art Jar

Make these adorable gold topped rainbow salt art jars for St. Patrick’s Day. A fun decoration the kids will love […]

Cat in the Hat Inspired Hat

Did you know Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd? Give your kids a fun craft to celebrate with by making […]

A Box of Pirates

Reuse an old cardboard pencil box, ping pong balls, a mint tin and fabric scraps to make this box of […]

Popsicle Park Bench

This fun and easy project lets you make a cute little park bench using ordinary popsicle / craft sticks. Fun […]

Make a Mason Jar Aquarium

A cute and easy mini jar aquarium that takes minutes to put together and is so fun to display! Make […]

Make a Magical Fairy House

Make a magical fairy house with lots of simple ideas for making your own furniture, decorations and peg doll fairies.

Plastic Easter Egg Teacups

If you have kids, I’m sure you end up with tons of plastic Easter eggs during holiday. Instead of throwing […]

Newspaper Shirts

Rainy day? Here’s a fun idea to pass the time. Make a silly newspaper shirt!

Lego Decorations

Turn 2×4’s and old lids into cool decorations that any Lego fan would love. Use them as paper weights, as […]

Kermit Glasses

Don’t recycle those 3-D glasses yet! Turn them into silly Kermit the Frog glasses that will make you smile.

Cookie Box Photo Booth

Create a photo booth from recycled Girl Scout cookie boxes and create some cookie booth magic.