Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Glow in the Dark Stars

Kids love things that glow in the dark! Did you know that you can make your own glow in the […]

Newspaper Basket

Weave a surprisingly sturdy basket out of nothing but newspaper and a little bit of glue. A great project for […]

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Valentine Jar Vase

Recycle a empty glass food jar to create a decorative Valentines Day vase and celebrate some love!

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

Shoelace Peace Sign

Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr with this Shoelace peace sign. King believed in peaceful demonstrations to bring […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

Puzzle in a Box

Make your kiddos their own puzzle using wooden pieces and an empty cardboard box!

Recycled Craft Carry All

Show the kids how to turn a six pack into a sturdy craft carry-all for all their craft materials.

Plastic Lid Thumbprint Kids

Use recycled lids to make this fun thumbprint craft. These can be turned into a game, used for pretend play, […]

Repurposed Sweater Mittens

It’s cold out and the perfect time to make your own mittens from a repurposed sweater or scarf (your own […]

Dowel Lamp

The light effects that this lamp makes are amazing. Find out how simple creating it is! All you need is […]

AaBbCc Spoons

This simple activity is easy to make and provides excellent practice for a little one who is learning letters. Consider […]

Cork Angel

Turn a cork and a few other basic materials into a beautiful angel. Make one as a tree decoration or […]

Cardboard Tube Cross

How does a craft that costs nothing to make sound? Save those empty cardboard tubes and turn them into beautiful […]

Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

Don’t throw away those jar lids just yet! Save them to make these sparkly ornaments for your tree, inspired by […]

Holiday Bottle Cap Magnets

Bottle cap magnets are really easy to make and are a great way to use up paper scraps. A wonderful […]

Plastic Bottle Penguins

You’ll want to dig through your recycling bin to make these adorable penguins. A perfect project for winter.

Magazine Paper Rosettes

Learn how to make paper rosettes out of magazine pages. It’s a fun way to decorate a party. You can […]

Tissue Box Steamboat

Turn a tissue box into a paddle wheel steamboat! A great craft for when they are stuck at home with […]

Upcycled Rope Vase

A DIY upcycle! Take your old oatmeal container and create a roped vase. Perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving decor!

Souvenir Washer Necklaces

Easy DIY Souvenir Washer Necklaces. Create something teens will actually wear instead of wasting money on useless expensive souvenirs.

Ruler Snowman

Make this awesome snowman from a wooden ruler! What a great craft for kids and a clever teacher’s gift idea!

Canning Jar Lid Turkey

Learn how to make a cute turkey using a canning jar lid and a bottle cap. A great recycling craft […]

Cork Owls

Turn a cork and some craft scraps into the most adorable owls. There’s plenty of room for creativity!

Fabric Owl Collage

Create a beautiful owl collage using fabric scraps. Each is one-of-a-kind and special to your child.

Box Tops Storage Jar

Recycle a glass jar and create a storage place for all of those clippings saved for schools and such, like […]

Handmade Monogram Gift Wrap

Create personalized DIY Wrapping Paper with recycled grocery bags, paint and buttons. Fun for any gift giving occasion.

Recycled Jar Fairy Lantern

Recycle jars into bright lanterns that will attract the fairies that live in your yard or light up a celebration.

Bubble Wrap Print Corn Shakers

Making bubble wrap print corn shakers is great for sensory and fine-motor development! This adorable craft is great for fall […]

Duck Tape CD Monsters

Recycle old CDs into fun and colorful monsters using Duck Tape! A great activity for Halloween or anytime of year.

Glitter Slime Monsters

Here’s a totally fun party idea, a take away that kids will love. Glittery slime inside baby jars decorated to […]

Monster Felt Board Book

Kids will love creating a variety of different monster faces with this homemade felt board book! Change the eyes, mouths […]

Upcycled T-shirt Cushion

What do you do with your children’s clothes when they outgrow them? Here’s how to turn a special t-shirt into […]

Yellow Yo-Yo

This Yellow Yo-Yo project is perfect for “Y Week.” All you need are construction paper, yarn, and a bottle cap.

Upcycled Basketball Eyeball

Recycle an old, worn out basketball by turning it into a spooky eyeball decoration that’s perfect fro Halloween!

Pencil Shavings Fish

Empty out your pencil sharpeners, but save those shavings! They work perfectly as scales on this adorable fish.

Halloween Bottles

Upcycle your glass bottles into festive fall decorations! Decoupage and tissue paper give you the color and your imagination provides […]

Eggshell Art – Fall Tree

It’s hard to believe this beautiful piece of art started as eggshells! A fun fall-themed mixed-media project for kids.

Pumpkin Bottle Cap Necklace

Turn a bottle cap into a cute pumpkin necklace, perfect for Halloween. Fun, easy, and inexpensive and the kids will […]

Grandparents’ Play Date Kit

Work with your kids to create a Grandparent Play Date Kit full of mom-approved snacks, crafts, games and activities. It’s […]

Monster Munchies

Turn your empty glass bottles into adorable monsters filled with munchies. Decorate them with construction paper, cardstock, pom poms, googly […]

Rainbow Magazine Collage

Use old magazines to create a giant rainbow collage! It’s a fun way to recycle old magazines and teach kids […]

Cardboard Snapping Fish

Make a big, moving snapping fish from cardboard. Kids will love to make it and then spend plenty of time […]

Cardboard Glasses

Use an old cereal box to make these cardboard glasses! Fun for everyday play or great for a Halloween costume.

Paper Cup Spider

Turn a paper or foam cup into a spider. Follow the directions to make a cute and friendly version or […]

Milk Jug Monster

Turn an empty milk jug into a colorful monster, perfect for Halloween. Use pom poms, yarn, tape, fabric, or anything […]

Cardboard Owls

These magical cardboard owls are all dressed up for Halloween! Make some of your own to decorate your space in […]

Canning Lid Pumpkin

This canning lid pumpkin is cute, simple and fun to make. A perfect craft for fall and a great recycling […]

Upcycled Pill Bottle Koala

Decorate an empty pill bottle with an adorable koala using felt and yarn. A cute way to store sequins, googly […]

Magazine Paper Flowers

This is a fun and easy to make project that’s perfect as a background for a party. Take colorful pages […]

Scrabble Tile Coaster

Use old Scrabble tiles to create custom coasters. A fun and useful gift that you can personalize! Great for Grandparent’s […]

Fairy Princess Wand

This cute wand is made by recycling canning jar lids and a paint stir stick. Fun for your little princess.

Sparkle Bottles

Turn glue and glitter into a visually mesmerizing project. Even the most rambunctious boys will get a kick out of […]

Cereal Box File Holders

Transform those old cereal boxes into cute file holders using wrapping paper. Great for keeping your homework and books organized.