Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Color Blending Tops

This activity combines art, science, and play AND they’re made from recycled objects. These tops are mesmerizing and fun for […]

Duct Tape Sword

This DIY sword is perfect for pretend play and is SO easy to make! A great project for boy and […]

Neon Ring Toss Game

Make your own game of ring toss with neon paints! Makes it easy to find your game pieces in the […]

Plastic Water Bottle Vase

Here’s a fun way to make a self-watering vase from a used plastic, sports-top water bottle. A great way to […]

Upcycled Wire Bracelet

How to make a colorful, braided bangle bracelet from old electronics cables and cords. A brilliant way to recycle those […]

Minecraft Sword

If your kids are enthralled with the pixelated world of Minecraft, then they will love this DIY project and free […]

Seashell Pencil Holder

Wondering what to do with all of the beautiful seashells your children collect during summer vacation at the beach? Do […]

Upcycled T-Shirt Headband

If you have old t-shirts that you are about to throw away, you can turn them into fun headbands! It’s […]

Shoebox Monster Room

Use a shoebox, some paper, and some felt to create a “house” for your monster friends! Lots of fun and […]

Scrappy Fabric Bowls

Use up some of your fabric scraps and make these fun and easy fabric bowls. A great project for children […]

Pringles Can Firecrackers

Repurpose empty Pringles cans to make fun July 4th firecrackers! So festive and each is one of a kind. A […]

Paint Stick Button Flag

Make an adorable flag from paint sticks and buttons. Such a cute project, perfect for July 4th or to show […]

Paint Chip Garland

Make a fun and festive patriotic garland using paint chips. Cut stars, then sew them together following the white line […]

Packing Box Suitcase

This pretend suitcase is made from an old cardboard packing box and is great for imaginative play. Make more than […]

Paper Beads

Here’s a fun and easy way to make your own beads in exactly the color you want. Use plain or […]

Recycled CD Spinners

Make your own game by recycling old CDs and DVDs into fun spinning tops! Loads of fun to play with, […]

Play Mailbox and Mail

Turn cardboard into a mailbox and felt pieces into mail, perfect for imaginative play. Hours of fun for your little […]

DIY Paint Palette

Make your very own painter’s palette for a new spin on easel painting! A great way for kids to create […]

Magazine Funny Faces

Get out some magazines, scissors and a photo then get ready for some laughs! A really fun family activity and […]

DIY Marquee Letters

Marquee letters look great, but they’re so expensive! Here’s a way to make them very inexpensively, using poster board and […]

Hot Wheels Car Jump

You can turn an old cardboard box and a rain gutter into an awesome jump for your toy Matchbox or […]

Foil Pan Bird Feeder

This fun and simple bird feeder craft can be made from recycled items from around your home! Aluminum foil pans […]

Cardboard Box Cars

Create a car from Cardboard boxes and let the kids “drive” them to their own drive-in movie! A perfect summer […]

Spinning Wheel

Turn a lazy susan into a fun spinning wheel the kids will love! Label the dry-erase segments with activities, exercises, […]

Ball Toss Game

Reuse some empty cans and gather some branches to make a ball toss game the kids will love. Perfect for […]

Tin Can Family Planters

Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.

Lighted Campfire

Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights. Use an old CD, some rocks and a tissue paper […]

DIY Kaleidoscope

A kaleidoscope can seem magical as the patterned colors change before your eyes. It is actually quite easy to make […]

DIY Memo Pads

Recycle a box from your favorite fun food into a memo pad. Great gifts or just a fun recycling craft […]

Cardboard Shield

Transform a cardboard cake round (or reuse cardboard you have on hand) to make a fun shield. It’s the perfect […]

Graduation Cap Gift Jar

Don’t want to use a boring envelope for that monetary gift? Roll it up, tie it with ribbon, and put […]

Rocket Straws

Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft […]

Glow in the Dark Bingo

Use simple items such as recycled bottle caps, card stock and foam stickers to make a fun glow in the […]

Bubble Snakes

Don’t recycle that water bottle just yet! Use it to make awesome bubble snakes. Add drops of food color for […]

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Stained Glass Candle Holder

Learn how to recycle an old jar into a colorful candle holder. This pretty flower adorned jar would be great […]

Pom Pets

These cute little Pom Pets will be a great friend to take along on car rides or any mode of […]

Robot Stitching Template

Use the printable to stitch a darling robot on notecards, a pillow or anything else. This is an easy hand-sewing […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Paper Clip Bracelet

Make a bracelet out of paper clips and junk mail. A fun and wearable recycling project. Great for teenagers and […]

Inspiration Collage

Create an inspiration board from completely recycled items, make it themed or just do random things that inspire you without […]

Paper Bag Nest

Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and […]

Cardboard Box Toys

Turn your old cardboard boxes into a fun car and gas pump, perfect for hours of pretend play. There are […]

Bird’s Nest Material Feeder

Stop throwing out tiny fabric scraps- give them to the birds so they can decorate their nests. This project is […]

Egg Alphabet Matching

Upcycle your leftover plastic eggs into a cool alphabet matching game! Challenge your preschooler to match upper case and lower […]

Pirate Treasure Maps

Don’t throw out that torn paper bag – turn it into a fun pirate treasure map! This is fun for […]

Cereal Box Picture Frames

Turn a cereal box into a handy box frame to store and display your kids’ art!  This is a great […]

Refrigerator Tic-Tac-Toe

Once you are done snacking on tasty frozen treats, save the sticks to whip up this fun craft. Play this […]

Sock Stick Horses

Make your own stick horses out of socks! Perfect for any girl or boy and a great way to encourage […]

Sight Word Bottle Caps

Repurpose water bottle caps to make sight word bottle caps, perfect for a learning center. Add magnets to the back […]

Bottle Cap Bunny

Don’t throw away old bottle caps and lids! Repurpose them to make cute bunnies. Fun for Easter, spring, Earth Day, […]

Jar Lid Glitter Bugs

Use recycled jar lids and glitter paint to create these fun bugs, just in time for Earth Day! A fun […]

Miniature Earth Craft

Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to […]

Crayon Candle

Don’t throw away those broken crayon pieces – turn them into a beautiful rainbow candle. There are many helpful suggestions […]

Denim & Fabric Scrap Pots

Use decoupage medium to apply small bits of fabric to these adorable denim ringed pots. Great for Mother’s Day or […]