Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Shoe Box Doll House

Let your little girl’s imagination run wild as she decorates her own little doll house using a shoe box and […]

Recycled Paper Bird Mobile

Turn your old magazines into a beautiful paper bird mobile. A nice project for mom to make to hang in […]

Cardboard Tube Aliens

Gather up those empty cardboard tubes, some googly eyes, and random scraps to make a fun collection of aliens. Your […]

Upcycled Neon Vase

Recycle glass jars and junk mail into a fun and bright neon vase. Kids love bright colors, so allow their […]

Colored Eggshell Art

Make an art project using colored egg shells for Easter or any time of year! Kids will love creating their […]

Washi Tape Pen Holder

Here are instructions for how to make your own pretty pen holders with washi tape. Washi tape is a fun […]

Tie Dye T-shirt Jewelry

Make tie dye jewelry out of braided t-shirt strings. Great way to recycle old stained t-shirts. This is a really […]

Doll Sized School Locker

How to make a fun school locker for American Girl Dolls and other 18″ dolls using the box they came […]

Water Blast Carnival Game

Use inexpensive items to make your own carnival games for your next party! Games like Water Blast – We nailed […]

Jar Lanterns

Recycle glass jars and colorful candy wrappers to make these beautiful jar lanterns. An easy project for kids of all […]

Book Page Pinwheels

Pinwheels are easy to make and are perfect for party favors, decor, or photo props! Read on to learn how […]

Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

Make this cute pencil holder for a teacher back-to-school gift! Simply cover a container with chalkboard paint and embellish with […]

Homemade Find It Toy

Use items from around the house to create a fun toy that will keep your child entertained during car rides […]

Back to School Teacher Gift

Make a cute container for your favorite teacher with things you have around the house! It is super easy to […]

Bag Tag Olympic Medals

Wrap round product-tags with shiny foil, decorate, and then lace onto a shiny string…Presto! You have Olympic medals. Kids of […]

Lined Snack Bag

A quick and easy sewing project suitable for beginners. Recycle plastic shopping bags to create a water-resistant liner and use […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Cardboard Stackers

Cardboard Stackers are not only fun to play with…the stackers keep the kids’ minds busy thinking and reasoning while building […]

Lunch Money Locket

Kids can keep their lunch money safe and sound by recycling a tin into a stylish necklace. Boys and girls […]

Food Box Wallet

Don’t throw away those bright and colorful food boxes. Instead, grab the opportunity to craft with your kids and turn […]

Cardboard Mailbox

Turn an ordinary cardboard box mailbox in just a few quick and easy steps. Fun for hours of imaginative play.

Miniature Table for Two

Turn plastic spoons and other recyclable items from around the house into a miniature table and chairs, perfect for a […]

T-Shirts with Sole

Make your own custom-designed t-shirts using fabric paint, a stencil, and the sole of a shoe! A great wearable art […]

Dino Land Suitcase

Turn a suitcase into a prehistoric wonderland that your kids will play with for hours on end. Add some dinosaurs […]

Compost Bin

This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed. […]

Harry Potter Magic Wand

Make fantastic wizard wands with 3 simple things you probably already have- paper, hot glue and paint. Kids will have […]

Recycled Box Notepads

Recycle colorful food boxes to turn them into handy dandy little notebooks. A great craft for summer camp, sleepovers or […]

Travel Activity Box

Planning a long trip in the car? Keep the kids busy by creating a travel activity box – its full […]

Homemade Drum

Recycle a cardboard oatmeal container and turn it into a drum with just a few items from around the house. […]

Washi Tape Bicycle Helmet

Use washi tape to turn an ordinary bike helmet into something your child will beg to wear! Boys and girls […]

#1 Dad Olympic Medal

Dad will feel like an Olympic winner when he wears this medal. Not only for Dads, though, the medals can […]

Beach Glass Bottles

Make your own beach or sea glass bottles using Mod Podge and dirt! A fun way to add some texture […]

Shell Butterflies

Fun at the beach always mean coming home with a bucketful of shells. The kids can turn their beach treasures […]

Bottle Cap Snake Toy

Don’t throw away all of those plastic bottle caps. Instead, with a little help from paint and fabric scraps, turn […]

Recycled Jar Terrariums

Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle […]

Wool Bangle

Wrap an old bangle in rainbow wool to turn it into a new bangle! Find old, outdated jewelry at tag […]

Ribbon Twirler

Recycle a wooden curtain ring into a ribbon twirler by adding strips of brightly colored ribbons. Fun party favors for […]

Easy Headbands

Chances are you already have the items on hand to make these pretty headbands. Recycle old or outgrown clothing to […]

Recycled Aquarium

Using recycled plastic containers and cups, kids can create a one-of-a-kind aquarium. Great for teaching about our oceans and the […]

Water Bottle Wreath

Spend a weekend crafting with the kids…paint recycled water bottles in bright colors to make a summertime wreath. Pretty to […]

Sweatshirt Tote

Turn a favorite old sweatshirt into a workable tote with just a few simple stitches. Great for the pool or […]

Kaleidoscope Berry Boxes

These gorgeous boxes are made from recycled berry boxes. Colored with markers and paint, they are perfect for using as […]

Candy Truck

Made from recycled materials, these trucks have the sweetest job hauling around candy! Boys and girls, alike, will spend hours […]

Pretty Votive Jars

Recycle glass jars into pretty votive jars – great for holding pencils or a few hand-picked flowers, too! A fun […]

Denim Apron

Turn an old pair of jeans into an apron! Great for tweens and teens to wear for crafting or cooking!

Map-Covered Cookie Tubes

With summer vacations not far away, plan ahead for snacks that can be eaten in the car with little trouble. […]

Drive-in Movie Night

June 6 marks Drive-in Movie Night! Follow our simple instructions to create your own drive-in at home, complete with cars […]

Friendship Box

Friendship Box Celebrate Valentine’s Day or Best Friends Day (June 8) with this charming Friendship Box. It holds a special […]

Best Friend Puzzle Necklace

Best friends are priceless – make interlocking puzzle necklaces for the two of you to wear. Personalize them in your […]

Olympic torch

Carry a torch for your own backyard Olympics. This frugal craft is made from items that you probably already have […]

No-sew snake bookmark

Using one of Dad’s old ties, you can make an easy no-sew snake bookmark to hide in his book. Makes […]

Plastic Bottle Flowers

Recycle plastic soda bottle into pretty, decorative flowers. Hang them from the ceiling or in a window or use them […]

Bling Pencil Pot

A frugal craft project – great for group projects. Cover a tin can with shiny glass gems for a cool […]

Cardboard Airplane

Get ready for take off! Recycle cardboard boxes into an airplane that any little pilot would be proud to fly!

Magazine Color Wheel

Colorful artwork made from recycled magazines. Pretty enough to hang as an everyday art piece.