Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Tube Heart Garland

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a beautiful garland of hearts, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This easy craft is a fun […]

Recycled Puppet Toy

Make this fun marionette puppet toy from recycled items! It costs practically nothing since the materials are all items you might […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Cardboard Box Snowman

Turn empty cardboard boxes into an inexpensive and fun Build-a-Snowman! Turn it into a game by having kids race to […]

Candy Cane Magazine Mosaic

Use old magazines to make a colorful mosaic candy cane. It’s a great recycling project to do at Christmas time.

Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Bottle Cap Snowmen

This cheery bottle cap snowmen brings smiles to dreary winter days. This fun activity that doesn’t require much more than […]

Denim Pumpkins

Decorate for fall with festive denim pumpkins. This eco-friendly craft is made with old jeans you no longer wear. 

Cork Turkey Place Cards

These cork turkey place card holders are fun to make and so easy. This inexpensive craft is a fun way […]

Cardboard Tube Halloween Bats

Turn cardboard tubes into bats to decorate for Halloween. Not only are they fun, but they’re really inexpensive and take […]

Frankie Pinata

This Frankenstein pinata is perfect for your Halloween party!

Campfire Costume

Looking for an original Halloween costume idea? This clever campfire costume is very inexpensive to make and lights up for […]

Sugar Skull Doll

Create a beautiful doll for Dia de los Muertos. The tutorial makes it so easy.

Canning Lid Monsters

Make adorable monsters using recycled canning lids and colorful paper! These would make fun wearable pins or magnets too.

Cardboard Tube Mermaid

This adorable mermaid is made from a cardboard paper tube! Great for imaginative play or just for a fun decoration […]

Canning Jar Lid Pumpkin Craft

These simple pumpkins make the perfect homemade decoration for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or autumn. It’s a great way to use something […]

Cardboard Tube Batman

Turn an ordinary cardboard tube into Batman! All you need is this free pattern and some construction paper.

Pastry Brush Puppets

Don’t throw away that old pastry brush or paintbrush! Turn it into a 2-sided puppet with tons of personality.

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

These cute scarecrows are easy to make and lots of fun for fall. They start with empty cardboard tubes.

Ocean Sensory Bottle

This ocean sensory bottle makes it seem as if the glow-in-the-dark sea creatures are suspended in water. It’s a great […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Make a fun sunflower using clothespins, a paint stir stick, a jar lid, and sunflower seeds. This is a neat […]

Paper Plate Pirates

Make a friendly paper plate pirate! Use it as a decoration or turn it into a mask for dress-up play.

Recycled School Bus

Give new life to some common household recyclable items to make a cute school bus to celebrate back-to-school time. All […]

Egg Carton Mini Helicopters

Turn an empty egg carton into the cutest mini helicopters. What a fun project made from recycled materials!

Duck Tape Recycled Robot

Instead of tossing your empty cereal box in the recycle bin, save it to make this fun robot kid craft! […]

Hair Accessory Organizer

Little girls have lots of hair accessories and this is a great way to keep them all in one place! […]

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids. Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Cardboard Tube Minions

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable minions using a printable pattern and construction paper. This is a great activity for […]

Patriotic Denim Heart

Turn old jeans into an adorable patriotic heart! This easy project is a great way for kids to learn and […]

Cardboard Tube Moose

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a moose. This cute craft is fun to do and uses something that might […]

Worm Pencil Holder

This Worm Pencil Holder is a great way to get little bookworms crafting! Kids of all ages will enjoy this […]

Paint Chip Mosaic

Make a beautiful mosaic using leftover paint chips. The project is just as nice when you use cardstock, patterned paper, […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

Colorful Chenille stems are twisted into rings for tossing onto numbered plastic bottles – whoever makes the highest score wins! […]

Cardboard Tube Tin Man

Turn a cardboard tube into the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz. The tutorial includes links to make Dorothy and […]

Cardboard Star-Spangled Banner

This Star-Spangled Banner project combines math, history and art to make a replica of the flag that inspired Francis Scott […]

Colorful Clothespin Airplane

Turn clothespins and craft sticks into adorable airplanes. This colorful airplane craft will be a hit with your little ones.

Bottle Ring Toss Game

Make a ring toss game from glass bottles and embroidery hoops.  This portable game is perfect for a picnic in the park […]

Sweet Tooth Pouch

Turn candy wrappers into funky one-of-a kind carry all pouches. This is a great project for tweens and teens who […]

Cardboard Tube Rocket

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a fun toy rocket. Use your imagination as you zoom these to the moon!

Decoupage Scout Sign

The next time you shop at your favorite store and come home with a paper bag, cut out the logo […]

Kids Camp Lantern

Turn a water bottle into a fun pretend play accessory that is perfect for your next camping party. There are […]

Cardboard Tube Horse

Make this cute horse from chenille stems and cardboard tubes! It’s a great recycling project.  

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Money Gift for Graduation

This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]

Hard Boiled Snorkeler

This hard-boiled snorkeler is ready for a dip! This project is a fun and unexpected twist on traditional egg dyeing.

Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

Use old silk ties and scarves to create beautifully patterned Easter eggs! There is no messing round with dyes that […]

Egg Carton Chicks

Turn an egg carton into a flock of colorful chicks. It’s easy to do and they make a great decoration […]

Cardboard Tube Moses

Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]