Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a pair of binoculars that are perfect for pretend play. Use them indoors or out. 

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Attach a magnet and stick it on the fridge or attach […]

Sponge Butterfly Magnets

Turn plain kitchen sponges into adorable butterfly refrigerator magnets. This clever craft is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Water Bottle Bowling

Turn plastic water bottles into colorful bowling pins! This is a great game for kids of all ages and is […]

75+ Recycled Can Crafts

There are plenty of fun can crafts you can make using coffee cans, vegetable and tomato cans, and even tuna […]

Cardboard Tube Superman

Make this fun Superman craft using a cardboard tube and construction paper. It’s easy using the free pattern included in […]

Plastic Bottle Planter

Turn a plastic bottle into a cool hanging garden. It’s very inexpensive way and you can hang your completed garden […]

A Rollicking Rocket

Transform a cardboard box into a rocket ship that any alien would be proud of. Use cardboard, paint and other […]

Woven Milk Carton

Make a fun basket by weaving a milk carton. Simply weave yarn or string in between flaps you cut in […]

Cereal Box Organizer

Create a functional organizer using an empty shoebox. Just add colorful paper and some twine or ribbon.

Earth Day Craft: Mosaic Earth

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun mosaic project the kids will love. All you need is construction paper or magazines […]

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Football Backyard Game

Make a stuffed felt football and goalposts from cardboard tubes. Then use them to play a really fun backyard throwing […]

55+ Cereal Box Crafts for Kids

Wondering what to do with that empty cereal box? Don’t just toss it in the recycle bin. Instead, browse through the […]

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Family Memory Cards

This fun homemade game is a great way for little ones to learn about their family and flex their memory […]

Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel

Entertain your kids with a simple (but fun!) project made with materials you have on hand. They’ll love playing with […]

Cardboard Tube Ewoks

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love Ewoks, so these adorable little guys will be a hit with the whole […]

Paper Plate Dinosaur

Make a dinosaur from a paper plate and craft foam. Change the colors, features and body shape to make different […]

Cardboard Tube Elvis

Turn a cardboard tube into the King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley. This fun craft is sure to make […]

Colorful Branch

Don’t throw away ripped or crumpled tissue paper! Save it to make these beautiful and colorful branches. Be just as […]

Tissue Paper Cardinal

Seven states have named the cardinal as their state bird. Celebrate this beauty with a tissue paper and chipboard version.

Cotton Ball Container Bunny

Turn a recycled container, craft foam, and fluffy cotton balls into this adorable Easter Bunny. Fill him up with treats […]

Egg Carton Bouquet

Turn empty egg cartons into this gorgeous flower bouquet! This is a fun project that is easy enough for kids […]

T-Shirt Rug

Turn old t-shirts into a work of art! Weave t-shirt material using a hula hoop as a guide to create […]

Bee Mine Craft

Make an adorable bee using a cardboard tube, paint, paper, and insulating tape. It is a fun way of showing […]

Lenten Vigil Candle Holder

This simple craft is a great way to get your family ready for Lent. Children will have fun creating this […]

Recycled Car City

Use empty containers and craft foam to create an awesome city. Add some cars and it is perfect for hours […]

Jumping Gymnasts

Turn a recycled file folder into a super cool pop-up gymnastics craft. Show the vault, pommel horse, balance beam or […]

Cardboard Tube Sheep

These adorable sheep are made from recycled cardboard tubes covered in cotton balls. This is a fun craft for spring […]

Cardboard Tube Featherheads

These adorable Featherheads are so easy to make and are great for a puppet show. There’s lots of room for […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Rainbow Wind Chime

Make a pretty rainbow wind chime with recycled cans. It’s easy to make using different sizes of cans that nest.

Light Bulb Bumblebee

Don’t throw away that burned out light bulb! With a few simple craft materials, you can turn it into an […]

Rope Basket

Turn a plain box into a rope-wrapped basket. It’s easy to do and a great way to get the look […]

Dr. Seuss City

Get lost in the fun in Dr. Seuss City! Turn household recyclables into a fun play place, just in time […]

Cardboard Tube Gnomes

Only a few supplies are needed to make these cute little gnomes with the kids. After you make them, put […]

DIY Herb Pot

Turn an empty can, some burlap, ribbon and glue into a rustic planter in no time. Give your plants a […]

Polka Dot Storage Jars

Make a set of these pretty storage jars by dotting clean jars with puffy paint. It’s an easy project that […]

Groundhog Day Felt Playset

This fun project uses only felt and scissors (googly eyes are optional) to create a fun Groundhog Day play set. […]

Tissue Paper Hearts

Don’t get rid of torn or wrinkled tissue paper… use it to make these beautiful hearts. It’s a fun Valentine’s […]

Photo Board Game Pieces

Add family photos to recycled plastic bottle caps to make your own personalized board game pieces. Use pics of family, […]

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled canning jar lid! It’s a fun winter project for kids.

Santa’s Belly Napkin Rings

Turn felt and empty cardboard tubes into cute napkin rings that look like Santa’s belly. They’re perfect for Christmas dinner.

Holiday Found Poem

Challenge kids to create a poem from words cut from the newspaper, ransom-style! This one is Christmas themed, but this […]

Cork Reindeer

Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.