Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

R2D2 Cup

Turn a paper cup into R2D2. It makes a wonderful table decoration for a Star Wars themed party and is […]

Ocean Diorama

Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]

Cereal Box Beach Mosaic

Use empty cereal boxes and glue to make a beautiful beach mosaic. This fun recycling craft is perfect for summer.

Easy Homemade Envelopes

Learn how easy it is to make cute, unique envelopes using scrapbook paper, old magazines, or catalogs. Homemade envelopes add […]

Cardboard Tube Firefly

Turn a cardboard tube into a firefly! This fun project is a neat way to learn more about this very […]

Cereal Box and Newspaper Tree

Raid the recycling bin for cereal boxes and newspaper, then turn them into a beautiful tree. This fun craft costs […]

Cardboard Tube Wonder Woman

Turn a cardboard tube into Wonder Woman! This cute superhero craft is a fun way to honor all the Wonder […]

Shoebox Train Craft

Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]

Cardboard Tube Lion

Turn a cardboard tube into a lion using a clever technique. It’s easy to do and costs practically nothing.

Cardboard Tube Jellyfish

This Cardboard Tube Jellyfish couldn’t be cuter! It’s a great craft to teach your kids about recycling and lots of […]

Cardboard Tube Pirate

Ahoy mateys! Gather your crew for a high seas craft project with this creative cardboard tube pirate craft. It’s an […]

Samples of Why We Love Dad

Turn colorful paint swatches into a booklet full of love for Dad. Younger children can draw pictures for him, while […]

Recycled Ladybug Jar

This adorable ladybug jar is a great recycling project for kids. Use this cutie to hold school supplies, small toys, […]

Cardboard Tube Dog Marionette

Convert empty cardboard tubes into this clever dog puppet. This project is a fun activity that encourages imaginative play.

Pirate Ship

Make a fabulous pirate ship using recycled cardboard and paint. Your little pirates with play with their ship for hours […]

Fish Wind Chime

Turn painted plastic eggs and a plastic soda bottle into a cute fish-shaped wind chime.  It’s inexpensive, fun, and a […]

Found Item Stamped Frame

This wood frame is stamped with four items virtually everyone has in their homes. Can you guess what they are? […]

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Woven Tissue Paper Suncatcher

Make a beautiful suncatcher using a cardboard tube and stamped tissue paper. It’s a great way to reuse items from […]

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Create big bubbles with a homemade blower made from a recycled plastic water bottle. This project makes bubbling blowing easier […]

Recycled Plastic Egg Bugs

Give those plastic Easter eggs a second life as these cute and colorful bugs. There are so many possibilities with […]

Blue Jean Bag

Turn old jeans into a fabulous purse or tote to hold all your stuff. This is a great project for […]

Row of Houses Collage

Usually, we use newspaper under the paper we’re painting, but with this unique collage craft featuring a row of colorful […]

Mini Flower Pots

These cute mini flower pots are so easy to make. With just a few simple materials, these peat pot planters […]

Forever Fish Tank

This adorable little fish tank craft is the perfect project for someone who wants a no-maintenance pet. Make your own […]

Cardboard Tube People

Recycle cardboard tubes into cops & robbers or a whole pirate family! Youngsters will have hours of fun playing with […]

Mother’s Day Portrait

Create an adorable Mother’s Day portrait on a paper plate, then decorate it with egg carton flowers. Mom will love it!

Cardboard Playhouse

Design a castle or a barnyard playhouse using cardboard. This fun quiet time craft can be folded up and taken […]

Cereal Box Black Bear

Turn an empty cereal box into a black bear with just a few easy steps. The black bear is found […]

Tissue Box Critter

This adorable critter is actually a tissue box cover! Make this cute little guy from decorative paper and other fun […]

Cardboard Tube Toddler Watch

Help your toddler turn an empty cardboard tube into a cool watch. This easy craft is great for pretend play […]

Book Folding Fairy House

Turn a damaged paperback book into a work of art. This beautiful fairy house is made with a folding technique, […]

Cereal Box Postcards

Kids love sending and receiving mail. How fun would it be to receive one of these colorful postcards, made completely […]

Football Pen Holder

Start with a recycled can and some felt to make this football pen holder for Father’s Day. Change the message […]

Woven Cereal Box Sun

Using some cardboard from a cereal box and some yarn, your kids can make this adorable woven sun! It’s a […]

A-Maze-ing Marble Mazes

These miniature marble mazes are made from repurposed cardboard boxes and drinking straws. This is such a fun project that […]

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 […]