Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Categories

Photo Board Game Pieces

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

Creative Cardboard Cars

Turn cardboard boxes and a few other household items into these creative cars. It’s a fun rainy day project or […]

Team Spirit Shaker

These fun noise makers are perfect for football games or any other sport where you are cheering on your team. […]

Denim Jeans Pocket Tote Bag

Make a kid-sized tote bag from an old pair of jeans and some cotton fabric. It’s the perfect size for […]

Reusable Fabric Tote Bag

Follow the detailed instructions to turn an old tablecloth or sheet into a shopping bag. This unlined, lightweight bag is […]

Little Golden Book Clock

You can turn a Little Golden Book into a clock in less than an hour with a mini quartz clock […]

Organizer Purse From A Drying Mat

This easy-to-sew organizer purse is perfect for carrying books, journals, pens, and anything else an on-the-go girl wants to take […]

Painted Cityscape at Night

Explore hue and value as your mix colors to create this painted cityscape at night. Kids will love carving an […]

Egg-O Math Game

Repurpose an egg carton and turn it into challenging math game. A great way to keep math fresh in their […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

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

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Coloring Book Cactus Gift Box

Turn your completed coloring pages into one-of-a-kind gift boxes. It’s so easy to do and recipients will surely treasure the […]

Denim Bookmark

Turn denim or other heavyweight fabrics into beautiful bookmarks to keep or give as thoughtful gifts. Learn how to make […]

Play Doh Container Wreath

Looking for something to do with all of those empty little Play Doh containers that have accumulated over the years? […]

Indoor Putting Green

With a cardboard box, an old green towel and a plastic cup, you can create a homemade putting green! This […]

Upcycled Sweatshirt Neck Pillow

Turn an outgrown sweatshirt into a super comfortable neck pillow that “hugs” you! This is an easy sewing project and […]

Valentine Snowflake

Decorate your home for Valentine’s Day with pretty valentine snowflakes. Cut from coffee filters, kids of all ages can get […]

Magnetic Activity Board

Keep little ones busy during long car trips or even occupy their time at the doctor’s office with this easy […]

Carpet Golf

Now the kids can play mini golf all year ‘round! Using items from around the house, create a fun course […]

Paper Bag Scarecrow

Scarecrows not only watch crops and brave the weather, but they also make great puppets! Make this friendly scarecrow using […]

DIY Viking Ship

Make the Vikings come alive by recreating a longship for your kids to play in! Made from recycled cardboard and […]

Lego Window Valance

Get those Legos out from the bottom of the toy chest and turn them into a fun window treatment! This […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Celebrate the 4th of July while waving the Statue of Liberty’s torch. Made with simple recycled materials, the flame really […]

Felt Letter Board

Repurpose an old frame to make one of those trendy felt message/letter boards. Teens will love it!

Clothespin Patriotic Wreath

This fun wreath is a great way to display your patriotic spirit. Use clothespins, a wire wreath form and some […]

Turtle from Recycled Containers

To help keep our planet green, we’re crafting using recycled materials. We’ve turned a recycled food container into this friendly […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

“Sponge” Sweet Treats

Fill up your kids’ play kitchen with delectable sweet treats…all made from sponges! They will have tons fun creating their […]

Recycled Puzzle Piece Earth

Puzzled about what to recycle into an Earth Day craft? Grab those old puzzle and turn them into these Earth-friendly […]

Tin Can Telephone

You remember the old tin can telephone game you played when you were a kid, don’t you? Your parents probably […]

Pencil Birds

These friendly little pencil birds are straight out of Wonderland. Let the kids use their imaginations to come up with […]

Homemade Tea Bags

Did you know you can make your own tea bags filled with your favorite flavors? They make a wonderful gift.

Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Scrabble Keychain

Turn Scrabble tiles into monogrammed key rings for yourself or to give as gifts. It’s an easy project that is […]

Teacup Planters

Make some cute planters using teacups. The tutorial includes a decoupage version or a simpler version with stickers.

Musical Horn Wind Chime

Transform a thrift-store horn into an eye-catching wind chime. This kid-friendly project has so much room for creativity.

Flower T-Shirt Rings

Create cute flower rings from an old t-shirt! It’s easy to do and a great way to give new life […]

Vintage-Inspired Advent Calendar

Make a vintage-inspired Advent calendar for someone special. The tutorial includes the sewing-themed printable images, but you could substitute patterned […]

Literary Clock

Turn your favorite childhood book into a working clock! It’s a great project to display in a nursery or bedroom, […]

Picture Frame Terrarium

Make this fun glass terrarium from cheap picture frames. It’s easy to do and looks great when it’s filled and on […]

Monogram Block Magnets

Repurpose the baby blocks you no longer use to make a family set of monogrammed magnets for the refrigerator. It’s […]

Crib Rails Planter

When it’s time to convert the crib to a toddler bed, turn the rails into a vertical planter. After an […]

Homemade Bird Bath

Make a colorful birdbath to help your feathered friends on a warm summer day. This fun project starts with glass […]

Denim Jeans Potholder

Make a fun potholder from old denim jeans. This sewing project is easy enough for a beginner.

Wooden Bead Necklaces

Create these pretty wooden beaded necklaces using yarn you make yourself from old t-shirts. What a fun way to give new […]

Book Jacket Lacing Cards

Repurpose the book jackets of your favorite books into fun lacing cards! They are an excellent activity for developing fine […]

Homemade Chalkboard Book

Repurpose an old board book into a cool chalkboard book. In just a few steps, you have a brand new […]

Graphic Planters

Transform thrift store bowls into fun graphic planters! This project is inexpensive and easy, but looks good and makes a […]