Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Xylophone Windchime

  Turn a child’s xylophone into an awesome windchime. Bright colors and beautiful tones make this a nice gift for […]

Tin Can Telephone

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

Mother’s Day Bud Vase

These pretty bud vases are made from PVC pipes, and old photos. This is a gift that Mom will treasure […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

Make seedling pots out of newspaper. Add a label and some fabric scraps and watch your seeds grow!

Photo Pendants

You’re never too old to buy your mother a gift on Mother’s Day. Older teens will like making these photo […]

Feather Chicks

A great craft for young children to decorate real eggs without breaking them! Check out our line up of adorable […]

Love Rocks!

A great way to add to the kids’ rock collections, these rocks carry special Valentine’s Day messages. Use pictures or […]

Colorful Bird Feeder

This colorful bird feeder starts out as a paper milk carton. Some tape and paint is all that’s needed to […]

Mitten Snow People

Using recycled child sized mittens, you can create an entire family of winter people! These look adorable displayed in a […]

Paint Stick Scarecrow

This adorable scarecrow starts with a paint stick. It’s a fun way to use up fabric scraps and a great […]

Peach Pit Monsters

make cute little monsters with peach pits! This is a great Project for Preschoolers as well as older kids.

Jack O’Lantern TV

Made from an old TV and some spray paint, this is an awesome way to greet trick or treaters. A […]

Seeded Paper Bookmarks

Seeded Paper Bookmark These seeded paper bookmarks serve two purposes. Use them to mark a page in your favorite book […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

Teacher’s Gift Clock

Show your thanks and appreciation for a special teacher with a clock for their classroom. It’s a timely way to […]

Ruler Frame

Make a fun frame out of school rulers! It makes a great gift for a special teacher or a graduate, […]

Bobby Pin Chevron Earrings

Teens love to be able to show off their crafty side by wearing their projects. These earrings are made from […]

Chenille Stem Ring Toss Game

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

Clipboard Chore Charts

Here’s a quick and simple project turning inexpensive clipboards into useful chore charts. Everyone in the family can help to […]

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 […]

Easter Diorama

Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled […]

Eggshell Easter Collage

Don’t throw away those Easter egg shells – use them to make pretty collages. What a fun way to use […]

Indoor Putting Green

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

Car-Themed Valentine Box

Skip the frilly Valentine’s Day decorations and make a car-themed Valentine’s Day box. This project starts with a recycled cardboard […]

Cardboard Box Mailbox

Turn a recycled cardboard box into a play mailbox that’s ready to hold a lot of mail. It’s great for […]

Jeans Book Cover

Ditch the paper bag book covers this year and make some out of recycled denim jeans! The pockets make a […]

Colorful Recycled Denim Beads

Here’s a fun way to recycle the jeans that your kids have outgrown by turning them into fashionable jewelry. Strips […]

Spoon Puppets

These fun and easy Spoon Puppets will make for hours of creative play. They’re small enough to tuck into a […]

DIY Lego Head Can

Make your own Lego Head storage can from an upcycled corn starch can. It’s fun to create and great for […]

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Recycled Nightlight

Turn recycled plastic containers, paper and fabric into fun, one-of-a-kind nightlights in just a few simple steps. It’s a great […]

Build a Robot

Kids are fascinated by tiny pieces and parts, and will love using bolts, washers and other small items to use […]

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 […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes made from recycled tin cans. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

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

Ring-a-Lings Necklaces

These pretty necklaces have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by painting a metal washer with nail […]

Trash Rainbow Collage

Celebrate Earth Day by sorting through clean trash or recyclables to make a colorful rainbow. This is a great way […]

Sweater Mittens

Don’t throw out those sweaters you won’t be wearing anymore! Learn how to repurpose them into wonderful, cozy, and warm […]

Chalkboard Phone Case

Learn how easy (and fun!) it is to create a customized phone case. Older children and teens can add their […]

Placemat Clutch Purse

This fun and functional clutch purse starts with a placemat! The tutorial has instructions for sew and no-sew versions of […]

Puzzle Piece Tree

Turn a brown sack and extra puzzle pieces into a beautiful fall tree. Fun for all ages and a great […]

Floss Your Teeth

Craft a set of teeth to show children why it’s so important for them to brush and floss their teeth. […]

Cardboard Tube Robot

This cute little guy is made from cardboard tubes and a few other recycled items that can be found around […]

Denim Fabric Baskets

Recycle a favorite pair of old jeans into handy little baskets. This is a great sewing project for teenagers to […]

Candy Apple Treats

These cute apple treats are budget friendly and super easy to make. They’re fun as back-to-school party favors or to […]

Soda Can Lanterns

Make cool lanterns using from recycled soda cans. This is a frugal craft that teens can make these to hang […]

Faux Gourmet Sushi

Make a fun set of sushi using material from your grocery packaging. It’s great for hours of pretend play. 

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, […]

Pirate Ship

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

Avocado Sailboat

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