Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Plastic Egg Nesting Dolls

Have any leftover plastic Easter eggs?  Don’t throw them out!  Use them to create these adorable nesting dolls.

Drawstring T-Shirt Bag

Help your kids turn their favorite old t-shirts into drawstring bags!  This is an easy project for those new to […]

Frog Hand Puppet

Turn a green pot holder into this cute Frog Hand Puppet.  It’s so easy to make and lots of fun.

No Sew T-Shirt Bag

Turn old t-shirts into cute tote bags with no sewing required. Quick, easy, and a great way to repurpose a […]

Spice Rack Paint Caddy

Give an old spice rack new life as a paint caddy. The woodworking skills needed to make this are basic […]

Easter Bunny Door Hanger

Decorate your door for Easter with this adorable bunny. It starts with two inexpensive straw hats!

Kid’s Grocery Stand

Turn an ordinary shelf into a fun grocery stand, perfect for pretend play. Hours of fun await!

Hoodie Pillows

Teach your children how to sew by upcycling their old zippered hoodies into adorable pillow covers! Kids may need a […]

Swingset Play Fort

Cover an old swing set with painting tarp and transform it into a magical play space.

Mustache Matching Game

Make a mustache matching game out of felt and magnets. A fun matching activity. Tie it into the Lorax and […]

DIY Colorforms

Do you remember Colorforms? You can make your own set with some scrapbook paper and magnetic sheets! Great for keeping […]

Make Your Own Cork Stamps

We collected the cork from the wine bottles that we had during the holidays and turned them into cork stamps!

Chihuly-Inspired Sculpture

Teach your child about the glass artist Dale Chihuly with this stunning Chihuly-inspired shrink-plastic project. This project is time-consuming but […]

Shoelace Peace Sign

Honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr with this Shoelace peace sign. King believed in peaceful demonstrations to bring […]

Dr. Honeydew and Beaker Spoons

Scientist Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker, are always stirring up trouble at Muppet Labs. Re-enact your favorite […]

Cords Wall Clock

Make a beautiful wall clock rolling and shaping nylon cords! This technique is very simple and cheap. Everybody will be […]

Souvenir Washer Necklaces

Easy DIY Souvenir Washer Necklaces. Create something teens will actually wear instead of wasting money on useless expensive souvenirs.

Upcycled T-shirt Cushion

What do you do with your children’s clothes when they outgrow them? Here’s how to turn a special t-shirt into […]

Rubber Band Ball

Learn how to make your very own bouncy rubber band ball! Keeps your child busy taking bands on and off […]

Upcycled Basketball Eyeball

Recycle an old, worn out basketball by turning it into a spooky eyeball decoration that’s perfect fro Halloween!

Scrabble Tile Coaster

Use old Scrabble tiles to create custom coasters. A fun and useful gift that you can personalize! Great for Grandparent’s […]

Personalized Game Pieces

Use binder clips and family photos to make your own personalized game pieces. Great for school or home.

Doll Bed from a Magazine Rack

The possibilities are endless with the young mind! At 9, Eliza has ‘the eye’ and spotted a magazine rack that […]

Backpack from Old Jeans

Make a backpack from an old pair of jeans. Perfect for back to school and a great project for the […]

Simple Yarn Art

Search a coloring book for a simple picture with very little detail. Glue then apply strands of yarn in different […]

Doodle Board

Make a mini doodle board using a small frame and a Me and My peeps decal. Decorate however you’d like […]

Firecracker Noisemakers

This is a fun and safe way for the kids to make some noise on the 4th of July. Great […]

Yo-Yo Balloons

Yo-yo balloons are a great outdoor activity for the summer. They are easy and inexpensive to make. They’re perfect for […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

Melted Bead Accessories

Have you ever made accessories with melted beads? You can make earrings, bookmarks, hair clips, magnets and more. Perfect for […]

Ninja Stress Balls

Make your own ninja stress balls using balloons, flour, and a baggie! They’re inexpensive, fun and easy to make – […]

Spinning Wheel

Turn a lazy susan into a fun spinning wheel the kids will love! Label the dry-erase segments with activities, exercises, […]

Busy Board

This amazing Busy Board provides hours of entertainment for an active toddler. Great for fine motor development!

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Duct Tape Watermelon Magnets

These fun watermelon magnets are made with duct tape, magnets, and a black Sharpie. These are so easy and fun […]

Egg Alphabet Matching

Upcycle your leftover plastic eggs into a cool alphabet matching game! Challenge your preschooler to match upper case and lower […]

Make Your Own Sponge Blocks

Use a pair of scissors to cut ordinary dry household sponges into interesting shapes. Kids will love building with these. […]

Ziploc Bag Book

Turn Ziploc bags into customized books! After assembling the bags into a book, simply slip photos into the pages and […]

Funnel Phone

Make a funnel phone for hours of FUN! It is easy, fairly inexpensive, and is a wonderful way for kids […]

Crayon Candle

Don’t throw away those broken crayon pieces – turn them into a beautiful rainbow candle. There are many helpful suggestions […]

Button Carrot

This quick and easy button carrot is a perfect spring craft for kids. Great for Easter, but also ideal for […]

Rustic Shamrock Garland

We created this shamrock garland for St. Patrick’s Day. We used a few simple kitchen materials. Cookie cutters, coffee filters, […]

Braided Leather Bracelet

Make a simple, yet beautiful braided bracelet from an old belt without using any special tools. A great project for […]

Pocket-sized Magnetic Fishing Kit

Repurpose your empty Altoids tin to hold this adorable mini magnetic fishing kit. It’s fun, easy, and very inexpensive. What […]

Photo Memory Game

Use family photos to make a personalize memory game! Start with an inexpensive deck of cards from a dollar store […]

Handmade Notebook

Notebooks are so handy to have in your purse, desk, backpack or car. You can make this notebook in under […]

Scratch Off Book

Learn how to turn recycled board books and junk mail into do it yourself scratch off art paper! A full […]

Magnetic Drink Cups

This brilliant idea will keep your children’s drink cups handy and right near your refrigerator’s water dispenser! Kids will feel […]

Coffee Filter Flower

Make a coffee filter flower to use instead of a bow… adorn a gift, wear it in your hair, or […]

Hockey Stick Horse

This absolutely adorable stick horse for kids was made by repurposing an old hockey stick! Dress it up with some […]

Dish Towel Apron for Toddlers

Can you say super cuteness?? These adorable aprons were fashioned from dish towels, great for the toddler set who loves […]