Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Finger Weave Jump Rope

A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]

Tin Can Sculpture

For this Earth Day, take recycling to the max with our tin can sculpture. Search the recycling can and all […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

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

Melted Crayon Beetle

The old favorite melted crayon crafts have been updated to includes fun bugs and wiggle eyes. Both, boys and girls, […]

Butterfly Net

Our homemade butterfly nets encourage children to spend time outdoors running around trying to catch all of the bugs that […]

Bottle Cap Caterpillar

A springtime crafts that turns recycled bottle caps into colorful caterpillars. A fun, frugal crafts for toddlers and preschoolers.

Milk Jug Lunch Tote

Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to […]

Play Money

Recycle plastic milk caps into play money…the perfect size for little hands. The coins fit perfectly into cash registers for […]

Write and Trace Place Mats

Here’s a perfect solution for little ones who love to practice writing over and over again – save lots of […]

Earth Day Messenger Card

Recycle your old greeting cards into pretty messenger birds. A fun way to learn about Earth Day while crafting with […]

Homemade Volcano

A science experiment and fun outdoor project all in one! Our homemade volcanoes are made from simple ingredients that you […]

Shiny Egret

Perfect for an Earth Day project, this pretty Egret poster is made from recycled cds. Cereal boxes and a pizza […]

Castle Story Box

Make your favorite little princess her very own castle from a cardboard box! She can personalize it with paint, glitter, […]

Horse Paper Bag Puppet

Paper bags puppet are an easy way to start kids off in puppet making. Simply print the horse templates, cut […]

Fused Plastic Candy Belts

Using recycled candy and soda bottle wrappers, we’ve created this super cool belt. A fun addition to any girl’s spring […]

Clothespin Butterflies

Decorate a refrigerator or bulletin board with these pretty clothespin note holders. Kids of all ages will have fun with […]

Duct Tape Drink Koozie

Fashionable and functional, these koozies can be personalized in your favorite colors and designs by using Duct Tape. Perfect for […]

Decoupaged Egg Shell Trinket Box

Don’t throw away those eggshells that are leftover from the Easter eggs! Instead, create this faux mother-of- pearl look by […]

Shower Curtain Village Play Mat

Create a neighborhood, complete with lots of roads, using nothing more than markers and a shower curtain liner! Guaranteed fun […]

Recycle Monster

A fun way to teach kids about recycling – for Earth Day and every day! Kid will have fun feeding […]

Homemade Twister Game

We’re recycling for Earth Day! Follow our directions on how to turn an old ping pong table and some paint […]

Coffee Cup Roses

Teens can recycle all of the cups from their favorite coffee shops to make these beautiful roses. A beautiful gift […]

Plastic Bottle Bracelet

Would you believe that these pretty bracelets are made from recycled plastic bottles? Little girls can get creative decorating the […]

Egg Shell Mosaic Vase

Save all of the colored egg shells from your Easter eggs to make this pretty mosaic vase. A great project […]

Spring Top Hats for Dolls

Easy spring top hats for dolls using plastic tops and craft remnants you probably already have. A great project for […]

Sensory Bottle

This is such a fun craft to do with your little ones. Not only will they have a fun new […]

Homemade Toy Car Wash

Using items from around the house, make this super cool car wash for your kids to play with! Fun for […]

Stuffed Animal Easter Basket

This fun project shows you how to recycle stuffed animals and turn them into Easter baskets. Kids will love carrying […]

Paint Chip Easter Garland

Decorate your home with strings of rainbow colored Easter eggs made from paint chips! A great way for youngsters to […]

Decoupage Bird House

Dress up a regular ole birdhouse into a simple, elegant accent for any shelf or stand in the house – […]

Paper Mache Easter Chicks

Make cute chicks or bunnies from plastic eggs using an old favorite – paper mache. Adorable decorations for your Easter […]

Cardboard Box Kitchen

We’ve turned a cardboard box and a few other recyclable items into a magnificent play kitchen, complete with felt food […]

Cardboard Pizza

March 20 is Pizza Day! To celebrate, round up the kiddos for a day of pretend pizzeria play making personal […]

Button Rings

Button Rings are a good way to use up some of those buttons that get passed down from grandmother to […]

Ribbon Banner

What a bright and cheery way to use up leftover scraps of ribbon! These banners add color to a dreary […]

Popsicle Bracelet Cuffs

Super cute bracelets for tweens and teens to make and trade with their friends. Made from craft sticks, this is […]

Birds & Bees Mobile

A great recycling project that uses cardboard and paint to make a pretty mobile. Hang the mobile in front of […]

Soda Can Flower

Here’s a cool recycling project that puts all of those soda cans to good use turning them into lawn decorations. […]

Angry Bird Can Toss

Create a fun Angry Bird can toss game using recycled tin cans and some paint! What a fun way to […]

Egg Candles

Recycle old candles and egg shells to make these fabulous Easter egg candles! A lovely gift to tuck inside Easter […]

Easy Stone Markers

Take the kids on a nature walk to gather a bunch of stones for this quick and easy garden project. […]

Feather Chicks

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

Easter Bunny Candy Holder

Turn a recycled jar into a cute Easter Bunny container that can hold all sorts of Easter candy. Simple enough […]

Jelly Bean Necklace

Thread jellybeans onto colorful thread; tie on pretty ribbons…voila! a pretty Easter necklace. Kids will love wearing them and then […]

Pot of Gold Luminary

Wondering what to do with all of those glass bottles you’ve saved? Turn them into these pretty rainbow luminaries, complete […]

Magnetic Mouse Trap Clips

Magnetic refrigerator clips created from wooden mouse traps. Line them up along a kitchen wall to hold keys, notes and […]

Dr. Seuss Cat Hats

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday in style with these easy to make hats. Made from paper and paper plates, a perfect […]

Toothbrush Bracelets

Recycle plastic toothbrushes into cool bracelets! Parents, you will have to help with this one – the kids will look […]

Magnetic Puzzles

Our magnetic puzzles will make those long car rides a little more peaceful! Simply tape small pieces of magnet to […]

Duct Tape Belt

We’ve turned duct tape and d rings into a creative belt – cute for boys or girls to wear. Tweens […]

Five Senses Activity for Sight

Fun activities and crafts for studying the 5 senses – this one being sight!  We use simple household craft items […]

Diaper Babies

Looking for a totally adorable, yet affordable, baby shower gift? These precious diaper babies, made from infant diapers, baby wash […]

Comb Painting

Turn cheap plastic combs and paint into a day of painting fun! A fun “hand on” (or in!) project for […]

Decoupage Valentine Vase

Recycle those plain florist vases by turning them into pretty vases for Valentine’s Day. Decoupage pretty cocktail napkins onto the […]

Paint Chip Hearts

Using paint chips and contact paper from your local hardware store, your preschooler can create a beautiful heart. Hand them […]

Conversation Heart Magnet

When you think of conversation hearts, you think of Valentine’s Day and this time we’re turning them into a pretty […]