Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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School Spirit Pin

Kick off the back-to-school sports season with an awesome homemade spirit pin. Wear it to cheer on the home team […]

Helicopter Ornament

This helicopter ornament is made out of a clear glass ball, wooden spatulas/ice cream sticks, and some odds and ends […]

Easy Toothpick Painting

Learn how to make easy and beautiful toothpick paintings! It’s as fun for adults as it is for kids and […]

Football Photo Frame

Create a frame that is perfect for a football team photo, a special autograph, or football memorabilia. It’s fun and […]

Driftwood Art

Remember great times at the beach with this Driftwood Art. It’s a wonderful project for the family to make together.

Tinker Creatures

Tinker around to build some cool and one-of-a-kind creatures! This project is a great way to use up any leftover craft […]

Driftwood Vase

Use driftwood (or even branches collected from the yard!) and an empty container to make this pretty vase. It’s easy, inexpensive and fun!

Sparkly Patriotic Photo Frame

Craft a sparkling, patriotic picture frame inspired by the American flag. This easy craft takes time, but the results are […]

Personalized Wooden Spoons

Burning wood is such a fun way to create personalized wooden spoons! Design your own pattern to make a gift […]

Frame Key Holder

This frame key holder is quick and easy to make, inexpensive, and unique. Make one now and you’ll never wonder […]

Paint Stick Snowmen

This simple snowman craft is made from recycled paint stir sticks. Use felt, buttons and toothpicks to transform these from […]

Scrap Wood Frames

Turn scraps of wood into rustic frames for gift giving. This easy project takes just minutes and looks great.

Snowman Thermometer

Snowman Thermometer When the weather is chilly outside, this snowman thermometer is the perfect project for kids stuck indoors. What […]

Unity Cup

Unity Cup The Kikombe Cha Umoja, or Unity Cup, is used on the sixth day of Kwanzaa to perform the […]

Wooden Christmas Tree

Use wood and fabric to create a unconventional Christmas tree to display this season. It’s a fun alternative (or supplement) […]

Pinecone Snowman

Crafted from pinecones, this cute little snowman is ready to hit the slopes!

Travel Lego Box

A fun way to get your little man involved in decorating a box for his legos. This is great for […]

Craft Stick Turkey

Turn craft sticks into this fun, playful turkey! A great Thanksgiving craft for your kids. This also makes a fun […]

Fabric Covered Frame

Learn how to cover a plain frame with leftover fabric to show off a photo from a special occasion. Make […]

Clothespin Catapult

Your kids will love making this simple catapult and launching items into the air. You can set up a bucket […]

Clothespin Vampire Bats

Watch out…vampires are on the loose! Just in time to add some scare to your Halloween decorations.

Clothespin Wrap Dolls

Turn plain clothespins and colorful embroidery floss into beautiful dolls your children will adore. Personalize the dolls by making one […]

Avengers Bookmarks

Are your kids fans of The Avengers? Make these fun superhero-themed bookmarks out of craft sticks to encourage reading!

Clothespin Art Center

Made from clothespins and crayon wrappers this is a fun way to display your kids’ artwork! A great homework holder […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Make a fun sunflower using clothespins, a paint stir stick, a jar lid, and sunflower seeds. This is a neat […]

Magnetic Dragonfly Clip

Make a colorful dragonfly clip that’s cute as can be. It’s perfect for holding artwork or notes on the fridge […]

Hedgehog Pencil Holder

Make an adorable Hedgehog Pencil holder out of a wooden egg and beads. It’s a great gift idea for kids, […]

Baseball Plaque

Use a round wooden plaque and clear backed stickers to make this fun baseball themed plaque. A great gift for […]

Magnetic Fishing Game

With our magnetic fishing game, you won’t have to worry about the weather. Use the wooden fishing pole to “catch” […]

Wooden Spoon Shark

Make this adorable shark out of a wooden spoon, some craft foam and paint!

Popsicle Stick Bracelets

These budget-friendly Popsicle Stick Bracelets are so cute and a lot of fun to wear. Make a bunch to share […]

Clothespin Patriotic Wreath

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

Clothespin Alligator

Children love creating animals, and these alligator clothespins are no exception. Boys will especially like this project and it’s a […]

Cork Boats

Make boats from corks, craft sticks and craft foam. If the weather is warm, sail them in a pool or […]

Rainbow Unicorn Frame Craft

Turn an unfinished wooden frame into a fabulous unicorn frame! Use it as a decoration as is, or clip your […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Jumbo Wooden Dice

A great rainy or snowy day project to keep the kids from going stir crazy! These dice will provide hours […]

Lightsaber Bookmarks

Turn craft sticks into a fun Star Wars themed craft. Use these glittery lightsabers as bookmarks or reading pointers for […]

Craft Stick Barn

This cute barn craft would be a great activity for a farm themed birthday party.

Pencil Birds

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

Chenille Snowboarder

Chenille Snowboarder Snowboarding is all the rage and so fun to watch during the Olympics! Kids will love testing their […]

Clothespin Mermaids

Create a cute set of mix-and-match mermaids from clothespins, construction paper, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Your mermaid fan will have […]

Family Key Holder

Create a key holder that the whole family will love. This makes a wonderful gift for practically anyone!

Birdhouse Gingerbread House

Turn an unfinished wooden birdhouse into a festive gingerbread house. Because none of it is edible, it will last for […]

Balsa Glitter Coasters

Create festive coasters using balsa wood and glitter! They’re great fun for any special occasion.

Scrappy Robot Magnets

It only takes about 30 minutes to transform scrap wood and extra hardware into adorable robot magnets. There are so […]

Wooden Art Ring

Learn how to make this simple art wooden ring. No two are alike!

Pirate Ship Birdhouse

Dress up a plain wooden birdhouse to look like a pirate’s ship. This fun craft will inspire lots of creativity!

Driftwood Planter

Transform the driftwood collected on vacation into a unique planter. It’s a fun project to do together as a family […]

Driftwood Sign

This Driftwood Sign is simple to make and so pretty. Use the kids’ names to label their bedrooms with a […]

Craft Stick Playing Cards

Create a set of playing cards using craft sticks! They can be made with a woodburning tool or a Sharpie.

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

Turn a wooden crate and cardboard tubes into a fabulous parking garage for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars. Not only […]

Pyrography Wooden Spoon

Personalize a wooden spoon using a wood burning tool and markers. This project makes a nice gift for someone who likes […]

Harry Potter Wands

Make a magic wand of your very own, inspired by Harry Potter. Each one is different, just like in the […]