Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Kid-Sized Pup Tents

Build a campground in your back yard and fill it with these easy-to-make pup tents. They’re sure to bring hours […]

Family Footprint Stool

Turn a plain wooden step stool into a precious family keepsake. It’s something you’ll cherish for years to come. 

Found Item Stamped Frame

This wood frame is stamped with four items virtually everyone has in their homes. Can you guess what they are? […]

Baseball Plaque

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

Character Craft Patterns

Follow along to make embroidery versions of Baby Yoda and Mario, Perler bead designs of Disney Princesses and Toy Story […]

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons These cute little dolls made from wooden spoons can be personalized however you’d like. Use […]

Pencil Birds

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

Wooden Spoon Puppets

Put those old wooden spoons to a new use (or you can always buy a new set for this fun […]

Rainbow Bead Toy

This Rainbow Bead Toy is very easy to make and requires no special tools or equipment. Playing with it is a […]

Wooden Crate Parking Garage

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

A Frame Pup Tent

Make your own tent using wood, PVC and a $5 sheet. What kid wouldn’t want their own tent to keep […]

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Craft Stick Menorah and Dreidel

Make fun and festive Hanukkah decorations using colored craft sticks. Plain stick will work as well; just paint them or […]

Pet Memorial Heart Box

Create a memorial heart box to hold a beloved pet’s photo, collar, tags, or other memorabilia after they’ve passed. Customize […]

Snoopy on Ice Picture Frame

Display your favorite winter photo with this fun Peanuts picture frame featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. It’s perfect for […]

Diamond Art Gingerbread Family

This festive decoration features a gingerbread character for each member of the family, joined together with hearts. Each person can […]

Happy Holidays Santa Sign

Use Christmas die-cuts to make a super easy holiday sign that looks great. This is a fun craft for kids […]

Dirty Pour Coasters

Paint pouring is so much fun and really easy to do. The tutorial explains three different techniques to get beautiful […]

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, […]

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 […]