Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Shadow Box Bank

Make your own unique piggy bank using a shadow box picture frame and a photo background. A great way to encourage the […]

Easy Shark Pin

Make a fun homemade shark pin to wear on your shirt or attach to your bag or backpack. A fun […]

Wooden Spoon Princess Wand

Every little girl loves to be a princess. Help your little girl turn an old wooden spoon into a magic […]

Craft Stick Bracelets

Use a wood burner to design custom craft stick bracelets that are truly unique. Some patience and easy directions are […]

Stick Fort Kit

Encourage building skills and open-ended play with this easy and fun stick fort. Fun to play with again and again!

4th of July Ribbon Wand

Show your red, white and blue this 4th of July with this simple ribbon wand!  Change out the colors for different holidays […]

Straw Holder

Turn a jar into a decorative straw holder with a few simple steps. A jar, lid, screw and knob keep […]

Bright Playful Wooden Blocks

Transform plain wooden blocks into a bright and modern play set.  Adults can make this for very young children, or […]

Wooden Bird Houses

Wooden birdhouses are so fun to build and to decorate!  Older children with basic woodworking skills can build these (with […]

Dad’s Trinket Box

Give Dad something thoughtful and useful this Father’s Day – a box for all his trinkets.  It’s easy to personalize and […]

PVC Pencil Holder

Make a pretty ombre pencil holder from PVC pipes.  Keep it for yourself or create one as a gift for […]

Barbie Couch and Chair

Barbie and her friends will love relaxing on a homemade couch and chair. An adult will need to operate any […]

Spice Rack Paint Caddy

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

DIY Magna Tiles

A mini wooden version of Magna Tiles which are super fun and easy to make and perfect for on the […]

Free Printable Monkey Puppets

In need of an easy paper craft for kids? Try these printable monkey puppets. They’re quick and easy to make […]

Make a Fairy Door

With just few simple materials, and a few minutes of your time, you can create your own fairy doors to […]

Dr. Seuss Quote Sign

Dr. Seuss Quote Sign “Why Fit In When You Were Born to Stand Out” – perfect for a playroom or […]

Bunny Magnet

Turn an ice cream paddle spoon into a cute bunny magnet for the fridge. A fun project for Easter.

Craft Stick Spring Birds

Make beautiful birds from craft sticks and colorful feathers! A fun springtime craft for kids.

Birthday Board

Create a hanging display of all the important birthdates in your extended family. Choose colors and themes to match your […]

Thread and Nail Art

Make this cute heart out of yarn, nails and scrap wood! A fun string art project the kids will love.

Rainbow Blocks

Create your own rainbow blocks to teach about colors, and then let your child “build” a rainbow.

A Box of Pirates

Reuse an old cardboard pencil box, ping pong balls, a mint tin and fabric scraps to make this box of […]

Popsicle Park Bench

This fun and easy project lets you make a cute little park bench using ordinary popsicle / craft sticks. Fun […]

Personalized Keychain

Personalized keychains are fun for kids to keep or give as gifts. For children who don’t carry keys, attach this […]

Indoor Swing

Save tons of money on an expensive therapeutic swing by making one yourself.

Lego Decorations

Turn 2×4’s and old lids into cool decorations that any Lego fan would love. Use them as paper weights, as […]

Monster Stick Puppets

Make easy monster stick puppets for hours of imaginative play with just a few craft supplies!

Puzzle in a Box

Make your kiddos their own puzzle using wooden pieces and an empty cardboard box!

Popsicle Stick Name Art

Use scissors to cut popsicle sticks to create fun name art. A great project for older children or teens.

Pretend Wooden Donuts

These pretend donuts look good enough to eat… and you won’t believe how easy they are to make. Your kids […]

Dowel Lamp

The light effects that this lamp makes are amazing. Find out how simple creating it is! All you need is […]

Popsicle Stick Nativity

Create a simple Christmas Nativity scene with popsicle sticks. Add magnetic strips to the back so they stick on the […]

Jack O’Lantern Wooden Blocks

With this tutorial you can turn ordinary wooden blocks into a fun Halloween decoration or child’s toy! make different faces […]

Magnetic Wrapped Peg Dolls

Make these sweet wrapped peg dolls and tuck them in a tin…perfect for travel! A great way to keep the […]

Toddler Art Coat Rack

Make your own toddler painted wooden coat rack. A perfect way to keep organized and showcase your toddler’s art work!

Tiny Bow and Arrow

You can make this fun little bow and arrow toy out of things that you probably already have in your […]

Craft Stick Chain Reaction

Did you know that you can build an exploding chain reaction by weaving together popsicle sticks or craft sticks? It’s […]

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls

Wooden Peg Fairy Dolls are surprisingly easy to make and are perfect for enchanting little party favors or as a […]

Craft Stick Pencil Bookmarks

A great craft for back to school, these easy to make bookmarks are shaped like pencils! These would make a […]

Popsicle Stick Cake Centerpiece

This popsicle stick “cake” is surprisingly easy to make. Use washi tape to perfectly match your color scheme. Such a […]

Doodle Board

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

DIY Ring Toss

This DIY ring toss game is simple to make and provides great outdoor fun for all ages! Great for picnics, […]

DIY Photo Display

Create a special gift for someone special using paint, wood, clothespins, and washi tape. It’s easy to change out the […]

Craft Stick Bracelet

Your kids will be amazed as you create a bracelet from a craft stick. Who knew wood could be formed […]

Earring and Necklace Holder

Create this quick-and simple holder to beautifully display and organize jewelry and avoid the hassles of lost earrings or tangled […]

Craft Stick Flowers

Brighten up your home or office by making these fun and easy craft stick flowers! They will make great magnets […]

Wax Paper Lantern

Turn wax paper, crayons and craft sticks into a beautiful lantern! Fun for all ages, but adult supervision is required.

Craft Stick Kazoo

Gather craft sticks, rubber bands, construction paper, tape and scissors. Now follow the simple instructions to make a kazoo that […]

Busy Board

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

Finger Painted Picture Frames

These fun finger painted picture frames are super easy and toddler friendly. They make great gifts and are completely unique […]

Spring Sunburst Wreath

This lovely spring sunburst wreath would be a fun project for a teen to try. Customize it with your favorite […]

Color Matching Car Game

For toddlers who love anything to do with wheels, this DIY color matching game will be a hit. You can […]

Matchbox Guitar

Turn a matchbox and popsicle stick into an awesome guitar. If you have a rockin’ dad in your life, this […]