Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Beaded Star Wand

This beaded star wand takes awhile to make, but it’s worth it! The finished wand is so pretty. Use it […]

Cardboard Tube Pillow Box

These cute pillow boxes are made with cardboard tubes. They are perfect for wrapping jewelry or other small gifts.

Canning Jar Lid Snowman

This adorable snowman is made from a recycled canning jar lid! It’s a fun winter project for kids.

Quilted Mini Trees

These festive trees make wonderful Christmas ornaments or gift tags. Use scraps for this beginner sewing project!

Crystal Snowflakes

Show the kids how they can grow their own snowflakes. Use them to decorate the tree, hang in a window, […]

Disney Christmas Paper Crafts

Add some Disney to your Christmas paper crafting fun! Just download and print out the templates to make your own […]

Christmas Snowman Hairclip

This charming snowman hair clip is easy to make and fun to wear. This sparkly felt fellow also makes a […]

Quilled Snowman Craft

Quilling is an easy, inexpensive and quick craft that has been around for hundreds of years. Use basic quilling techniques and […]

Santa’s Belly Napkin Rings

Turn felt and empty cardboard tubes into cute napkin rings that look like Santa’s belly. They’re perfect for Christmas dinner.

Holiday Found Poem

Challenge kids to create a poem from words cut from the newspaper, ransom-style! This one is Christmas themed, but this […]

Angel Ornament

Turn clam shells into an adorable Christmas angel. This easy craft makes a beautiful ornament for the tree.

Quilled Poinsettia Card

Create a unique Christmas card featuring a quilled poinsettia flower. It’s easy enough for quilling beginners to do.

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland

Decorate for New Year’s Eve (or any occasion!) with a simple garland of tassels. These gold and silver tissue paper […]

Alcohol Ink Ornaments

Learn how to paint glass globe ornaments with colorful alcohol inks. It’s so much fun and the results are stunning!

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree

This stunning Christmas tree, made from green pipe cleaners, is easier to make than it seems. It’s a fun project […]

Cork Reindeer

Turn a used cork into a cute little reindeer. It makes a fun ornament or topper for a gift.

St. Lucia and Star Boy Ornaments

Santa Lucia is a big part of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) holiday traditions. Honor that tradition by make these adorable […]

Concertina Angel

This paper angel craft just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for children. Make it together to get […]

Pine Cone Elves

These adorable little elves are made from supplies found in nature. Hang them as ornaments or use them as cute […]

Origami Christmas Stars

Turn wrapping paper scraps into a beautiful origami star. Whip up one of these cuties in under 5 minutes, and […]

Tinsel Bell Ornaments

These pretty ornaments are made from tinsel and paper cups. Make a bunch of these and hang them as a […]

Candy Cane Mice

These sweet little felt mice will hold all your candy canes and keep them safe.

Diamond Art Gingerbread Family

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

Salt Dough Snowman Ornament

Salt Dough Snowman Ornament Salt dough is so fun for kids and makes great ornaments. This snowman has character and […]

Recycled Can Christmas Centerpiece

Believe it or not, these beautiful centerpieces start with empty soup cans! From there, add simple decorations to create jaw-dropping […]

Pipe Cleaner Wreath Ornament

Turn pipe cleaners into a festive wreath ornament. This simple project looks fantastic on the tree, as a gift topper, […]

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 […]

Snowman Candy Pots

Turn a clay pot into an adorable snowman candy gift pot. It’s a great gift for teachers, the mail carrier, […]

Christmas Ball Wreath

Create a gorgeous (and affordable!) Christmas wreath that perfectly fits your color scheme. It starts with dollar store ornaments.

Candy Kiss Mouse Ornament

Learn how to make cute ornaments using 2 candy kisses and a few other supplies. They’re great for gifts or […]

Washi Tape Gift Tags

These adorable little gift cards take hardly any time at all to make. They start with index cards and washi […]

Snowman Milk Bottles

Dress up milk bottles to look like adorable snowmen! These are so much fun to use throughout winter.

Christmas Lantern Craft

Create gorgeous Christmas lanterns in no time at all. Use them outdoors to light up your yard or front porch […]

Santa in the Chimney

Dress up gifts with this clever gift bag that looks like Santa headed down the chimney! Fill it with candies […]

Christmas Card Place Settings

Put the kids in charge of making these unique Christmas place card settings. Simply print, cut, and add a pipe […]

Paper Plate Christmas Tree Garland

Turn paper plates into a garland of beautiful Christmas trees! Decorate them with buttons, sequins, craft foam, construction paper, or […]

Paper Plate Angel

Make a fun and colorful angel using a paper plate and your handprints. It’s a great project for kids to […]

Yarn Santa Ornament

Turn yarn and a cardboard tube into a whimsical Santa ornament. It’s inexpensive to make and looks great hanging from […]

Edible Snow Globes

You will not believe how easy these edible snow globes are to make! They start with store-bought peppermint patties and […]

Santa Hat Pretzels

Add some fun to your party table this holiday season by serving these adorable Santa hat pretzels. They’re a sweet […]

Bible Verse Christmas Tree

Create a beautiful Christmas tree ornament featuring your favorite Bible verse. The tutorial has lots of ideas for verses about […]

Disney Advent Calendar

Make your own Disney Advent calendar and count down the days to Christmas! Simply print, cut, glue,  and mount. The […]

Easy Candy Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this tasty version of an Advent calendar. It’s easy to make and lots of fun.

Joy Bottle Centerpieces

Turn empty bottles into a beautiful centerpiece for winter. Decorated with stickers and lace burlap ribbon, this project is a […]

Paper Advent Wreath

Create a simple paper Advent wreath with your child. Then each Sunday, “light” another candle on the wreath as you […]

Christmas Tree Holiday Card

Help your kids get in the holiday spirit by making these cute little Christmas tree cards! Perfect for giving to […]

Pez Dispenser Costume

Dress up like a reindeer Pez dispenser for Halloween… or for a Christmas party! This easy costume comes together quickly […]