Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Fanged Pumpkins

Create your own “Drac-o’-lantern” this Halloween. Add some bats for a fun Transylvanian scene.

Furry Monster Bracelet

This googly-eyed furry monster bracelet is as easy to make as it is cute. Perfect for Halloween and great as […]

Healthy Ghost Pops

Turn bananas, orange juice, and coconut into a healthy ghost pop. A perfect snack for Halloween, and great for the […]

Candy Corn Cheese Wedge

Paint yellow and orange food coloring onto Laughing Cow Cheese wedges to make this fun Halloween snack.

Mummy Drinks

Transform bottles of juice into mummies, perfect for Halloween. The tutorial includes printable mummy eyes.

Halloween Balloons

Use a black marker to turn orange and white balloons into a stunning Halloween display. This tutorial is in Swedish.

Pumpkin Pots

These pumpkin pots cost less than $1 each to make and are simple enough for even the smallest crafters to […]

Mini Cheesecake Pumpkins

Serve these bite size Halloween treats as is or decorate them to look like jack-o-lanterns. A tasty edible craft your […]

Candy Globes

Cover styrofoam balls with candy to make fun, colorful Halloween decorations. Display on candleholders, glasses or vases.

Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag

Transform a plain canvas tote into an adorable ruffled trick-or-treat bag. For upper elementary age children with some experience with […]

Monster Mugs

Paint your own dishwasher-safe mugs with a fun and unique monster design. Makes a great gift, especially when filled with […]

Cardboard Glasses

Use an old cereal box to make these cardboard glasses! Fun for everyday play or great for a Halloween costume.

Paper Cup Spider

Turn a paper or foam cup into a spider. Follow the directions to make a cute and friendly version or […]

Halloween Hairdo

Use plastic spider, bat and skull rings to make an awesome Halloween hairdo! Perfect for any girl who wants to […]

Gauze Mummy

This Halloween mummy craft is fun for the youngest of crafters. All you need is construction paper, gauze, and googly […]

“Bloody” Halloween Candle

This candle, dripping with faux blood, is high on the creepy factor but surprisingly easy to make. A fun project […]

Gluey Ghost

For Halloween this year make these eerie ghosts from yarn and white glue. They are super easy, inexpensive, and fun […]

Cardboard Owls

These magical cardboard owls are all dressed up for Halloween! Make some of your own to decorate your space in […]

Canning Lid Pumpkin

This canning lid pumpkin is cute, simple and fun to make. A perfect craft for fall and a great recycling […]

Candy Corn Coolers

These Candy Corn Coolers are perfect for any fall get-togethers. They are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Candy Corn Scarecrow

Candy Corn is such a fun fall treat, especially when it is packaged as a cute scarecrow! Great as a […]

Superhero Masks

Make fun superhero masks for your kids to wear during pretend play. Personalize with any color or decoration that your […]

Apple Bites

These treats are a fun and healthy break from Halloween sweets. They’re very easy to make and delicious too!

Edible Skeleton Treat

These brownie, pretzel and marshmallow skeletons are simply spooktacular! Perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Circle Shape Monster

This cute circle monster is a great shape craft for preschoolers. Use the printable template or cut your own shapes. […]

Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

Whether you call it slime, gak, or putty, this glow-in-the-dark slime recipe is a fun activity for kids that will […]

Clown Mask

Making your own clown mask is fun and easy. A perfect activity for a circus-themed party or for dress-up play.

Rock Monsters

Here’s a fun project to do with all those rocks your kids collect. Each time they see these fun Rock […]

Monsters Inc Inspired Slime

Let your kids enjoy some sensory fun as they create monsters and watch the slime ooze. A fun science project […]

Homemade Magic Wand

Make a homemade magic wand for a costume or pretend play. It only takes 5 minutes and uses materials you […]

Natural Face Paints

An easy craft involving ingredients found in your kitchen. Kids get to pound, mix and paint with these natural face […]

Jar Lid Glitter Bugs

Use recycled jar lids and glitter paint to create these fun bugs, just in time for Earth Day! A fun […]

Pumpkin Pinata

This fun pinata can be made as a Jack O’Lantern for Halloween, or leave off the face for a great […]

Monster Cupcakes

Cut adorable monster and pumpkin shapes out of your cupcakes and fill to decorate! A great birthday idea or fun […]

Shark Costume

  This shark costume is totally adorable! A fun costume, especially for your little boy. Use it after Halloween too […]

Zombie Bride Costume

Turn your little princess into a zombie bride with this fun Halloween costume idea. With the popularity of the show […]

Outdoor Spooky Eyes

These super easy and really fun Halloween googly eyes are a great last minute decoration for outside your home. The […]

Periwinkle Pint Size Costume

This sweet little Periwinkle costume is perfect for that little girl in your life. A great Halloween costume or just […]

15 Pumpkin Carving Templates

Here are 15 free printable pumpkin carving templates, created especially with young children in mind. Simple designs that make it […]

Dinosaur or Dragon Costume

Use a hooded sweatshirt to make this cute dinosaur or dragon themed costume for Halloween. A quick last minute project […]

Ogre Eye Cookies

These super fun cookies will make your little ones giggle! No need for special holidays, Halloween is great but these […]

Fall Twizzler Cake

Looking for a fun and festive way to dress up your harvest party table? Maybe it’s a Halloween dessert you […]

Cake Pop Ghouls

These cute little ghoul cake pops are a fun project for tweens and teens to give to their friends or […]

Pumpkin Favor Bags

A quick and easy favor bag for those Halloween party goodies. Perfect for busy moms who want to send something […]

Sew a Felt Pumpkin

  Here’s an easy beginner sewing project to make a stuffed pumpkin using felt and yarn. Great for a first […]

Creepy Hand Candy Bowl

Easily take your candy bowl from blah to spooky with some Mod Podge, fake spiders, a paper mache hand and […]

Halloween Pancakes

Say good morning with these fun Halloween themed pancakes. Smiling jack O’Lanterns will make your kids do the same when […]

Snack Cake Werewolves

You can use store bought snack cakes to make these silly werewolves for Halloween. A fun addition to your child’s […]

Edible Pretzel Bones

These edible bones are a fun addition to your child’s lunch during the Halloween season, or great for a Halloween […]

Candy Corn Zombie Cake Pops

Bet you’ve never seen this kind of zombie. It’s a candy corn cake pop eating candy corn! A crazy fun […]

Crockpot Witch’s Brew

There’s no toil and no trouble with this fun Halloween beverage! Let the slow cooker do all the work when […]

Styrofoam Ball Spiders

Cut and colorful, these adorable little spiders made from painted Styrofoam balls are a great insect or Halloween craft for […]

Assemble a Jack O’Lantern

This fun Halloween pumpkin craft is great for the kids. There’s also a free printable pattern included to make your […]

Deviled Eyeballs

Need a fun edible idea for your Halloween party this year? Try these spooky fun deviled eyeballs made from boiled […]

Mini Oreo Pumpkin Treats

Learn how to make your own miniature Oreo filled chocolate pumpkins! Create an entire pumpkin patch, or wrap individually for […]

Skeleton Paper Dolls

You can print these off and create fun little Halloween themed skeleton paper dolls. Giggle and squirm as you dress […]