Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Easy Oreo Spiders

Serve these adorable little spiders at your Halloween party. They’re much too cute to spook!

Pumpkin Earrings

These cute pumpkin earrings are fun for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall in general. This easy project is a fun way […]

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Mr. Tumnus Faun Costume

Fans of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will recognize this fun Mr. Tumnus costume. The tutorial includes instructions to […]

Happy Monsters

Monsters don’t have to be scary. Follow the steps to draw your own happy monsters with big eyes.

Monster Eyeball Garland

Decorate for Halloween with this furry, not-too-spooky monster eyeball garland. It’d be perfect for a Monsters, Inc. themed party, too!

Bloody White Chocolate Apples

These ‘bloody’ white chocolate apples are absolutely perfect for a Halloween party. They’re easy to make, look really spooky, and […]

Spider Cookies

Transform cookies into spiders with just a single decorating tip. Aren’t they adorable?!

Icy Frozen Crown

Make an icy crown for a Snow Queen or Elsa costume using fake ice vase filler and glitter. It’s a […]

Mini Bat Treats

These adorable little bats look almost too cute to eat! They’re really easy to make and taste great, too.

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]

No Sew Fox Ears Headband

Whip up some quick and easy fox ears with felt, a headband and a hot glue gun! It’s perfect for […]

Creepy Dorothy Bookmark

Turn the classic character of Dorothy into a creepy bookmark for Halloween. This is a great way to repurpose a thrift […]

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Glitter Slime Halloween Garland

Make glittery green slime garland to decorate for a Halloween or Ghostbusters-themed party. Make this removable garland using just glitter […]

Mummy Decoration

This creepy mummy craft is easy to do and takes very little time. Can you guess what is inside the […]

Pumpkin Felt Board

Create this fun, interactive pumpkin felt board. Young children will love helping to design the shapes and rearranging them over […]

Tissue Paper Yarn Pumpkin

Create a unique pumpkin decoration with yarn and tissue paper. It’s lots of fun and each is one of a […]

Yarn Pumpkin

Decorate for fall with this cute yarn pumpkin. It’s easy, fun and even smells like fall.

Ghost Treats

Celebrate Halloween with three simple and fun ghost treats. The tutorial includes instructions to make ghost cookies, ghost cakes and […]

Beaded Skull Earrings

These beaded skull earrings are great fun to wear on Halloween. They’re inexpensive to make and not too difficult.

Fine Motor Spiders

These Fine Motor Spiders are a great way to have some fun while developing your little one’s fine motor skills, […]

Vampire Caramel Apples

These fun Vampire caramel apples are great for a Halloween party at home or at school. Marshmallow teeth give these […]

Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

Corpse Bride Headpiece

Make a Corpse Bride headpiece for a Halloween costume or cosplay, inspired by Tim Burton’s character. It’s easy to do and […]

Frankenstein Healthy Halloween Treat

These Frankenstein apple treats are a healthy, no-candy option for Halloween parties or celebrations. They’re really easy to make, with […]

Spiderweb Phone Case

Make a fun Halloween spiderweb phone case with simple step-by-step instructions. It’s easy, inexpensive, and is sure to get lots […]

Eyeball Cupcakes

With just a few ingredients, you’ll have creepy eyeball cupcakes in no time! They’re great fun for Halloween.

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups For less than $5.00, you can make enough of these cute little yummy mummy treat cups […]

No-Sew Felt Pirate Patch

This easy, no-sew, felt pirate patch is a fun costume accessory. Arrrr, matey, you’ll be ready for Halloween in no […]

Mini Pumpkin Patch

This fall-inspired mini pumpkin patch is lots of fun for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to get kids […]

Pumpkin Fairy House

Turn a pumpkin into a fun and playful fairy house. The tutorial has lots of ideas to customize it and […]

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]

Craft Foam Tiara

Use craft foam and rhinestones to make a lightweight, durable, fabulous tiara or crown. It’s perfect for dance, costumes, theater […]

No Sew Stick Horse

Make a no-sew Stick Horse with inexpensive supplies from a dollar store. It’s great fun for a party or as an […]

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Thunderstorm Balloon Cloud Costume

This unique thunderstorm cloud costume has flashing lightning and optional ‘rain.’ It’s inexpensive, easy to make, and so much fun […]

Milk Jug Bat Masks

Don’t throw out those milk jugs! They’re the perfect materials to make these fun bat masks for Halloween, a themed […]

Big Clown Tie

Big Clown Tie Dress up like a clown with this oversized tie! Anything goes when it comes to the colors and […]

Halloween Felt Ornaments

Make cute Halloween felt ornaments in a few simple steps. They don’t take long and are a great way to […]

Rainbow Cardboard Costume

Dress up like a rainbow this Halloween! This cute costume is inexpensive, easy to make, and fun to wear.

Jack-O-Lantern Luminaries

Take empty glass jars out of the recycling bin and turn them into festive jack-o-lantern luminaries! This project is simple […]

Spooky Lab Jars

Decorate the house for Halloween by making a display of spooky lab jars. This project takes less than 30 minutes, […]

Sharpie Treat Bag Toppers

Make these easy treat bag toppers using Sharpies and stamps. Fill each bag with yummy pumpkin candies to finish it off!

Playdough Ghosts

These playful Halloween Ghosts are made from homemade playdough. This craft is a fabulous sensory experience for little hands.

Spider Web Brownie

These spider web brownies look (and taste!) fantastic. And they are surprisingly easy to make. It may look like this […]

Halloween Snow Globe

Put together a quick and easy Halloween Snow Globe using an empty glass jar. It looks fantastic filled with purple […]

Gold Glitter Polka Dot Pumpkins

These elegant gold glitter polka dot pumpkins are so easy to make and completely mess-free. Even the youngest of crafters […]