Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Hugs and Kisses Jar

Make an extra special gift for someone you love by personalizing it with your handprints! Parents and grandparents will love […]

Twinkie Heart Cake

These adorable heart cakes couldn’t be easier! They’re a fun treat for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, Mother’s Day, or any […]

Framed Dried Flowers

A pressed flower frame is makes a wonderful gift for someone special. It’s a great way to enjoy the beauty […]

Heart Flowers

This simple craft is perfect for even the youngest of kids. These are great for birthdays, Mother’s Day or Valentine’s […]

Paper Roll Love Birds

Learn how to make these cute love birds from cardboard tubes and glitter. They couldn’t be cuter!

Realistic Duct Tape Roses

Learn how to make beautiful roses that look real from duct tape and pipe cleaners! Unlike the real thing, these […]

No Sew Lavender Bags

Turn fabric scraps into a fragrant sachets filled with lavender or your favorite dried herbs or spices. This simple no-sew […]

Tissue Paper Flowers

These pretty flowers are super easy for kids to make and look great in a vase! Perfect as a homemade […]

Lavender Sugar Scrub

Sooth your senses with a homemade sugar scrub with lavender buds that doubles up as a moisturizer. Keep some for […]

Footprint Bird

These adorable little footprint birdies are really easy and make a great keepsake. Frame a set to give to Grandma […]

Handprint Ballerina

Preserve your little ballerina’s petite handprints forever with this beautiful handprint project. This would also make a wonderful gift for […]

Tin Planters

Turn empty tin cans into gorgeous flower pots. Add a plant and you have a very inexpensive, thoughtful gift that […]

Three-Panel Card

A three-panel card gives you tons of space for designs, hand-lettering, photos, and messages. Make one today for someone special!

Mom Appreciation Frame

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gift that she’ll appreciate for years to come. This simple frame of envelopes holds treasured […]

Pin Cushion Picture Frame

Transform a photo frame into a handy pin cushion in just a few minutes. It makes a wonderful gift for […]

Tissue Paper Corsage

Make tissue paper flower corsages and tissue paper butterflies. Wear them, or use them as gift toppers for Mom, your […]

Mother’s Day Strawberry Card

Show Mom how “berry” special she is with this strawberry card for Mother’s Day. This card is wonderful for Grandparent’s […]

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

Botanical Gift Bags

Embellish plain gift bags with beautiful botanical prints. It’s easy to do and makes your gifts that much more special.

Mommy Macarons

The kids will have a blast decorating macarons to look like their mommies! A fun group project or just for […]

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. Cute little baskets that are great for spring or […]

Cupcake Liner Daffodils

Use mini cupcake liners to make a field of daffodils. This craft is quick and easy, perfect for springtime or […]

Mosaic Heart

You can make this mosaic heart with nothing more than some construction paper, old magazines or catalogs, and a glue […]

Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Treat

Tell that special someone how much you love them with this fun twist on marshmallow treats. It’s perfect for Valentine’s […]

“Love You” Key Ring

Make a plastic canvas key ring for someone you love. It is easy to do and is a nice gift […]

Valentine Foam Roses

Foam Roses Give your special valentine a gift of foam roses that will never wilt! Made from craft foam, these […]

Painting Rainbow Roses

This simple art activity for kids results in a beautiful bouquet of watercolor rainbow roses. It’s inspired by Alice in […]

Handprint Roses

Turn your handprint into a bouquet of roses that will be cherished forever! These roses are perfect for a homemade […]

Burlap and Doily Luminaries

Create gorgeous luminaries using burlap and doilies. Follow the steps exactly, or experiment with different ribbons, buttons, twine, and fabrics […]

Water Bottle Flowers

Recycle the entire bottle, wrapper and all, when you make this fun craft. With a different fabric choice, you can […]

Easy Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Pipe cleaners are fun for kids, easy to work with, and have no mess to clean up. Learn how to […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Raspberry Cheesecake Roses

These Raspberry Cheesecake Roses are perfect for a celebration or special occasion. They’re made with real raspberry puree and chocolate […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Great for Mother’s Day too.

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. A great way to teach how to turn recycled objects […]

Handprint Owl

Capture a child’s little handprint forever by making this beautiful canvas to hang on the wall. This makes a great […]

MOM WOW!

Make this fun greeting card for Mom! The tutorial has step by step instructions plus a printable template so you […]

Paper Tulip Bouquet

These beautiful construction paper tulips are sure to brighten someone’s day! A younger child could work with a parent to […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

A great spring project or perfect for Mother’s Day, this pretty flower is made from scrap pieces of fabric. Pipe […]

Magazine “Mom” Plaque

This super simple MOM plaque is made with cool magazine fonts and flowers. It’s easy to make and customize into […]

Lemon Poppy Seed Soap

This lemon poppy seed soap is easy to make, smells great, and makes a great gift for Mother’s Day or […]

No-Sew Heart Pillow

Turn two bandanas into a no-sew pillow that is easy to make and perfect for cuddling. It makes a fun […]

Valentine’s Day Pillows

Create a one-of-a-kind Valentine present for your loved ones. A personalized pillows is easy to make and something a parent, […]

Handprint Heart Canvas

This beautiful canvas features the little hands that Grandma loves so very much. It’s a gift she’ll treasure forever!

Marbled Goat Milk Soap

It’s quite easy to make these lovely marbled scented soaps. They make a wonderful gift for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Dot Art Suncatcher

Even the youngest of crafters can use dot markers to create a colorful suncatcher. Cut it into a heart to […]

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Plastic Canvas Heart Coasters

Introduce kids to needlework with an easy plastic canvas project. These heart coasters are fun to make and not too […]

Handprint Keychain

Turn kids’ handprints into a one-of-a-kind keychain. This makes a wonderful gift for parents, grandparents, or godparents.