Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chocolate Heart Boxes

Use cookie cutters to make these chocolate heart shaped boxes. They’re perfect for giving on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Teacher’s […]

Valentine Foam Roses

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

Mosaic Heart

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

Beaded Heart Keychain

Create a heart-shaped keychain for someone you love using 2-hole seed beads. This project is best for teens with some […]

Nail Polish Cake Pops

These may look like cute little jars of nail polish, but they are actually edible cake pops!  This fun and […]

Faux Mosaic Flower Pot

Create your own beautiful flower pots using a super easy faux mosaic technique. Everyone from toddlers to teens will enjoy […]

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 […]

Ladies Hats Pinata Cookies

Turn sugar cookies into ladies’ hats filled with candies and decorated with edible flowers. What a fun treat for a […]

Flower Garland

Work together as a family to create a garland of flowers that is simple, decorative, and as cute as can […]

Mother’s Day Printables

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a handy set of printables. It includes a printable card, book all about Mom, and decorative […]

Lavender Candles

Use dried lavender stems to make these pretty lavender candles in mason jars. They make a wonderful gift for Mom, […]

Rose Bouquet Cupcakes

You won’t believe how easy it is to create a cupcake display that looks like a beautiful bouquet of roses. […]

Mother’s Day Bookmark

Make personalized faux leather bookmarks for Mothers Day. The tutorial includes instructions for making the embroidery floss tassel.

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. The little baskets are sure to bring joy to […]

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Turn ordinary plastic spoons into a colorful garden the kids will love. This is a great project for spring or […]

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Surprise your mother with this clever Mother’s Day cookie treat. These slipper cookies are lots of fun to create. 

Plantable Seed Paper

Make your own paper embedded with seeds, which can be planted right in the ground to grow beautiful flowers or […]

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. It’s a great way to turn recycled objects into art.

Pipe Cleaner Bouquet

Create a bright and colorful bouquet of flowers using pipe cleaners. This simple project is fun to give Mom for […]

Tape Resist Painting

Create a beautiful painting using a tape resist technique. This project is easily adapted for all ages and skill levels.

Photo Holder for Mom

This photo holder is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Mom can use it to hang photos, cards, or anything […]

Easy Pipe Cleaner Flowers

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

Styrofoam Cup Spring Bonnet

These beautiful springtime hats are perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day! Adults “shrink” Styrofoam cups in the oven and then […]

Paper Tulip Bouquet

These beautiful construction paper tulips are sure to brighten someone’s day! Make this bouquet as a gift for Mother’s Day […]

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Create a collection of colorful flowers using plastic spoons. These adorable flowers make wonderful place cards for a spring event.

Heart Twinkie Dessert

Learn how easy it is to turn an ordinary Twinkie into a gorgeous heart. This elegant dessert is great for […]

Hugs and Kisses Pretzel Treats

These Hugs and Kisses Pretzel Treats are quick and easy to make, with no baking required. They’re perfect to pack […]

Heart-Shaped Paper Frame

Make your own heart-shaped photo frame with paper in less than 10 minutes. This easy project is perfect to frame […]

Tissue Paper Carnations

Tissue Paper Carnations Learn how easy it is to make a bouquet of carnations to give to someone special. This […]

Chalkboard Phone Case

Learn how easy (and fun!) it is to create a customized phone case. Older children and teens can add their […]

Heart Tarts

Mini blueberry tarts topped with sparkly hearts are a fun treat for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any other time […]

Glazed Flower Rolls

These delicious sweet rolls are fun for special occasions or an ordinary day. Make different colors and flavors of glaze […]

Kid Art Necklace

Transform kid drawings into a fun wearable necklace using Shrinky Dinks. This makes a great gift for Mom, Grandma, or […]

Bouquet of Fingerprint Flowers

Fingerprint crafts make wonderful keepsakes, and they make beautiful decorations as well! Create a bouquet of colorful fingerprint flowers for […]

Daisy Pastries

Transform homemade pop tarts into a beautiful daisy. This is a wonderful treat for all sorts of celebrations. 

Flower Prints

This fun nature craft will help your children preserve those pretty flowers they love to pick. With some light colored […]

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Make your own adorable Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies! They start with Nutter Butter cookies, then are topped with peanut butter […]

Silhoutte Charms Bracelet

Create a bracelet that Mom or Grandma will cherish forever, as it features the silhouette charms of her family. It’s […]

Dot Art Suncatcher

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

Edible Dessert Bowls

What’s more fun than a gorgeous and tasty dessert? Making and eating the bowl holding it!

Fingerprint Flower Pot

A fingerprint flower pot is a wonderful keepsake gift idea. Plant seeds or flowers in them to give to Mom, […]

Family Footprint Stool

Turn a plain wooden step stool into a precious family keepsake. It’s something you’ll cherish for years to come. 

Paper Flower

Learn how to create beautiful paper flowers. They look really detailed but are rather simple to make. Once you learn […]

Sunny Sweet Rolls

Paint an orange juice glazed sunshine on a plate and top it with a caramel sweet roll to brighten someone’s […]

Button Topiary

Use buttons and a few other supplies to create cute topiaries that will last forever. It’s a fun gift for […]

Cookie Purses

Make three different cookie purses using store-bought ingredients. These adorable edibles are lots of fun for a birthday party, a […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

Hershey Kiss Flower Bouquet

Make a colorful bouquet featuring Hershey’s kisses for someone special. This easy project is ideal for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation […]

Herb Garden Cupcakes

This is one herb garden you’ll want to eat all the way down to the “dirt”! These adorable cupcakes are […]

Family Photo Magnets

Make fun magnets from family photos. This is a great way to capture those fun vacation moments or create gifts […]

Mother’s Day Portrait

Create an adorable Mother’s Day portrait on a paper plate, then decorate it with egg carton flowers. Mom will love it!

Paper Flower Lollipop Bouquet

Show someone special how much you love them with this easy paper flower craft. Who wouldn’t want a bouquet of […]

All About My Mom Printable

A fun keepsake for any mom. This printable has a rocket/space theme and 21 fill in the blank prompts for […]