Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

A Candle for Mom

Make a beautiful gift for Mom’s birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day or other just because! This candle is easy to make and […]

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons

Mom and Me Wooden Spoons These cute little dolls made from wooden spoons can be personalized however you’d like. Use […]

Bluebird Candies

These bluebird candies can be made with Jordan almonds, M&M’s or other light blue candies. They’re surprisingly easy to make […]

Linzer Cookie Hearts

Celebrate Mom with these tasty raspberry linzer cookies this Mother’s Day (or any time!)  Change the message and make these […]

Chocolate Flowers

This beautiful bouquet is made of chocolates!  It would make a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation day, or […]

Portrait Collage

Use paper scraps, googly eyes, yarn and other materials to make a Portrait Collage for Mom on Mother’s Day or […]

Sugar Cookie Garden Stone

Frost a large sugar cookie with cookies ‘n cream frosting then decorate it to look like a garden stone for […]

Daisy Cakes

These beautiful little daisies are ‘painted’ using cake batter (it’s a surprisingly easy technique!). Add the tiny daisy cakes to […]

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Spin Art Doily Paper Flowers

Create gorgeous doily paper flowers with spin art! These make such a pretty bouquet to give to Mom, a teacher, […]

Egg Carton Bouquet

Turn empty egg cartons into this gorgeous flower bouquet! This is a fun project that is easy enough for kids […]

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 […]

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.