Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Mini Rainbow Cheesecake Hearts

These gorgeous rainbow hearts taste as good as they look! Enjoy your own cheesecake hearts, baked to perfection for Valentine’s […]

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns made […]

Mini President Figurines

Celebrate President’s Day by making mini figurines of great leaders from history. It’s a wonderful way to tie art into […]

Groundhog Pop Up Puppet

Make this little groundhog puppet using some felt and a recycled water bottle. He pops up to see his shadow… […]

Potted Hearts

Gather up all your fabric scraps and make some cute potted hearts. This is a wonderful project for a sewing […]

Skiing Penguin Ornaments

These adorable skiing penguins are made from blown eggs. They’re fun to paint and couldn’t be cuter!

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Conversation Heart Cheesecakes

Surprise the family with colorful conversation cheesecakes for Valentine’s Day. They’re delicious and made with love. 

Valentine Heart Purse

These simple hand-sewn hearts, made from bright colored felt, have a fun little pocket for tucking a note, a treat, […]

Heart-Shaped S’Mores Pops

Heart-shaped graham crackers are stuffed with chocolate and marshmallow to create these adorable Valentine’s Day treats. Grab a big glass […]

Punxsutawney Phil Portrait

Punxsutawney Phil Portrait Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not? Are we in for in for 6 more weeks […]

MLK Day Peace Craft

This peace handprint craft is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a wonderful way […]

Heart Tarts

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

Felt Love Bugs

Craft up the cutest love bugs ever! These colorful critters are a fun Valentine’s Day project that sewing beginners can […]

Tin Can Snowman

This cute snowman is made with tin cans and homemade puffy paint. Hang your snowman inside or out and enjoy […]

Christmas Card Puzzle

These cute puzzles start with Christmas cards. Throw a few into your bag for a boredom buster to pull out […]

Handprint Peace Flowers

Celebrate Martin Luther King’s dream for peace with these peace flowers. Made from children’s handprints, the flowers represents MLK’s dream […]

Groundhog Pudding Cup

Give your kids a treat this Groundhog Day with these quick and easy pudding cups made with edible supplies! It’s […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Robot

Make these charming heart robots with empty cardboard tubes. Kids will love this easy Valentine craft.

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Share these Chinese lantern cookies with friends and family as you celebrate Chinese New Year. These pretty red and yellow […]

3D Valentine’s Day Cards

Make the cutest 3-D Valentine’s Day card, using a picture of your child and a lollipop. Use this idea for […]

Salty Snowflake Ornament

With just a little bit of salt, some tape and plastic lids, you can make this festive snowflake ornament. Hang […]

New Year’s Countdown Balloons

Need a fast, cheap, last-minute idea for your New Year’s Eve celebration? Fill balloons with ideas of activities to do […]

Paper Plate Party Animal

This fun kid’s craft is great for New Year’s or a birthday party! There’s so much room to be creative […]

Cheesy Snowman Snacks

These adorable Cheesy Snowman Snacks are made filled with yummy mozzarella. They’re so simple to make, and the whole family […]

Santa Milk and Cookie Tray

This Santa milk and cookie tray is easy to make and inexpensive. All you need is the printable, a wooden tray, paint and […]

Jingle Bells Snowman

Jingle Bells Snowman This cute snowman ornament looks adorable hanging from the Christmas tree. Make it as is, or simplify […]

Snowman Gum

Turn ordinary gum into an adorable collection of snowmen. This easy project is a great last minute gift, perfect to […]

Hidden Money Santa

This cardboard tube Santa is a really fun way to give the gift of money. Expect a double-take when the […]

Christmas Slime

Whip up a batch of glittery, squishy green and red Christmas slime with the kids! Pack it into jars to […]

Edible Advent Wreath

This beautiful Advent wreath is completely edible. It’s a fun project for families to do together during the Advent season.

Family Name Ornament

Family Name Ornament Personalize your Christmas tree with ornaments that spell out your family name. They’re so festive and fun! […]

Pop Out Christmas Tree

Pop-Out Christmas Tree This cute Christmas craft idea is suitable for young holiday enthusiasts and is great for developing scissor […]

Santa Candy Wrapper

Dress up your gifts to look like Santa! This craft uses scraps and takes just minutes to do, but makes […]

Handprint Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with this handprint kinara craft. It’s a quick and easy way to create a decoration that will capture […]

Kit-Kat Candy Bar Rudolph

Turn Kit-Kat bars and other candies into darling Rudolph-inspired treats. It’s easy enough for even the youngest of crafters and […]

Snowman Ornaments from Keys

These adorable snowman ornaments made from discarded keys are a great recycling project for kids. They’re perfect for decorating the […]

Christmas Card Tree

Turn Christmas cards into beautiful tree decorations! This is a wonderful way to reuse old Christmas cards.

Christmas Holly Garland

Create a pretty holly garland to hang on the wall, frame a door or a window, decorate the tree, or […]

Snowman Hot Cocoa Gift

This Snowman Hot Cocoa Gift is perfect for teachers, family, or friends. Kids will have so much fun making it.

No-Sew Sock Reindeer

Turn a simple sock into a festive holiday friend with just a few general craft supplies and rice. This adorable […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Light Bulb Snowman

Turn an old light bulb into a darling snowman in a few easy steps. This is such a fun way […]

Holiday Cowbells

Turn cowbells into fun ornaments featuring Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph. Santa and friends will look great hanging on a tree, […]

Santa Hat Sugar Cones

Did you know you can bend store-bought sugar cones into Santa hats to make Christmas treats? This whimsical dessert will […]

Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament

This bottle cap snowman is easy to make with a little paint, blue, and scraps of ribbon. Even the smallest […]

Photo Ornament

Make a fun keepsake bauble using photos of your loved ones! This ornament makes a great gift for grandparents or […]

Elf Feet

These adorable elf feet are easy, inexpensive and fun. They make a great gift for neighbors, teachers, classmates or anyone […]

Woven Christmas Tree Ornament

Use yarn scraps to weave a cute and festive Christmas tree ornament. The tutorial links to a simpler version suitable […]

Santa Treat Bags

These Santa Treat Bags are super cute and so simple. They’re great for party favors, neighbor gifts, or even just […]

Fireworks Painting

Cardboard tubes make it fun to create beautiful fireworks paintings! It’s fun for patriotic celebrations, New Year’s Eve and more.

Homemade Holiday Lollipops

Help the kids make festive holiday lollipops this year. Bundle them together as a gift or use a single lollipop […]

Snowman Table Setting

The kids will be happy to help set the table when you use this festive snowman tablesetting. Follow the directions […]