Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Candy Globes

Cover styrofoam balls with candy to make fun, colorful Halloween decorations. Display on candleholders, glasses or vases.

Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag

Transform a plain canvas tote into an adorable ruffled trick-or-treat bag. For upper elementary age children with some experience with […]

Monster Mugs

Paint your own dishwasher-safe mugs with a fun and unique monster design. Makes a great gift, especially when filled with […]

Cardboard Glasses

Use an old cereal box to make these cardboard glasses! Fun for everyday play or great for a Halloween costume.

Felt Leaves and Trees

A simple felt play scene for fall! Attach felt to a felt board for plenty of imaginative play time. Teach […]

Magic Marbleizing

Create stunning works of art with magic marbleizing. Use this quick-and-easy technique along with a favorite photo to create a […]

Paper Cup Spider

Turn a paper or foam cup into a spider. Follow the directions to make a cute and friendly version or […]

Halloween Hairdo

Use plastic spider, bat and skull rings to make an awesome Halloween hairdo! Perfect for any girl who wants to […]

Gauze Mummy

This Halloween mummy craft is fun for the youngest of crafters. All you need is construction paper, gauze, and googly […]

“Bloody” Halloween Candle

This candle, dripping with faux blood, is high on the creepy factor but surprisingly easy to make. A fun project […]

Peanut Butter Haystacks

Celebrate National Peanut Day on September 13th with yummy no-bake Peanut Butter Haystacks. They’re perfect for little hands to help […]

Halloween S’mores Treat

This “ghoulish snack” makes a great treat for Halloween school snacks or as a kid friendly party favor. Not only […]

Gluey Ghost

For Halloween this year make these eerie ghosts from yarn and white glue. They are super easy, inexpensive, and fun […]

Cardboard Owls

These magical cardboard owls are all dressed up for Halloween! Make some of your own to decorate your space in […]

Canning Lid Pumpkin

This canning lid pumpkin is cute, simple and fun to make. A perfect craft for fall and a great recycling […]

California Poppy Magnets

Make these vibrant California poppy magnets with some modeling material and paint! A pretty way to dress up your refrigerator.

Candy Corn Coolers

These Candy Corn Coolers are perfect for any fall get-togethers. They are incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Candy Corn Scarecrow

Candy Corn is such a fun fall treat, especially when it is packaged as a cute scarecrow! Great as a […]

Superhero Masks

Make fun superhero masks for your kids to wear during pretend play. Personalize with any color or decoration that your […]

Apple Bites

These treats are a fun and healthy break from Halloween sweets. They’re very easy to make and delicious too!

Edible Skeleton Treat

These brownie, pretzel and marshmallow skeletons are simply spooktacular! Perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Scrabble Tile Coaster

Use old Scrabble tiles to create custom coasters. A fun and useful gift that you can personalize! Great for Grandparent’s […]

Chalk Scavenger Hunt

Put that sidewalk chalk to use and make up a backyard scavenger hunt for the kids! Select items to include […]

Duck Tape® Monster Corkboard

Make an adorable monster themed cork board to hang above your homework desk. Only a couple of supplies are needed!

Ladder Golf

Make your own Ladder Golf game, perfect for backyard BBQ’s, fam­ily reunions, camping trips or everyday outdoor fun. This tossing […]

Paper Mache Hats

Make a giant hat from paper mache. They are fun to creatively decorate and great for make believe play.

Crayon Sun Catcher

Use some crayon shavings to make colorful sun catchers to decorate your windows! A fun project any time of year.

Circle Shape Monster

This cute circle monster is a great shape craft for preschoolers. Use the printable template or cut your own shapes. […]

Handprint & Footprint Apron

Make an adorable garden-themed apron featuring your child’s handprints and footprints. A perfect gift for Mother’s Day or any other […]

Eye Spy Nature Hunt

This printable Eye Spy Nature Hunt is so much fun and teaches children to “Leave only footprints, take only memories.” […]

Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

Whether you call it slime, gak, or putty, this glow-in-the-dark slime recipe is a fun activity for kids that will […]

Homemade Shower Jellies

With the consistency of hard jello, this is one of our all time favorite homemade recipes, especially for the kids! With […]

Backyard Art Camp

Inspire art in your children. Give them some q-tips and let them give pointillism a try. Or, try to emulate […]

Clown Mask

Making your own clown mask is fun and easy. A perfect activity for a circus-themed party or for dress-up play.

Fall Magazine Tree

A fun art project for recycling some old magazine pages. A great way to teach kids about the changing of […]

Picnic Coloring Page

Print off this free picnic basket coloring page and have the kids get creative by adding their own food and […]

Apple Coasters

Make a super cute set of Apple Coasters. Keep them for yourself or give them as a gift to that […]

Mix and Match Monsters

Make a felt monster set, perfect for building and creating a wide range of hilarious little monsters. So much room […]

Firecracker Noisemakers

This is a fun and safe way for the kids to make some noise on the 4th of July. Great […]

Painted Flat Marble Ornaments

Discover how easy it is to make these adorable painted holiday ornaments for Christmas. Would made great gift toppers too.

Lipstick Valentine Hearts

These Valentine hearts were made with an unusual craft supply… lipstick! They are as beautiful as they are unique.

Money Notebook

Need a cool gift that’s perfect for any occasion? Make a ‘notebook’ of money! Great for back to school or […]

Liquid Fireworks

For most kids, Fourth of July fireworks are a highlight of the holiday. Who doesn’t love those magnificent and exciting […]

Fireworks Picnic Cupcakes

Make these charming cupcakes that look like a 4th of July picnic under the fireworks with this tutorial. A fun […]

Plastic Water Bottle Vase

Here’s a fun way to make a self-watering vase from a used plastic, sports-top water bottle. A great way to […]

Kerigami Canadian Maple Leaf

Use the same technique as you do with snowflakes to make this Maple Leaf. Pattern provided for this Canadian craft […]

Don’t Eat Sam Game

Here’s a fun game for the kids to play on July 4th. All you have to do is print the […]

Decorated Clipboard

Use tissue paper and Mod Podge to change a plain clipboard into a work of art! These clipboards make a […]

Patriotic Felt Wreath

Make a fun and festive felt wreath, perfect for July 4th. Although it is quite easy, it is also time-consuming. […]

Happy 4th Straws

Your friends and family will be amazed with these “Happy 4th!” straws that actually work! They look like they took […]

Pringles Can Firecrackers

Repurpose empty Pringles cans to make fun July 4th firecrackers! So festive and each is one of a kind. A […]

Paint Stick Button Flag

Make an adorable flag from paint sticks and buttons. Such a cute project, perfect for July 4th or to show […]

Sifted Flour Lawn Stars

Decorate your lawn or sidewalk with patriotic stars! They’re made from sifted flour, so they’re safe for kids, pets and […]

Patriotic Punch

Have the kids help make some patriotic punch! Not only is it tasty and cute, but it’s a great opportunity […]

Patriotic Brick Centerpiece

This brick flag centerpiece transforms an ordinary building material into a fun and quirky bit of Americana. With its rough […]

Paint Chip Garland

Make a fun and festive patriotic garland using paint chips. Cut stars, then sew them together following the white line […]

Patriotic Tea Lights

Paint mason jars to create a festive set of patriotic tea lights. Younger children can use a stencil while older […]