Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Hero Stones for Dad

Use ordinary stones to create a heartfelt gift for your dad. Tell him all the great things he is to […]

Salt Dough Handprints

These salt dough hand prints are simple, inexpensive, and fun to make! They are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Lighted Campfire

Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights. Use an old CD, some rocks and a tissue paper […]

Kissing Hand Keys

This project was inspired by Audrey Penn’s beloved book “The Kissing Hand.” This would make a wonderful gift for a […]

Bunny Bracelet

This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive […]

Tractor Footprint Card

Turn your child’s footprint into an adorable tractor card. This is a perfect project for Father’s Day or Gradparent’s Day, […]

Finger Painted Picture Frames

These fun finger painted picture frames are super easy and toddler friendly. They make great gifts and are completely unique […]

Eagle Handprint T-shirt

Make a patriotic eagle t-shirt using your child’s handprints. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Veteran’s Day, or any occasion!

Burlap Flower Magnets

Learn how to make chalkboard magnets that look like flowers. Adorable additions to your refrigerator, or they will make a […]

Button Photo Frame

Decorate a simple wooden photo frame with paint and buttons for a special one-of-a-kind keepsake! Great for Father’s Day, Mother’s […]

Polka Dot Flowerpots

Make your own cheerful polka dot flowerpots this spring! All you need is acrylic paint, adhesive vinyl, and a sealer! […]

Picasso’s Flowers

Recreate Picasso’s famous flowers, using the child’s own handprint. This is a wonderful project for the classroom or other group […]

Chipboard Photo Frames

Make these adorable magnetic photo frames using chipboard, washi tape, and stickers! Perfect gift idea for any mothers or grandmothers […]

Peanut Butter Potstickers

Can you believe these sweet little potstickers are actually peanut butter sandwiches with chocolate dipping sauce?! What a fun snack […]

Burlap Envelope

Learn how to whip up a cute gift card envelope using a scrap of burlap and some felt. Perfect for […]

Newpaper Sombrero

Don’t recycle your newspaper just yet – save it to make these fun sombreros! This project requires some adult help […]

Mini Pinatas

Here is a simple mini pinata that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It only takes minutes to make and no […]

Eggshell Planters

Start some seeds in a homemade eggshell planter! Parents will need to help young children cut the eggshells, but kids […]

Stained Glass Candle Holder

Learn how to recycle an old jar into a colorful candle holder. This pretty flower adorned jar would be great […]

Burlap Heart Hanger

You can make this sweet smelling heart for mom or any other special gal you know. Fun for Mother’s Day […]

Homemade Magic Wand

Make a homemade magic wand for a costume or pretend play. It only takes 5 minutes and uses materials you […]

Scented Jar Candle

I’ll show you how to make a strong scented Love Spell soy jar candle in this step by step guide. […]

Watercolor Daddy Sign

Transform your child’s mountain of surplus paintings into a beautiful and meaningful Father’s Day gift. Use the provided templates or […]

Handprint Bird Card

This adorable bird card is quick, easy, and fun to make. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any occasion. Would […]

Father’s Day Gift Tags

Dad’s will love these cute gift tags drawn to look just like them, and several other cute gift ideas are […]

Candy Bouquet

This Lindor and Raffaello candy bouquet makes a delicious gift for Mother’s Day. Follow the full step by step tutorial […]

Inspiration Collage

Create an inspiration board from completely recycled items, make it themed or just do random things that inspire you without […]

Homemade Tea Soap

Teens and preteens will love making their own soap or a gift for mom with this step by step guide. […]

Easy Molded Soap

Learn how to make your own scented, natural, vegan avocado & cucumber melt and pour soaps at home with this […]

Paper Bag Nest

Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and […]

Crustless Veggie Mini Quiches

Welcome in spring with these mini veggie quiches, perfect for a light spring breakfast or snack. Just the right size […]

Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cakes

Enjoy seasonal spring strawberries with this 5-minute Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake! Little hands can help mix together the simple ingredients […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

The perfect Spring craft project to share with your child. You start by taking a nature walk together, then share […]

Parts of a Flower

Here’s a fun science craft for your toddler or preschooler to do this spring. Use Do-a-Dot markers to make a […]

Cereal Box Picture Frames

Turn a cereal box into a handy box frame to store and display your kids’ art!  This is a great […]

Paper Covered Letters

Here’s an easy DIY for embellishing 3D cardboard letters–a great party prop that can be matched to any theme, and […]

Refrigerator Tic-Tac-Toe

Once you are done snacking on tasty frozen treats, save the sticks to whip up this fun craft. Play this […]

Mini Greenhouses

Create simple and easy mini greenhouses from clamshell packaging. Keep your seedlings warm this spring! Great for all ages.

Reusable Decorated Tote Bags

Show kids how fun it can be to “go green” by decorating these reusable mini-tote bags using fabric paint and […]

Fabric Photo Magnets

Learn how to print pictures onto fabric and then us them to create unique magnets. Great as a gift for […]

Puffy Paint Earth

Spend Earth Day making a puffy paint Earth! It’s so simple even young toddlers could do this with minimal adult […]

Sight Word Bottle Caps

Repurpose water bottle caps to make sight word bottle caps, perfect for a learning center. Add magnets to the back […]

Earth Day Jello

You and your kids can easily create this cute cup of Earth Day Jello with blue and green gelatin. A […]

Bottle Cap Bunny

Don’t throw away old bottle caps and lids! Repurpose them to make cute bunnies. Fun for Easter, spring, Earth Day, […]

Natural Face Paints

An easy craft involving ingredients found in your kitchen. Kids get to pound, mix and paint with these natural face […]

Miniature Earth Craft

Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to […]

Doily & Fabric Flower Pin

This pretty flower pin is made from doilies and scrap fabric. It’s can be attached to a plain bag to […]

Earth Day Muffins

Make tasty blueberry muffins that resemble Earth! What a fun way to celebrate Earth Day and enjoy some breakfast at […]

Recycled Earth Day Globe

This craft is very easy to do. It uses materials from your recycling bin and scrap paper box and gives […]

Ladybug Coffee Mug

Does your mom love ladybugs? Make this fun springtime coffee mug she’s sure to love. Younger kids will need help, […]

Marshmallow Easter Bunny Paws

These absolutely adorable homemade marshmallow Easter bunny paws are a fun kitchen craft and make wonderful gifts for family and […]

Easter Eggs with Rubber Bands

Decorate your Easter eggs this year with rubber bands to make fun lines in whatever design you want! Kids will […]

Sharpie Eggs

Have you ever thought about decorating your Easter eggs with Sharpies? Let your imagination go wild! With the right color […]

Peeps in a Tub

You and your kids can make this easy Easter soap shaped like Peep bunnies! Fun in the tub, plus there’s […]

Van Gogh Easter Eggs

Create beautiful Easter eggs inspired by the works of Van Gogh. You could easily adapt it to various artists. What […]