Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Tea Cup Invitation

Throwing a Valentine’s Day tea? Or perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon or bridal shower? No matter the occasion, this adorable […]

Rosette Brooch

Transform crepe paper streamers into pretty rosebuds that you can wear on your lapel this Valentine’s Day. This project is […]

Crushed Loofah Soap

I love handmade body and bath stuff, it’s ecofriendly and safe even for kids. Loofah soap can be an alternative […]

Valentine Heart Coasters

These adorable and festive coasters are so simple to make, and cost less than 25 cents a piece for supplies! […]

Fudge Bears

Two ingredient caramel milk chocolate fudge bears make sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. Your kids will love helping in the […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

This Mardi Gras necklace is fun for all ages, but is especially great for younger kids’ developing motor skills. Take […]

Mardi Gras Cup Shaker

These Mardi Gras cup shakers are fun to make and produce a satisfyingly loud noise for your Mardi Gras parade! […]

Mardi Gras Crown

This fun Mardi Gras crown is great for kids of all ages – just decorate according to age and ability. […]

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Letter B Mask

This mask starts with the letter B! Kids can decorate the mask with alphabet letters, things that begin with B, […]

Valentine Heart Vase

This festive vase is so easy to make; all you need is a glass container, tissue paper, and mod podge. […]

Conversation Heart Fudge

White chocolate fudge has been shaped into small hearts and decorated to look like conversation hearts. A fun edible craft […]

Valentine Bookmarks

These fun fingerprint bookmarks are an easy and personal gift for anyone your child loves on Valentine’s Day. Four different […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Recycle plastic bottles to make this pretty mobile. Use markers to decorate each one, and make as many as you […]

Japanese Cherry Tree

Recycle a paper bag or some cardboard for the trunk and reuse torn tissue paper for the blossoms to make […]

Mardi Gras Yarn Bug

This yarn bug makes a cute and festive decoration for your Mardi Gras celebration! Change the colors to make an […]

Printable Mardi Gras Mask

Here is an easy Mardi Gras mask. Set out sequins, jewels, feathers and whatever other supplies you have on hand. […]

Mardi Gras King Cake

Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake with this quick and easy version. The kids will have […]

Jester Hat

Make this foam jester hat with red, blue, yellow and green as pictured, or switch the red and blue with […]

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

These tasty treats are easy to make. Marshmallow Pops with candy melts and crushed peppermints wrapped in pretty cellophne make […]

Pip Sweak Easter Eggs

You and your kids can decorate your Easter eggs using glitter glue! A fun and easy craft for kids of […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Heart Knee Patches

Add heart shaped knee patches to the little one’s pants to add durability and cuteness! A sweet way to dress […]

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

Valentine Gift Jars

If you need a simple gift idea that doesn’t require painting, gluing or other time consuming steps, these gift jars […]

Chocolate Box Cards

These cute little cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that would be perfect […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Trace your child’s arm to make the trunk of the tree, then add the leaves and cherries using tissue paper […]

Cherry Party Favor

While originally intended as wedding favors, these adorable cherries would make great birthday party favors, Valentines, or just a fun […]

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

Valentine Bead Canvas

Use a small canvas, glue, paint, and beads to make fun Valentine’s Day decorations or gifts for grandparents. Your kids […]

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Personalize your gift wrapping paper using gold and white punches and kraft paper. While these are perfect for Christmas, it’s […]

Bead People

Use beads of different colors and shades to express the similarities as well as differences between all people. It’s a […]

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Strawberries on a Cloud

Need a quick Valentine’s Day dessert? Have your kids help assemble these easy and adorable treats. Here’s the best part […]

Valentine Heart Container Sticks

Turn plain heart containers into very special treats with this quick and easy craft for Valentine’s Day. These make great […]

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Toddler Thank You Notes

Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make […]

Say Cheese! Printable Valentines

Here’s a cute and fun printable valentine card with a camera theme. Great for teenagers and tweens alike, they’ll love […]

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

Salt Dough Oranges

In Chinese, the word ‘orange’ sounds like ‘Ji’, which translates to ‘good luck’. In some areas of China, it is […]

Heart Shaped Tortilla Chips

Make heart shaped tortilla chips for Valentine’s Day. It’s really easy and is much healthier then most Valentine’s Day treats. […]

Olive You Valentine Pizza

Make a cute Valentine’s Day pizza using olives to spell out “Olive You”. Your kids will love it and it’s […]

Heart Shaped Rollie Pies

Make these simple heart shaped desserts with your kiddos for a Valentine’s day treat they will love. A great way […]

Valentine Peg Dolls

Stitch up some Valentine’s Day peg dolls to share some love with your little one. A cute girl to hand […]

Button Valentine Heart

Have a lot of buttons? Glue them to a cardstock heart for a beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration. Use traditional colors […]

Scratch-off Valentine Countdown

Make a countdown to Valentine’s calendar! Each morning, the kids can scratch off one square to find out what their […]

Valentine Bracelets

Having some girls over for a playdate? Valentine’s bracelets take just minutes to put together and are cuter than cute! […]