Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Sparkle Top Pencil

Colored pencil come without erasers, unlike the No. 2 pencil we are used to. Jazz up the top of that […]

Back to School Bouquets

These fun and colorful bouquets would make awesome teacher appreciation gifts. They are great for a welcome gift for back […]

Apple Monsters

Here’s a fun edible apple project the kids will love sinking their teeth into! Let them use their imaginations to […]

Fist Pumpkin Prints

This is a fun fall craft for all ages, but the preschool set will especially love this. Children will use […]

Rainbow Backpack Charm

This pretty back pack bauble is made from stackable crayons and a paper clip! A fun way to turn back […]

Candy Corn Topiaries

Here’s a simple project your kids can make to decorate the house for Halloween! Easy to do with candy corn […]

How to Make Soy Candles

In this tutorial teenagers will learn how to make their own soy wax candles. This is a great project for […]

Easy Washi Tape Gift Wrap

Here’s a simple gift wrap that kids can help make using brown paper and washi tape. They will love creating […]

Pizza Costume

A piece of pizza is a great costume: it’s funny, instantly recognizable, you can customize it, and of course, it’s […]

Newspaper Pumpkin

This is a simple project that kids will love, perfect for the fall season. You’ll need a mini pumpkin, some […]

Orange Candy Bucket

Make this fun candy bucket for Halloween from an orange tin that has been decoupaged with Halloween paper and images. […]

Craft Stick Bald Eagle

Turn craft sticks and construction paper into a majestic bald eagle. Use the opportunity to learn more about our national bird. […]

Colored Eggshell Art

Make an art project using colored egg shells for Easter or any time of year! Kids will love creating their […]

Decoupage Pumpkin

Kids will love making this pumpkin that has been Mod Podged with scrapbook paper. It’s a fun project that kids […]

Back to School Teacher Wreaths

These wreaths make cute back to school gifts for teachers. You can create them using crayons and mini chalkboards and […]

Homemade Envelopes

This is a fun paper craft for the whole family! Learn to make an envelope out of any paper you […]

Candy Corn Costume

This candy corn costume was very simple to construct and took me less than an hour to sew. You can […]

Pencil Cuff Bracelet

Whether you have a trendy teen or you know a teacher who enjoys quirky accessories, nothing screams back-to-school fashion quite […]

Embellished School Supplies

Add some pizzazz to plain ol’ school supplies by covering them with scrapbook paper. Make some for you and give […]

School Supply Cake

A sweet way to go back to school…. this “cake” made from school supplies! Surprise your child’s teacher with this […]

Paper Wings

Paper wings – wear for dress up, as a Halloween costume or Mardi Gras. They’re also beautiful enough to hang […]

Back to School Teacher Gift

Make a cute container for your favorite teacher with things you have around the house! It is super easy to […]

Letter Photo Props

Use wood letters, scrapbook paper to create pretty photo prop letters. Perfect for taking pictures for grandparents, Mother’s Day, Father’s […]

Itsy Bitsy Books

Celebrate back-to-school with these adorable itsy bitsy book pendants. A great way to recycle, these pendants are created from a […]

Pirate Hook

With only a fork (or spoon for the little ones), a plastic cup and a rubber-band you can make a […]

Felt Christmas Tree

Felt Christmas trees and ornaments are simple to make and will keep preschoolers busy “decorating” for quite a while. This […]

Fingerprint Charm Bracelet

Make a polymer clay keepsake charm to add to a bracelet or necklace preserving your child’s fingerprint. Makes the perfect […]

Chocolate Covered Oreos

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and cookies? A fun and easy way to get the kids into the […]

Patriotic Wooden Crate

Paint and sticker a wooden crate in red, white and blue stars and stripes. Use it in 4th of July […]

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Bite sized ice cream sandwiches can be made ahead of time, and are so easy to serve at a party […]

Homemade Patriotic Gumdrops

Red, white, and blue gumdrops you can make in your home kitchen. Perfect for a July 4th party or get […]

Chocolate Covered Fireworks

An easy, festive treat to make with your kids – cover red, white and blue star marshmallows with chocolate and […]

Noodle Box Lanterns

A fun activity for your July 4th outdoor celebration – gather red, white and blue stickers, markers and tape to […]

Family Puzzle

Create a fun family game using a family picture, an old puzzle and Mod Podge. Great gift for Father’s Day […]

July 4th Jello Cups

Jello cups turn patriotic, bold and bright, simply by dropping one clear cup inside another, and sprinkling star confetti in […]

Patriotic Strawberries

An easy project to do with the kids, these red, white and blue strawberries add a bunch of color to […]

Popsicle Cups

Red, white and blue patriotic popsicles – no mixing , just layering into cups. Made from icee pops and whipped […]

American Flag Marshmallows

Kids of all ages will have fun creating these marshmallow treats for an Independence Day picnic. Using edible markers, decorate […]

Recycled Jar Terrariums

Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle […]

4th of July T-Shirts

These fancy July 4th t-shirts are quick and easy to make, taking less than 10 minutes to pull it altogether! […]

Matchbox Fridge Magnets

Turn matchboxes into a fabulous photo display! A fun way for Dad to decorate his desk or toolbox…or give the […]

Black Cat Silhouette

Make a black cat silhouette by tracing a clip art image of a cat onto black card. Pretty for framing […]

Spiderweb Window Art

Great rainy day activity, trace clip art onto a window to create a quick spiderweb effect! Window markers are wash […]

Friendship Tea

A classic recipe that’s been around for years – perfect for end-of-year gifts for teachers. Gather the ingredients and let […]

Laptop/Kindle/iPad Sleeve

Searching for a special gift to give a favorite teacher? This fabric cover, for his/her electronic device, will make that […]

Friendship Box

Friendship Box Celebrate Valentine’s Day or Best Friends Day (June 8) with this charming Friendship Box. It holds a special […]

No-sew snake bookmark

Using one of Dad’s old ties, you can make an easy no-sew snake bookmark to hide in his book. Makes […]

Daddy & Me

Framed handprints are a gift to treasure forever. Give Dad a gift that’s sure to pull on his heartstrings.

Special Ties for Dad

Using fabric paint or fabric markers, kids can turn an ordinary tie into a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift! Younger children […]

Origami Shirt Cards

Make a special shirt card just for Father’s Day! Simple step by step instructions are provided to make this project […]

Patriotic Popcorn

Bag colorful red, white and blue popcorn for a fun dessert at your Memorial Day picnic. The secret to this […]