Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Paper Heart Wrappings

Tuck secret messages for your valentine into these cleverly folded paper hearts. As much fun to open as it is […]

Duct Tape Rosette Wreath

In just a few simple steps you can turn red duct tape and some recycled cardboard into a pretty rosette […]

Valentine Tic Tac Toe

This Tic Tac Toe game is cut from wood and tucked inside a heart shaped candy box. Clear gems bearing […]

Heart Votive Holder

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve got an easy and frugal craft for you. Using tissue paper to […]

Felt Heart Cookies

Youngsters will love to play with our Valentine’s Day heart cookies. Some felt and a few simple stitches are all […]

Dinner Conversation Hearts

Get the conversations flowing at the dinner table with these conversation hearts. Each paper heart has a question written on […]

Some Buggy Loves You

A fun way to teach shapes & patterns and decorate for Valentine’s Day at the same time. Friendly paper ladybugs […]

Valentine’s Day Gumball Machine

A quick and easy Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for giving to teachers, neighbors, friends and family! Personalize it by […]

Jello Playdough

We show you how to make your own brightly colored, fruity scented playdough. Great for giving as party favors or […]

Valentine’s Day Secret Messages

Create secret Valentine’s Day messages with white paper hearts and white crayons. Kids will giggle with delight as they watch […]

Cardboard Tube Valentine Necklace

Turn cardboard tubes and beads into pretty Valentine’s Day necklaces. Little girls will have fun painting the cardboard hearts their […]

Serendipity Heart Banners

Recycle those bits and pieces of printed paper that have been piling up into a beautiful decorative banner to hang […]

Valentine Boxes

Decorating small gift boxes and match boxes with Washi tape is a quick way to create a Valentine box. Perfect […]

Cardboard Tube Heart Wreath

We’ve turned recycled cardboard tubes, ribbon and some paint into a heart-shaped wreath for Valentine’s Day. A simple, frugal, pretty […]

Valentine’s Day Pennant

Here’s a Valentine’s Day craft that’s perfect for older kids that doesn’t have the baby-ish feeling to it. Not just […]

Valentine Ribbon Wreath

A cardboard wreath, pretty valentine ribbon and a glue gun are all that’s needed to make this Valentine’s Day wreath. […]

Sweetheart Shortbreads

Take a break from all of the sweets this Valentine’s Day and snack on our sweetheart shortbreads. A great opportunity […]

Cheery Paper Heart Wreath

Add some fun and whimsy to your Valentine’s Day decorations with this colorful paper heart wreath. Made from strips of […]

Love Bug Valentines

Assemble these warm, fuzzy valentine love bugs in no time. Popular in the 70’s, these friendly little love bugs are […]

Scented Love Garland

Pretty fabric hearts are filled with sweet smelling potpourri and hung up for Valentine’s Day. Use as curtain tie backs […]

Easy Edible Valentine

Nothing says Valentines Day quite like hearts, flowers, and chocolates -we’ve combined all 3 in this easy Valentine project. These […]

Valentine’s Day Love Sign

Turn recycled juice can lids into pretty wall decorations for Valentine’s Day. Using paper and vinyl stickers, you can create […]

Crocheted Hearts

Colorful crocheted hearts are picture perfect for Valentine’s Day. Follow our these step-by-step instructions to make these cute hearts for […]

Conversation Heart Pops

Make soft and chewy conversation heart pops using marshmallows and candy melts. Kids of all ages will have fun dipping […]

Cupcake Liner Cards

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by handing out these fancy valentine cards. By changing the colors of the paper cupcake liners and […]

Wire Heart Finger Ring

Dress up your Valentine’s Day wardrobe with these wire heart-shaped finger rings. Tweens and teens can start on a journey […]

Cardboard Tube Groundhog Pop-Up

This playful, little groundhog is popping up to say “hi” on Groundhog Day! Made from cardboard tubes, paper and markers, […]

Peek-A-Boo Handprint Groundhog

Maybe he’ll see his shadow…Maybe he won’t! This adorable groundhog is made by tracing your child’s hand print on construction […]

Valentine Curled Ribbon Wreath

Our pretty Valentine’s Day wreath is made from grosgrain ribbon. Follow our step by step instructions to make one of […]

Splatter Paint Haggis

To celebrate Scottish Burn’s Night (25th January), we made a splatter paint Haggis with paint and toothbrushes. Kids will have […]

Love Letter Corsage

A pretty tissue paper craft for tweens and teens to make to wear for Valentine’s Day. Would also look great […]

Pink Heart Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie cereal and marshallows are jazzed up to make these yummy Valentine’s Day treats. Makes a great lunchbox treat […]

Pretty Paper Heart Chains

Turn pretty strips of card stock into festive paper heart chains in just a couple easy steps. Simply change the […]

Valentine Headbands

Sport Valentine’s Day colors with these quick and easy felt heart headbands. A great project for the beginner sewer!

Kissletoe for Valentine’s Day

Repurposed cardigan turned into mistletoe-inspired Valentine’s craft. Hang them around your house for your favorite valentine to find them!

Long Distance Hug

Here’s a special way to send long distance hugs when you can’t be there in person. Handprinted hearts and ribbon […]

Puppy Love Locket

Hang a special valentine from your favorite pooch’s collar. Let them show off how much you love them by personalizing […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun getting their hands messy with this fun painting project. Wave these glittery, red dragon […]

You Float My Boat, Valentine

Happy sailing with these pretty paper Valentine’s Day boats. Made from construction paper, these boats make cute containers to hold […]

Valentine Rosette Wreath

Hang this pretty felt rosette wreath on your front door to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your glue gun and some […]

Bookmark Valentine

A fun and easy craft for you and your kids to create for Valentine’s Day. Turn pipe cleaners into books […]

Valentine’s Day Heart Garland

Decorate the house with this pretty paper heart garland. Using the provided template, it will take little time to string […]

Heart Clips

Using packing plastic and rubber stamps, create these pretty package clips. Use the clips to decorate bags of treats for […]

Valentine Snowmen

Turn a plastic gum container into an adorable Valentine’s Day snowman. Decorate the container with recycled socks and buttons and […]

Heart Shaped Ice Cubes

A cool way to get the kids to drink milk – make strawberry hearts to flavor it! Freeze juices in […]

Valentine Friendship Bracelet

Friendship bracelets are very popular right now. Here’s a simple version that can made pink, red and white for Valentine’s […]

Love Blossom Tree

A special gift for those special valentines. These love blossom trees are specially made using your child’s arm, hand, fingers […]

Valentine Envelopes

These pretty Valentine’s Day envelopes hold sweet treats. Put a personalized spin on things by allowing the kids to cover […]

12 Days of Valentines

Repurpose a muffin tin for this Countdown to Valentine’s Day craft. Each numbered tin holds a little treat…until the big […]

Valentine’s Day Candy Jar

Here’s a 2 for 1 Valentine’s Day project that is not only kid-friendly and fun to make, but it can […]