Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Oatmeal Cookie Hand Scrub

This wonderful hand scrub is inspired by delicious oatmeal cookies. It’s easy to make and is a great gift.

Freezer Paper Image Transfer

Use freezer paper to transfer an image or word to pillowcases, t-shirts or other fabric. This is a great project for […]

Felt Gift Tags

An emboidered felt gift tag add a personal touch to a special gift. It’s easy, fun and inexpensive with an […]

Rainbow Crayon Wall Art

Create a dimensional work of art using crayons and foam. It’s easy to do and looks spectacular!

Paper Fortune Cookies

Make easy and fun paper fortune cookies. They’re great for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or any time.

Wire-Wrapped Heart Ring

Make a cute heart ring using aluminum wire and pliers. A fun beginner project for preteens and teens.

Hammered Metal Jewelry

Hammered metal jewelry is a craft that looks expensive, is easy to do, and requires only a few tools and […]

Embellished Felt Heart Earrings

Create fun heart-shaped earrings from felt. They are easy and inexpensive to make and are a wonderful gift for someone special.

Shark Boxes

While originally created for Valentine’s Day to collect cards, this is a fun shark craft in general that kids will […]

Origami Secret Note

Send a message to someone special into this fun origami envelope.  This would make a memorable and unique way to give […]

Red Velvet Heart Cupcakes

Create adorable heart cupcakes decorated with fondant roses.  A fun treat for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any occasion when […]

Felt Heart-Shaped Earrings

Girls will love making and wearing these cute heart-shaped felt earrings.  They are so easy to make and can be […]

Love Bug Ladybug Picture Holder

Learn how to make cute ladybug picture holders using clay and a paper clip. They make the perfect kid-created homemade […]

Paracord Heart Bracelet

This tutorial shows you how to make a paracord bracelet that has hearts on it. It is a nice project […]

Lego Minifig Soap

Make a bar of soap that contains a Lego minifig trapped inside. This fun Valentine (or any-occasion gift) is not […]

Buttoned Up Envelopes

Make your own Buttoned Up envelopes with pretty button closures. Perfect for small handmade cards or gift cards. Free printable […]

Thread and Nail Art

Make this cute heart out of yarn, nails and scrap wood! A fun string art project the kids will love.

Simple Heart Hair Clip

Make a sweet, simple heart clip for your little girl in five minutes flat using this tutorial. Great for any […]

Finger Paint Valentines

Using a doily or die cut as a reverse stencil, my toddler made these Valentines for his grandparents with finger […]

Clay Best Friend Necklace

Learn how to create your very own “best friends” heart necklace with a few simple materials. They’re easy to make, […]

Valentine’s Heart Bouquet

Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and this project is perfect for celebrating. It’s a cute, fun way for […]

Personalized Cookie Valentines

Say goodbye to boring paper valentines and hello to adorable, delicious ones! Do something different with your valentines this year […]

Paper Plate Heart Pocket

Learn how to turn 2 paper plates into a heart-shaped pocket that can be used to collect Valentines.

Last Minute Valentines and Gift Tags

Paper craft Valentines and gift tags with Laura Kelly’s free printable using scissors, adhesive and random crafty supplies! Adorable and […]

Teddy Bear Pretzel Pops

A sweet Valentine’s Day Treat – Chocolate Teddy Bear Pretzel Pops that are fun to make and taste great!

DIY Lip Balm + Printables

Making your own lip balm is easier than you’d think and a great project to do with kids. This recipe […]

DIY Lip Balm

Making lip balm is easier then you think! Free “You Dropped the Balm on Me, Valentine” printable!

Teddy Graham Valentine

Add a couple teddy grahams to chocolate drizzled marshmallows and you have a Valentine! Free Printable!

Love Pillows

Discover how to make cute love pillows that you can put up for Valentine’s Day and any other day after […]

Valentine Shadow Box

Create a a little Shadowbox for your Valentine using whatever supplies you love best!

Valentine’s Day Fruits

Valentine’s day fruits with cute messages… fun to make with kids or surprise them by putting these adorable fruits in […]

I Dig You Valentine

Use gummy worms to tell someone special, “I Dig You!” A fun option for a classroom Valentine treat.

Hippo Valentine Box

The kids will love making this adorable hippo to hold all the Valentines they receive. It all starts with two […]

Valentine Hug Cards

This classic craft has been a Valentine staple for many years. A great project for the littles this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Sachets

Instead of traditional Valentines, try using patterned paper and fragrant potpourris to make Valentine sachets! Friends can place them under […]

Gingerbread Love Shack!

Here’s something to do with that leftover gingerbread house! A love shack for Valentine’s Day.

Hanging Heart Decoration

We had the kids crumple up tissue paper and glue to wooden heart shapes. We then hot glued grapevine to […]

Candy Cane Flower Puzzle

A completely edible flower puzzle that kids can give each other on Valentine’s day! Lots of fun and easy to […]

Heart Cut-Out Pancakes

Create a special Valentine’s Day breakfast with your kiddos with this simple and fun heart cut-out pancake recipe.

Melted Snowman Cake Pops

My Heart Melts for You Snowman Cake Pop! These are fun for a winter party or Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Heart Pockets

Make these little love-note-filled hearts, then hide them in unexpected places for someone special this Valentine’s Day. They are the […]

Quilled Heart Candy Jar

Decorate a candy jar with quilled hearts to make a beautiful gift for someone special. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]