Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Patriotic Photo Frame

This Patriotic Photo Frame is ideal for any patriotic holiday.  It also makes a wonderful gift for a service person.

Watermelon Pancakes

Make these fun watermelon pancakes with your kids. The tutorial includes a simple pancake recipe that the whole family will […]

Edible Cupcake Wrapper Waves

Decorate ocean themed cupcakes using edible cupcake wrapper waves made from modeling chocolate. They add so much to this simple […]

Cardboard Tube Sand Castle

Turn empty cardboard tubes and some sand into a fun sand castle. This is a great activity for a beach […]

Goldfish Bowl Night Light

Transform a dollar store vase and tissue paper into a cool night light for your room. No special tools or […]

Uncle Sam Windsock

Fly Uncle Sam proudly with this easy craft. It starts with printables and is fun to make for any patriotic […]

Chocolate Beach Pails

These adorable mini chocolate pails are completely edible! They’re filled with candy sand and homemade chocolate shells.

Balloon ‘Celebrate’ Card

Celebrate a birthday, graduation, or any other event with a homemade balloon card. It is really easy to do and […]

Mini Apple Magnets

These sweet little apple magnets are easy to make. They’re a wonderful gift to give a special teacher or use […]

Paper Lemonade

Craft up some lemonade this summer using paper, paint, and straws. Reward the kids with fresh lemonade for a job […]

4th of July Coloring Pages

These cute Gnome 4th of July Coloring Pages coloring pages are great independent activities. Print them out for the home […]

Pipe Cleaner Cake Sun Catcher

Make a cake sun catcher using pipe cleaners and tissue paper. It’s so pretty and fun for a birthday celebration.

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Tie Dye Donuts

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these gorgeous 70’s-inspired donuts! Follow the simple directions to decorate store-bought […]

Ruler Frame

Make a fun frame out of school rulers! It makes a great gift for a special teacher or a graduate, […]

Watermelon Waffles

With summer right around the corner, these pink and green watermelon waffles are such fun to make and to eat. […]

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

If you’re looking for a fun and creative activity to do with your kids, why not make your own sidewalk […]

Cardboard Tube Flower Bouquet

  It’s hard to believe this beautiful bouquet of flowers started as empty cardboard tubes! The tutorial has simple instructions to […]

Bat Flyout Scene in Ink

Use ink to capture the beauty of a bat flyout. Bats are such interesting and helpful creatures.

No Bake Flag Cake

Create a quick and easy American Flag Dessert Cake without even turning on your oven. Make it with the kids […]

Starfish S’mores

These adorable starfish are made from homemade marshmallow, dipped in dark chocolate, and coated in graham cracker crumbs. Two little […]

Hot Air Balloon Scene

Try stamping and coloring over acrylic paint to make a pretty hot air balloon scene. It’s a fun way to […]

Candy Hawaiian Lei

These easy candy leis are fun for an end-of-year teacher gift, graduations, or favors for a luau party. Personalize them […]

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Lavender Milk Bath

Let the soothing properties of this lavender milk bath whisk you away into pure tranquility! This craft is really easy […]

Scribble Roses

Learn how easy it is to paint a bouquet of roses. Try crayons and watercolors with younger children, and encourage […]

Colorful Kites

Share the love of flying a kite by designing your own colorful kites! It take some time to assemble, but […]

Linzer Cookie Daisies

These gorgeous Linzer Cookie Daisies make a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation Day. And they taste as […]

Window Kite Craft

This easy-to-make colorful kite craft will brighten the skies and is perfect for a windy spring day. Even better, it’s […]

Monarch Caterpillar Craft

Don’t just do a butterfly craft- make the caterpillar form too! This easy monarch caterpillar project helps kids learn about […]

Candy Popsicles

Freeze candies into homemade lemonade popsicles for a treat that kids (and adults!) will love! Try a variety of candies. […]

Baseball Charm Necklace

Use these directions and printable template to create baseball charms you can use on a necklace or any other way […]

A Tin of Money Gift

Anyone would love to receive this fun tin of money! It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, graduations, and other […]

Plastic Egg Fireflies

These adorable bugs are made from plastic Easter eggs and LED tea lights. They’re such a fun project for kids!

Zentangle Heart Coloring Page

Use this zentangle heart coloring page to make a beautiful card for Mom on Mother’s Day. It’s also wonderful for […]

Tree Crafts for Arbor Day

In the United States, Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April every year. There are numerous countries […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Pretty Lace Cookies

With the help of an air brush, stencil and cake lace, your cookies will soon be in bloom. Any event […]

Hatching Chick Card

This cute card features a hatching chick – perfect for Easter or a birthday! It’s easy to make and your […]

Elephant Papercraft

Use the template to create this adorable paper elephant. Use it to decorate a card or gift bag, or just […]

Paper Bag Nest

A paper bag, glue, and twigs are the only things you need to make this fun, natural nest. Fill it […]

Easter Eggshell Mosaic

This beautiful mosaic cross is made with colored eggshells! Children of all ages will have fun working on this project.

Easter Egg Doodles

Easter eggs look gorgeous covered in doodles! You can doodle on construction paper or do your doodling on real eggs.

Painted Eggs

Paint eggs that are inspired by Pop Art artist Roy Lichtenstein and his comic book style paintings. It’s a cool […]

Whimsical Painted Dragonflies

Create whimsical dragonflies using acrylic paint, colored pencils, and a paint pen. Follow the simple steps, or use your own […]

Bunny Egg Holder

Create a cute Easter Bunny egg holder using felt and a cardboard tube. Make one for each guest at the […]

Foam Dice Chicks

These adorable chicks start with foam dice! They’re so much fun to make and are a great decoration for spring.