Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Paper Cake

Create a beautiful layered ‘cake’ using round paper mache boxes and paper. Makes a wonderful centerpiece. Or. fill the boxes […]

Pool Noodle Ponies

Make charming stick ponies out of ordinary pool noodles. What a fun summertime activity to keep the kids happy and […]

Mug Cozy

This adorable mug cozy makes a wonderful gift. It requires basic sewing skills and makes for a perfect beginner’s project.

Friendship Bracelets

There are dozens of ways to make friendship bracelets, but this is one of the fastest and easiest. Make just […]

Rock Monsters

Here’s a fun project to do with all those rocks your kids collect. Each time they see these fun Rock […]

Shrink Plastic Cuff Links

Have your children color on shrink plastic, then turn their artwork into personalized, one-of-a-kind cufflinks for Dad. Perfect for Father’s […]

Recycled CD Spinners

Make your own game by recycling old CDs and DVDs into fun spinning tops! Loads of fun to play with, […]

Chocolate Bacon

Chocolate bacon! That just sounds so fun, doesn’t it? Great for Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day or even April Fool’s Day.

Freezer Pop Holder

If your kids love freezer pops but complain about them being cold on their hands, have them help you make […]

Sandpaper Art T-Shirt

Design your own fabulous t-shirts using crayons and sandpaper! It’s easy and the results are beautiful. Fun for all ages!

Edible Crown Cupcake Wrappers

Wrap your cupcakes with edible crown shaped cupcake wrappers for Father’s Day. Fun for a princess party as well!

Stars & Stripes T-Shirt

Create this fun and festive holiday shirt with just some ribbon, freezer paper and fabric spray paint! A fun way […]

Contact Paper Jellyfish

Use contact paper and any decorative materials you have on hand (sequins, glitter, confetti, etc.) to make beautiful jellyfish. Fun […]

Frozen Paint

Let your kids create masterpieces on paper and themselves as they create using the “cool” frozen paint! Recipe included!

Monsters Inc Inspired Slime

Let your kids enjoy some sensory fun as they create monsters and watch the slime ooze. A fun science project […]

Duct Tape Lanyard

This Duct Tape Lanyard is a good craft for Father’s Day or for a camp activity. Use any color or […]

Smaug/Dragon Pinata

Easily turn a dinosaur pinata into a dragon (in this case, Smaug for a hobbit birthday party). A fun craft […]

Pirate Treasure Map

Make your own pirate treasure map and go on a treasure hunt in your own backyard! A fun project the […]

Flip Flop Refashion

Turn plain flip flops into fun flip flops with a little trim and rhinestones. A fun project for teenagers and […]

Picnic Fruit Printable

Print out the different types of fruit and have the children color them. Then create a simple picnic blanket with […]

Superman Dad Painting

Any toddler can be an artist and create dad a super card to celebrate Father’s Day. A cute way to […]

Hobbit Door Party Invitation

Welcome all the halflings to your party with this simple hobbit door party invitation. Fun to make and a great […]

DIY Marquee Letters

Marquee letters look great, but they’re so expensive! Here’s a way to make them very inexpensively, using poster board and […]

Angry Birds Party Favor

It’s easy to change party favors to fit your own theme. These Angry Birds mazes started as smily faces. Learn […]

Craft Stick Flowers

Brighten up your home or office by making these fun and easy craft stick flowers! They will make great magnets […]

Tie-Dye Shoelaces

Turn ordinary shoelaces into colorful, one-of-a-kind laces you’ll love to show off! Fun for all ages and great for summer.

Handprint Campfire

Use construction paper and handprints to make this campfire craft. It’s fun, easy, needs few materials, and each is one-of-a-kind.

Angry Birds Lens Friend

Make a “lens friend” that is guaranteed to get a smile on your little ones’ faces. They are inexpensive, easy […]

Printable Summer Fun Calendar

A printable of summer fun activities to keep your kids busy during those vacation months. Plenty of activities planned out.

Foil Pan Bird Feeder

This fun and simple bird feeder craft can be made from recycled items from around your home! Aluminum foil pans […]

Top Banana Graduation Treat

Try this fun treat that’s great for that top banana graduating student. Great for preschool and Kindergarten graduations, but fun […]

S’more Summer Sunbathers

These are not your usual summertime S’mores! The kids will get a big kick out of these, even the sunburnt […]

Cardboard Box Cars

Create a car from Cardboard boxes and let the kids “drive” them to their own drive-in movie! A perfect summer […]

Father’s Day Handprint Card

Your child’s handprint makes an adorable card to give to Dad on Father’s Day. Personalize it with Dad’s eye and […]

Icy Treasure Hunt

This icy treasure hunt is like a traditional treasure hunt, but the twist is that the clues are frozen in […]

S’more Kit Party Favor

This project makes a fun party theme or a nice surprise on a camping trip… Learn how to make a […]

Triple Travel Snack Bag

Use your ziploc bags to create an easy and clean snack bag – perfect for traveling with kids. Great for […]

Jellyfish Art

This project uses pencil, Sharpie and paint to make the beautiful and elegant jellyfish. A perfect project for a group.

Spinning Wheel

Turn a lazy susan into a fun spinning wheel the kids will love! Label the dry-erase segments with activities, exercises, […]

DIY Outdoor Road

All you need is paving stones and some chalk to create an outdoor road that the kids will love! It […]

Transportation Craft Ideas

Did you know there was such a thing as Transportation Month? Well there is, and it’s in May every year. […]

Fudgy Gold Stars

Chocolate fudge stars decorated with edible gold dust and stamped with motivational sayings. Great for a graduation party!

Hero Stones for Dad

Use ordinary stones to create a heartfelt gift for your dad. Tell him all the great things he is to […]

Lace Princess Crowns

Make lacy, glittery crowns for your little princess. They’re sure to be a dress-up favorite for years to come! Great […]

Ball Toss Game

Reuse some empty cans and gather some branches to make a ball toss game the kids will love. Perfect for […]

Salt Dough Handprints

These salt dough hand prints are simple, inexpensive, and fun to make! They are the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, […]

Tin Can Family Planters

Get your little ones excited about gardening by creating these simple tin can planters–one for each member of the family.

Lighted Campfire

Make these fun campfires to use as decorations or nightlights. Use an old CD, some rocks and a tissue paper […]

Kissing Hand Keys

This project was inspired by Audrey Penn’s beloved book “The Kissing Hand.” This would make a wonderful gift for a […]

Bunny Bracelet

This adorable bunny bracelet is easy to make, even for a sewing novice. This would be a fun and inexpensive […]

Tractor Footprint Card

Turn your child’s footprint into an adorable tractor card. This is a perfect project for Father’s Day or Gradparent’s Day, […]

Graduation Pretzel Pops

Got a kid graduating from kindergarten, 8th grade or high school? These pretzel pops topped with a graduation cap and […]