Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Key Wind Chime

Create a beautiful key wind chime with a handful of old keys, a piece of drift wood, string, and paint. […]

Eggshell Planters

Start some seeds in a homemade eggshell planter! Parents will need to help young children cut the eggshells, but kids […]

Stained Glass Candle Holder

Learn how to recycle an old jar into a colorful candle holder. This pretty flower adorned jar would be great […]

Burlap Heart Hanger

You can make this sweet smelling heart for mom or any other special gal you know. Fun for Mother’s Day […]

Homemade Magic Wand

Make a homemade magic wand for a costume or pretend play. It only takes 5 minutes and uses materials you […]

Scented Jar Candle

I’ll show you how to make a strong scented Love Spell soy jar candle in this step by step guide. […]

Juice Carton Bird Feeder

Make your own upcycled juice carton birdhouse with a twig perch with this step by step guide. Fill it with […]

Strawberry Necklace

This cute strawberry started as a peach pit! Simply add paint, some craft foam and a cord to make a […]

Watercolor Daddy Sign

Transform your child’s mountain of surplus paintings into a beautiful and meaningful Father’s Day gift. Use the provided templates or […]

Rainy Day Watercolor

Here’s a fun watercolor project to go with the April Showers you might be having… or wish you were having! […]

Hula Hoop Hideout

Transform a hula hoop and an old sheet into a Hula Hoop Hideout. The kids will love playing, crafting, snacking, […]

Handprint Bird Card

This adorable bird card is quick, easy, and fun to make. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or any occasion. Would […]

Father’s Day Gift Tags

Dad’s will love these cute gift tags drawn to look just like them, and several other cute gift ideas are […]

Candy Bouquet

This Lindor and Raffaello candy bouquet makes a delicious gift for Mother’s Day. Follow the full step by step tutorial […]

Inspiration Collage

Create an inspiration board from completely recycled items, make it themed or just do random things that inspire you without […]

Homemade Tea Soap

Teens and preteens will love making their own soap or a gift for mom with this step by step guide. […]

Easy Molded Soap

Learn how to make your own scented, natural, vegan avocado & cucumber melt and pour soaps at home with this […]

Thumbprint Bees & Flowers

Construction paper and paint are all you will need to make buzzing bees & colorful flowers with their thumbprints! A […]

Paper Bag Nest

Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and […]

Coffee Filter Umbrellas

Make cute umbrellas using coffee filters and markers. They’re simple, not very time consuming, inexpensive, and not very messy- the […]

Doc McStuffin Printables

Lots of Doc McStuffin ideas including cupcakes and other goodies, and some free party printables as well!

Crustless Veggie Mini Quiches

Welcome in spring with these mini veggie quiches, perfect for a light spring breakfast or snack. Just the right size […]

Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cakes

Enjoy seasonal spring strawberries with this 5-minute Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake! Little hands can help mix together the simple ingredients […]

Bird’s Nest Material Feeder

Stop throwing out tiny fabric scraps- give them to the birds so they can decorate their nests. This project is […]

Duct Tape Watermelon Magnets

These fun watermelon magnets are made with duct tape, magnets, and a black Sharpie. These are so easy and fun […]

Dinosaur Excavation

This post has several fun hands-on kids’ activities, including this dinosaur excavation. After your dinosaurs have been frozen, your child […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms

The perfect Spring craft project to share with your child. You start by taking a nature walk together, then share […]

Egg Alphabet Matching

Upcycle your leftover plastic eggs into a cool alphabet matching game! Challenge your preschooler to match upper case and lower […]

Spring Classroom Display

Make a wonderful spring display with your students! Swallows in their colorful nests, a caterpillar, butterflies and flowers make a […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Make colorful ladybugs with your child’s thumbprints! A fun craft or art project for the kids, and a great way […]

Parts of a Flower

Here’s a fun science craft for your toddler or preschooler to do this spring. Use Do-a-Dot markers to make a […]

Spring Word Search & Puzzles

Get ready for those rainy Spring days. Make the sun shine inside and make learning a fun adventure with our […]

Cereal Box Picture Frames

Turn a cereal box into a handy box frame to store and display your kids’ art!  This is a great […]

Mod Podge Window Mosaic

Use craft paints and Mod Podge to create a colorful, temporary mosaic on your window. Kids will love to mix […]

Guitar Crafts for Kids

April is International Guitar Month, so what better way to talk about music with your kids than with a fun […]

Paper Covered Letters

Here’s an easy DIY for embellishing 3D cardboard letters–a great party prop that can be matched to any theme, and […]

Ninjago Cupcake Liners

These Ninjago cupcake liners are so cool and surprisingly easy to make using the provided printable. What a fun way […]

Refrigerator Tic-Tac-Toe

Once you are done snacking on tasty frozen treats, save the sticks to whip up this fun craft. Play this […]

Mini Greenhouses

Create simple and easy mini greenhouses from clamshell packaging. Keep your seedlings warm this spring! Great for all ages.

Reusable Decorated Tote Bags

Show kids how fun it can be to “go green” by decorating these reusable mini-tote bags using fabric paint and […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Make this easy Paper Plate Aquarium based on One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. A fun project for […]

Fabric Photo Magnets

Learn how to print pictures onto fabric and then us them to create unique magnets. Great as a gift for […]

Puffy Paint Earth

Spend Earth Day making a puffy paint Earth! It’s so simple even young toddlers could do this with minimal adult […]

Sight Word Bottle Caps

Repurpose water bottle caps to make sight word bottle caps, perfect for a learning center. Add magnets to the back […]

Earth Day Jello

You and your kids can easily create this cute cup of Earth Day Jello with blue and green gelatin. A […]

Bottle Cap Bunny

Don’t throw away old bottle caps and lids! Repurpose them to make cute bunnies. Fun for Easter, spring, Earth Day, […]

Spring Sunburst Wreath

This lovely spring sunburst wreath would be a fun project for a teen to try. Customize it with your favorite […]

Natural Face Paints

An easy craft involving ingredients found in your kitchen. Kids get to pound, mix and paint with these natural face […]

Jar Lid Glitter Bugs

Use recycled jar lids and glitter paint to create these fun bugs, just in time for Earth Day! A fun […]

Miniature Earth Craft

Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to […]

Doily & Fabric Flower Pin

This pretty flower pin is made from doilies and scrap fabric. It’s can be attached to a plain bag to […]

Earth Day Muffins

Make tasty blueberry muffins that resemble Earth! What a fun way to celebrate Earth Day and enjoy some breakfast at […]

Recycled Earth Day Globe

This craft is very easy to do. It uses materials from your recycling bin and scrap paper box and gives […]

Ladybug Coffee Mug

Does your mom love ladybugs? Make this fun springtime coffee mug she’s sure to love. Younger kids will need help, […]

Marshmallow Easter Bunny Paws

These absolutely adorable homemade marshmallow Easter bunny paws are a fun kitchen craft and make wonderful gifts for family and […]

Easter Eggs with Rubber Bands

Decorate your Easter eggs this year with rubber bands to make fun lines in whatever design you want! Kids will […]