Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Red Velvet Cake Pops

Here’s a fun recipe for red velvet cake pops on a stick with do it yourself roses on top! A […]

Felt Carrot Bag

This adorable no-sew carrot bag is surprisingly quick and easy to make. Fill it with candy, craft supplies, or whatever […]

Tissue Paper Carrot Collage

The secret to making this cute carrot collage is liquid starch. It adds a beautiful shine to the finished product […]

Collage Carrot

Gather construction paper, an empty cereal box, and white glue to make a fun carrot collage! This is a wonderful […]

Pom-Pom Love Wreath

This project can be made with small children. Simply make a a heart shaped wreath from cardboard for Valentine’s Day […]

Frozen Mousse Hearts

Teenagers will love making these frozen dessert hearts for their friends. Having a Valentine’s Day party? These treats are the […]

Sweetheart Doily Wreath

This quick and easy sweetheart wreath is made from paper heart shaped doilies. So easy that children can do most […]

Mixed Media “Heart Art”

Little Crafters will love this simple introduction to the idea of mixed media art. Canvas, mod podge, paint, glitter, and […]

Fruit Fun-Do

Skip the overpriced fondue restaurant this Valentine’s Day and treat your family to this easy fondue recipe at home instead. […]

Valentine Candy Bouquet

Looking for cute Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Make this “sweet” bouquet from chocolate candy to give to a friend, teacher […]

Window Cling Hearts

A little mod podge, paint, and glitter are all you need to make these fun clingy hearts. Use them to […]

Conversation Heart Banner

This adorable conversation heart banner made from construction paper will make your Valentine smile. What a fun way to add […]

Cone Treat Holders

Here’s a fun way to package Valentine treats for that special someone. All you need is construction paper and a […]

Craft Stick Heart Frame

Make a simple frame from craft sticks and foam hearts. Choose reds and pinks for Valentine’s Day or other colors […]

Doily Gift Bag

Transform an ordinary red paper bag into a beautiful doily-covered gift bag, perfect for that special someone. The trick is […]

Easy Valentine Cards

These pretty Valentine’s cards couldn’t be easier! They are a great alternative to store-bought cards. All you need is card […]

3-D Paper Heart Ornament

Hang this three-dimensional heart as a fun and festive Valentine’s decoration. Make several to decorate for a party.

Layered Felt Heart Magnet

Layering different colors of felt gives this adorable heart magnet dimension. A great idea for a teacher’s gift or to […]

Heart Sun Catchers

Turn that used/wrinkled tissue paper into a beautiful sun catcher. Each is one of a kind. This makes a wonderful […]

Valentine Heart Luminary

Turn your empty jars and wrinkled tissue paper into a beautiful heart luminary. Add a tea light candle or battery […]

Paper Glitter Hearts

Add glitter to paper hearts to make cards, gift tags, magnets, or gift bag decorations. You could also string a […]

Decoupaged Gift Boxes

Make a cute gift box that will be as treasured as the gift it holds. They are easy to customize […]

Textured Valentine Jars

Epsom salts give these jars a beautiful and unique texture. Paint them in pastel colors, add a ribbon, and give […]

Pretty Princess Centerpiece

Make flag garlands to decorate your party’s table! Easy to do and gives an original touch to your princess party. A […]

Tea Cup Invitation

Throwing a Valentine’s Day tea? Or perhaps a Mother’s Day luncheon or bridal shower? No matter the occasion, this adorable […]

Rosette Brooch

Transform crepe paper streamers into pretty rosebuds that you can wear on your lapel this Valentine’s Day. This project is […]

Textured Snowmen

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert just shouts make a textured snowman when you read it! Textured snowmen are fun and easy […]

Fun Felt Flower Art

Use scraps of felt to create a fun piece of art, or would make a fun felt board too. Great […]

Crushed Loofah Soap

I love handmade body and bath stuff, it’s ecofriendly and safe even for kids. Loofah soap can be an alternative […]

Valentine Heart Coasters

These adorable and festive coasters are so simple to make, and cost less than 25 cents a piece for supplies! […]

Orange Bird Feeder

Make a simple yet elegant bird feeder using an orange! This craft is fun for the kids and benefits our […]

Fudge Bears

Two ingredient caramel milk chocolate fudge bears make sweet treats for Valentine’s Day. Your kids will love helping in the […]

Flowering Cherry Tree

Make a beautiful cherry tree in bloom using an old paper towel roll and silk flowers. What a wonderful way […]

Mardi Gras Necklace

This Mardi Gras necklace is fun for all ages, but is especially great for younger kids’ developing motor skills. Take […]

Mardi Gras Masks

Masks are what Mardi Gras parades are all about! Give the kids the chance to design their own to wear […]

Mardi Gras Cup Shaker

These Mardi Gras cup shakers are fun to make and produce a satisfyingly loud noise for your Mardi Gras parade! […]

Masquerade Mask

This Masquerade Mask is fun for kids to make for Mardi Gras or a masquerade ball theme party! It is […]

Mardi Gras Crown

This fun Mardi Gras crown is great for kids of all ages – just decorate according to age and ability. […]

Snowman Desk Buddy

A fun snowman craft for kids of all ages! Easy to make and fun to display. Just pull out the […]

Mardi Gras Heart Pin

These pins were designed to be sold to raise funds for Katrina victims. You can make them as is for […]

Mardi Gras Mask Craft

Print the mask pattern, then cut it from purple craft foam. Let the kids use their creativity to decorate their […]

Letter B Mask

This mask starts with the letter B! Kids can decorate the mask with alphabet letters, things that begin with B, […]

Snowman Crafts & Recipes

Building snowmen is one of the highlights of winter. Bring the fun indoors with snowman crafts and recipes! These symbols of […]

Valentine Heart Vase

This festive vase is so easy to make; all you need is a glass container, tissue paper, and mod podge. […]

Conversation Heart Fudge

White chocolate fudge has been shaped into small hearts and decorated to look like conversation hearts. A fun edible craft […]

Valentine Bookmarks

These fun fingerprint bookmarks are an easy and personal gift for anyone your child loves on Valentine’s Day. Four different […]

Valentine Heart Mobile

Recycle plastic bottles to make this pretty mobile. Use markers to decorate each one, and make as many as you […]

Snowman Finger Puppets

Make snowmen finger puppets with felt and old gloves for inside winter fun! These cute little guys will provide hours […]

Japanese Cherry Tree

Recycle a paper bag or some cardboard for the trunk and reuse torn tissue paper for the blossoms to make […]

Mardi Gras Yarn Bug

This yarn bug makes a cute and festive decoration for your Mardi Gras celebration! Change the colors to make an […]