Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Printable Mardi Gras Mask

Here is an easy Mardi Gras mask. Set out sequins, jewels, feathers and whatever other supplies you have on hand. […]

Snowman Felt Board

Make this cute snowman felt board with a wintertime theme. You can change scarves, headwear, and noses to make all […]

Mardi Gras King Cake

Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake with this quick and easy version. The kids will have […]

Jeweled Crown

Dress up an ordinary gold crown with sequins, plastic jewels and glitter. Choose your favorite colors to make a king […]

Jester Hat

Make this foam jester hat with red, blue, yellow and green as pictured, or switch the red and blue with […]

Tie Dye Snowman Shirt

What do you get when you combine a white shirt, three different sized balls, and a tie dye solution? The […]

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

These tasty treats are easy to make. Marshmallow Pops with candy melts and crushed peppermints wrapped in pretty cellophne make […]

Pip Sweak Easter Eggs

You and your kids can decorate your Easter eggs using glitter glue! A fun and easy craft for kids of […]

Ice Heart Birdfeeder

Freeze birdseed into ice cube trays to make adorable birdseed ornaments. Hang them just outside a window so that you […]

Cherry Tree Craft

Have you ever tried “painting” with a paper towel? The kids will love it! When the tree is dry, add […]

Heart Knee Patches

Add heart shaped knee patches to the little one’s pants to add durability and cuteness! A sweet way to dress […]

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

Valentine Gift Jars

If you need a simple gift idea that doesn’t require painting, gluing or other time consuming steps, these gift jars […]

Chocolate Box Cards

These cute little cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that would be perfect […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Trace your child’s arm to make the trunk of the tree, then add the leaves and cherries using tissue paper […]

Cherry Party Favor

While originally intended as wedding favors, these adorable cherries would make great birthday party favors, Valentines, or just a fun […]

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

Valentine Bead Canvas

Use a small canvas, glue, paint, and beads to make fun Valentine’s Day decorations or gifts for grandparents. Your kids […]

Polka Dot Wrapping Paper

Personalize your gift wrapping paper using gold and white punches and kraft paper. While these are perfect for Christmas, it’s […]

Bead People

Use beads of different colors and shades to express the similarities as well as differences between all people. It’s a […]

Peace and Harmony Quilt

Use card stock and paint to create quilt squares expressing peace and harmony among all people. Connect them together with […]

Polar Bear Crafts for Kids

International Polar Bear Day is on February 27, but any time is a great time to teach kids more about […]

Homemade Valentine Tea Bags

Fun tea bag envelopes that are perfect for giving as gifts on Valentine’s Day! Great for kids to give to […]

Strawberries on a Cloud

Need a quick Valentine’s Day dessert? Have your kids help assemble these easy and adorable treats. Here’s the best part […]

Valentine Heart Container Sticks

Turn plain heart containers into very special treats with this quick and easy craft for Valentine’s Day. These make great […]

Soda Bottle Polar Bear

Turn an empty two-liter soda bottle into this cute giggling polar bear! Choose your favorite colors for the hair and […]

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Snowflake T-shirt

Making this one-of-a-kind t-shirt involves some waiting time, so it’s a perfect craft for sleepovers or winter break. The results […]

Toddler Thank You Notes

Make these sweet, keepsake thank you notes with your toddler to give to family and friends. These would also make […]

Say Cheese! Printable Valentines

Here’s a cute and fun printable valentine card with a camera theme. Great for teenagers and tweens alike, they’ll love […]

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

Snowman Dice Game

This is a craft/game that is very simple and the kids love it. You create a key so that each […]

Salt Dough Oranges

In Chinese, the word ‘orange’ sounds like ‘Ji’, which translates to ‘good luck’. In some areas of China, it is […]

Heart Shaped Tortilla Chips

Make heart shaped tortilla chips for Valentine’s Day. It’s really easy and is much healthier then most Valentine’s Day treats. […]

Olive You Valentine Pizza

Make a cute Valentine’s Day pizza using olives to spell out “Olive You”. Your kids will love it and it’s […]

Heart Shaped Rollie Pies

Make these simple heart shaped desserts with your kiddos for a Valentine’s day treat they will love. A great way […]

Valentine Peg Dolls

Stitch up some Valentine’s Day peg dolls to share some love with your little one. A cute girl to hand […]

Button Valentine Heart

Have a lot of buttons? Glue them to a cardstock heart for a beautiful Valentine’s Day decoration. Use traditional colors […]

Scratch-off Valentine Countdown

Make a countdown to Valentine’s calendar! Each morning, the kids can scratch off one square to find out what their […]

Valentine Bracelets

Having some girls over for a playdate? Valentine’s bracelets take just minutes to put together and are cuter than cute! […]

Valentine Critters

Three pom poms, some googly eyes, pipe cleaner, and another pom pom for the nose is all it takes to […]

Stained Glue Hearts

Stained Glue Hearts look like stained glass, but they are actually made with string and glue! This inexpensive craft is […]

Felt Valentine Envelopes

These tiny felt Valentine envelopes hold mini Valentines. Simply adorable! Your mom can help you make these to hand out […]

Love Bug Valentines

These sweet little love bugs are such a fun addition to store-bought treats. Simply bend the legs around your candy […]

Lion Valentine

Tell a friend “You’re grrrrrreat!” or “I’m wild about you!” with these fun lion Valentines. These lion faces really give […]

Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops

These delicious cookies are made by rolling and twisting a simple sugar cookie dough tinted with paste food coloring. What […]

Easy Valentine Tins

If you can write, you can make this easy (and cheap gift!) Using a paint pen (or a vinyl cutter,) […]

Valentine Crown

Young kids love dress-up. Here’s a fun and easy Valentine crown for them to create. This project makes a great […]

Salt Dough Window Heart

Make a heart ornament out of salt dough to hang in your window this Valentine’s Day. Simple, inexpensive, and so […]

Salt Dough Lips Pin

Start with salt dough, a heart cookie cutter, and a little manipulation. Add some paint, glitter and a pin and […]

Flower Power Jewel Box

This adorable box is all girl with its flower motif and fun fur lining. A little papier mache, glue, and […]

Easy Photo Card

We all have photos of our kids that didn’t make it into frames or albums. Grab some construction paper or […]