Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Easy Stone Markers

Take the kids on a nature walk to gather a bunch of stones for this quick and easy garden project. […]

Feather Chicks

A great craft for young children to decorate real eggs without breaking them! Check out our line up of adorable […]

Funny Faced Kite

These funny faced kites are made from construction paper and other odds and ends from around the house. Kids can […]

Family Foot Book

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and have the whole family get involved with making your very own family foot book! A super […]

Lucky Mini Shamrock Card

Tell someone you’re “lucky” to have them in your life with this mini Shamrock Card! Slip a card into Mom’s […]

Edible Leprechaun Hat

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with edible leprechaun hats! Who could resist these delicious treats made from mint cookies and […]

Hand Print Chick

This adorable Easter chick sports wings made from handprints. Have the family trace their handprints – one set of handprints […]

Mardi Gras Pin Wheels

Pretty foil streamers are turned into fun pinwheels – perfect decorations for a Mardi Gras party! Use these colorful pinwheels […]

Mardi Gras Mask

Turn a plain black mask into beautiful headwear for Mardi Gras. Provide colorful feathers and paints and let the kids […]

Craft Stick Clown Puppet

A fun paper craft for preschoolers and kindergarteners to make for Mardi Gras! Little hands will have no problems making […]

Angry Birds Eggs

Decorate your Easter Eggs this with these Angry birds! Follow our step-by-step instructions on using felt, craft foam and paint […]

Easter Bunny Candy Holder

Turn a recycled jar into a cute Easter Bunny container that can hold all sorts of Easter candy. Simple enough […]

Paper Plate Bunny Banner

Pretty paper plates and crepe paper turn into a banner full of Easter bunnies in just a few simple steps. […]

Fancy Foam Masks

We’ve used craft foam, flowers, gems and feathers to create this beautiful spring masks. Great for dressing up as fairies […]

Mask Matching Game

Brightly colored masks and Jesters are cut in half to make a fun matching game for young children. Perfect timing […]

Spring Handprint Card

Celebrate the coming of Spring with this Handprint Card and Poem. A special way to say “I Love You!” at […]

Jelly Bean Necklace

Thread jellybeans onto colorful thread; tie on pretty ribbons…voila! a pretty Easter necklace. Kids will love wearing them and then […]

Pot of Gold Luminary

Wondering what to do with all of those glass bottles you’ve saved? Turn them into these pretty rainbow luminaries, complete […]

Leprechaun Pie

Kids will run to offer a hand in whipping up this delicious green treat for St. Patrick’s Day. The best […]

Rainbow Fish

March is National Reading Month – to celebrate we’re making these bright and shiny rainbow fish to go along with […]

Handprint Lamb

Toddlers and Preschoolers will have fun tracing their hands to create a lamb and then covering it with popcorn for […]

Let’s Play Dentist

We’re getting over Valentine’s Day sweets and marching into Dental Health Month. Toddlers and preschoolers can learn how to properly […]

Cloud Wind Puppet

Dance these paper cloud puppets around the house or outside over the flowers and grass. It’s a fun project for […]

Dr. Seuss Handprint Things

Inspired by Dr. Seuss’ book “The Cat in The Hat”, these hand print Things are a great craft for preschoolers […]

President Obama Symbol

Celebrate our current president with a patriotic paper plate “O” – for President Obama! A quick and easy craft for […]

Toothbrush Bracelets

Recycle plastic toothbrushes into cool bracelets! Parents, you will have to help with this one – the kids will look […]

Leap Year Frog

Get a jump start on leap year crafts with our easy paper bag leap frog. Frog crafts are a fun […]

Plastic Bag Bean Sprouts

Teach your kids about the parts of a seedling by germinating a bean seed in a plastic bag. A fun […]

Pom Pom Cupcake Magnets

Need a quick and easy gift for Valentine’s Day or for a last minute birthday present? Our pom pom cupcake […]

Decoupage Valentine Vase

Recycle those plain florist vases by turning them into pretty vases for Valentine’s Day. Decoupage pretty cocktail napkins onto the […]

Fudgy Peanut Butter Hearts

You won’t have to beg the kids to help you out with this recipe – they’ll be more than willing […]

Paint Chip Hearts

Using paint chips and contact paper from your local hardware store, your preschooler can create a beautiful heart. Hand them […]

Mosaic Photo Valentines

Use your child’s photo and a fun puzzle type method to create cut mosaic greeting cards and gifts. A keepsake […]

Tissue Paper Valentines

Beautiful Valentine’s Day cards created by twisting tissue paper. Kids of all ages can help make these cards to give […]

Conversation Heart Magnet

When you think of conversation hearts, you think of Valentine’s Day and this time we’re turning them into a pretty […]

Homemade Butter

Spread the word….it’s Valentine’s Day! Turn heavy cream into homemade butter – a fun kitchen experiment!

Handprint Tree of Hearts

Two sweet Valentines Day crafts! Two trees of love one made with handprints and one with paper roll!

Valentine Cookie Pops

Valentine’s Day sugar cookies dipped into chocolate and sprinkles – the perfect treat for a classroom treat or for dessert […]

Paper Straw Heart Garland

Twist pretty paper straws into hearts to form a Valentine’s Day garland. A simple decoration for kids to make. This […]

Crayon Heart Valentines

A really pretty goodie for kids to exchange that doesn’t add to the sugar overload on Valentine’s Day. Make these […]

Valentine Sucker Covers

Turn patterned paper and a bag of suckers into frugal gifts to exchange for Valentine’s Day. Share them with the […]

Valentine Pet Bandana

Don’t forget your pets when it comes to Valentine’s Day. We’ve painted heart shaped paw prints on a bright pink […]

Sweetheart Candy Dangly Earrings

Another fun project using candy conversation hearts. These colorful earrings will go perfectly with any wardrobe for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Marshmallow Pops

Your kids will be the hit of the classroom handing out these yummy marshmallow pops! Dip marshmallows into chocolate and […]

Snowman Counting Game

Friendly, colorful snowmen make learning to count so much fun! Using paper and markers you can whip a set of […]

Valentine Tin Can Luminary

Children and adults work together to create this work of “heart”. A fun recycling project that turns cans into a […]

Teddy Bear Taco Tart

Cut puff pastry into a teddy bear shape and top it with cheese and taco meat before decorating it for […]

Valentine Heart Hair Clips

Turn glittery red heart ornaments into pretty hair clips in a couple of easy steps. A pretty way to dress […]

“I Love Ewe” Cards

With cotton, paper and a few more craft items, toddlers and preschoolers can easily make these valentines. Not only for […]

Pipe Cleaner Love Goggles

The perfect accessory for your kids’ Valentine’s Day wardrobe! Would make a fun classroom project or your kids can make […]

Grocery Bag Wreath

A fun way to recycle all of those unwanted plastic grocery bags – turn them into this lovely heart-shaped wreath! […]

Paper Heart Wrappings

Tuck secret messages for your valentine into these cleverly folded paper hearts. As much fun to open as it is […]