Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Felt Acorn Napkin Rings

Follow the simple tutorial to make beautiful felt acorn napkin rings, perfect for any fall event. It’s a wonderful project […]

Perfect Potato Prints

Learn how to use cookie cutters to make perfect potato stamps. It’s so much fun for kids!

Hand-Drawn Flower Cookies

Use edible writers to create beautiful hand-drawn flower cookies. They are wonderful for birthdays, as a thank you, or for […]

Cardboard Tube Fall Trees

Create beautiful fall trees using cardboard tubes. This craft is easy enough for even the little ones to do. 

Watermelon Sun Catcher

Hold onto summer for as long as you can by making one of these fun watermelon sun catchers. It’s so […]

“Corn”dinsky Corn Ears

This clever project uses Kandinsky’s famous work to inspire colorful ears of corn. It’s a fun activity for fall.

Donut Hole Apples

Donut Hole Apples make a perfect back-to-school breakfast or after school treat. Package them with a printable bag topper for […]

Dog Crafts and Recipes

The dog has always been known as man’s best friend. Dogs are loyal and caring. When raised with children, can […]

Back to School Cookies

Try these fun and easy back-to-school chalkboard and apple cookies. They make a great teacher gift, or special treat for […]

Paper Plate Sunflower

Use a paper plate and yarn to weave a beautiful sunflower. This easy project is fun take on traditional weaving.

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake

Celebrate summer with a Brush Stroke Pineapple Cake, featuring pineapple cake on the inside and candy petals and leaves on […]

Apple Pops

Oreos dipped in melted candy melts make fun back to school treats.

Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats

This festive dessert is great fun for summer. Flavored gelatin means this treat not only looks like watermelon, but tastes […]

Cupcake Liner Fish

Did you know cupcake liners make the perfect base for a kids fish craft? No matter if they are solid […]

Summer Beach Rock Wreath

Collect rocks at the beach to make this pretty wreath, then add blue glass pebbles to represent the ocean. It’s […]

Plastic Lid Sailboats

Turn empty plastic lids into a fun activity perfect for those hot summer days. So simple and fun, your kids […]

Easy Tree Snack

Pair this tasty and healthy snack with a study of the parts of a tree. It’s also lots of fun […]

Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt

Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Pocket Tissue Monster

These adorable felt monsters hold tissues so they’ll be close at hand when you need them. What a great project […]

Ice Cream Sandwich Craft

This googly-eyed ice cream sandwich couldn’t be cuter! It’s a quick and easy construction paper craft that’s perfect for summer.

Cupcake Apple Tree

This edible apple tree is made with cupcakes and a sheet cake. It’s perfect for a family reunion, back to […]

Sandy Shapes Art

Turn any shape into a sandy work of art. This fun activity is actually a low-mess project, thanks to one inexpensive […]

Chili Pepper Mini Pinatas

Your kids will love making these mini chili pepper pinatas for your next fiesta! Fill them with Hot Tamales for […]

Fruit & Cookie Beach Ball

Head to the beach, if only in your mind, with this bright and cheery beach ball. This delicious treat starts […]

Queen and Princess Cake Pops

Mini silver cupcake liners become crowns for these adorable queen and princess cake pops.  This is a fun edible project […]

Clown Crafts for Kids

Clown Crafts for Kids Clowns are colorful, full of fun and joy, and invoke smiles in children everywhere. The first […]

Corn on the Cob Craft

This is a great craft to make with a group of kids. Just air pop the popcorn (They’re less likely […]

Fruit Flower Bouquet

Create this beautiful, easy-to-make flower bouquet for parties or other special occasions.  This tasty treat is made from fruit and […]

Minion Hat

Use the template to make an adorable minion hat. There are also instructions to make a minion goggles mask.

Sandpaper Sandcastle

Create the sandcastle of your dreams using sandpaper! It’s easy to do with tons of room for creativity.

Pineapple Cake Pops

These cute cake pops add a tropical touch to a luau, pool party, or other summer get-together. They’re easy to […]

Starry Stained Glass Cake

This patriotic cake contains a wonderful surprise, Jell-o stars! This cake is great for the 4th of July or any […]

Paper Plate Sun

Welcome summer with this fun and easy paper plate craft. Use your creativity to give your sun a unique personality!

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Sand Clay Handprint Keepsake

Capture a child’s handprint forever with this beautiful beach-inspired keepsake. It’s done with homemade sand clay.

Easy Beach Bucket Cake

Yes, it’s really cake! All you need is an inexpensive plastic pail, your favorite cake and frosting, and this simple […]

Shark Attack Snack

Create shark attack scene for snack time! This snack is fun to put together and will delight kids.   

Printable Patriotic Windsock

Make this patriotic windsock craft using printables, tape and ribbon. It’s a festive decoration that’s quick and easy to make.

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

American Flag Cheesecake

Celebrate 4th of July or any other patriotic holiday with delicious cheesecake decorated with the American flag.  It is surprisingly […]

Jedi Party Favor Bags

These Jedi Party Favor Bags are so easy to make and inexpensive, too. What a fun addition to a Star […]

Paper Plate Tropical Fish

These adorable tropical fish start with painted paper plates and pieces of aluminum foil.  Each fish is one-of-a-kind, with lots of room […]

Pineapple Favor Bags

Send guests home from your luau or other celebration with these adorable pineapple favor bags. They’re so easy to make […]

Paper Flower Wreath Craft

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful paper flower wreath. Pick any colors you want – this simple craft […]

Melon Boats

Celebrate summer by combining a perfectly ripe melon with your favorite Jell-O flavor. These pleasing fruit bites are easy to […]

Patriotic Denim Heart

Turn old jeans into an adorable patriotic heart! This easy project is a great way for kids to learn and […]

4th of July Ice Cream Roll

Slice into a red sprinkle topped vanilla ice cream roll to reveal blue cake stars hiding inside. It’s the perfect […]

Rainbow Gumdrop Cookies

The kids can make these fun Rainbow Cookies all by themselves. They’re so cute and tasty, too!