Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Chestnut Pencil Toppers

These cute pencil critters are made from chestnuts, craft foam and toothpicks. There are lots of other ideas for chestnut […]

Witches’ Hats

These whimsical witches’ hats are fun for both kids and adults to make! Give it a try this October.

Wood Halloween Signs

Create Halloween signs with ease using a Cricut. It’s easy to choose whatever messages you want on these wood signs.

Popcorn Bowl Jack-O-Lantern

Turn white chocolate popcorn into an edible bowl, then decorate it to look like a Jack-O-Lantern. Fill it with tasty […]

Foam Cup Frog

Make an adorable frog from a foam cup. This craft is great fun for a forest or jungle unit.

Salt Dough Leaf Prints

Using salt dough and silk leaves, you can make these pretty fossil-like prints. They’re the perfect craft for kids to […]

Whoopie Pie Pumpkins

These cute whoopie pies not only taste like pumpkins but look like them too. They make a wonderful treat for […]

Jack O’ Lantern Glasses

Make Halloween even more fun by decorating glasses with jack o lantern faces and then filling them with orange punch. […]

Glittery Foam Monsters

Make cute little monsters using foam, pom poms, and pipe cleaners. Attach magnets to the back to hang them on […]

Fall Leaf Finger Puppets

Use cardboard tubes and either real or fake leaves to create these fun to play with finger puppets for fall.

Paper Plate Pumpkins

Looking for an easy and inexpensive Halloween craft, suitable for all ages? Paper Plate Pumpkins!

Pinecone Birds

Pinecones, chenille stems and craft foam make up this sweet, nature inspired bird crafts. Head out on a nature hike, […]

Candy Corn Wreath

This candy corn wreath screams fall! It proves that candy corn is not only for a candy dish.

Apple Placemats

Use burlap and fabric paint to make place mats kids will love. The cheerful apples are wonderful for fall and […]

Cookie Scarecrows

Celebrate fall with these adorable Scarecrow Cookies! The tutorial uses store-bought oatmeal creme pies, but you can use peanut butter […]

Cardboard Tube Apple Core

Turn cardboard tubes and cupcake liners into these adorable apple cores! It’s a great accompaniment to a study of apples […]

Cardboard Tube Squirrel

Turn a cardboard tube, walnut and acorn cap into these cute squirrels. It’s the perfect recycling craft for fall that […]

Scarecrow Crafts for Kids

Scarecrows are a classic fall craft. There are so many possibilities! We’ve gathered over 30 ideas for scarecrow crafts and […]

Candy Corn on the Cob

Make a fun and delicious Halloween treat- Candy Corn on the Cob! This would make a fun centerpiece or a […]

Fall Classroom Tree

This Fall Classroom Tree is perfect for a classroom, daycare or other group. If there are more children than this size tree can […]

Coloring Page Flower Card

Use your completed coloring pages to make eye-catching cards. It’s easy to do and is a great way to get […]

Woodland Fairy Folk

Create the most adorable woodland fairy. What a great way to use those acorns and pine cones collected from the […]

Monster Handprint Puppets

These Halloween handprint puppets are easy and fun to make and kids will love coming up with their own silly […]

Hooded Owl Towel

Whoooo doesn’t loves adorable hooded towels? Make this sweet owl in any color you like for your baby or toddler […]

Pumpkin Baby Bib

Sew an adorable bib for a special baby this Halloween season. This one is a jack-o-lantern, but you could make […]

Music Notes Cookie Platter

This platter of cookies is the perfect dessert for a music-inspired party, recital, or concert. They’re equally fun for whenever […]

Make Believe Salad

Does your child have a play kitchen or enjoy “cooking” along with you in the kitchen? Make a faux salad […]

No-Sew Sunflower Pillow

Sunflower Pillow This cute little sunflower pillow is so easy to make. Display it on a bed or couch, or […]

Acorn Flower Arrangement

Take a family nature walk to gather acorns, then use them to make these pretty acorn flowers. This is the […]

Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

These mini pumpkin bundt cakes are fun to make and so cute! They’re a perfect fall dessert that the kids […]

Halloween Friends

Use clay pots to make an adorable werewolf, mummy, witch, and vampire to decorate for Halloween. These festive characters are […]

Autumn Faun Halloween Costume

This Autumn Faun Halloween costume is unique, inexpensive, and eye-catching. Turn 6 household items into a floral headpiece worthy of […]

Mad Scientist Potion

Bring out the mad scientist in everyone with this fun bubbling brews that kids (and adults!) will love to drink. […]

Halloween Paper Bags

Turn paper bags into adorable monsters for Halloween or a themed party. Encourage the kids to run wild with their […]

Printable Fall Bucket List

This fall bucket list has 30 fun activities for kids and families for making the most of the fall season. […]

Owl Crafts & Recipes

Owls are a popular craft subject, probably because they are adorable! They are often associated with the fall season, and […]

Owl Mask

Make this fun owl mask from leaves, cardstock and felt. This is great for Halloween or for everyday imaginative play!

Hand-Painted Fall Napkins

Create beautiful napkins for Thanksgiving or the entire season of autumn. It’s easy to adapt this project for any holiday […]

Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles

Spice up your night with these Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles! They are the perfect dessert for Halloween or the Day […]

Fruit Cup Jack-o-Lantern Treats

These adorable jack-o-lantern fruit cups are a fun alternative to candy this Halloween. These are perfect for classroom parties or […]

Reese’s Werewolf Cupcakes

These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Werewolf Cupcakes will be the center of attention at any Halloween party! Have fun getting […]

Candy Corn Man

Turn black, orange and white construction paper into an adorable Candy Corn Man. It’s so easy, with lots of room […]

3-D Pumpkin Cookies

These darling pumpkin cookies are ready to be picked from the patch! You’ll be surprised how easy it is to get […]

Splatter Paint Fall Trees

Celebrate autumn with this splatter paint fall tree project. It’s so much fun to do and every one is different!

Handprint Acorns

Turn your kids’ handprints into acorns. The kids will love this “hands-on” craft project!

Craft Stick Scarecrows

Use craft sticks, fabric and felt to create these fun and whimsical scarecrows. Use them for a puppet show or […]

Nutter Butter Dracula

Turn Nutter Butter cookies into the world’s most famous vampire. These Dracula treats are great fun for any Halloween party.

Elephant Crafts for Kids

Elephant Appreciation Day falls on September 22nd, but who needs a specific date to appreciate the grandeur of the elephant? Celebrate […]

Oreo Spider Bites

These tasty Oreo Spider Bites are made of delicious Oreo truffles, chocolate legs and candy eyes. These treats are great […]

Autumn Angel

Make this sweet autumn angel (or fairy!) with your child this afternoon. You can preserve real leaves or purchase silk […]

Shape Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made using basic shapes, including rectangles, circles, and triangles. It’s a great fall learning activity.

Jack-O Eggs and a Hunt

Who says eggs are just for Easter? Make and decorate Jack-O-Lantern Eggs then head out on a Halloween hunt in […]

Chenille Stem Skeleton

Make this boney skeleton from chenille stems and pom poms. This is a fun project for Halloween.

Paper Bag Pumpkin

This cute kids’ paper bag pumpkin craft is perfect for table decorations or, if filled with candy, a great party […]

Paper Corn

This corn craft is fun and easy enough for the youngest of crafters. Perfect for summer or fall when you’re […]