Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

M&M Beach Ball Cake

Celebrate summer with this yummy beach ball cake that is covered with M&Ms. It’s fun for birthdays, pool parties, and […]

Graduation Diploma Cookies

Turn pirouette cookies into easy, elegant graduation diplomas in minutes!  Fun to make and tasty to eat.

Homemade Felt Flowers

There are so many uses for felt flowers, from homemade barrettes and pins and headbands to dressing up magnets, frame […]

Teddy Bear Ear Headband

Make an adorable set of teddy bear ears for a costume or everyday pretend play. It’s easy to adapt to […]

Bottle Ring Toss Game

Make a ring toss game from glass bottles and embroidery hoops.  This portable game is perfect for a picnic in the park […]

Easter Egg Ice Cream Cones

Create colorful faux ice cream cones using hardboiled eggs (or blown eggs or wooden eggs, if you prefer). They’re easy to […]

Patriotic Fudge Stars

Red, white and blue fudge stars make a sweet treat for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any patriotic […]

Graduation Cap Cake Stand

Make your graduation party special with a mortarboard cake stand to hold the treats.  It is fast, inexpensive, and easily […]

Oyster Cookies and Octopus Pops

Create adorable oyster (or clam) cookies and octopus marshmallow pops for an Under the Sea or beach-themed party. They’re really […]

Plastic Wrap Rainbow Painting

Painting with plastic wrap is a really fun way to do finger painting without the mess! Watch the rainbow develop […]

Couch Potato Gift Basket

Give Dad the day off for Father’s Day! Fill a basket full of relaxing things to do, along with sweet […]

Star Wars Crafts

Attention Star Wars fans! We’ve gathered over 30 Star Wars themed crafts for kids. You’ll find everything from costumes to […]

Macaron Tower

This impressive macaron tower is involved, but completely doable.  It’s perfect for a teen who wants to create a fun […]

Butterfly Footprint Flower Pot

Make an adorable personalized flowerpot that is both easy and inexpensive to make. Consider making one each year on increasingly […]

Edible Pearls

This pretty string of pearls is completely edible. What a fun and unique way to give Mom or Grandma pearls […]

Cinco de Mayo Crafts for Kids

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 victory of Mexico’s army 1862 over France at the Battle of Puebla. This minor […]

Graduation Cap Pops

These graduation pops could be called s’mores pops … because they are made with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate! They’re […]

Coastal Wood Slice Coasters

The vibrant beach-inspired colors make these wood slice coasters so pretty. Best of all, they’re really easy to do.  

Donut Topiary

Here’s a fun way to dress up donut holes for a party: a donut topiary! This impressive centerpiece is fun […]

Candy Wreath

This candy wreath is colorful, inexpensive and easy to make. It’s a great gift that kids can make for family […]

Paper Flowers

Create a stunning bouquet of flowers using paper and a scalloped punch. Use them to decorate gifts, as party decor, […]

Edible Garden Stone

Turn cookies ‘n cream fudge into an edible garden stone for Mother’s Day. It would also make a nice gift […]

Mini Sombrero

Mini Sombrero Decorate for Cinco de Mayo with this adorable mini sombrero. It’s a  quick and easy craft that’s simple enough for […]

Tissue Box Doggie

This adorable dog is made from a recycled tissue box, some cardboard tubes and scrapbook paper. Use it to hold […]

Money Gift for Graduation

This adorable graduate is hiding a gift of money. It’s really easy to make – can you guess what recycled […]

Doily Butterfly

Make a colorful butterfly out of doilies! These are perfect for topping a wrapped gift or sticking out of the […]

Paper Clip Flowers

Glue paper clips together to create beautiful flowers. They can be made into hanging ornaments, gift toppers, refrigerator magnets, or […]

Hard Boiled Snorkeler

This hard-boiled snorkeler is ready for a dip! This project is a fun and unexpected twist on traditional egg dyeing.

Silk Tie Dyed Easter Eggs

Use old silk ties and scarves to create beautifully patterned Easter eggs! There is no messing round with dyes that […]

Carrot Cake Pops

These cake pops look just like carrots and they couldn’t be cuter! They’re easy to make and such a fun […]

Butterfly Fruit Cookies

Create cute butterfly cookies using blueberries and mandarin oranges. They’re easy to do and taste great!

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by making homemade paper with flower seeds embedded in it. It’s a great project where the whole […]

Skateboarding Peeps

This is an edible “glue and paste” project … white chocolate is the “glue”. Get creative and make your own […]

Egg Carton Chicks

Turn an egg carton into a flock of colorful chicks. It’s easy to do and they make a great decoration […]

Cardboard Tube Moses

Turn a cardboard tube into a model of Moses! Then use your finished Moses craft during Sunday School, a Passover […]

Origami Bunny

It only takes 6 folds to make an adorable origami bunny. All you need is plain paper and a black […]

May Day Cupcakes

Celebrate May Day with cupcakes that dance around the maypole! This is a tasty way to celebrate this traditional spring holiday.

Easter Diorama

Make these Easter dioramas by creating tiny scenes from pictures cut from magazines or postcards and assembling them in recycled […]

Bunny Cake Pops

These cute little bunny cake pops are so much fun! Follow the step-by-step instructions for making these bunny cake pops […]

Edible Rose Topiary Trees

Fill a clay pot with a cake pop and top with another, then you’ve got yourself a rose topiary tree! These beautiful […]

Plague Placards for Passover

Use dowels, construction paper and chipboard to make placards representing each of the ten plagues. Follow the directions or use […]

Wood Bunny

Painting doesn’t have to be done with a brush! Treat paint like a stain to create a beautiful wooden rabbit […]

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. Customize it by choosing a different color […]

Egg Bunnies

Making pretty Easter eggs doesn’t have to be difficult or messy–in fact, you don’t even need dye! These cute bunny […]

Marshmallow Bunnies

Turn jumbo marshmallows into the cutest bunnies ever! These Easter treats are fun to make and not very difficult.