Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Kentucky Derby Wreath

Celebrate the running of the Kentucky Derby with this darling Derby Day wreath. It’s a great decoration for a watch […]

Sweet Treat Graduation Cap

Celebrate a special graduation with these tasty chocolate graduation caps. They’re easy to customize with school colors and are lots […]

Wrapping a Gift in Money

For your next gift-giving occasion, try wrapping the present with dollar bills! It’s easy to do and the money is […]

Bucket Hat

Learn how to make reversible bucket hats in various sizes to suit every member of the family. The best part […]

Lavender Candles

Use dried lavender stems to make these pretty lavender candles in mason jars. They make a wonderful gift for Mom, […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Resin Sun Catchers

Resin sun catchers are simple to make and require minimal supplies. These rainbow mobiles look beautiful anywhere inside or outside […]

Mickey Mouse Cake

Any Disney fan would love this giant Mickey Mouse Cake made with Rice Krispie treats! The tutorial also features lots […]

Fire Pit S’mores Cake

Create a decadent s’mores flavored dessert, decorated to look like a fire pit.  There are a lot of steps, but none […]

Eggshell Family

Turn eggshells into planters representing the whole family. What a great project to do together in the spring or any […]

Seeded Paper Bookmarks

Seeded Paper Bookmark These seeded paper bookmarks serve two purposes. Use them to mark a page in your favorite book […]

Nature Paint Brushes

Create your own paint brushes with natural materials. It’s easy to do and so much fun to explore the different […]

Paper Mache Photo Letter

Celebrate a graduation, birthday or other special event with a fun Paper Mache Photo Letter! They’re also a great way […]

Rose Bouquet Cupcakes

You won’t believe how easy it is to create a cupcake display that looks like a beautiful bouquet of roses. […]

Earth Day Dinner

Celebrate Earth Day with this interesting recipe that portrays our earth. It’s completely edible and kids can help out in […]

Mother’s Day Bookmark

Make personalized faux leather bookmarks for Mothers Day. The tutorial includes instructions for making the embroidery floss tassel.

Ladybug Magnifying Glass Craft

Get up close and observe the body structures of ladybugs before making this craft. This realistic craft is perfect to […]

Flower Marshmallows

Draw 25 different flowers on marshmallows using food coloring pens.  This is a fun activity for kids and adults to […]

Monogram Balloon Wreath

Here’s a fun twist on the popular balloon wreath – add curly pipe cleaners and a monogram! Fun and easy […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. The little baskets are sure to bring joy to […]

Strawberry Surprise Cake

This adorable strawberry cake has a surprise inside… strawberries!  Kids will love making this cake and cutting to reveal the […]

Rainbow Button Wind Chime

Turn a rainbow of colorful buttons and recycled lids into this beautiful wind chime. It’s perfect for the garden, the […]

Earth Day Cupcakes

Celebrate Earth Day with these cute Earth Day Cupcakes. The cookie and cupcake combination look like the inside layers of […]

Painted Rock Garden Markers

Rocks and outdoor paint is all you will need to create these colorful garden markers that withstand the elements. They […]

Cutlery Wind Chimes

In just a few simple steps, you can turn old cutlery into tinkling wind chimes. Hang it outside on a […]

Ketchup and Mustard Push-Up Pops

These look like ketchup and mustard containers, but they are actually tasty sweet treats! Push-up pop containers are filled with […]

Fabric Daffodils

Daffodils are one of the most beautiful things about spring. These fabric daffodils will add color indoors that will never […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Plastic Spoon Flowers

Turn ordinary plastic spoons into a colorful garden the kids will love. This is a great project for spring or […]

Sheep Painted Rocks

Create these adorable sheep rocks using paint pens, smooth rocks, and a little bit of regular paint! This is a […]

Fruit Pizza Strawberry

Check out this fabulous Fruit Pizza Strawberry! Serve it plain or chocolate covered for your springtime or summer party. Yum!

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies

Surprise your mother with this clever Mother’s Day cookie treat. These slipper cookies are lots of fun to create. 

Clay Kindness Flowers

Spread kindness with this clay flower craft. Once the clay flowers have baked and cooled completely, the kindness tags are […]

Cardboard Tube Fish

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a sea of colorful fish. Decorate them however you’d like – there’s tons of room […]

Paper Plate Graduates

Preschool and kindergarten graduates will love making paper plate versions of themselves. It’s a wonderful keepsake for parents to remember […]

Plantable Seed Paper

Make your own paper embedded with seeds, which can be planted right in the ground to grow beautiful flowers or […]

Cinco de Mayo Shakers

This fun Cinco de Mayo shaker starts with two paper plates and features the Mexican flag. It’s easy to make […]

Black Bear Cakes

Use cookies and candies to decorate chocolate snack cakes to look like adorable black bears. This is a cute treat […]

Paper Towel Butterflies

Kids of all ages will love dipping paper towels into colored water to create the spotted wings on paper towel […]

Candy Sombreros

Make a candy sombrero using a mini muffin pan, candy melts, Dots and sprinkles! If you need an edible moustache, […]

Flower Magnets

These pretty paper flower magnets will brighten the fronts of refrigerators or the insides of school lockers. Make a bunch […]

Pastel Play Dough

This easy play dough recipe only takes 6 ingredients and a few minutes to make. You’ll be rolling, stamping, and […]

Ninja Turtle Paper Plate Banner

Throw the best TMNT party ever with this cool paper plate banner! The tutorial also includes instructions for making themed […]

Easter Egg Juice Box

Turn snack time into fun time this Easter with a printable design that kids can color. This Easter egg juice […]

Paper Plate Easter Basket

Turn a paper plate into a functional Easter basket, then fill it with construction paper eggs. Or fill it with […]

Edible Spring Arrangement

Create a beautiful spring floral arrangement cut from the juiciest fresh fruit. This healthy, delicious treat makes a wonderful gift […]

Ring-a-Lings Necklaces

These pretty necklaces have the look of glass enamel but are easily created by painting a metal washer with nail […]

Easter Egg Sun Catcher

Create beautiful Easter egg sun catchers to decorate your windows (or walls) this spring. It’s an easy project that everyone […]

Fabric Scrap Rainbow Pillow

Gather up a rainbow’s worth of fabric scraps and turn them into this gorgeous rainbow pillow. This is a fun […]

Egg Carton Flower Bouquets

Make this beautiful egg carton flower bouquet with your kids. It’s a great way to turn recycled objects into art.

Carrot Cupcakes

These adorable carrot cupcakes are easy to make, tasty to eat, and are a fun addition to your Easter table. […]