Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

American Flag Cookies

Decorate adorable American flag cookies for the 4th of July or any patriotic occasion. They’re best for preteens and teens […]

Tissue Paper Bonfire

Everyone loves a bonfire! Follow the steps to craft one out of tissue paper and other simple materials with your […]

Fabric Garland for the 4th of July

Decorate for Independence Day or another patriotic occasion with this sturdy fabric garland. Change out the colors to make versions […]

Uncle Sam Nutter Butters

These candy-coated Nutter Butter Cookies are decorated with modeling chocolate to look like Uncle Sam. This is a really fun […]

Tangram Graduation Card

This eye-catching graduation card is made with a tangram. It’s an easy project which you can personalize with the graduate’s […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Sparkly Graduation Card

Make a graduation card full of sparkle and shine! This easy-to-make card is so much more meaningful than a store-bought […]

Chocolate Graduation Caps

These chocolate graduation caps take just seconds to make.  They are as delicious as they are cute, and perfect for […]

Picnic Cake

This picnic-themed cake is so cute and so much fun. Purchased gummy soda and pizza slices make it super simple […]

Doodle Rainbow Flower Garden

Create a pretty bouquet of rainbow flowers with paper and markers. The inspirational words and happy colors are sure to […]

Firecracker Cake

Turn an ordinary cake roll into a cute and festive firecracker cake!  Fun for the 4th of July or any patriotic […]

Leaf-Imprinted Clay Necklace

This stunning necklace is both easy and inexpensive to make. It makes a wonderful gift for a child to give […]

Faceted Dollar Hearts

Make your own origami Dollar Hearts! Follow the step-by-step photo tutorial to turn your dollar bills into beautiful works of […]

World Peace in Clay

This clay project, representing world peace, consists of a globe encircled with hearts in the many skin tones found around […]

May Daisies

These gumball-filled tubes look like pretty daisies. They make a great spring project.

Candy Melt Campfire

These edible campfires are a great treat for a Scout event, a camping-themed party, or even to enjoy with warm […]

Hot Air Balloon Lunch

It only takes a few minutes to turn your lunch into a hot air balloon. Meals are so much fun […]

Statue of Liberty Crown

Whether you’re celebrating indoors or having a good ol’ backyard barbecue, make your patriotic celebration extra festive with this awesome […]

Watermelon Canvas Painting

Paint a watermelon canvas while enjoying a tasty watermelon drink. This easy project is great for the summertime. 

Graduation Cap Cakes

Flourless chocolate cake domes are topped with chocolate squares and modeling chocolate tassels. YUM!

Hello Watermelon Note Cards

Make your own watermelon note cards to send to friends. This easy craft is fun to do and perfect for […]

Yarn Flower Greeting Card

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you’s, or just […]

Cardboard Tube Firecracker

Create cool decorations for the Fourth of July using cardboard tubes. Show your patriotism with this fun recycled project. 

All Colors are Beautiful

Use blendable skin tone color pencils to create a piece of artwork that proves all colors are beautiful. This works […]

Licorice Flag

This sweet flag is so easy to make and the kids can help. You can serve it just the way […]

Mosaic Ice Cream Cone

Use construction paper to make a mosaic ice cream cone. The tutorial includes delicious recipes to make your own homemade […]

Ant Tablecloth Clips

These clever tablecloth clips that look like ants will be your new picnic favorites. Wind won’t ruin your picnic now!

USA Wreath

Recycle cardboard tubes, turning them into pretty patriotic wreaths for Memorial Day. Hang one on the front door or in […]

Paper Graduation Cap

Celebrate graduation day with this easy paper graduation cap. Attach it to a card, add a stick to make a […]

Paper Ice Cream Cones

Make and decorate super cute paper ice cream cones. Start with construction paper and add mini pom poms, glitter, stickers, […]

Lollipop Graduation Favors

These adorable little graduation favors are so easy to make. Personalize them to match the school colors by changing out […]

Edible US Flag

Learn how to make an edible version of the US flag to serve on the 4th of July or any […]

Leather Tassel

Follow along, step by step, to learn how to make a leather tassel to be proud of. The completed tassel […]

Statue of Liberty Torch

Create your own version of the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It’s made with simple recycled materials and features a glittering […]

Wood Slice Rainbow Wreath

Create a gorgeous rainbow wood slice wreath that sparkles and shimmers! This is a really easy project that is a […]

Ladies Hats Pinata Cookies

Turn sugar cookies into ladies’ hats filled with candies and decorated with edible flowers. What a fun treat for a […]

Palm Tree Cookies

Decorate Palm Tree Cookies using modeling chocolate. These dimensional cookies are perfect for a pool party, luau, or beach trip.

Wheelbarrow Fairy Garden

Building a fairy garden in an old wheelbarrow is simple and so much fun! You can transport this miniature magical […]

Root Beer Mug Cakes

Create adorable cakes that look just like a frosty mug of root beer!  This is a fun cake to make […]

Pipe Cleaner Flag

This fun flag craft is perfect for practicing patterns. It also works in colors, sensory, counting, shapes, and history all […]

Flower Garland

Work together as a family to create a garland of flowers that is simple, decorative, and as cute as can […]

Dog Tag Cookies

Personalize dog tag cookies in honor of Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day. This is a wonderful way to show your […]

Taco Night Crafts

Whip up a family craft party with a taco craft and related printable. This is fun for Cinco de Mayo, […]

Mother’s Day Printables

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a handy set of printables. It includes a printable card, book all about Mom, and decorative […]

Avocado Painting

Learn how to paint a friendly avocado! This easy painting project is fun for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or […]