Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Melting Experiment

Conduct a fun and interesting science experiment to see what factors influence melting. This educational activity is inspired by the […]

Easy Valentine Donuts

Create these heart-shaped donuts for someone special on Valentine’s Day or anytime! They start with canned biscuit dough and are […]

Mitten Art

This simple mitten art is a fun project for kids to do during winter. They’ll enjoy adding their own patterns […]

Bandaid Caring Card

Use a bandaid to create a card that shows how much you care. The tutorial includes a cute song about […]

Valentine’s Day Necklace

These bright, colorful necklaces are the perfect easy kids’ project for Valentine’s Day! They’re simple enough for toddlers, fun enough […]

Colored Salt Snow Art

Colored Salt Snow Art is a fun project for kids of all ages… and adults, too!  It’s a great way […]

Easy Red Felt Roses

It’s so easy to turn felt into beautiful roses. The tutorial includes both written instructions and a helpful video.

Footprint Penguin

Trace a child’s foot and turn it into an adorable penguin! This fun footprint craft makes a wonderful keepsake.

Torn Paper Heart Art

Create beautiful heart art for Valentine’s Day with just construction paper and glue. This easy project is lots of fun […]

Jumping Jack Heart

This quick project is a fun activity for Valentine’s Day. Twirl the stick and watch the heart do jumping jacks […]

Conversation Hearts Bunny

Instead of giving a plain box of conversation hearts this Valentine’s Day, take a few minutes to turn it into […]

Conversation Heart Wreath

This Conversation Heart Wreath is a sweet way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to do and makes a fun gift.

Play Dough Valentines

Make these play dough valentines for classmates and friends. It’s a great alternative to candy for Valentine’s Day.

Sparkly Icicle Craft

Aluminum foil becomes sparkly faux icicles with this fun winter craft. It’s simple, inexpensive, and great for motor development.

Friends Around the World

This fun Friends Around The World craft is great for Martin Luther King Day. It encourages kids to appreciate the […]

‘I Have a Dream’ Mobile

After studying about Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams for our nation, kids can make this simple mobile that shows their […]

Owl Mini Album

Create a beautiful mini album “owl” about the ones you love. This project makes a wonderful gift.

Berry Basket Snowflake

Turn berry baskets into sparkly snowflakes! This fun recycling craft is a great way to decorate for winter.

How to Draw a Dragon

Follow the simple steps to learn how to draw a dragon. It’s fun for Chinese New Year or any time.

Mini Pool Table in a Tin

Turn an empty Altoids tin into a portable miniature pool table! This clever craft is great fun and makes an […]

Watercolor Snowflake Art

Create beautiful snowflake art using a fun watercolor resist technique. It’s great for crafters of all ages.

Party Blowers

The best thing about making your own party blowers is that you can match them to your party colors or […]

Snowflake Mosaic

A photo frame serves as the base for a beautiful mosaic design of sea glass, beads and acrylic gems. Place […]

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree

Plastic Lid Christmas Tree Turn plastic lids and some sparkly embellishments into a Christmas tree. It’s a fun way to […]

Money Christmas Card

Anyone would love to receive this fun Christmas card, featuring a tree of coins and wrapped bills underneath! It’s a […]

Egg Snowmen

Here’s an edible craft for winter that’s healthy and fun! Make these cute snowmen from hard boiled eggs.

Woven Wrapping Paper

Combine weaving with craft paper to get cute and unique gift wrap. It’s the perfect way to use up scraps […]

Nature Christmas Wreath

Make this holiday wreath with pine branches and other natural materials. It’s a wonderful way to bring the outdoors in.

Felt Ice Skate Ornament

Create an elegant felt ice skate ornament for the Christmas tree. This simple no-sew project is very inexpensive, too.

Colored Chalk Christmas Trees

These homemade chalk tree cones are easy to make and a lot of fun. Display them through the winter, then use them […]

Christmas Gift Dangle Earrings

Use cube beads to create adorable Christmas Gift earrings to wear this season. O, replace the earring hooks with ornament […]

Christmas Window Watchers

Display these Christmas Window Watchers on a front window and watch your visitors smile. Just print, cut, assemble and glue.

Egg Cup Christmas Tree Ornament

Egg Cup Christmas Tree Ornament Turn an empty egg carton in to a glittery Christmas tree ornament. Even the youngest […]

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament Make these cute little penguin ornaments from wood circles, paint and yarn. It’s a fun Christmas craft […]

Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornament

Edible gingerbread houses are great fun, but they don’t last long. You can display this Gingerbread Birdhouse Ornament for years to come!

Six-Sided Name Snowflake

Turn your name into a beautiful snowflake with just a few easy steps. Every snowflake looks completely different from the […]

Beaded Christmas Wreaths

These pretty beaded wreaths can be worn as earrings or necklaces or hung from the tree as ornaments. No special […]

I Spy Ornaments

Turn plastic ball ornaments into interactive ornaments for kids with a few cute Christmas items and filler. It’s really easy […]

Christmas Candyland Gift Tag

Use polymer clay, beads, rhinestones, and puff paint to make a Christmas Candyland gift tag. Add your own creative spin!

Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments

Create keepsake ornaments that look like gingerbread cookies using baking soda, cinnamon, and some 3-D paint. It’s easy to do […]

Puffy Gingerbread Ornament

This Puffy Gingerbread Ornament couldn’t be easier! Just print, cut, stuff, staple and decorate. They make great package toppers for holiday […]

Rustic Winter Wreath

Create a rustic wreath for winter with this easy nature project. Pair it with a nature walk to gather the […]

Starfish Santa

Starfish Santa Ever wonder what Santa looks like in an underwater world? We think we have it figured out! What […]

Stuffed Triangle Snowman

Stuffed Triangle Snowman This darling stuffed snowman couldn’t be cuter! It’s an easy no-sew project that makes a wonderful ornament or […]

Star of David Luminary

Star of David Luminary This pretty luminary will look lovely on your dining room table. Or make a bunch of […]

Puffy Tissue Paper Angel

Puffy Tissue Paper Angel Transform tissue paper into a puffy angel! It’s a fun project for Christmas time. What You […]

Mini Gingerbread House Ornament

Make an adorable miniature gingerbread house ornament using polymer clay and puff paint. There’s tons of room to put your […]

Burlap Reindeer Ornament

This cute Rudolph ornament can be made with just a few craft supplies and glue. Make more than one to […]