Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Boardwalk Craft

Use mini craft sticks and photo-realistic patterned papers to recreate your favorite boardwalk. It’s a fun way to remember a […]

Leaf Earrings

Create beautiful earrings with colorful fall leaves. You’ll be amazed by how easy it is to do!

Mini Cactus

Decorate for your next fiesta with this simple mini cactus. It couldn’t be easier!

Pasta Butterflies

These beautiful butterflies are made from painted pasta and displayed in mini flowerpots. Give it a try!

Chocolate Jack-O-Lantern Bowls

Make Chocolate Jack-O-Lantern Bowls for Halloween using a plastic bowl as a mold. Fill them with candy or yummy no-churn […]

Furry Monster Headband

Make this friendly, furry monster headband to wear this Halloween. It’s easy to do with just a few simple, inexpensive craft […]

Twirling Paper Monsters

These not-so-spooky Twirling Paper Monsters are great fun for kids to make for Halloween. Let your creativity go wild!

Halloween Slime

These Halloween slime jars are so fun to make! Make them for a Halloween party or give them as non-candy […]

Turkey Windsock

Turn an empty can into a cute turkey windsock this fall. It makes such a festive decoration.

Roasted Halloween Vegetables

These roasted sweet potato jack-o-lanterns, beet witch hats, and spooky potato ghosts are simple to make with some major wow […]

Plastic Spoon Monsters

These silly Plastic Spoon Monsters are a great Halloween craft for kids. Let your creativity go wild!

Boogers on a Stick

Your guests will be thoroughly grossed out at your next Halloween party! You just might have to dare people to […]

Frankenstein Popcorn Box

Anyone would love to receive this Frankenstein popcorn box for Halloween. It’s definitely a treat and not a trick!

Lego Ninjago Movie Costume

LEGO fans will love this do-it-yourself Ninjago Movie costume, inspired by Lloyd (aka the Green Ninja). It’s perfect for Halloween […]

Cardboard Tombstones

Decorate for Halloween with these cardboard tombstones. Paper mache, textured spray paint, and glue gun spiderwebs make them look so […]

Glow in the Dark Crafts

Glow-in-the-dark crafts are so much fun and there’s something almost magical about them. We’ve gathered all sorts of crafts, activities, […]

Dracula Waffle Breakfast

Start Halloween off right with this clever Dracula Waffle Breakfast. It’s easy to do with store-bought waffles.

Ho Ho Bat Treat

Create a yummy treat that looks like a bat. It’s fun and easy to do.

Clay Trinket Dish

These beautiful leaf clay dishes are the perfect craft for fall! Use them to hold trinkets, keys, coins, jewelry, and […]

Enchilada Skulls

These skulls are actually crispy, skull-shaped tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and enchilada sauce. They are delicious, a little creepy, […]

Zombie Popsicles

These ‘bloody’ raspberry cheesecake zombie popsicles are easy to make and so creepy. Serve them at a Halloween party or […]

Pinecone Hedgehogs

Turn pinecones and felt into adorable hedgehogs. The tutorial also includes instructions to make beautiful pinecone owls.

No-Carve Pumpkin Caramel Apple

A first glance, these no-carve pumpkin look exactly like caramel apples! But not a single one of the supplies is […]

Watermelon Party Embellishments

Make easy watermelon embellishments with cardstock and markers. They’re perfect for decorating party straws or to use for a themed garland.

Pumpkin Pie Playdough

This Pumpkin Pie scented playdough recipe is so fun for fall! Kids will love pretending to make their very own […]

Maple Playdough

This maple-scented playdough is perfect for fall! Kids will love pretending to bake their own maple cookies.

Fall Potato Stamping

Celebrate fall with homemade leaf potato stamps. Adults prepare the stamps, then kids can make the artwork!

Giant Paper Popsicles

These colorful paper popsicles double as fans to keep you cool. What a fun craft for summer!

UnBeeLievable Bee House

Turn a stump into a bee house that welcomes pollinators to your yard. It can be as simple or as […]

Fruity Note Cards

Create adorable fruity note cards to send to friends and family. Can’t pick between the strawberry and the watermelon? Make […]

Strawberry Ink

Take a virtual trip back in history! Make your own ink and then write with it using a homemade quill […]

Styrofoam Sailboats

Create easy sailboats out of styrofoam packaging. It’s great for water play on a hot summer’s day.

Driftwood Sign

This Driftwood Sign is simple to make and so pretty. Use the kids’ names to label their bedrooms with a […]

Golf Ball Sharks

Turn golf balls and craft foam into sharks. Make them as cute or as menacing as you want!

Funky Summer Hat

Turn an old-fashioned straw hat and into a funky, feminine hat to wear this summer. The possibilities are endless.

Paper Plate Stingray

Turn a paper plate and paper bowl into a friendly stingray. It’s easy to do!

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Harry Potter Party

Throw a Harry Potter party that will amaze young wizards and witches. There are ideas for decorations, food, activities, favors, […]

Knight’s Armor

Create this knight’s armor for a themed party, Halloween, or everyday dress-up fun. It’s made from foam, so it’s lightweight […]

Swimming Marionette

Mimic the actual movements a swimmer makes with this marionette. It takes a little practice but is great fun to […]

Swimming Self-Portrait

Create a cool swimming self-portrait using oil pastels and some clever techniques. Give it a try this summer!

Sea Shell Creatures

Turn shells into adorable sea creatures. There are instructions to make the turtle, snail, hermit crab, and clam.

Colorful Beaded Flip Flops

Dress up simple white flip flops by embellishing them with colorful beads. The possibilities are endless!

Watermelon Fringe Snack Cup

Use crepe paper and sequins to turn plain snack cups into summery, watermelon containers. They make any party or get-together […]

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Turn craft sticks into adorable little garden gnomes. Use them in planters, pots, or in the ground.

Apple Clay Jar

This apple jar makes a great gift for a special teacher, a gardener, or practically anyone. It starts with a […]

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Watermelon Balloons

Turn lime green balloons into charming watermelon-themed balloons for your summer party. All you need is a sharpie marker.

Watermelon Forks

Turn plain plastic forks into fun watermelon-themed ones for your next summer cookout. It just takes glue, glitter, and a […]

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Printable License Plate Game

Help pass the time on a road trip with this printable license plate game. Work together or have a competition!