Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Thank You Jar

This Thank You Jar is a fun family project that encourages thankfulness, selflessness and kindness. The jar is kept stocked with […]

Stuff The Turkey Game

Stuff the Turkey is the perfect party game for Thanksgiving. It’s so simple to make and a lot of fun […]

Fall Turkey Paper Bag Craft

With this fun paper bag turkey project, toddlers can practice color sorting and matching, while older kids can practice their […]

Halloween Erasers

Make your own erasers to celebrate Halloween. These cute and colorful erasers will brighten up your desk and they’re so […]

Autumn Hair Comb

Use filigree leaves and faceted beads to create a hair comb that is perfect for autumn. It’s easy to do […]

Easy Oreo Spiders

Serve these adorable little spiders at your Halloween party. They’re much too cute to spook!

Pumpkin Earrings

These cute pumpkin earrings are fun for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall in general. This easy project is a fun way […]

Spider Nest Lanterns

Make Halloween bright (and spooky!) with these Spider Nest Lanterns. They start with 2-liter bottles.

Mr. Tumnus Faun Costume

Fans of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will recognize this fun Mr. Tumnus costume. The tutorial includes instructions to […]

Sewn Leaves

Add extra pizazz to fall leaves with colorful threads. This easy project is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing.

Happy Monsters

Monsters don’t have to be scary. Follow the steps to draw your own happy monsters with big eyes.

Monster Eyeball Garland

Decorate for Halloween with this furry, not-too-spooky monster eyeball garland. It’d be perfect for a Monsters, Inc. themed party, too!

Colored Leaf Display

Create a colorful display using painted dry leaves. You could use the same technique to display leaves that Mother Nature […]

Bloody White Chocolate Apples

These ‘bloody’ white chocolate apples are absolutely perfect for a Halloween party. They’re easy to make, look really spooky, and […]

Spider Cookies

Transform cookies into spiders with just a single decorating tip. Aren’t they adorable?!

Icy Frozen Crown

Make an icy crown for a Snow Queen or Elsa costume using fake ice vase filler and glitter. It’s a […]

Mini Bat Treats

These adorable little bats look almost too cute to eat! They’re really easy to make and taste great, too.

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]

Disney Moana Origami Candy Bowls

Create origami candy bowls decorated and filled for a Disney Moana-themed party. This easy project requires very few supplies.

No Sew Fox Ears Headband

Whip up some quick and easy fox ears with felt, a headband and a hot glue gun! It’s perfect for […]

Colorful Acorns

Create colorful acorns with acrylic paint to decorate your home for fall! They’re easy to make and are simply beautiful.

Creepy Dorothy Bookmark

Turn the classic character of Dorothy into a creepy bookmark for Halloween. This is a great way to repurpose a thrift […]

Scuba Diver Costume

This scuba diver costume is so clever! It’s inexpensive and really easy to pull together.

Glitter Slime Halloween Garland

Make glittery green slime garland to decorate for a Halloween or Ghostbusters-themed party. Make this removable garland using just glitter […]

Mummy Decoration

This creepy mummy craft is easy to do and takes very little time. Can you guess what is inside the […]

Watercolor Leaf Garland

This beautiful crayon and watercolor project makes a wonderful decoration for fall. It’s a fun project to do as a […]

Pumpkin Felt Board

Create this fun, interactive pumpkin felt board. Young children will love helping to design the shapes and rearranging them over […]

Tissue Paper Yarn Pumpkin

Create a unique pumpkin decoration with yarn and tissue paper. It’s lots of fun and each is one of a […]

Yarn Pumpkin

Decorate for fall with this cute yarn pumpkin. It’s easy, fun and even smells like fall.

Oversize Scrabble Tiles

Turn scrap wood into oversize Scrabble tiles. Hang them outdoors or in to spell fun, seasonal messages.

Ghost Treats

Celebrate Halloween with three simple and fun ghost treats. The tutorial includes instructions to make ghost cookies, ghost cakes and […]

Beaded Skull Earrings

These beaded skull earrings are great fun to wear on Halloween. They’re inexpensive to make and not too difficult.

Fine Motor Spiders

These Fine Motor Spiders are a great way to have some fun while developing your little one’s fine motor skills, […]

Vampire Caramel Apples

These fun Vampire caramel apples are great for a Halloween party at home or at school. Marshmallow teeth give these […]

Chenille Stem Spider

Turn chenille stems and beads into a surprisingly realistic spider. It’s a wonderful project to accompany a study of spiders.

Corpse Bride Headpiece

Make a Corpse Bride headpiece for a Halloween costume or cosplay, inspired by Tim Burton’s character. It’s easy to do and […]

Frankenstein Healthy Halloween Treat

These Frankenstein apple treats are a healthy, no-candy option for Halloween parties or celebrations. They’re really easy to make, with […]

Spiderweb Phone Case

Make a fun Halloween spiderweb phone case with simple step-by-step instructions. It’s easy, inexpensive, and is sure to get lots […]

Eyeball Cupcakes

With just a few ingredients, you’ll have creepy eyeball cupcakes in no time! They’re great fun for Halloween.

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups For less than $5.00, you can make enough of these cute little yummy mummy treat cups […]

No-Sew Felt Pirate Patch

This easy, no-sew, felt pirate patch is a fun costume accessory. Arrrr, matey, you’ll be ready for Halloween in no […]

Kumihimo Yarn Bracelet

Use chipboard and yarn to make a simple kumihimo bracelet to wear or share. We used patriotic colors, but any […]

Mini Pumpkin Patch

This fall-inspired mini pumpkin patch is lots of fun for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to get kids […]

Beaded Starfish Earrings

These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]

3-D Flower Bouquet

Create a dimensional bouquet of paper flowers for someone special. It’s a keepsake a friend, relative or teacher will cherish.

Pumpkin Fairy House

Turn a pumpkin into a fun and playful fairy house. The tutorial has lots of ideas to customize it and […]

Printable Autumn Crown

Use this Printable Autumn Crown as a starting spot creativity. Kids can color the leaves with crayons or markers, dress it […]

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]