Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Santa Pants Treat Box

Fill these cute Santa Pants with candy or other treats to share with friends, neighbors, or a special teacher. When […]

Candy Cane Taste Test

Give an interactive, edible gift that’s sure to get any candy lover in the spirit of Christmas! This gift is […]

Angel Pendant Necklace

Make a beautiful beaded angel pendant necklace. It makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

Four Seasons Small World Play

This 4-section wooden backdrop is perfect for small world play. Paint one season in each of the sections and fill […]

Quilled Wreath Decoration

Make a pretty quilled wreath to hang in your house, dangle from gift bags, or as an ornament for the […]

Gingerbread Man Ornament

This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]

Footprint Nativity

Turn a child’s footprint into a Nativity scene. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the reason behind Christmas.

Felt Christmas Frame

This pretty felt frame just screams, “Christmas!” It has some sewn elements that are easy enough for beginners to try.

Quilled Angel

Create a lovely angel using quilling paper. It’s not very difficult and makes a great ornament, present topper, or window […]

Candy and Leaf Fall Wreath

This wreath is a fun fall craft project, easy enough for young crafters to enjoy. As fall turns into winter, […]

Wire-Wrapped Angel Candle Holder

This golden wire-wrapped angel candle holder is something special. It’s perfect for the Christmas season or to enjoy year-round.

Craft Stick Christmas Tree

These cute little trees are easy to put together with the most basic of kids craft supplies. They look beautiful […]

Fall Landscape Painting

This lovely fall landscape painting uses printmaking to create the reflection in the water. Follow the directions to create your […]

Coloring Book Place Cards

Wondering what to do with completed coloring book images? Use them to make place cards for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Finger Puppets

Thanksgiving is a great time for storytelling. These Thanksgiving Finger Puppets make the stories even more fun.

How to Draw a Rooster

Drawing a rooster is really easy to do with these simple instructions. Color it with oil pastels or any other […]

Hawaiian Lei

Make a neat Hawaiian-inspired lei for your next party. It’s easy to do and is a good fine motor activity […]

Beaded Star Earrings

Create beaded star earrings to show your patriotic pride. This project is best for teens with some jewelry making experience.

Toddler Flag Craft

Don’t leave your toddler out of patriotic crafting! This easy project is perfect for the youngest of crafters.

Rooster Seed Mosaic

This regal rooster is made from seeds, nuts and beans. Create a marvelous mosaic with these natural art materials.

Rooster Art

Can you guess what item replaced paintbrushes in this cool rooster project? It’s a fun technique that kids of all […]

Turkey Kids Craft

This fine motor turkey kids craft is fun for all ages! This Thanksgiving day craft can add a cute decoration […]

Perler Bead Flags

Create your state or national flag using fusible beads. The tutorial shows the US and California flags, with links to […]

Construction Paper Turkey

Make adorable construction paper turkeys this Thanksgiving. It’s easy to do and they add a fun touch to the holiday table.

Footprint/Handprint Turkeys

Create an entire flock of turkeys using the footprint and handprints of everyone in the family! This is a great […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Watercolor Leaf Garland

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