Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Dressy Ribbon Headband

It’s actually quite easy and inexpensive to make a beautiful headband that looks expensive. Wear yours on Easter Sunday or […]

Lucky Leprechaun Light

Turn a mason jar into this cheeky Leprechaun Light, or fill it with candy for a sweet St. Patrick’s Day […]

Easter Egg Potato Prints

Carve an Easter Egg pattern into a potato, then paint it and start stamping! Adults should carve the potatoes, but […]

Watermelon Fairy House

Create a home for the fairies with a watermelon rind. What a great way to let kids’ creativity shine!

Martis Bracelet

These traditional Greek bracelets are made on March 1st (“Martis”=March) to protect children from the spring sun. They are worn until […]

Sheep Cupcakes

These delicious sheep cupcakes are decorated with homemade candy clay (only two ingredients that you probably have on hand!) and […]

Easy Rice Krispie Bunnies

These darling bunny treats are ridiculously easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! They’re a perfect treat for spring.

Spring Flower Wreath

This colorful spring wreath is made from inexpensive faux flowers. It is quick and easy to make and a great way […]

Fork-Painted Leprechaun

Create an adorable leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day. His hat is made from construction paper and his beard is painted […]

Quilled Paper Cake

This colorful quilled cake is a cinch to make! It’s a fun project for beginners who are completely new to […]

Felt Flower Bouquets

Make pretty flower bouquets from felt, buttons and wooden flower beads to keep for yourself or give to someone special. […]

Spring Snow Globe

This fun adaptation of a snow globe features bunnies, eggs and pink glitter snow. What a great way to welcome spring!

Floral Monogram

Re-purpose empty cardboard boxes to create your own floral monogram. This colorful piece of artwork is a lot of fun […]

Felt Lucky Clover

Use felt, buttons and miniature pearls to make a pretty lucky clover for St. Patrick’s Day. Wear it as a […]

Spiraled Paper Flower Craft

Make a beautiful wall hanging for someone special. Start with easy spiral paper flowers, then glue them to a canvas […]

Year of the Monkey Banner

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fabulous Year of the Monkey brush painting banner. It’s easy to make and fun […]

Cupcake Liner Flowers

Make these beautiful flower doily bouquets using cupcake liners. It’s easy to do and there are so many different color options.

Easy Felt Flower Bouquet

This beautiful bouquet of flowers never needs watering! The tutorial includes instructions for three different easy-to-make felt flowers.

Foam Cup Snowmen

Make adorable snowmen from ordinary foam cups. A great project for a snowy afternoon!

Computer Diskette Pencil Cup

If you have old computer diskettes sitting around, repurpose them into a fun pencil cup. This retro project is fun […]

Nail Polish Hearts

These beautiful hearts take only 10 minutes to make. Nail polish gives them their beautiful, rich color.

Color Me Happy Heart Pendant

Use markers to color air dry clay, then roll it out and cut with a cookie cutter. When it’s dry, embellish […]

Quilled Valentine’s Day Card

Create a beautiful card to give this Valentine’s Day using quilling. This elegant papercraft is inexpensive, easy to learn and […]

Cardboard Heart Garland

Create very easy a heart garland with recycled cardboard. It looks beautiful and costs basically nothing!

Bow Tie Valentine

These bow tie valentines ideas are cute, cheap and easy. Use the printable and a piece of candy for a […]

Wire Heart Necklace

This simple, inexpensive wire jewelry project is great for beginners because it only requires a few inches of wire and […]

Lacing Heart Valentines

These Valentine lacing hearts are fun and inexpensive to make. They’re a great way to work on fine motor skills.

Heart-Shaped Carrots

These carrots look absolutely darling in a Valentine’s Day salad. Just make a few simple cuts and peels, then slice […]

K Cup Snowman

Use full K-Cups to make a fun winter gift for someone special. Or, use recycled K-Cups to make a snowman […]

Q-tip Felt Arrows

These simple and cute Q-tip Felt Arrows are just like the ones Cupid shoots on Valentine’s Day. All you need […]

Printable Love Notes

Hide these Printable Love Notes in a lunch box or scattered around the house to tell your family how much you love […]

Heart Shaped Cherry Pie Bars

These delightful 2-ingredient cherry pie bars combine everything fun about February. They’re shaped like hearts for Valentine’s Day and feature […]

Conversation Heart Oreos

These darling conversation hearts are so easy to make. What a surprise to find an Oreo inside!

Quilled Lavender Cards

Quilled flowers look beautiful on cards for a variety of occasions. Make this quilled lavender card for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s […]

Love Monster Stick Puppets

Make these cute Love Monster Stick Puppets and create your own show! Use the printable or your own ideas.

Handprint Heart Valentine

This easy and fun canvas handprint heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It makes a wonderful keepsake you’ll treasure for […]

Grosgrain Ribbon Rosettes

Use colorful grosgrain ribbon to make a beautiful bouquet of rosettes. It’s a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day or any […]

Melted Crayon Heart Art

This beautiful project uses the old, broken crayons that aren’t great for coloring anymore. It’s easy to do and fun […]

Pretzel Snowflakes

Turn stick pretzels into beautiful snowflakes. Salty and sweet meet with this delicious winter craft!

Eye Heart U Valentine

Show someone special how much you love them with this simple valentine. This easy project is fun for even the […]

Easy Wire-Wrapped Heart Earrings

These heart-shaped earrings are fun for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any time. They’re easy to make and inexpensive, too.

Popsicle Stick Love Craft

Turn craft sticks into a fun Valentine’s Day wall hanging. Follow the directions exactly or use your own creativity to […]

Cardboard Heart Decoration

Turn cardboard into a pretty heart-shaped decoration for Valentine’s Days or any time. It’s easy to do and costs practically […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

Upcycled Tissue Paper Heart

Decorate for Valentine’s Day with this pretty tissue paper heart. It’s a great way to reuse some of that Christmas […]

An Indoor Sports Party

This indoor sports-themed party is sure to be a hit! With activities for football, baseball, soccer, and basketball, it’s a […]

Ribbon Flower Brooch

Turn ribbon and a few beads into a stunning flower brooch. This would make a wonderful gift for Mom, Grandma […]

Secret Message Valentines

These fun valentines take just seconds to make. Include colored pencils as you hand them out so your friends and […]

Quilled Heart Balloons

Quilling is very easy, inexpensive, and a lot of fun! Add quilled heart balloons to cardstock for a unique and beautiful Valentine’s Day […]

Valentine’s Day Candy Bouquet

Create a bouquet for a special valentine using your recipient’s favorite candy bar. Add hearts or other decorations to an easy, […]