Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Embellished Felt Heart Earrings

Create fun heart-shaped earrings from felt. They are easy and inexpensive to make and are a wonderful gift for someone special.

Reversible Creature Backpack

You’ll always have a buddy who has your back with this wearable creature backpack. This project requires sewing experience.

Pom Pom Spider Decoration

Create a fun pom pom spider decoration on a glittery web. It’s a great way to decorate for Halloween!

Cardstock Shoes

Create sparkly shoes out of cardstock. A fun decoration for Halloween or a Wizard of Oz themed party.

Easy Minecraft Costume

Looking for an easy Halloween costume?  Follow the tutorial for a fun and inexpensive way to create your own Steve […]

Fabric Owls

Create an adorable owl that is perfect for fall with this easy craft. This is a fun project for kids […]

Zombie Cat Straw Toppers

These zombie cats are a great decoration for straw toppers, skewers, or toothpicks for Halloween or your next monster-themed party.

CD Mummy Craft

Turn an obsolete CD or DVD into an adorable mummy decoration. A great kid’s craft for Halloween!

Barbie Zombies

Perfect for Halloween or diehard Walking Dead fans, these Barbie zombies are great decorations!

Monster Footprint Art

Use construction paper, buttons, or any other art materials to turn your footprints into fun monsters. So much room for […]

Halloween Countdown Pumpkin

Make the countdown to Halloween fun with this cute pumpkin craft! An excellent craft for little ones who just can’t wait […]

Ladybug Costume with Cape

This ladybug outfit is cute enough for Halloween or any day. It comes with a cape plus directions for a […]

No-Sew Felt Scarecrow Hat

This cute felt scarecrow hat is easy to make and requires no sewing! A fun outfit for Halloween or for […]

Spooky Spider Handprint Art

Create an adorable set of spooky Halloween spiders using your children’s handprints. Kids will love making this messy craft.

Wire Skull Ear Cuff

Show your Halloween spirit with this fun wire skull ear cuff! It is very easy to make a good project […]

Superhero Cape

Turn your little one into a superhero with this simple tutorial. All you need are scissors, the printable, a T-shirt and […]

Baby Mermaid Costume

You’ll have the most fabulous infant in the neighborhood with this no-sew mermaid baby costume! With inexpensive HeatNBond adhesive and […]

Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Ball

This fun rice ball is a delicious alternative to sugary foods. It’s so easy to make and perfect for fall.

Printable Superhero Masks

Make printable superhero masks for pennies with cardstock! It takes only a few minutes to print, cut and tie ribbon […]

Balloon Print Apples

Draw a basket then use a balloon to print apples! This fun and easy activity is perfect for fall. The […]

Spider Web Marble Art

Let your kids get messy and create some unique spider web art with paint and marbles. Fun for kids of […]

Disney Animal Crackers

Homemade animal crackers are the best, especially in Mickey and Minnie shapes! This tutorial includes lots of other fun ideas […]

Handprint Fall Tree

Create some fun handprint tree pictures to decorate for fall. Make them year after year for a beautiful display that shows your […]

Glow Ghost

Weave a cool glow-in-the-dark ghost zipper pull from plastic lace. Best for preteens and teens experienced with plastic lace crafts.

Paper Plate Spiderweb

Make a cute paper plate spiderweb using only a few supplies. It’s perfect for even the littlest ones to practice […]

Halloween Lanterns

Don’t throw away those empty jars, tubs and other containers! Use scraps of vinyl or tape and your imagination to […]

Snake Keychain

This snake keychain is cool for Halloween or any time. A fun and unique project!

God Bless America Frame

Show your love of the USA with this beautiful patriotic frame. It is very easy to make and is a […]

Footprint American Flag

Turn your child’s footprint into a beautiful American flag. A wonderful project for any patriotic holiday.

No Sew Bow Headband

This patriotic no-sew bow headband is cute, inexpensive, and really easy to make. A fun project for playdates, slumber parties, […]

Patriotic Heart

Honor our military with this Patriotic Heart project. Perfect for Memorial Day, July 4th, Patriot’s Day, Veterans Day or year-round.

Decorated Water Bottles

Transform water bottles from ordinary to totally cute using tape! Assign one color to each person and end the confusing […]

Coconut Candy Ice Cream Cones

These treats may look exactly like miniature ice cream cones, but this “ice cream” won’t melt or drip on a […]

No-Sew Semaphore Flags

Make these quick and easy no-sew semaphore flags, then have fun sending coded messages! Great for a party, in a […]

Rainbow Fish

Kids will love making their own version of the storybook favorite, Rainbow Fish! A fun project with lots of room […]

Shark Pencil Pouch

Sew up a shark pencil pouch for Back to school, or any time of the year! This project is best […]

Jar Lid Owls

Use recycled lids from glass jars to make these adorable painted owl lids! So cute and so much room for […]

Paper Fan

Pretty paper fans are fun to make and can come in really handy on warm days. They are also useful […]

Back-to-School Blocks

Transform Jenga blocks into a cool school-themed version! Keep them for your family or to give a set to a […]

Travel Keepsake Box

This easy travel keepsake box craft gives kids the perfect place to store all their vacation souvenirs. Decorate the box, store […]

Onesie Iron-On Patterns

Deck your baby out with onesie iron-on patterns. Fabric scraps and HeatNBond make this an easy DIY.

Whimsical Wind Chime

Make a whimsical wind chime from an empty bottle, paint, beads, and any other craft materials you have on hand. […]

Ombre Shibori Tie Dye Top

Make a gorgeous shirt using the ancient shibori technique. Bright and bold colors really make this design pop.

Sea in a Bottle

Entertain babies and toddlers with a Sea in a Bottle! This easy craft is also fun for preschoolers, who will […]

Ocean in a Bottle

Discovery bottles are so much fun! This simple ocean-in-a-bottle activity is a classic that never gets old.

Monster Bookmarks

Do your kids love monsters? Make these fun bookmarks that not only hold your place, but also keep from tearing […]

Tropical Seashell Fish

Here’s a wonderful craft for this for all those seashells you brought home from vacation! Make a school of fish […]

Ice Cream Filled Cupcakes

Cupcakes filled with ice cream are fun for any occasion, but especially for a birthday party! Cake, ice cream, frosting […]

Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Homemade goldfish crackers are full of amazing real cheese flavor, and are so easy to make! Perfect for school lunches, […]