Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Braided T-shirt Keychain

Learn how to easily make a bone braid keychain from recycled t-shirts! Fun, colorful and useful.

Teacher’s Gift Clock

Show your thanks and appreciation for a special teacher with a clock for their classroom. It’s a timely way to […]

Mini Apple Magnets

These sweet little apple magnets are easy to make. They’re a wonderful gift to give a special teacher or use […]

Ruler Frame

Make a fun frame out of school rulers! It makes a great gift for a special teacher or a graduate, […]

Clown Pencil Cup

With kids headed back to school, parents are looking for fun ways to encourage them to do their homework. Having […]

Bubble Wrap Apple Stamping

These apple stamps are easy to make and fun to do. They’re great for fall gift wrap, decorating a t-shirt […]

Donut Hole Apples

Donut Hole Apples make a perfect back-to-school breakfast or after school treat. Package them with a printable bag topper for […]

Felt Zipper Pulls

Make these fun zipper pulls from felt. Kids will love having a personalized touch on their jackets, backpacks, or other […]

Back to School Cookies

Try these fun and easy back-to-school chalkboard and apple cookies. They make a great teacher gift, or special treat for […]

Recycled School Bus

Give new life to some common household recyclable items to make a cute school bus to celebrate back-to-school time. All […]

Scribble Initial T-Shirt

Let your little ones scribble all over some plain t-shirts and create cool, original t-shirts with their own initials! Perfect […]

Apple Print Backpack

Kids will love making this simple backpack using real apples. You can also use it to to give a gift […]

Apple Pops

Oreos dipped in melted candy melts make fun back to school treats.

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Pencil Door Hanger

Use craft sticks to make this fun homework door sign. This craft is a great choice before the kids head […]

Giant Teacher Pencil

Turn an empty Pringles container into an awesome pencil-shaped gift for your teacher. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or back-to-school.

Pocket Tissue Monster

These adorable felt monsters hold tissues so they’ll be close at hand when you need them. What a great project […]

Cupcake Apple Tree

This edible apple tree is made with cupcakes and a sheet cake. It’s perfect for a family reunion, back to […]

Jeans Book Cover

Ditch the paper bag book covers this year and make some out of recycled denim jeans! The pockets make a […]

Apple Placemats

Use burlap and fabric paint to make place mats kids will love. The cheerful apples are wonderful for fall and […]

Glitter Felt Hairbows

Make darling glittered hair bows from felt in every color of the rainbow. They are easy to make and fun […]

Burlap Apple Banner

Stamp actual apples on burlap to make this wonderful fall banner. Even the youngest of crafters can help!

Plastic Lid Apples

These adorable apples are made from plastic lids, some glue and a few other supplies. This is a fun craft […]

Drip Tie Dye Backpack

Create a colorful dotted backpack using a drip tie dye method. Choose your favorite colors for this fun and easily […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

Turn a pinecone into an apple! This easy and inexpensive craft is a fun way to welcome fall or celebrate […]

Apple Pencil Holder

Give your teacher an adorable apple pencil holder for Teacher Appreciation Week, during back-to-school, or as a Christmas gift. This […]

Lunch Money Tins

Turn an empty mint container into a personalized, changeable tin. It’s just right for holding lunch money, notes, and other […]

ABC Paper Chain

This easy craft makes learning the alphabet fun. You can use the same concept to practice spelling words for older […]

Teacher Gift Wrap

This 2-in-1 “Apple for My Teacher” gift wrap is the perfect way show your teacher how special they are. Sweet, […]

Backpack Monster

Backpack Monster This monster will look adorable hanging from a backpack when it’s time to head back to school. It’s […]

Colored Pencil Can

Colored Pencil Can This colored pencil can is pretty and functional! What makes this holder special is that the pencils […]

Yarn Apples

Quickly craft a basket of apples from yarn – a pretty table decoration!

Plastic Bottle Apples

It only take a few simple steps to make cute plastic bottle apples, a fun and creative recycling project. Use […]

Pencil Manicure

Here’s a fun tutorial for a No.2 pencil manicure! It’s great for back-to-school for a teenager or preteen.

400+ Back to School Crafts

It’s just about time to head back to school! Make the transition fun with crafts, treats, and activities that get […]

Apple Wall Hanging

Make this pretty and bright apple wall hanging using items from nature and your recycling bin! This awesome craft is […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm […]

No-Sew Fabric Pencil Cases

Create your own cute pencil cases to hold all sorts of art supplies. This no-sew project is great for heading […]

String Cheese Pencils

These cute string cheese pencils are great fun for Back to School, Teacher Appreciation Day or any other school-themed event. […]

Lunch Bag

Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s environmentally friendly, […]

Baseball Pen Holder

Felt and dimensional craft paint turn an ordinary vegetable or soup can into a fun baseball-themed pen or pencil holder. […]

Mini Clothespin Note Holder

This cute hanging note holder is the perfect place to hang photos, tickets, notes, and memorabilia. Decorate it with your […]

Minion Art Case

Organize your art supplies with a whimsical minion-inspired art box. It adds such a fun touch to your desktop and […]

Zipper Mouth Pencil Case

This cute monster pencil case gobbles up pencils keeping them safe in her mouth while you are in class! Make […]

3-D Paper Apples

Create beautiful 3-D apples from paper, adhesive, and twigs. Use the same technique in different colors to make pumpkins, oranges, […]

Candy Apple Treats

These cute apple treats are budget friendly and super easy to make. They’re fun as back-to-school party favors or to […]

Pencil Cookies

Get your kids into the kitchen to help them make these pencil cookies for back to school! These tasty cookies, […]

School Art Display

Transform a pants hanger into a cute school-themed display for your child’s masterpieces. This easy project is a great way […]

Apple Shaped Cupcakes

These apple cupcakes are a breeze to make and look so cute. They’re a great way to celebrate the start […]

Desk Organizer Caddy

Organize your desk, work space, or art area with this practical desk organizer made from recycled materials. It’s easy to […]

Craft Stick Apple

Welcome fall with this cute craft stick apple project. The googly eyes and sparkly pipe cleaner add such a fun […]