Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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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 […]

Sugar Wafer Pencil Cookies

Celebrate Back to School with these adorable no-bake pencil wafer treats! They’re really easy to make and a great way […]

Wacky Bookmarks

These wacky bookmarks make reading even more fun. You can also use them to organize papers, clip notes, or mark […]

Butterfly Wing Book Bag

Add butterfly wings to a book bag or backpack to make it extra special and totally unique. Any little princess […]

Crayon Door Hangers

Create your own personalized door hangers in your favorite colors. It’s a fun and easy project that can help young […]

Blue Jean Bag

Turn old jeans into a fabulous purse or tote to hold all your stuff. This is a great project for […]

Animal Hair Clips

Make these sweet animal hair clips for your little girl. These fun barrettes can be customized with your favorite colors […]

Woven Milk Carton

Make a fun basket by weaving a milk carton. Simply weave yarn or string in between flaps you cut in […]

Embossed Food

Add sweet messages to your child’s lunch using alphabet stamps. Or, work on letter recognition or spelling skills by having […]

Colored Pencil Jewelry

Turn colored pencils into necklaces and a trivet. This makes an awesome gift for a teacher and is great fun […]

Magnet Foam Apple

Foam Apple Core Magnet This fun magnet can hold pieces of special artwork, schedules, school projects or even the grocery […]

School Spirit Pin

Kick off the back-to-school sports season with an awesome homemade spirit pin. Wear it to cheer on the home team […]

Tissue Paper Apples

Create apples that look good enough to eat using tissue paper and liquid starch. This is a great use for […]

RIbbon Barrettes

Remember the ribbon barrettes girls made in the early 1980’s? They’re just as fun and fashionable today as they were […]

Pointillism Bookmark

Teach kids about the art technique of Pointillism with this fun, easy bookmark project.  Create any design – there is […]

Crayon Scribbled Brownies

They look like crayons scribbling right on brownies, but they’re completely edible and quite delicious!  These clever treats are great […]

Pencil Cookies

Get in the kitchen with your kids and make these fun pencil shaped cookies for Back-to-School or Teacher Appreciation! The […]