Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Apple Painted Can

Paint a can to look like an apple. What a fun way to give a beloved teacher something handmade and special!

Chalk Pastel Apple

Work on adding shadows and highlights to simple subjects with this lovely apple project. Chalk pastels make it look very […]

Mini Apple Beanbags

Make your teachers some fun apple-shaped bean bags for classroom activities and games. The tutorial includes ideas for how to […]

Button Tidy Box

Make a tidy box organizer for craft or sewing supplies. Customize it with your favorite buttons!

Pyrography Pencils

Restyle monochrome pencils with pyrography! It’s easy to do, but parent supervision is essential.

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 […]

String Cheese Pencils

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

Galaxy Journal Cover

Give a plain journal a galaxy-inspired cover that’s out of this world! It’s made with inks and embossing powder.

Gel Freezer Pack for Lunch

Make your own reusable gel freezer pack to keep the food in your insulated lunch bag fresh and cool. It’s […]

Light Bulb Balloons

Photograph those ‘light bulb moments’ or document back-to-school with this cute balloon craft. The printable makes it so easy.

Clown Pencil Cup

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

Pinecone Apple Craft

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

Alligator Pencil Box

Turn a plain pencil box into a fun, pencil-chomping alligator! This is such a fun project when the kids are […]

Pencil-Shaped Paper Box

Use colored cardstock to create a cool pencil-shaped box. The completed box can hold pencils, markers or other craft supplies.

Morning Chart for Preschoolers

This printable morning chart helps young children start their days off right. Kids move the icon to the smiley face when […]

Easy Personalized Notebooks

Sometimes it just takes a little personalization to take something ordinary and make it fabulous. Follow the directions to make […]

Custom Star Wars Backpack

Send your young Padawan off to school with a custom backpack. A stencil makes this so easy to do.

Kawaii Apple Purse

It’s so easy to make this cute paper apple purse. Just print, punch and sew, then fill it with goodies!

Embroidered Pencil Cup

Customize a plain pencil cup with embroidery thread! Add your initial, patterns or any other designs you can dream up.

R2-D2 Pencil Holder

Star Wars fans everywhere will love this pencil holder that looks like the adorable droid, R2-D2! Kids of all ages […]

Backpack Labels

Make your own labels for backpacks, luggage or other belonging quickly and easily. Switch out the label as needed!

Felt Covered Notebook

Make a beautiful felt notebook cover for school or home. The simple hand stitching makes it a perfect beginner sewing project […]

Apple Wall Hanging

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

Personalized Zipper Pull

This fun zipper pull will make a backpack more personal in just a few easy steps. The possibilities are endless!

Backpack Labels

Make cute and colorful labels for backpacks, lunchboxes or anything else. They’re so easy to do and inexpensive to make.

Decorated Pencil Cup

Transform a pencil cup into an attractive desk display with washi tape and die-cut shapes. This is a quick and […]