Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Halloween Gourd Friends

Use small, inexpensive gourds to make fun Halloween decorations. Keep it simple with just paint or markers, or go craze […]

Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover

Spruce up an inexpensive craft pumpkin with paint and thumbtacks. This easy afternoon craft has tons of room for creativity.

No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Turn old shirts, sweaters, or fabric scraps into festive fall pumpkins. This no-sew craft is a great way to give old […]

Paper Bag Owl Puppet

This cute Paper Bag Owl Puppet is a simple project that will provide hours of playtime fun.

Hula Girl Pumpkin

Turn squash or pumpkin into a cute Hula girl! This craft is great for Halloween, but also makes an excellent […]

Fall Banner

Welcome fall with a beautiful homemade banner of silk leaves. It’s easy to do and will last for years!

Pumpkin Stamps

Stamp pumpkins on paper to make fall decorations, wrapping paper, cards and more. The secret is to use an apple!

Rainbow Salt Dough Leaves

Create beautiful rainbow leaves from pressed salt dough. Kids will love this pretty, nature-inspired craft.

Button and Wire Owl

Use just wire and buttons to make an adorable owl in minutes. Hang him with fishing line to make it […]

Leaf and Branch Fall Craft

Take a nature walk to collect the supplies, then make this pretty fall centerpiece. It’s so easy to do and […]

Halloween Night Lights

These quick and easy Halloween Night Lights are the perfect crafts to make with kids. They look great during the […]

Beaded Spider Craft

This adorable, not-so-creepy spider is a fun way to decorate for Halloween. It’s so easy to do!

Colored Rice Leaves

There are so many possibilities with colored rice. Combine them with colorful wire and Contact paper to make pretty fall […]

Glass Pebble Lantern

Create a cool lantern for an outdoor gathering using glass pebbles and a recycled jar. The decorative pebbles reflect the […]

Fall Tree Painting

Paint this textured tree with your toddler or preschooler when the leaves start to fall from the trees. It’s easy and […]

Nature Walk Collage

Start this activity with an educational nature walk. Then use the items you collected and get your creative juices flowing […]

Owl Pet Rock

This adorable Owl Pet Rock is so easy to make! It’s a fun project and very inexpensive.

No-Sew Fabric Ornaments

Create beautiful no-sew ornaments for Christmas or year-round. These can be time-consuming to make, but the results are worth it!

Traffic Light Leaf Craft

Use red, yellow and green leaves to create a traffic light craft. It’s a fun activity to do after a […]

Fall Leaf Party Straws

Set your Thanksgiving table in style with these fall leaf party straws! This simple craft idea is fun for kids […]

Pine Cone Place Card Holders

Add some sparkle to the holiday table with gold pine cone place card holders. They are inexpensive to make and […]

Leaf-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Have fun with your kids making these colorful leaf-shaped sugar cookies! These beautiful cookies are a great way to celebrate […]

Printable Pumpkin Place Card

Perk up your Thanksgiving table this year with printable pumpkin place cards. Cardstock and Glue Dots make it an easy […]

Puffy Paint Window Decorations

It is so easy to make your own window decorations with puffy paint. Decorate the windows for every season and occasion!

Fall Leaf Butterflies

Collect leaves with the kids on a beautiful fall day, then turn them into gorgeous butterflies. It’s so fun and […]

Turkey Caramel Apple

Add a few feathers to a chocolate-dipped caramel apple and you’ll soon have a turkey! Such a fun treat for […]

Painted Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins is fun, but painting them is just as much fun! Try these six easy painting techniques this year.

Fall Discovery Jars

Learn about fall and science at the same time with these fun and easy discovery jars. Great for sensory play!

Happy Jack-O-Lantern Cheesecake

This naturally-colored vanilla bean cheesecake is decorated with a cute pumpkin face on top. Fun to make for a Halloween […]

Stacked Pumpkin Cake Pops

What’s better than one pumpkin cake pop? Stacked Pumpkin Cake Pops! A fun and tasty treat for fall.

Wooden Pumpkins

These cute wooden pumpkins are perfect for fall. They are easy and inexpensive to make using scraps of wood.

Easy Halloween Manicure

Celebrate Halloween with a fun and festive manicure that’s easy to do. A fun activity for a group of girls […]

Glass Jack-o-Lanterns

Turn a mason jar into an adorable jack-o-lantern. This easy craft idea makes a great Halloween decoration.

Square Pumpkins Wall Hanging

Turn ordinary wood plaques into a glittery pumpkin wall hanging for Halloween. Kids will love adding different faces to each jack […]

Decorative Drilled Pumpkins

Making a really cool design with a power tool is actually easier than carving traditional designs on your Halloween pumpkins. […]

Calzone Pumpkins

Give your kids something hearty to eat before they head out to Trick or Treat. These 3-Cheese Calzone Pumpkins will […]

Apple Bunting

Turn empty plastic containers and old catalogs and magazines into an adorable apple bunting that is perfect for fall! Each apple […]

Acorn Buddies

What kid wouldn’t want to have a few acorn buddies? This fun kid’s craft is perfect for fall and is […]

Acorn Tea Set

I had no idea you could make a tea set with acorns. This is such a creative craft idea for […]

Chesnut Snails

Put those chestnuts (or acorns!) to good use with a fun snail craft. This clever kids project is perfect for […]

Acorn-Shaped Whoopie Pies

Every season needs a tasty treat. If you’re with me, check out these acorn shaped pies. A perfect snack for […]

Fall Acorn Art

Want to make some fun fall art with the kids? Try this entertaining and colorful fall acorn kids art! This […]

Acorn Cap Jewels

These shiny jewels are an easy and fun craft for your little ones. They can get really creative with these […]

Acorn Man

Make a cute lil’ acorn man with your kids this fall. It’s a great idea (especially if you have lots […]

Acorn Face Necklace

Put a smile on your child with this cute acorn face necklace. It’s a fun and adorable jewelry craft for […]

Acorn People

With a few “natural” ingredients from your back yard, you can make these silly acorn people. Your kids will love […]

Acorn Bracelets

Take a look at these cool acorn bracelets. It’s a perfect fall craft for kids that like to make their […]

Fabric Owls

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

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 […]

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.