Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Owl Mask

Make this fun owl mask from leaves, cardstock and felt. This is great for Halloween or for everyday imaginative play!

Hand-Painted Fall Napkins

Create beautiful napkins for Thanksgiving or the entire season of autumn. It’s easy to adapt this project for any holiday […]

3-D Pumpkin Cookies

These darling pumpkin cookies are ready to be picked from the patch! You’ll be surprised how easy it is to get […]

Splatter Paint Fall Trees

Celebrate autumn with this splatter paint fall tree project. It’s so much fun to do and every one is different!

Handprint Acorns

Turn your kids’ handprints into acorns. The kids will love this “hands-on” craft project!

Autumn Angel

Make this sweet autumn angel (or fairy!) with your child this afternoon. You can preserve real leaves or purchase silk […]

Shape Scarecrow

This cute scarecrow is made using basic shapes, including rectangles, circles, and triangles. It’s a great fall learning activity.

Paper Corn

This corn craft is fun and easy enough for the youngest of crafters. Perfect for summer or fall when you’re […]

Fall Colors Bookmark

Celebrate the season with a homemade bookmark inspired by fall color. The leaf design is so festive.

Cheesy Crescent Roll Leaves

Add a basket of beautifully Cheesy Crescent Roll Leaves to your Thanksgiving dinner table. They’re really easy to do and […]

Painting with Ice Cubes

This fun activity will keep the kids busy creating for hours! Just be sure to plan enough time to make […]

Candy Corn Chicken Quesadillas

These cheesy chicken quesadillas look like candy corn, making them perfect for an easy dinner on Halloween night. They’re such […]

Paper Plate Washing Machine

Turn a paper plate into a washing machine with this clever craft. Fill the machine with seasonal or holiday clothes, […]

Fluffy Construction Paper Owl

Torn pieces of brown construction paper look just like fluffy owl feathers. This fun project is great for developing motor […]

Rainbow Soap

Learn how to make a beautiful rainbow in a cloud soap! This project is best for teens with some experience making […]

Easy Candy Acorns

These cute and tasty candy acorns are easy enough for kids to make and sophisticated enough to decorate the Thanksgiving […]

Chalk Pastel Sunflowers

Create gorgeous sunflowers inspired by the artwork of Van Gogh. Even young artists can use the technique to make something […]

Personalized Camp Mug

Show your love of camping in the great outdoors with this fun mug. Made of steel, the mug can be […]

Bowling Ball Ladybugs

Turn old bowling balls into bright ladybugs for the backyard. Make one, or craft an entire ladybug family using retired […]

Burlap Apple Banner

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

Cute Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Turn simple items including construction paper, a craft stick, and a cardboard tube into an adorable little scarecrow. This fun […]

Craft Stick Pumpkin

Create a cute craft stick pumpkin to welcome fall. This fun craft is easy to make and easy to adapt […]

Four Season Cardboard Tube Trees

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with a set of four cardboard tube trees representing spring, summer, fall, and winter. […]

Mosaic Acorn for Toddlers

Young children love to create and explore, so they’ll have a great time making this acorn mosaic craft by tearing […]

Plastic Lid Apples

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

DIY Crab T-Shirt

Turn your child’s hand prints into adorable and summery crab t-shirts! This fun shirt is great for a trip to […]

Gourmet Apple Cookies

These chocolate-covered apple cookies are the perfect fall treat! They’re fun to make and easy to customize with your favorite […]

Pinecone Apple Craft

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

Personalized Floppy Beach Hat

Protect your face from the sun’s harmful rays this summer season with this trendy personalized beach hat with flock. Once […]

Sunflower Wreath

Make a beautiful sunflower wreath to hang indoors or outdoors. This bright and cheery decoration is perfect for summer and […]

Shark Party

Throw a fun shark-themed party for a summer birthday or just for fun! There are ideas for recipes, favors, decorations […]

Printing With Leaves

Printing with leaves is so much fun and with the right supplies can result in beautiful frame worthy prints! This […]

Edible Sea Glass

Celebrate summer with a beach party. This edible sea glass fits right in with beach themed foods.

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 […]

Rice Krispie Daisy Cake

This is such a fun way to serve a rice krispie treat! Make the toppers quickly and easily using silicone […]

Yarn Apples

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

Sea Otter Cupcakes

These chocolate cupcakes could not be cuter! They’re decorated like sea otters using modeling chocolate.

Paper Plate Sea Crab

Learn how to transform an ordinary paper plate into this cute crab! A fun summertime craft for your kids.

Painted Ice Cream Cones

Turn plain ice cream cones into works of art with food coloring! The tutorials includes tips and tricks to make […]

Friendship Bracelets

See how to create your very own friendship bracelets to share with friends! Create them together in colors of your […]

Apple Wall Hanging

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

Puzzle Piece Monarch Butterfly

Turn a puzzle piece into a beautiful monarch butterfly! Perch your completed butterfly on a flower bouquet, dangle it from […]

Rice Krispie Hula Girls

These adorable Rice Krispie Hula Girls treats will be the talk of the luau! They are so easy to make […]

Math Toss Sponge Game

Take learning outdoors and into the kiddie pool with this fun way to make math come alive. The kids will […]

Paper Plate Aquarium

Create a miniature underwater world with a paper plate and colorful paper! This classic project is one the kids will […]

Clothespin Bug Magnets

Use clothespins to create fun magnets for your fridge or a locker. Instructions for a bumblebee and a grasshopper are […]

Sno-Cone Kendama

Make a classic kendama (ball and cup toy) with a cool sno-cone themed twist. What a fun summer activity!

Birds on a Branch

Make cute little candy birds on a pretzel branch. This edible arts and crafts project can be used to decorate […]

Tiki Hut Brownie

Turn a pan of brownies into an adorable tiki sign. What a fun treat for your next luau!

Recycled Bottle Fish

  Recycle plastic bottles by turning them into fish! This fun craft gives kids plenty of room to be creative.

Edible Tropical Lei

This edible lei craft will get preschoolers and kindergarteners working on their fine motor skills. Made from cereal and cookies, […]

Handprint Monarch Butterfly

Turn your handprints into a monarch butterfly! This beautiful animal is the official state insect of seven states.

Tie Dye Beach Towel

Create an eye-catching beach towel that is truly one of a kind! This tie dye project is so much fun […]