Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Sparkly Icicle Craft

Aluminum foil becomes sparkly faux icicles with this fun winter craft. It’s simple, inexpensive, and great for motor development.

Berry Basket Snowflake

Turn berry baskets into sparkly snowflakes! This fun recycling craft is a great way to decorate for winter.

Watercolor Snowflake Art

Create beautiful snowflake art using a fun watercolor resist technique. It’s great for crafters of all ages.

Snowflake Mosaic

A photo frame serves as the base for a beautiful mosaic design of sea glass, beads and acrylic gems. Place […]

Egg Snowmen

Here’s an edible craft for winter that’s healthy and fun! Make these cute snowmen from hard boiled eggs.

Nature Christmas Wreath

Make this holiday wreath with pine branches and other natural materials. It’s a wonderful way to bring the outdoors in.

Felt Ice Skate Ornament

Create an elegant felt ice skate ornament for the Christmas tree. This simple no-sew project is very inexpensive, too.

Colored Chalk Christmas Trees

These homemade chalk tree cones are easy to make and a lot of fun. Display them through the winter, then use them […]

Christmas Window Watchers

Display these Christmas Window Watchers on a front window and watch your visitors smile. Just print, cut, assemble and glue.

Penguin Pals Ornament

Penguin Pals Ornament Make these cute little penguin ornaments from wood circles, paint and yarn. It’s a fun Christmas craft […]

Six-Sided Name Snowflake

Turn your name into a beautiful snowflake with just a few easy steps. Every snowflake looks completely different from the […]

I Spy Ornaments

Turn plastic ball ornaments into interactive ornaments for kids with a few cute Christmas items and filler. It’s really easy […]

Christmas Candyland Gift Tag

Use polymer clay, beads, rhinestones, and puff paint to make a Christmas Candyland gift tag. Add your own creative spin!

Baking Soda Gingerbread Ornaments

Create keepsake ornaments that look like gingerbread cookies using baking soda, cinnamon, and some 3-D paint. It’s easy to do […]

Rustic Winter Wreath

Create a rustic wreath for winter with this easy nature project. Pair it with a nature walk to gather the […]

Mini Gingerbread House Ornament

Make an adorable miniature gingerbread house ornament using polymer clay and puff paint. There’s tons of room to put your […]

Peppermint Candy Card

This cute peppermint candy looks great on cards, gift tags and more. Customize it with any holiday words or messages […]

Felt Christmas Ornaments

Decorate for Christmas with this collection of eight different felt ornaments. There are instructions to make the gingerbread man, Santa, […]

Washer Snowman Ornament

These Washer Snowman ornaments are the perfect decorations to add to the tree. They make great gifts and are inexpensive to […]

Glue Snowman

This adorable snowman is so easy to make using just glue and pom poms! Be sure to allow plenty of drying time.

Lego Penguin Ornaments

Turn a stack of black Legos into the cutest penguin ornament! They look adorable hanging from the tree or topping […]

Jello Igloo

This edible igloo is made from Jello. It’s really fun to make on a cold winter’s day.

Snowy Clear Tape Bow

Make a clear, snowy bow for a gift by using clear tape as a decorative element, not just an adhesive. What […]

Quilled Ornaments Card

Make a beautiful card to send to someone special this winter. Quilling is easy, inexpensive and lots of fun!

Felt Holiday Haversack

Create an adorable holiday haversack out of felt and ribbon. This sewing project can be as simple or as elaborate […]

Fall Leaf Ristra

Collect red leaves and use them to mimic the chile ristras of New Mexico. This nature craft is a great […]

Four Seasons Small World Play

This 4-section wooden backdrop is perfect for small world play. Paint one season in each of the sections and fill […]

Gingerbread Man Ornament

This simple gingerbread man ornament looks great hanging from a Christmas tree, doorknob or anywhere else you want to add […]

Candy and Leaf Fall Wreath

This wreath is a fun fall craft project, easy enough for young crafters to enjoy. As fall turns into winter, […]

Fall Landscape Painting

This lovely fall landscape painting uses printmaking to create the reflection in the water. Follow the directions to create your […]

Coloring Book Place Cards

Wondering what to do with completed coloring book images? Use them to make place cards for Thanksgiving!

Hawaiian Lei

Make a neat Hawaiian-inspired lei for your next party. It’s easy to do and is a good fine motor activity […]

Footprint/Handprint Turkeys

Create an entire flock of turkeys using the footprint and handprints of everyone in the family! This is a great […]

Autumn Hair Comb

Use filigree leaves and faceted beads to create a hair comb that is perfect for autumn. It’s easy to do […]

Pumpkin Earrings

These cute pumpkin earrings are fun for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall in general. This easy project is a fun way […]

Sewn Leaves

Add extra pizazz to fall leaves with colorful threads. This easy project is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing.

Colored Leaf Display

Create a colorful display using painted dry leaves. You could use the same technique to display leaves that Mother Nature […]

Deer Pumpkin

This sweet deer pumpkin is easy to make and requires almost no carving. It’s a fun option for a jack-o-lantern […]

Disney Moana Origami Candy Bowls

Create origami candy bowls decorated and filled for a Disney Moana-themed party. This easy project requires very few supplies.

Colorful Acorns

Create colorful acorns with acrylic paint to decorate your home for fall! They’re easy to make and are simply beautiful.

Watercolor Leaf Garland

This beautiful crayon and watercolor project makes a wonderful decoration for fall. It’s a fun project to do as a […]

Tissue Paper Yarn Pumpkin

Create a unique pumpkin decoration with yarn and tissue paper. It’s lots of fun and each is one of a […]

Yarn Pumpkin

Decorate for fall with this cute yarn pumpkin. It’s easy, fun and even smells like fall.

Oversize Scrabble Tiles

Turn scrap wood into oversize Scrabble tiles. Hang them outdoors or in to spell fun, seasonal messages.

Mini Pumpkin Patch

This fall-inspired mini pumpkin patch is lots of fun for kids of all ages. It’s a great way to get kids […]

Beaded Starfish Earrings

These beautiful starfish earrings are a bit complicated to make, but doable for teens with some beading experience. Wear them […]

Pumpkin Fairy House

Turn a pumpkin into a fun and playful fairy house. The tutorial has lots of ideas to customize it and […]

Printable Autumn Crown

Use this Printable Autumn Crown as a starting spot creativity. Kids can color the leaves with crayons or markers, dress it […]

Cardboard Tube Pumpkins

This is a fast and fun fall craft that is suitable for young kids to do with help or for older kids […]

Marbled Ice Cream Cones

Make your own artistic ice cream cones using paper marbling with shaving cream and liquid watercolor paint. It’s easy to […]