Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

Claytime on Pirate Island

Create pirate fun with clay using these fabulous ideas and a printable background.  A great activity for summer, a rainy […]

Garden Seed Storage Box

Use Mod Podge and scraps of fabric to dress up a tin box to use to hold garden seed packets. […]

Candy Wrapper Origami Butterflies

Transform candy wrappers into beautiful origami butterflies!  A fun way to introduce kids to origami, using something that would otherwise […]

Cherry Collage

Toddlers and preschoolers will love making this cute and simple cherry collage, using painted red circles for the fruit and real […]

Foam Tropical Wind Sock

Create a cute tropical windsock out of foam to remind your family of fun times at the beach.  Follow the […]

Fairy Rocks

These fairy rocks are fun and easy for little hands to make.  A perfect activity to help keep kids occupied […]

Tie Dye Art

This fun summer craft uses canvas, glue, and dye and can be customized with any colors of design.  It’s a […]

Crochet Wish Bracelet

Learn how to crochet a beaded wish bracelet.  You only need to know how to chain, so it’s perfect for beginning […]

Easy Jar Vase

These cute vases couldn’t be easier!  All you need are empty jars and craft vinyl.  These make a wonderful gift for […]

Painted Chevron Planters

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind planters with paint and chevron tape.  Fun for kids of all ages.

Sculpted Paper Flower Gift Bag

Turn plain white gift bags into gorgeous monochromatic paper flower sculptures for just a few cents.  These elegant bags are […]

Rubber Band Loom Yarn Flower

Use your rubber band loom to make this beautiful yarn flower!  Turn the flower into a hair accessory, add it […]

Popcorn Relay Game

This popcorn relay race requires fancy footwork! Each person can make their own shoe cups or they can be made […]

Pom Pom Birds in a Nest

Make a cute nest of birds using twigs and other nesting materials you can find outside.  A fun project for […]

Sunflowers in Five Materials

Introduce your child to five different art materials by making these beautiful sunflowers. Each portion is colored with a different […]

Printable Spring Flower Banner

Celebrate Spring’s arrival with this free colorful printable Spring Flower Banner. Print out these flowers to decorate with or even […]

Coffee Filter Flowers

Make a beautiful bouquet using coffee filters, acrylic paint and floral wire.  These flowers are inexpensive, super easy and make […]

Dandelion Crown

Dandelions are sprouting everywhere!  It only takes a few minutes to turn them into beautiful dandelion crowns or necklaces.

Rainbow Sponge Painting

Paint a beautiful rainbow using a sponge. Great for a study of weather or for some rainy day cheer!

Funky Flower Crochet Pattern

Here’s a free crochet pattern of a fantastic flower motif, great for kids who want to learn how to crochet […]

Oreo Easter Chicks

Turn Double Stuf Oreos into Oreo Easter chicks! The kids will be begging to eat this Easter fun food! Grab […]

Cheerios Sheep Snacks

Turn classic Cheerios into a fun treat the kids cannot resist with this recipe for how to make cheerios sheep […]

Rainbow Necklace

Learn how to make a leather necklace with seed beads and rainbow colored turquoise. Step by step instructions take you […]

Felted Flowers

Make your own felted flowers – you can use them to make hair-clips, jewelry or just for decoration.

Make a Fairy Door

With just few simple materials, and a few minutes of your time, you can create your own fairy doors to […]

Thumbprint Easter Chicks

Looking to craft something cute with your kids this Easter? These adorable thumbprint chicks are easy to make. Two steps, […]

Plastic Easter Egg Chicks

Ring in Spring with a cute Easter chick craft for kids. Take paper shreds and plastic eggs and turn ’em […]

Soft Easter Animals

Turn cardboard and cotton balls into fluffy little Easter animals. Make one or make them all!

Spring Flower Cookies

It’s so simple to turn any ordinary cookie into a beautiful Spring flower! All you need is some frosting (color of […]

Recycled Striped Vase

Here’s a fun family craft project to upcycle empty plastic bottles by turning them into a functional vase.

Bee-utiful Easter Eggs

Make a swarm of bees out of Easter eggs! They are super cute and easy to put together. Perfect project […]

Flower Candy Holder

This fancy ribbon flower can hold candy or any small treat. You can even hide your tiniest treasures in here!

Bird Nest Cake

Create a beautiful cake that looks like a bird’s nest. A perfect treat for Easter or any day in spring.

Strawberry Basket Houses

Turn empty strawberry baskets into cute houses. A fun activity for preschoolers with so much room for creativity.

Jelly Bean Bunny

Turn an ordinary container of Jelly Bellies into a cute bunny. A perfect craft for a child to give to […]

Fruit Leather Tulip Basket

Learn how to make a tasty and colorful basket of fruit leather tulips with easy steps. It will surely bright […]

Mixed Media Spring Art

Create mixed media spring art with your kids with some unexpected learning sprinkled in.

Swallows on a Stick

Draw swallows and glue them with ribbons in a stick and you have a fun spring craft!

Spring Chick Plushie

These little birds are easy to sew for beginners. Make a few to put into Easter baskets or just have […]

Button Easter Bunnies

Use buttons to create cute little bunnies perfect for Easter decorating. Turn into pins to wear on Easter or use […]

Popsicle Sidewalk Chalk

Easy DIY sidewalk chalk in fun popsicle shapes. The sticks are easy for little hands to hold and so much […]

Swingset Play Fort

Cover an old swing set with painting tarp and transform it into a magical play space.

Rainbow Soap Foam Bubbles

Fill a sensory bin with loads of beautiful, colorful soap foam! A great activity that is fun for all ages.