Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Hand Painted Flower Pots

Paint markers are perfect for crafting with little hands. Paint flower pots for any occasion and give as gifts! A […]

Countdown to Summer

As the school year comes to an end, add some excitement to the long awaited summer vacation by counting down […]

Summer Bucket List

Recycle an old lunchbox into a pail filled with ideas for a summer full of fun! Our summer bucket is […]

The Bug Jar

Turn a recycled plastic soda bottle into a home for creepy crawlies. An outdoor craft that will provide hours of […]

Straw Flowers

Our pretty straw flowers will add charm to your Cinco de Mayo decorations. Inspired by 1960 vintage art, hang these […]

Olympic Memory Game

Print this Olympic Memory Game for a fun, challenging game. Printable pictograms feauture all of the different sports featured in […]

Handprint Bee

Kids love handprint art for the sheer fun of getting their hands covered in paint! This time paint their hands […]

Printable Olympic Medals

Creating an Olympic courtyard is a great way to get kids to exercise. Award everyone who participate with one of […]

Baby Food Jar Garden

Baby Food Jar Garden These pretty little flower gardens are perfect for Mother’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, birthdays, or just to […]

Potted Daffodil Picture

Mom will proudly display this potted Daffodil for everyone to see! Make it extra special by gluing a picture of […]

Frog Pops

An easy, edible treat for kids of all ages. Even the smallest hands can help turn marshmallows and candy into […]

Cereal Bird Feeders

Hang these pretty hearts in the trees to feed our fine feathered friends. Wire and Cheerios are used to make […]

Chalk Spray

Do your love to draw with chalk but you hate the messy clean up? This chalk spray is contained in […]

Reading Tent

Reading is so much more fun when you can hide away in a special place. Our reading tent is complete […]

Toothbrush Splatter Painting

When it’s raining outside, have fun splatter painting with toothbrushes. Toddlers and preschoolers will love the brightly colored umbrellas with […]

Busy Beehive Cupcake Cones

These adorable beehive cupcake cones are perfect for any spring bug themed party. Baking the cake in cones make it […]

Bunny Rabbit Ears

A tutorial for some quick and easy bunny rabbit ears that even the kids can make. Fun for hours of […]

Exploring Spring

Exploring the Seasons through color- this time were focusing on spring!  These crafts are quick, easy and preschool friendly.

Earth Day Nature Collage

Celebrate Earth’s beauty with this easy outdoor collage project, which you can do in parks, campsites, or even in your […]

Finger Weave Jump Rope

A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]

Rainbow Xylophone

This rainbow xylophone is a cheap and easy craft for a day of play! Your little ones will love making […]

Newspaper Seedling Pots

Make seedling pots out of newspaper. Add a label and some fabric scraps and watch your seeds grow!

Melted Crayon Beetle

The old favorite melted crayon crafts have been updated to includes fun bugs and wiggle eyes. Both, boys and girls, […]

Ladybug Cupcakes

Bright red ladybugs frolic in the grass on these springtime cupcakes. Fun for a bug themed birthday party or any […]

Shakespeare Terrarium

A fun gardening craft for kids that uses glass ornaments to hold pretty plants. Hang them outside or in a […]

Shiny Egret

Perfect for an Earth Day project, this pretty Egret poster is made from recycled cds. Cereal boxes and a pizza […]

Grass Heads

Great activity for Spring – grow grass heads, then give them a hair cut. Again and again. A great way […]

Daisy Pins

Make Mom a friendly flower face pin to wear on her shirt or lapel. Silk flowers are turned into smiley […]

Lemon Drop Chick Cupcakes

We’ve used Lemon Drops to make these adorable Easter chick cupcakes. Easy enough for all of the kids to get […]

Felt Carrots

An easy felt craft that allows plenty of practice for your beginner sewers. Fill an Easter basket with your carrots […]

Resurrection Garden

Here’s a simple gardening idea for your Easter celebration that you family will want to make a tradition for years […]

Sugared Marshmallow Bunnies

These marshmallow bunnies almost look furry after adding sugar! A sweet find in an Easter basket on Easter morning!  

Silly Chick Cupcakes

Add some fun to your Easter dessert table with these silly chick cupcakes. Step-by-step instructions will show you how easy […]

Resurrection Cookies

Gather the family, on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, to make these light and airy, gluten free Resurrection cookies. Read […]

Stuffed Animal Easter Basket

This fun project shows you how to recycle stuffed animals and turn them into Easter baskets. Kids will love carrying […]

Boo Boo Bunnies

These adorable Boo Boo Bunnies are made from a washcloth and used to help heal “boo boos”. They would look […]

Spring Candy Flowers

Pastel candies and chocolate come together to make these pretty spring flowers. Perfect for a springtime treat or Easter party.

Spring Felt Fun

Making pictures with felt that are inspired by spring themes. A great way to work on fine motor skills!

Easter Egg Candle Holders

Tweens and Teens can still get in on the fun of decorating for Easter with this candle holder craft. Using […]

Rain Stick

Legend has it that Indians shook rain sticks to bring on rainy weather. Your little ones can make noise with […]

Easter Bunny Jar

Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these adorable Easter Bunny jars? Complete with bunny ears and a cotton tail, […]

Paper Lillies

Celebrate with us on March 25 the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Based on the story where the angel […]

Mother’s Day Paper Crocus Card

A pretty spring Crocus decorates this homemade Mother’s Day card. Read on…we’ll show you how to put together this simple […]

Marshmallow Easter Sculptures

A whimsical A whimsical Easter twist on the typical marshmallow toothpick sculptures technique. Fun and educational for kids of all […]

Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats

Delicious Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats -perfect for birthday parties, classroom treats or an after school snack! Layers of chocolate, strawberry […]

No Sew Tutu

No sewing skills are needed to make a lovely tutu for your little dancer. Follow our step- by-step instructions as […]

Spring Chicks

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy making these adorable spring chicks. Easy for little hands, these chubby chicks are made from […]

Chocolate Easter Nests

Super quick and easy chocolate nests are a classic Easter treat that’s been around for years. Made from cornflakes, rice […]

Paper Mache Easter Chicks

Make cute chicks or bunnies from plastic eggs using an old favorite – paper mache. Adorable decorations for your Easter […]

Rainbow craft and game

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, we’re painting the clouds, rain and rainbows! We are also creating a rainbow […]

Ribbon Banner

What a bright and cheery way to use up leftover scraps of ribbon! These banners add color to a dreary […]

Catching Leprechauns

Wouldn’t it be fun to catch a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day?!? Follow our instructions on how to catch one […]

Shamrock Shake Re-Do

MMM…a green milkshake – just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Ice cream and mint mix together perfectly to make […]