Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Groundhog Play Set

Learn how to make your own groundhog — complete with shadow and burrow! Isn’t it adorable?

Tissue Paper Flowers

These pretty flowers are super easy for kids to make and look great in a vase! Perfect as a homemade […]

Garden Carrot Snack

Edible crafts are so much fun! This cute carrot is really easy to make, tastes yummy, and is a healthy […]

Pointillism Bookmark

Teach kids about the art technique of Pointillism with this fun, easy bookmark project.  Create any design – there is […]

Babybel Cheese Ladybug

This Babybel cheese ladybug is a healthy and tasty snack that is so incredibly cute! Very easy to make. Requires […]

Foam Cup Frog

Make an adorable frog from a foam cup. This craft is great fun for a forest or jungle unit, or […]

Footprint Bird

These adorable little footprint birdies are really easy and make a great keepsake. Frame a set to give to Grandma […]

Butterfly Sun Catchers

These bright butterfly sun catchers get their vivid colors from recycled plastic packaging, clear glue and some water-based markers. This […]

Summer Skies Jello Snack

Layered jello and whipped cream combine to replicate fair weather clouds on a sunny summer day. What a fun treat!

Decoupage Light Bulb Bird

Brightly colored tissue paper and recycled light bulbs are turned into friendly fliers! Hang them in the trees to add […]

Easy Beaded Sun Craft

Create a beaded sun using craft sticks, yarn, and pony beads. This simplified version of a God’s Eye is easy […]

Egg Carton Pots

Empty egg cartons make lovely little plant pots. This is a wonderful project for Earth Day or any time.

Pill Bottle Flower

Learn how to turn an empty pill bottle into a flower. This clever recycling project is easy to customize to […]

Painted Rock Mosaic

Combine two favorite activities – painting and rock collecting. Spend the day collecting rocks, painting and arranging them to create […]

Butterfly Sandwich

Kids will have fun making and eating these cute butterfly sandwiches. Follow the recipe or make your own creative substitutions!

Carrots in the Garden

This paper plate carrot craft is a great gardening craft for kids to make this spring. After making it, plant […]

Ice Cream Flowerpots

These tasty ice cream flowerpots are impossible to resist! Made from ice cream, cookies, and candy, they are as fun […]

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Popsicle Brownies

These cool Popsicle treats taste delicious and they won’t melt! Serve them during your next summertime party.

Crochet Coasters

This pattern uses a single crochet spiral to form each coaster, rather than finishing off each row. These coasters make […]

Baseball Game

Turn a ping pong ball, craft stick, and Dixie cups into a fun baseball game craft that you can actually […]

Garden Bugs

These bright-eyed little bugs are an adorable way to mark veggies in the garden. This is a simple project that’s […]

Ladybug Bug Jar

This adorable ladybug bug jar is the perfect spring craft for kids. Not only does it give new life to […]

Tissue Paper Corsage

Make tissue paper flower corsages and tissue paper butterflies. Wear them, or use them as gift toppers for Mom, your […]

Egg Carton Ladybugs

Make cute ladybugs from empty egg cartons. Just grab some paint and get started with this fun craft!

No Bake Baseball Cookies

Use store-bought vanilla wafer cookies to create these easy baseball-themed goodies. They’re great for a team snack after the game […]

Rainbow Binoculars

These easy toy binoculars let you see a rainbow every time! This is a fun activity for a rainy day.

Paper Plate Bird

This paper plate bird makes a great spring activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s easy to do and the birds […]

Recycled Denim Flower Magnets

Turn worn-out kid’s jeans into a fun and useful magnet.  It’s great as a gift for Mother’s Day or even […]

Lion and Lamb Cupcakes

No matter what the weather is like at the start of March, our lion and lamb cupcakes will have you […]

Flower Power Candy Cups

Turn paper cups and pretty scrapbook paper into springtime bloomin’ candy cups. Perfect to hold party treats or use to […]

Cardboard Tube Bee

Use a recycled cardboard tube, wooden clothespins and mini doily to make a fun and easy bee craft. This simple […]

Cardboard Tube Lambs

These cute lambs start with a cardboard tube. They’re such a fun craft for spring.

Cardboard Tube Chicks

While these cute chicks are great anytime, these are ideal for Easter. All you need are cardboard tubes, paint and […]

Diamond Dotz Flower Necklace

Have you done diamond art and wondered what you could do with the extra Diamond Dotz? Turn them into beautiful […]

Bunny Raspberry Hand Pies

These raspberry hand pies are so easy to make and couldn’t be cuter! Even the youngest of bakers can help […]

Pixelated Bunny

Use stickers to create a cool pixelated bunny. After you’ve mastered the rabbit, start making your own designs!

“You’re Amazing” Bunny Card

Create an adorable bunny card for someone special using construction paper or cardstock. The bunny is sure to brighten anyone’s […]

Egg Carton Cherry Blossoms

Turn an ordinary cardboard egg carton into this blossoming branch of loveliness! What a wonderful way to make the beauty […]

Bobblehead Egg Carton Chicks

These cute little chicks are cheerful and springy (in more ways than one!). This fun Easter craft starts with empty […]

Easter Egg Bath Bombs

These Easter egg bath bombs are easy to make and double as a fun activity for kids on a rainy […]

Botanical Gift Bags

Embellish plain gift bags with beautiful botanical prints. It’s easy to do and makes your gifts that much more special.

Swirling Twirling Ladybugs

These adorable ladybugs are made from different colors of construction paper and will swirl and twirl as the breeze pushes […]

Fruit Cup Flowers

Repurpose those empty plastic fruit cups and egg cartons to plant a rainbow of beautiful flowers. What a great way […]

Chirpy Chicks

Add some whimsy to your spring decorations with these adorable chicks. Start by making your own pom poms, then dress […]

Butterfly Hair Bow

These butterfly hair bows are so simple to make with fabric scraps. Girls of all ages will love wearing these […]

Spring Cake Pops

It’s hard to tell that these pretty tulips are made out of cake! These cake pop flowers are easy to […]

Egg Carton Animals

Don’t throw away that egg carton! Use it to make this adorable chick, bird and bunny.

Giant Recycled Flower

Gather up a few things from your kitchen and recycling bin to create this giant spring flower. Paper plates, paper cups, […]

Paper Plate Birds

These easy and adorable paper plate birds simply scream SPRING! Start with a paper plate or lightweight chipboard. The finished […]