Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Avocado Sailboat

Use the skin of an avocado to make a sailboat that really floats. What a clever idea!

Wafer Paper Flower Cake

Create a gorgeous wreath cake using edible wafer paper flowers. It’s an elegant design that is great for birthdays, Mother’s Day, […]

Garden Gnome Craft Sticks

Turn craft sticks into adorable little garden gnomes. Use them in planters, pots, or in the ground.

Fondant Flower

Decorate cakes and cupcakes with edible fondant flowers that actually taste good. The tutorial has instructions to make an easy […]

Colored Cotton Ball Art

Create a dimensional ‘painting’ using colored cotton balls! Allow enough time for the dyed cotton balls to dry before making […]

Flowers in the Window Craft

This pretty window box flower craft uses aluminum foil in a clever way. Decorate it with your favorite colorful flowers.

Cardboard Flower Power Wreath

Gather scrap cardboard and turn it into a whimsical flower wreath. The whole family can work together to make this simple wreath.

Butterfly Fruit Cookies

Create cute butterfly cookies using blueberries and mandarin oranges. They’re easy to do and taste great!

Paper Plate Fans

Turn paper plates into colorful fans that will keep you cool during the hot days of summer. It couldn’t be […]

Q-Tip Daisies

Create beautiful daisies using plain q-tips. Paint them first to make different colored flowers.

Beaded Rainbow Wind Chime

Use colorful beads and craft sticks to create a wind chime for the backyard. It’s easy to do and looks […]

Garden Dragonflies

Create colorful dragonflies for the garden using plastic spoons. There’s a lot of room for creativity when making these adorable […]

Rice Krispie Daisy Cake

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

Pyrography Wooden Pots

Convert wooden tea light holders to colorful plant pots using a wood burning tool and paint. They’re beautiful and each […]

Terra Cotta Wind Chimes

Turn terra cotta pots into fabulous wind chimes for the garden. The strings of beads look like flowing water!

Tulle Flower Bouquet

Repurpose party favor wrappings or scraps of tulle to make these sweet and colorful flowers. There are lots of options […]

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Construction Paper Ladybug

This adorable ladybug is made with construction paper. It’s so fun to do that you’ll be brainstorming other animals to […]

Paper Bowl Bird Feeder

Make a simple paper bowl bird feeder this spring. This easy project is fun to do and helps little ones […]

Decorated Rice Krispie Treats

Dress up Rice Krispie treats (or other desserts) with Candy Melts. It’s so easy to do and they look so festive.

Foam Butterfly Bouquet

Make this bright and beautiful Butterfly Bouquet with simple supplies, including paper, paint and Styrofoam eggs. It’s a fun gift idea for […]

Garden Marker Cookies

They look like garden markers, but they’re actually tasty cookies. What a fun treat for Mother’s Day or a thoughtful gift […]

Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

Spring into spring with these adorable Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes. They’re ridiculously easy and so much fun!

May Daisies

These gumball-filled tubes look like pretty daisies. They make a great spring project.

Cardboard Tube Bee

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

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 […]