Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Cereal Box and Newspaper Tree

Raid the recycling bin for cereal boxes and newspaper, then turn them into a beautiful tree. This fun craft costs […]

Funny Face Paper Fans

When the weather heats up, stay cool with these funny face paper fans! Printables make it so easy. 

Frozen Watermelon Pops

As the weather heats up, these frozen watermelon treats really hit the spot! Pass on the sugary treats and serve […]

Fingerprint Flower Pot

A fingerprint flower pot is a wonderful keepsake gift idea. Plant seeds or flowers in them to give to Mom, […]

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.

Popcorn Sundae Cups

These delicious Popcorn Sundaes are made with marshmallows, popcorn, chocolate, and a gumball cherry. Not only do they look adorable […]

Sno Cone Cupcakes

Sno cones and summer go hand in hand but with the heat, things can get messy. These sno cone cupcakes […]

Pop Bottle Wind Spinner

Put kids to work recycling those old empty soda bottles and turning them into fun wind toys. They’re so pretty […]

Avocado Sailboat

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

Paper Plate Fans

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

Paper Flower

Learn how to create beautiful paper flowers. They look really detailed but are rather simple to make. Once you learn […]

Twig and Cereal Craft

This simple craft combines nature elements and food art. It’s a fun project that will really stretch your creativity!

Sunny Sweet Rolls

Paint an orange juice glazed sunshine on a plate and top it with a caramel sweet roll to brighten someone’s […]

Marshmallow Shooters

Guaranteed fun, these shooters are easily assembled from PVC pipe. Challenge your friends and family to see who can shoot […]

Colorful Flower Suncatcher

These easy and colorful flower suncatchers are lots of fun to make. What a great way to preserve beautiful flowers […]

Coffee Filter Poppy

Coffee Filter Poppy Poppy flowers are bright red with a dark center, a beautiful contrast that makes for a lovely project! Make […]

Water Bottle Bubble Fun

Create big bubbles with a homemade blower made from a recycled plastic water bottle. This project makes bubbling blowing easier […]

Bendable Fabric Flower

Make a colorful, bendable flower using scrap pieces of fabric and pipe cleaners. This is a great spring project, perfect […]

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 […]

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

This cute CD lamb is great for spring, Earth Day, Easter or just anytime your kids want a quick and […]

Herb Garden Cupcakes

This is one herb garden you’ll want to eat all the way down to the “dirt”! These adorable cupcakes are […]

Bluebird Candies

These bluebird candies can be made with Jordan almonds, M&M’s or other light blue candies. They’re surprisingly easy to make […]

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Strawberry Treat Cups

These cute little cups are perfect for a strawberry party or just to brighten the neighbors’ day. Fill the pretty […]

Picnic Blanket Collage

Celebrate your love of picnics with this picnic blanket collage, which combines paper weaving and collage making. It’s the perfect […]

Coffee Filter Butterfly

These colorful Coffee Filter Butterflies are so much fun to make because each is unique. They’re great to make while […]

Straw Flowers

These easy Straw Flowers make a beautiful spring bouquet that will never wilt. Make each flower a different color and […]

Cupcake Liner Birds

These adorable birds are made from cupcake liners. Pick different colors and make a whole flock.

Stenciled Votives

Use self-adhesive letters, spray paint and sealant to make these pretty stenciled votives. Spell out a name, sentiment, season, or […]

Rainbow Pudding Pops

Help the kids make beautiful rainbow pudding pops! These tasty treats are so much fun on a warm afternoon. This […]

Ladybug Apples

Three simple ingredients come together to make these adorable, edible ladybugs. This is a fun project to pair with a […]

Paper Plate Bluebird

Make your own flock of birds out of paper plates and paint. Kids will love creating these pretty bluebirds, but […]

Daisy Cakes

These beautiful little daisies are ‘painted’ using cake batter (it’s a surprisingly easy technique!). Add the tiny daisy cakes to […]

Cardboard Tube Binoculars

Turn empty cardboard tubes into a pair of binoculars that are perfect for pretend play. Use them indoors or out. 

Strawberry Cookies

Make sugar cookies that look just like real strawberries. A fun and tasty activity to do with your kids. Great […]

Easy Spring Wreath

Making a cute spring wreath takes barely any time with the handy printable. The tutorial includes options for English, Spanish, […]

Cardboard Tube Beaded Butterfly

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into adorable butterflies for spring! Attach a magnet and stick it on the fridge or attach […]

Cheesy Bee Appetizers

These cheesy bee appetizers are almost too cute to eat! Not only are they adorable, but they are healthy and […]

Sponge Butterfly Magnets

Turn plain kitchen sponges into adorable butterfly refrigerator magnets. This clever craft is a fun way to celebrate the season.

Daffodil Candy Cups

Fill these cute daffodil candy cups with an easy lemon mousse, candy, pudding, ice cream, or even little cookies. It’s […]

Plastic Bottle Planter

Turn a plastic bottle into a cool hanging garden. It’s very inexpensive way and you can hang your completed garden […]

Dotty Butterfly

Celebrate spring with these colorful dotty butterflies. They’re made from easy-to-use items like paper plates, chenille stems, and pom poms.

Stuffed Felt Bunny

Use felt applique to make an adorable stuffed felt bunny. This easy project is great for kids who are new […]

Birdie Kix Snack

This tasty snack is cute, easy to make, and healthy to eat. It’s definitely a kid-pleaser and great fun for […]

A Cup of Spring

Are the kids getting antsy waiting for the warm weather to arrive? Keep them busy with this project that brings […]

Fluffy Fun Easter Egg Bouquet

Turn fuzzy yarn and Styrofoam eggs into a pretty Easter arrangement. This fun family project is easy enough for school-aged […]

Spring Wreath

Create this cheery spring wreath from just a few items, including bulky yarn, felt and a wreath form. Decorate your […]

Flower Chocolate Cake Cups

These edible blooming chocolate cakes are so much fun for spring! It’s really easy to do and is so pretty. 

M&M’s Butterflies

These sweet butterflies are so easy to make using chocolate and candy to create colorful combinations. You may never guess […]

Peekaboo Bunnies

Work alone or as a group to create a fluffle of peekaboo bunnies. They’re easy to make and couldn’t be […]

Easy Magazine Flowers

Turn old magazines into fun and colorful flowers. This easy craft is a great way to use something that might […]

Banana Bunnies

These adorable banana bunnies are fun to make and delicious to eat. This is such a great activity for spring.

Q-Tip Daisies

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